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It is wild and remote, comprising vast flat grass plains, dotted with pans, small tree islands and the odd raffia palm. In November, when the rains come, huge numbers of wildebeest congregate on the flooded grasslands to calve. The flood waters also attract flocks of waterbirds, including wattled and crowned cranes and spectacular murmurations of black-winged pratincoles. After the rains, expansive fields of pink sand lilies erupt. Other wildlife includes oribi and side-striped jackals, as well as buffalo and hartebeest. The most commonly seen predator is the hyena. Lions have been reintroduced and wild dog and cheetah are present,
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but remain elusive.Tourist facilities are limited, with simple campsites, self-catering chalets and a single upmarket lodge. An opportunity for a wild, remote African adventure!
Liuwa Plain: Zambia’s Wild West
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safari highlights. She has since died but several lions have been brought in from elsewhere and are reproducing successfully. The park is inaccessible in the wet season but fabulous at other times.Africa’s second wildebeest migration and a famous lioness
Liuwa is a remote, raw park that few tourists see. It’s a place of endless grasslands, vivid blue pools strewn with lilies, and thousands upon thousands of wildebeest that migrate across the plains following the floods. In fact, this is the second largest wildebeest migration in Africa and it feeds a staggering 700 hyenas that live in and around the park. Here, they’re not scavengers but predators and I learnt a new respect for them watching their family groups hunting, feeding, playing and socializing together. Liuwa is also home to the world’s loneliest lioness, Lady, who survived here on her own for nine years until conservation organization African Parks brought in some younger lions to breed and keep her company. Lady is very special – seeing her with her new pride was one of the highlights of my visit. We also spent a fascinating afternoon with researchers from the Zambian Carnivore Program learning about their work and I’d highly recommend this to anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of this magical place.