The Luangwa Valley is a bird-watching hot spot, with more than 400 species recorded. There is no exact count for Luambe National Park, but a conservative estimate is more than 300 species. As wildlife viewing in Luambe is a bit slower than in neighboring South Luangwa National Park, there is more emphasis on bird watching here. When staying at Luambe Camp, interested guests can sometimes join the Luambe Conservation Project researchers on their tagging trips.
Birding Specials Treats for Avid Birders
- African broadbill
- African crake
- African pitta
- African skimmer
- Allen’s gallinule
- Barred long-tailed cuckoo
- Black-throated wattle-eye
- Cardinal quelea
- Collared palm-thrush
- Dwarf bittern
- Horus swift
- Lilian’s lovebird
- Moustached grass-warbler
- Narina trogon
- Pel’s fishing-owl
- Racket-tailed roller
- Western banded snake eagle
- White-fronted plover
- White-headed black chat
- White-headed lapwing
- Woodland kingfisher
Best Time for Bird Watching
Birding is a very worthwhile pursuit at any time of year in Luambe. The ideal birding time would be in the wet summer months, from November to April, when migrants can be seen. However, most of the park is inaccessible at this time and Luambe Camp only operates between June and October.