Zambia Parks
By Alan Murphy
Alan is a renowned Africa expert and has authored many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Zambia.
The Luangwa Valley is a bird-watching hot spot – more than 400 species have been recorded here. North Luangwa’s wilderness area is set aside for walking only, which makes it a very rewarding birding destination. The escarpment area in North Luangwa offers some species not found further south, including the white-winged starling and chestnut-backed sparrow-weaver. The park is great for raptors as well and 38 species have been recorded.
Notable Birds in North Luangwa
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Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders
Best Time for Bird Watching
Year-round, North Luangwa is considered an excellent birding destination – although the best birding is during the wet, summer months (from November to April) when migrants are present. However, most of the park is inaccessible and therefore closed at this time.
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North and South Luangwa are excellent for waterbirds and raptors, while Kafue has a great variety of birds. Bangweulu Wetlands is home to the elusive shoebill as well as significant numbers of waterbirds.
- South Luangwa NP 4.5/5 50 Birding Ratings
- Kafue NP 4.2/5 28 Birding Ratings
- Kasanka NP 4.1/5 8 Birding Ratings
- North Luangwa NP 3.8/5 12 Birding Ratings
- Lochinvar NP 3.5/5 2 Birding Ratings
- Bangweulu Wetlands 5.0/5 5 Birding Ratings
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