Aside from giraffes, North Luangwa National Park has all the usual safari animals you would expect in this part of Africa, including all of the . herds can be thousands strong and , although often , are common too. You’ll probably see and , and you might be lucky and see too. numbers are growing steadily and were recently introduced as well.
Wildlife Highlights
Luangwa Valley specials include and the . You’ll definitely see and . You might also spot , and , but the most common large antelope is the with its impressive corkscrew horns.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The middle and end of the Dry season, from July to October, is the best time for wildlife viewing in the park. Animals gather around the waterways, and vegetation is thinner, which makes spotting easier. North Luangwa only operates fully from June to October, with camps closing the rest of the year.
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