Wildlife viewing in South Luangwa National Park is fantastic. You’ll likely see plenty of animals here including four of the (only rhino is missing). regularly cross the river and herds of can be hundreds strong. and are equally common, and night drives are very productive for seeing , , and maybe even .
Wildlife Highlights
The Luangwa Valley has a few very special animals. Most iconic is the endemic with its cryptic patterns. Also look out for , another endemic to the country. Last but not least is , a regional subspecies with distinctive stripes. Other, more widespread rarities include and the diminutive .
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time to visit South Luangwa is the middle and end of the Dry season: July to October. During these months you will see lots of wildlife because the bush in the park isn’t as dense and the animals have gathered around the pools of the Luangwa River.
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