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| North Luangwa |
North Luangwa, Zambia
The North Luangwa region of Zambia is one of the wildest and most remote areas in Africa. North Luangwa National Park lies above its southern partner and shares the same geology, wildlife diversity and birdlife. However the south has enjoyed greater attention in terms of funding and conservation efforts. Consequently, the northern park is less frequently visited, leaving it completely unspoilt.
This has changed somewhat in recent years and conservation efforts have led to successful anti poaching patrols and higher numbers of game. Access is only through one of the few safari operators who have been granted permission to conduct walking safaris in the park. You can explore on your own but we do not advise it. Remote Africa Safaris operates in a walking wilderness known for lion, buffalo and wildebeest.
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| Remote Africa Safaris |
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Renowned for excellent guides, Remote Africa Safaris offers thrilling activities including walking trails, day and night game drives, microlight flights, mountain biking. Visits to the local village and school provide insight into the culture of the Zambian people. Accommodation is in 4 comfortable camps, each built entirely from natural materials using the skills of local villagers and blending with the environment.
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| Getting to the North Luangwa |
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Access into the North Luangwa is from the airstrip at Mwaleshi - a walking camp 15 mins from the airstrip. It is a 45 min flight there from Mfuwe in South Luangwa. To get to Mfuwe, there are several domestic Zambian flights. There are flights from Lusaka, Livingstone and the Lower Zambezi. There are international flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka, Johannesburg and Lilongwe and London and Lusaka.
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| Best time to visit |
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The Luangwa Valley has two distinct seasons - the dry season from May to Nov and the wet or 'Emerald Season' from Dec to April. The coolest time of year is June and July when the daytime temperatures are pleasant, but early morning and night excursions can be cold in the open vehicles. By Oct, temps reach 37C, but the game viewing is superb as the outlying water dries up forcing the game to the riverine area.
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