South Luangwa
Home of the Walking Safari
Where the walking safari was born — leopard-rich, wild, and uncrowded.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why South Luangwa.
The birthplace of the walking safari.
Outstanding leopard and wild-dog sightings.
The hippo-packed Luangwa River.
Authentic, uncrowded bush camps.
Green-season birding and dramatic skies.
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South Luangwa is safari at its purest — the home of the walking safari, with superb leopards, wild dogs, and a river full of hippos. Wild, intimate, and gloriously uncrowded.
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South Luangwa
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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