South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park is a world-class wilderness that is widely considered the birthplace of the walking safari. The park is dominated by the wide, winding Luangwa River, which teems with massive pods of hippos and crocodiles that congregate in the shallow waters. The landscape is a mosaic of ebony forests and open savannah, providing a home to one of the highest concentrations of leopards in Africa. Exploring the park on foot with an expert guide offers an intimate and thrilling connection with the bush, allowing you to notice the small details that you would miss from a vehicle. At night, the park comes alive with the calls of nocturnal predators, and night drives offer a rare chance to see leopards on the hunt. It is a place of untouched beauty and high-quality guiding.

• Where it is: Eastern Zambia.
• What you can expect to see: Leopards, Thornicroft’s giraffes, and huge pods of hippos.
• How much it is to get in: ~$25 USD for non-residents.
• What people say: Safari-goers call it the ‘real Africa’ because of its untouched feel and quality guides.
• Interesting fact: It is one of the few places where you can go on night drives to see predators in action.