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Lukusuzi National Park - Zambia Wildlife Destination
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$600PP
Overview
Lukusuzi National Park is located in the eastern Luangwa Valley in Zambia, on the other side of the Luangwa River from the more famous South Luangwa National Park. Much of the park is a plateau dissected by rocky ridges and rugged valleys. There are no accommodation facilities in Lukusuzi. There is a game scout camp, with no management, and there is just one, very bad game-drive track.
Pros & Cons
- Off-the-beaten-track destination
- Limited wilderness appeal
- No accommodation or any other facilities are available
- Only one game-drive track, which is possibly in bad condition
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Wildlife & Animals
Lukusuzi National Park has very limited wildlife viewing opportunities. There might be a wild dog, and spotted hyenas might be the main predator. The common antelope species from the Luangwa Valley should be represented in the park. These include puku, waterbuck and impala. Animals will probably be scarce and skittish.
Wildlife Highlights
The park is home to a sizable population of African wild dogs, an endangered species.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Lukusuzi is best visited in the Dry season, from June to October. The road is very bad and might be impassable during the Wet season.
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Birds
Lukusuzi National Park offers a wide variety of feathered beauties. A particularly special time for birding in the park is during the Emerald Season when the summer rains that fall from around December to March turn the vegetation a luscious green and birds busy themselves with feeding, breeding and nesting.
Best Time for Birding
Lukusuzi is best visited in the Dry season, from June to October. The road is very bad and might be impassable during the Wet season.
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Best Time to Visit – Lukusuzi National Park
Lukusuzi is best visited in the Dry season, from June to October. The road is very bad and might be impassable during the Wet season.
June to October (Dry Season)
- Best time for Wildlife viewing
- It is sunny, and there is little rain
- Fewer mosquitoes and less chance of catching malaria
- The sky is hazy with a lot of dust in the air
- The weather is extremely hot in October
- Warm clothes are recommended for the early morning & night chill weather
November to May (Wet Season)
- Birding is best as migratory birds are present
- Plenty of baby animals that attract predators
- The scenery is beautiful and at its most lush
- Extreme Hot and Humid climate
- Roads become impassable and difficult to drive after heavy rainfalls
- Malaria is more of a concern in the Wet season
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