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| Zambia: What to see | |||
| Liuwa Plain National Park | |||
>see photographs Best known for This is the venue of Africa's second largest wildebeest migration. Except for the sandy track leading through the Park, passing the game scout camps of Minde and Luula (which is on the northern boundary of the Park), there are no roads at all in Liuwa Plain National Park. This pristine untouched wilderness and the volumes of wildlife found here is the major attraction of those venturing here. Location Situated in the Barotse floodplains, far west of Zambia - in the northern part of the West Zambezi Game Management Area. Size Liuwa Plain National Park covers an area of 3 660 square kilometres. Wildlife The massive herds of blue wildebeest arrive from Angola with the onset of the rains in November and the zebra mingle in with them. Other animals found here include: duiker, oribi, red lechwe, steenbok, tsessebe, roan; and the predators include: lion, cheetah, hyena, jackal, serval, wild dog and African wildcat. A rich bird life of around 350 species exists here including species that migrate here on the way south. Species sighted here include: crowned and wattled cranes, yellow throated longclaw, pink throated longclaw, long tailed and sooty chats, and the rare resident palmnut vultures. Environment The Luambimba and Luanginga Rivers run through the region and are flanked by grass-covered flood plain. Vegetation The Liuwa Plain National Park is mostly an endless sea of grass, an occasional pan, islands of raffia palms, or small tree-belt interrupting the flatness. Climate and when to go The best time to visit is November as the rainy season begins since this is when the wildebeest arrive - although the entire period from August to December is good for game viewing. Accommodation A few operators run mobile trips to the Park – usually in November each year. Contact us for further information. Activities Game viewing from vehicles and on foot, as well as excellent bird watching opportunities. How to get there By road From Katimo Mulilo to Kalobo the latter part of the road is very sandy and 180 km can take up to two days. The journey to the Park and roads within the Park are very challenging - it is strongly advised that one visits the Park with the operators listed below flying in to a "mobile safari". |
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