Overview  

Liuwa Plain National Park is in western Zambia known for its stunning landscapes and wildlife migration.

 

Main attraction

The wildebeest migration (June-July).

 

Wildlife

( May-Oct) is best for wildlife viewing.

Liuwa Plain is home to plenty of wildlife

 

  • Wildebeest, Star of the annual migration
  • Zebras, Plains zebras roaming free
  • Antelope, Tsessebe, lechwe, and more
  • Predators, Lions, leopards, cheetahs
  • Other wildlife, Elephants, hyenas, wild dogs

 

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Liuwa Plain National Park is during the dry season, from May to October, best for wildlife viewing. This period offers:

 

  • Wildebeest migration (June-July): A spectacular sight
  • Good wildlife viewing: Animals gather around water sources
  • Pleasant weather: Cooler temps, less rain

 

Activities

  • Game drives,
  • walking safaris,
  • Scenic flights

 

Game drives

Best for spotting lions, elephants, and more….

  • Walking safaris: Get close to wildlife with guides
  • Migration season: June-July for wildebeest spectacle

Birding

Boasting of over 334 species in the area

 

Accommodation available

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  • LOCATION

    Western Province, Zambia.

     

  • RIGHT TIME TO VISIT

     

    The best time to visit Liuwa Plain National Park is during the dry season, from May to October, best for wildlife viewing.

  • ANIMALS

    Liuwa Plain is home to plenty of wildlife

     

    √ Wildebeest, Star of the annual migration

    √ Zebras, Plains zebras roaming free

    √ Antelope, Tsessebe, lechwe, and more

    √ Predators, Lions, leopards, cheetahs

    √ Other wildlife, Elephants, hyenas, wild dogs

     

  • BIRDS LIUWA NATIONAL PARK

     

    Premier birding destination

    This is a premier birding destination, boasting of over 334 species in the area, particularly renowned for massive flocks of migratory birds and waterbirds between May and July.

     

    The best time to visit for birding

    November to April (wet season) for migrants, or May to July when floods recede and birds congregate.

    Key bird sightings

     

    Include the following birds:

    ♦ Wattled cranes

    ♦ Crowned cranes

    ♦ Slaty egrets

    ♦ Black-winged pratincoles,

    ♦ Denham’s bustards

     

     

    Key Birding Highlights and Species

    Migratory Spectacle

    Thousands of black-winged pratincoles swarm the plains between June and December the best time for this species

     

    Crane Capital

    This is the fourth most important site globally for wattled cranes, with over 1,000 birds gathering, alongside many grey crowned cranes.

     

    Rare & Notable Species

    ♦ Scarce ones include the following

    ♦ Slaty egret

    ♦ Denham’s bustard

    ♦ White-bellied bustard

    ♦ Secretary bird

     

    Wetland Specialties

    The flood plains attract African spoonbill, saddle-billed stork, grey heron, and various plovers and sandpipers.

     

    Raptors & Owls

    Martial eaglesbateleurs, and the elusive Pel’s fishing owl can be found, particularly along the Luanginga and Luambimba rivers

     

    Itinerary available for bird lovers in this amazing area, get in touch for the details

     

  • CREDIT

    Images credit to Lewanika

Tour Map

Google Map for Liuwa Plain National Park, Western Province, Zambia.

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