North Luangwa National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Zambia
About North Luangwa National Park
Like the South Park, its eastern boundary is the Luangwa River, while it rises to cover a stretch of the Muchinga Escarpment to the west. The Mwaleshi River flows east–west through the centre of the park, the area to its south being a strict wilderness zone. For many years its wildlife suffered greatly from poaching, but poaching has almost entirely stopped. However, the park has generally suffered from a lack of investment and interest compared to the much more popular South Luangwa National Park, although its flora and fauna are very similar to its southern counterpart. In 2003, black rhinoceroses were re-introduced to the park. Wildlife is widely found, including Cookson's wildebeest, Crawshay's zebra and many antelopes and birds. Elephant numbers have recovered from poaching in the 197
North Luangwa National Park Travel Guide Sections
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