Liuwa Plains National Park
Kalabo District, Western Province, Zambia, near the town of Mongu
About
Covering about 3,369 km² of floodplains and grasslands, Liuwa Plain is steeped in history as a traditional hunting ground for the Litunga, the king of the Lozi people. The park’s floodplain ecosystem transforms seasonally with the Zambezi tributaries, creating lush green landscapes and pans that attract vast wildlife movements. Managed by African Parks since 2003, it is one of Zambia’s most remote and least visited parks offering pristine wilderness, traditional culture, and adventurous safari experiences such as walking safaris, game drives, and boat cruises.
Wildlife
Liuwa supports tens of thousands of blue wildebeest, forming Africa’s second-largest wildebeest migration behind the Serengeti. Large predators include lions, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas. Other mammals seen include buffalo, zebras, red lechwe, oribi, and eland. Birdlife is extraordinary, with over 300 bird species, including the endangered wattled crane and a wealth of waterbirds, raptors, and passerines, making it a birdwatcher's paradise.
Booking
This experience is operated by Hyperlocal Safari. Please contact our safari experts to reserve a game drive, travel package, and add-on experiences here.
