Founded in 1972, the most famous of the Zambian parks, the country's tourist jewel along with Victoria Falls, is home to more than 100 species of mammals and some 400 species of birds in an area of more than 9,000 km². According to specialists, this park is among the most remarkable reserves on the African continent. The protection of wildlife and the environment in and around the park is carried out by the South Luangwa Conservation Society, which works in conjunction with the Zambian Wildlife Authority (ZAWA), lodge managers and local people. The results in terms of anti-poaching efforts have been excellent.The Luangwa River, with its surprisingly wide bed, is the lifeline of the park, which it crosses from north to south. In the dry season, the water level drops considerably, revealing sandbanks where crocodiles and hippos bask. The Luangwa is not easily navigable and, unlike other parks such as Kafue or Lower Zambezi, boat or canoe trips are not on the list of activities offered here.

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