Despite being relatively small compared to the neighbouring national parks, little Luambe National Park offers a wide diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles.

Luambe also offers differing landscapes - from plains to miombo woodland, from the river frontage to lagoons.

Game drives are a key ingredient to a visit to Luambe. It's home to puku and other antelope such as waterbuck, bushbuck, impala, eland and kudu. In addition you will find elephant, buffalo, zebra, baboon, lion, hippo and crocodiles. The endemic Cookson`s wildebeest can be spotted and if you are very lucky even wild dogs.

During night drives, many nocturnal animals can be seen, including leopard, hyena, serval, porcupine, scrub hare, civet cat, honey badger and bush baby, just to mention a few. Besides our morning and afternoon game drives in an open 4x4 vehicle, we offer individual night drives or guided game walks.

Bird watching is possible during game drives, walks, from a hide or even in the close vicinity of the lodge.

The park has many woodland and riverine species, including the African Skimmer, weavers, ducks, cranes, hornbills, fishing owls, falcons, trogons and coloured palm thrushes, making this a bird lover’s paradise. Birders may even have the luck of discovering an endemic species for the first time, such as the Angola pitta seen in Luambe since Summer 2005.

Guided walking safaris are a truly unique experience for those who prefer to be as close as possible to the natural environment. Walking in the surrounding woodlands (under protection of a National Park Scouts guide) is a wonderland of sights and sounds, exploring the signs of the wild where nature allows a brief glimpse into her secrets. Our local guide is very knowledgeable and enjoys showing this beautiful park to the international visitors. Those interested in trees will also find an abundant variety of indigenous species.

A visit to the local village or a local school can be arranged. Read more about our work with the local community (click the link) and how you can become actively involved during a visit.