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    Luangwa River Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Nsefu Sector, Zambia

    PlnrScore 34
    Best time
    Jun, Jul, Sep
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis

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    Luangwa River Lodge offers a captivating base within Zambia's renowned Luangwa Valley. Situated in the

    Why stay at Luangwa River Lodge

    • 40 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    hotel

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    537

    Species

    40

    Mammals

    226

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Common Hippopotamus157 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant139 sightings
    • Maasai Giraffe137 sightings
    • Puku125 sightings
    • Nile Crocodile117 sightings
    • Plains Zebra114 sightings
    • Leopard108 sightings
    • Yellow Baboon104 sightings
    • Impala92 sightings
    • Lion90 sightings

    Best time to stay at Luangwa River Lodge

    Best months:
    June
    July
    September
    Jan
    Fair25°C279mm
    Feb
    Fair25°C213mm
    Mar
    Fair25°C161mm
    Apr
    Great24°C41mm
    May
    Excellent23°C2mm
    Jun
    Excellent22°C0mm
    Jul
    Excellent22°C0mm
    Aug
    Excellent24°C1mm
    Sep
    Excellent27°C0mm
    Oct
    Excellent30°C4mm
    Nov
    Great30°C35mm
    Dec
    Fair28°C164mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Lukuzi Airport (FLKZ)

    12 km from the park

    International airport

    Mfuwe International Airport (MFU)

    35 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo