The Luangwa Valley, which marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, is one of the last unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa. The South Luangwa National Park covers an area of over 9,000 sq. km. through which the meandering Luangwa River runs, fed by dozens of sand rivers that come down during the rainy season.

The ox bow lagoons, woodland and plains of the valley host huge concentrations of game - including elephant, buffalo, lion, giraffe, hippo - and has probably the best leopard sightings on the continent. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded.

Much of the Park remains undeveloped and therefore the small selection of excellent of small bush camps close November – May as they become inaccessible. The Mfuwe sector of the Park is where the airport and a few permanent camps are found and has a small network of maintained tracks that offer year round game viewing. The now famous walking safari originated in the Park and today South Luangwa is home to some of the finest walking camps and trails in Africa.