Luambe National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is our Zambia expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.
Luambe Camp, the only accommodation in Luambe National Park, only operates in the Dry season months of June through to October. The remoteness of the park and the bad roads make it almost impossible to visit during the Wet season.
The middle and end of the Dry season, from July to October, is the best time for wildlife viewing as animals gather around the rivers and lagoons. Be warned though, October is extremely hot.
May to October Dry Season
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The best months for viewing animals
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It is sunny and it rarely rains
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Malaria risk is minimal
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The bush looks parched and the sky is very hazy
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October is very hot
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Warm clothing is necessary for cold mornings from June to August
November to April Wet Season
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The scenery is lush and the air crisp
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Best time for birding as migrants are in the park
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Many newborn animals can be seen
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The only camp in the park is closed
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Black cotton soil means game-drive tracks become impassable
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Wildlife viewing is at its best in the Dry season
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High levels of humidity and heat
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Malaria is a concern in the Wet season