​Getting There – Luambe NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip has traveled through Zambia several times and is the author of more than 20 guidebooks to various African destinations.

Philip is the Zambia expert for SafariBookings and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

Philip is our Zambia expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

Luambe National Park is located 140km/86mi from Mfuwe, the village at the entrance to South Luangwa National Park. Most people fly into Mfuwe International Airport (MFU). Luambe Camp, the only accommodation in Luambe, can organize a transfer from Mfuwe airport or any lodge in the Mfuwe area. The drive takes about 4 hours*. There is also an airstrip for charter flights.

It’s likely you’ll enter the country by air via Zambia’s main airport, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), located 14km/9mi from the capital, Lusaka. From there you can catch a flight to Mfuwe.

Self-drive visitors with good 4x4s can visit too. Even if not overnighting in the park, you’ll pass through Luambe when driving between South and North Luangwa National Parks.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

Charter flights operating between parks are normally incorporated into your tour package and should be booked by your tour operator.

Proflight is Zambia’s only domestic carrier running scheduled flights between Lusaka and Mfuwe. It is also possible to fly directly between Lower Zambezi National Park and Mfuwe.

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Zambia page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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