Activities to do in Liuwa plain national park

 

Activities to do  in Liuwa plains national park Liuwa Plain National Park covers an area of 3,369-square-kilometre (1,301 sq. mi) national park in Zambia’s Western Province. In the local Liuwa language, a dialect of the Lozi language, “Liuwa” means “plain”. Originally, Lubosi Lewanika, the Litunga (king or paramount chief) of the Lozi people, used the plains as a hunting ground. Lubosi Lewanika declared the region a protected area in the early 1880s, and the Zambian government took over administration of the area in 1972, at which point it became a national park. Since 2003, Liuwa has been managed by African Parks, a nonprofit conservation organization, in collaboration with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife and the Barotse Royal Establishment.

Many large mammals live in the park’s grasslands, including thousands of blue wildebeest, who make the second-largest annual migration in Africa after the Serengeti-Maasai Mara annual great migration. Large predators such as lions, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas are frequently seen. The most well-known of these was Lady Liuwa, a resident who was featured in a National Geographic documentary titled “The Last Lioness” before passing away naturally in 2017. After years of overcrowding, Lady Liuwa was the only lion left in the region. This was before African Parks took over as managers and brought in more lions to help reestablish a pride. Birdwatching in Liuwa has yielded records for over 357 species, although until recently, tourism there was quite restricted. But today the safari destination is the stunning for exploring that gives you unforgettable safari memories.

Witnessing Blue migration in Liuwa Plains National Park.

Liuwa Plains greatest unattached safari attraction is its annual Blue wildebeest migration. It’s worth reading about and seeing the second-largest wildebeest migration in Africa, which takes place in Liuwa Plains National Park. Consisting approximately 45,000 animals or more, it’s the second-largest of its kind in the world. Every year, around November, the herds migrate southeast in search of new grazing in the breathtaking Luiwa plains due to rising water levels. On your safari to Luiwa plains national park this safari experience offers you the unforgettable safari experience.

Game drives in Liuwa Plains National Park.
Liuwa Plains National Park is a remarkable safari destination that provides visitors with an unforgettable game-driving experience. From the open-roofed vehicles, visitors can experience and observe the park’s wildlife here. The park offers different game drives that is morning and afternoon. Incredible animal species, including elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, white rhinos, black rhinos, and many more, can be spotted by tourists during game drives.

Guided walking safari in Liuwa Plains National Park.
One of the many safari experiences available is taking a short or long walking safari through one of the protected areas of African parks including Luiwa plains national park. Walking with a knowledgeable guide is an excellent way to become familiar with the telltale signs left by passing animals, as your guides keep tabs on who gets where and about predator-prey fatalities.
Your senses will be alert to the sounds and smells we miss on a game drive, which is an exciting experience. You will also be able to spot the stunning park’s tranquil, exceptional wildlife because you are not protected by a vehicle.

Bird watching in Liuwa Plains National Park.

Liuwa Plain National Park has an intriguing mix of resident water birds, grassland birds and raptors, with over 357 bird species. Massive numbers of migrants add to the mix during the wet season, which runs from November to April. The more than 100,000 black-winged pratincoles are the most remarkable. Even though a single bird may not seem like much, the massive migrating flocks that swarm the plains like bees will captivate you. The Liuwa Plain serves as the sole breeding ground in Zambia for two threatened water bird species: the whiskered tern and the slaty egret. A few other bird species are the Sharp-tailed starling, Blue-breasted bee-eater, African pygmy-goose, Denham’s bustard, and many more.

Best Time to Visit Luiwa Plains National Park.

Liuwa Plain is not best visited during the Dry season (May to October), unlike most other parks. Seeing wildlife is highly seasonal, with the large herds arriving after the first rains, which usually fall in November. This provides a limited window of opportunity for drive-in guests, as the roads may become impassable starting in December.