So near, yet so far: The North Luangwa park lies on the other
side of the Luangwa River, sharing the same geology, wildlife diversity
and birdlife as its southern partner. However, the South Luangwa park
has always enjoyed greater attention in terms of funding and conservation
efforts and consequently, the park suffered - poachers shot a great
many animals and the rhino populations was wiped out.
Winds of change: Fortunately, in 1986, an American couple of
zoologists arrived in the park to do animal research. Mark and Delia
Owens fell in love with the beauty of North Luangwa and over the next
couple of years, established a number of anti-poaching initiatives
within local communities. Their efforts led to a virtual end to game
poaching, to an improvement in the lives of local villagers and general
better conditions for the wild animals as well as the people living
in and around North Luangwa.
Special features of the North Luangwa National Park:
- Walk in the wild without meeting another soul
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