DRY OUT IN LUANGWA
KAPANI LODGE RE-OPENS
The headlines say Africa is underwater but Wildlife Worldwide has reports from dry ground, or to be precise, slightly damp ground! South Luangwa National Park is due to re-open in March and Kapani Lodge, the former home of Zambia’s father of conservation, Norman Carr, will be ready and waiting to welcome guests. Wildlife Worldwide’s 8-day Rivers & Rainbows tour, based at Kapani and its satellite camp Mchenja, departs Heathrow 15th to 31st March 2007.
At the beginning of February, the waters of the Luangwa River reached an exceptionally high level, the last time that flooding was this extensive was the 1970s. While guests and staff had to be evacuated from Mchenja Camp, Kapani Lodge and grounds have remained dry. Water levels in Luangwa are now subsiding and the park is due to open in early March. Those travelling to experience the exceptional conditions will be accommodated at Kapani Lodge and its satellite camp Mchenja, due to re-open mid March. With lagoons full and lower ground flooded, wildlife will be concentrated in the high and dry areas, and game viewing should be fantastic. Included activities feature walking safaris with expert naturalist guides – something for which the Luangwa is renowned, morning and afternoon game drives and night-time safaris with spotlights. Luangwa Valley is rich in wildlife but in particular is the site of Africa’s highest naturally occuring Leopard population. Of 60 other resident mammal species recorded, Lion, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Cookson’s Wildebeest and Nile Crocodile feature high on the list together with an exciting array of over 420 birds including some of southern Africa’s most colourful species.
The holiday costs £2,150 p/p including scheduled international and regional flights, safari lodge or bush-camp accommodation with all meals and drinks, expertly guided game viewing, transfers and all National Park entry fees.
Wildlife Worldwide
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