Trip Planner
GETTING THERE
From Mpika it’s 95km to Mano Gate. Turn east off the Great North Road 62km north of Mpika at Lwanya village (Chitembo on Google Maps), signposted 42km to Samala Camp. 4×4 vehicles recommended. It’s 3km from Mano Gate to Samala, 40km to Mwaleshi Camp, and 60km to North Luangwa River Lodge. If you are approaching the park from the south, Chifunda Pontoon is 180km from Mfuwe Bridge via Luambe National Park; it’s 60km to Mano Gate via the pontoon road that runs through the middle of the park.
Stay Here
SAMALA CAMP is self catering. There are currently two permanent tents but two more are planned shortly.
$25 pp in ensuite tents. $10 pp for camping in own tents. northluangwa.org/samalacamp
MWALESHI & TAKWELA CAMPS Mwaleshi is a seasonal bush camp; the comfortable rooms are reed mat constructions with bucket showers on demand. Takwela is a more permanent camp, built with brick, thatch and timber, bathrooms are open to the sky and showers have views over the river. SADC rate is $420 pp full board. reservations@remoteafrica.com remoteafrica.com/ mwaleshi-camp/
NORTH LUANGWA RIVER LODGE Four rooms built on stilts and joined by wooden decking make up the bedrooms; there is a separate and spacious dining, bar, lounge and deck area. SADC rate is $110pp in bungalows for self-catering but with use of the camp chef; $55pp for camping. helituskforce@gmail.com luangwaexplorers.com/
CHIFUNDA COMMUNITY CAMP at the Chifunda Pontoon, southern exit/entrance to the park is currently very basic but soon to be rebuilt by the North Luangwa Conservation Programme. $20pp selfcatering in huts, camping available. For bookings and inquiries, phone/WhatsApp +26095 098 7579 or email: samalacamp@gmail.com