Lavushi Manda National Park Park

National park in Muchinga protecting wetlands and wildlife

Remote Zambian park of dambos and miombo woodland in Muchinga Province; attracts birdwatchers and visitors on walking safaris during the dry season.

Brycinus peringueyi (Boulenger, 1923) collected in Zambia by South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.att.jpg
Brycinus peringueyi (Boulenger, 1923) collected in Zambia by South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity2.att.jpg
Brycinus peringueyi (Boulenger, 1923) collected in Zambia by South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity3.att.jpg
Clarias stappersii Boulenger, 1915 collected in Lavushi Manda National Park, Zambia by the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.jpg
Coptodon rendalli (Boulenger, 1897) collected in Zambia by South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.jpg
Cyphomyrus Myers, 1960 collected in Zambia by South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.jpg
Enteromius bifrenatus Fowler, 1935 collected in Zambia by South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.jpg
Enteromius eutaenia (Boulenger, 1904) collected in Zambia by South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.att.jpg
Labeobarbus Rüppell, 1835 collected in Lukulu rv, Zambia by South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.jpg
Labeobarbus Rüppell, 1835 collected in Lukulu rv, Zambia by South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity2.jpg

Lavushi Manda National Park at a Glance#

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How to Get to Lavushi Manda National Park#

Lavushi Manda is accessed by road from the town of Mansa (Northern Province) or from Chinsali and Mpika via regional roads; distances can be long and surfaces variable. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. There is no scheduled public transport directly into the park; arrange transfers through tour operators or local authorities.

Tips for Visiting Lavushi Manda National Park#

  • Hire a local guide-trackfinding in Lavushi Manda's miombo woodlands is easier with someone familiar with seasonal waterholes.
  • Bring plenty of water and a reliable insect repellent; some tracks are remote and shade is sparse.
  • Plan for the dry season (May-October) for the best wildlife viewing-animals concentrate at remaining water sources.

Best Time to Visit Lavushi Manda National Park#

Visit during the dry season (May-October) for reliable wildlife sightings and better road conditions.

Dry season
May-October · 17-28°C (63-82°F)
Best wildlife viewing as animals gather around dwindling water sources; roads are firmer.
Wet season
November-April · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Lush vegetation but many tracks become impassable; mosquitoes more numerous.

Weather & Climate near Lavushi Manda National Park#

Climate

Lavushi Manda National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1078 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 15° - 24° 20° 266 mm overcast 84% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.6h
February Good 15° - 25° 20° 242 mm overcast 85% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
March Good 15° - 25° 20° 169 mm overcast 84% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 14° - 25° 20° 29 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
May Ideal 12° - 24° 18° 5 mm mostly sunny 73% 2.9 m/s 2.0 very high 11.4h
June Ideal 10° - 23° 16° 0 mm mostly sunny 68% 3.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
July Ideal 9° - 23° 16° 0 mm mostly sunny 62% 3.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
August Ideal 11° - 25° 18° 0 mm clear 52% 3.8 m/s 2.0 very high 11.6h
September Ideal 13° - 28° 21° 1 mm clear 43% 4.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
October Ideal 15° - 29° 22° 15 mm some cloud 43% 4.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
November Very Good 15° - 27° 21° 101 mm partly cloudy 58% 2.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.6h
December Good 15° - 25° 20° 250 mm overcast 80% 2.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.7h