Lukusuzi National Park Park

Remote Zambian park protecting miombo woodland wildlife

A remote Zambian park in the Luangwa region characterized by miombo woodland; visited for walking safaris and sightings of elephants and antelope.

Lukusuzi National Park at a Glance#

Address: Lukusuzi National Park, Eastern Province, Zambia

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How to Get to Lukusuzi National Park#

Lukusuzi is remote; access is usually via Chipata (nearest major town), then by graded gravel roads into the park. Professional operators from Chipata or Lusaka can arrange transfers and guided safaris; a high-clearance 4x4 is advisable.

Tips for Visiting Lukusuzi National Park#

  • The park is remote - arrange a guided safari through Lusaka or Chipata operators with permits.
  • Bring malaria prophylaxis and confirm current vaccination recommendations before travel.
  • Road access can be difficult after rains; a 4x4 vehicle is strongly recommended.

Best Time to Visit Lukusuzi National Park#

Best time: May-October (dry season) for reliable game viewing and access.

Dry season
May-October · 20-30°C
Best for game viewing as animals concentrate at waterholes and roads are firmer.
Wet season
November-April · 22-32°C
Lush landscapes and migratory birds but many tracks are impassable and some areas close to vehicles.

Weather & Climate near Lukusuzi National Park#

Climate

Lukusuzi National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (920 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 61 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 19° - 29° 24° 222 mm overcast 83% 2.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.6h
February Good 19° - 29° 24° 196 mm overcast 84% 2.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.4h
March Good 19° - 29° 24° 147 mm overcast 82% 2.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 17° - 29° 23° 44 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
May Ideal 14° - 28° 21° 6 mm mostly sunny 63% 2.4 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
June Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 0 mm mostly sunny 56% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
July Ideal 11° - 26° 19° 0 mm mostly sunny 51% 2.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
August Ideal 13° - 29° 21° 0 mm clear 44% 3.4 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
September Ideal 16° - 32° 24° 1 mm clear 39% 3.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
October Ideal 19° - 33° 26° 18 mm mostly sunny 39% 2.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
November Excellent 20° - 33° 26° 89 mm partly cloudy 48% 2.4 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.6h
December Good 20° - 29° 24° 197 mm overcast 72% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.7h