THE LUAMBE CONSERVATION PROJECT

A Luangwa Experience with difference

With Luambe National Park being located in a core area of Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, it forms a crucial part of its entire ecosystem. The main objective of Luambe Camp and its operating company Luambe Conservation Ltd. is to primarily conserve the habitat and biodiversity of the National Park.

Our efforts in contributing to the conservation of this unique ecosystem include:

Working towards the reduction of poaching issues by assisting the National Park’s scout units in their efforts to protect the park on the ground, and by frequently monitoring the area with the help of Conservation South Luangwa’s aeroplane.

Working closely with the Zambian Carnivore Programme in order to get a better understanding of the distribution and behavior of carnivores in Luambe National Park, particularly the endangered African Wild Dog.

Supporting Luambe’s surrounding communities; to date we have provided multiple fresh-water boreholes, as well as new/improved farming methods.

Re-establishing the tourism facilities, and thereby generating profit through sustainable safari tourism. All profits will be used by Luambe Conservation Ltd. to ensure the future protection of Luambe National Park and the sustainable development of its surrounding communities.

Further Reading….

Ray, R. R. 2011. Ecology and population status and the impact of trophy hunting of the leopard Panthera pardus(LINNAEUS,1758) in the Luambe National Park and surrounding Game Management Areas in Zambia. PhD Study University of Bonn, Germany. https://bonndoc.ulb.uni-bonn.de/xmlui/bitstream/handle/20.500.11811/5091/2751.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y 

Lindsey PA, Nyirenda VR, Barnes JI, Becker MS, McRobb R, Tambling CJ, et al. 2014 Underperformance of African Protected Area Networks and the Case for New Conservation Models: Insights from Zambia. PLoS ONE 9(5): e94109. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094109

Ray-Brambach, R. R.; Stommel, C. & Rödder, D. 2018. Home ranges, activity patterns and habitat preferences of leopards in Luambe National Park and adjacent Game Management Area in the Luangwa Valley, Zambia. Mammalian Biology 92: 102-110

The Conservation Goal for Luambe

Luambe Camp & Conservation exists to see the park have the highest mammal biomass per square kilometre in Zambia.

After years of poaching and struggling for resources, Luambe is returning back to its former glory. The Lindsey et al. report of 2014 found Luambe National Park has the highest potential large mammal biomass per square kilometre of all Zambian National Parks! In 2014, the park was determined to only have 5% of its potential biomass! 

We invite our guests to join us in restoring the park back to its former glory!

Learn more on the “Caring for Conservation” website

Contact the conservation team

Key indicators that we are achieving our goals are defined as the following:

1.

Elephant herds settle and become more habituated to human presence (Luambe elephants were traditionally extremely skittish and aggressive).

2.

Thornicroft’s Giraffe returned to the park from the south in 2014. A small but growing population has established since then. In 2020 giraffe twins were born!

3.

The population of Cookson’s wildebeest has grown considerably. A herd of more than 70 has been observed in late 2019. 

4.

Plains game like Crawshay’s zebra, puku and eland are increasing according to the regular counts. In 2019 a small herd of roan has been documented.

5.

Large carnivores like lion, leopard and spotted hyena are permanently present in the park. Wild dogs denned in the park in 2019 and are increasingly reported since by means of sightings, camera trap and radio-tracking data

6.

Critical large bird species such as vultures, raptors, big owls and crowned cranes do occur in Luambe. Monitoring and tagging programmes will provide data regarding their population development and thus the efficiency of the conservation measures implemented

A Timeline of the work done in Luambe from 2016 – 2021

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What guests are saying about Luambe Camp

Below is a compilation of reviews sent in by guests in 2022 

“A massive thank you to everyone for making my stay so enjoyable... especially arranging the sleep-out on my birthday. It has been fantastic!”

Susan Bedingham

October 2022

“Fantastic and unique stay! Thanks so much to the staff for the most amazing stay!” - Mr and Mrs Schreiber, September 2022

Mr & Mrs Schreiber

September 2022

"Luambe Camp was by far, the best lodge I have stayed in on my holiday! There his no thing I can say except “excellent!” 

Nick Howard

September 2022

“Everyone was friendly and made our honeymoon so special! Tascha and Lamick especially made our stay very welcoming.”

Joe & Kelley

August 2022

"The ethos of the Luambe owner is reflected perfectly in the charm, courtesy and professionalism of its staff. Natascha could not have been more welcoming, amusing and helpful. Our guide Lamick was the epitome of care, knowledge and humour. The daily walking tracks were a highlight for us all and placed us in the very heart of this beautiful and varied country. I am not given to false praise, but Luambe Camps was of the best we have stayed in. Our thanks to all involved."

Stevie & Annie Bennet

September 2022

“Wow! We’ve had a great time. Far, far away from the crowds! To be in the middle of nowhere, all alone with the wildlife is incredible! Seeing the dogs was a fantastic bonus. Many many thanks to all the staff for giving us a once of a lifetime experience.”

M Rien

September 2022

“After a year we are back again - this time with the whole family. It was again fantastic experience! The game drives & the sundowners were incredible. The nature is absolutely great and we think we will have to come back again.”

Moeller Family

September 2022

“I have had a wonderful time at Luambe camp, loved the relaxed and informal atmosphere, sense of being in true wilderness and many great sightings.”

Irena B

August 2022

“Best experience ever! Magic place with magic staff. Thank you to all of you for the time we had, you made our experience in Luambe!" 

Ameli & Bruno

July 2022

"Thank you for a wonderful time. Our highlights included wild dogs interacting with elephants and a hippo plus a leopard dragging its prey away.”

Jo

August 2022

“Thank you!! We had the most wonderful 2 days. Well done!”

Mr & Mrs De Klerk

August 2022

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