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The Luangwa Valley, largely covered by the Eastern Province of Zambia is, arguably, the least developed. Some say this is because it's simply the most inaccessible. However, the Luangwa Valley is notorious for failing to support former President Frederick Chiluba in either of his bids for office. Therefore, some interpret underdevelopment as a kind of punishment.
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Campsite overlooking the Luangwa River within South Luangwa gamepark. You cannot approach on foot but you can get a lift. Has camping, chalets and a great bar and restaurant. They also provide game drives. Recommended.
Chipata is roughly 12 km from the border of Malawi along Lusaka Road. Taxis taken from the Malawian side can take you to Malawi customs, but you'll have to change once on the Zambian side.
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Chipata is a growing multi-cultural town in Eastern Zambia, and is a popular refueling station for overlanders on their way east to Malawi, west to South Luangwa National Park, or north to Lundazi.
Lundazi began as a British Overseas Military Administration (BOMA) in Zambia. In other words, it was a colonial headquarters.
Chama is the town that is the government seat of the Chama district in the Eastern Province of Zambia. Chama is populated by the Senga and some Tumbuka peoples.
Mfuwe is a small village in the Eastern Zambia, known as a gateway to South Luangwa National Park.
North Luangwa National Park is a national park in Eastern Zambia, a short flight away from South Luangwa National Park. It was until 2005 the domain of a limited number of safari operators who held a government concession.
Considered to be one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, South Luangwa National Park is one of Zambia's main draws. This 9,050 km2 (3,490 sq mi) park is centered on the Luangwa River and is home to one of Africa's largest concentrations of wildlife.
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