Luengue-Luiana National Park

Luengue-Luiana National Park is a protected area in southeastern Angola that spans open woodland and wetlands along the Cuando River. The land features varied wildlife habitats shaped by its expansive terrain and marshy lowlands.

The area was once a colonial hunting reserve before becoming a national park in 2011. This transformation followed years of wildlife decline caused by the Angolan Civil War.

Local people live and work in specific zones of the park, keeping their traditional way of life alive. This arrangement shows how protection and human use can exist together in the same space.

Visitors need advance permits and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach the park. The best time to visit is between May and October when guided tours operate.

The park is part of a cross-border conservation zone that links five countries. This network spans Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, creating one of Africa's largest connected wildlife corridors.

Location: Cuando Cubango Province

Inception: 2011

GPS coordinates: -16.58333,21.83333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23