Lavushi Manda National Park

Lavushi Manda is a national park in Muchinga Province covering mountainous terrain with miombo woodlands and seasonal wet grasslands. The park is defined by the Muchinga escarpment to the north and the Bangweulu flats to the south, creating distinct landscape zones.

The area was established as a Game Reserve in 1941 and gained National Park status in 1972. This transition represented an important shift in how Zambia formally protected its natural areas.

The park borders several traditional chiefdoms whose names reflect the long presence of local communities in the Muchinga region. These territorial divisions shape how people interact with the landscape and how the area is understood by those who live nearby.

Visitors can obtain fishing permits valid from April through December with specific regulations on allowed methods. Plan visits during the dry season when roads are more accessible and wildlife viewing is easier.

The Lavushi Mountains reach 1,811 meters and contain quartzite rock formations that stand out visually from the surrounding landscape. These distinctive geological features make the highland areas noticeably different from the lowlands below.

Location: Muchinga Province

Elevation above the sea: 1,345 m

Website: http://lavushimanda.com

GPS coordinates: -12.25000,30.83333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20