Meandering down the middle of the Great Rift is the Luangwa River, which is the lifeblood of the park. It is a dynamic river which constantly changes its course forming ‘ox bow’ lagoons as it winds through the flood plain.
These lagoons are very important to the ecology of the riverine zone and account for the high carrying capacity of the area.
The changing seasons add to the Park’s richness ranging from dry, bare bushveld in the winter to a lush green wonderland in the summer months.