NEW CAMP TO OPEN IN LUENGUE-LUIANA NATIONAL PARK 

Angola Tourism is excited to announce that Luiana Plains Safaris will open Luiana Plains Expedition Camp in Angola’s new wilderness frontier.

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This is a first-of-its-kind tourism product, set to welcome guests with a soft opening in June 2026 and full operations in 2027.

THE PARK

This is a a new chapter for KAZA TFCA. In 2025, the Angolan Ministry of Environment and Tourism officially approved the Luiana Plains Safaris project, green-lighting an ambitious conservation-led initiative aimed at opening the Luengue-Luiana National Park to sustainable international travel. 

The Park was proclaimed in 2011 and falls within the Kavango Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA). It’s the largest among the parks of KAZA.

It is a wilderness reborn. Luiana Plains Explorers Camp is situated within the Luengue-Luiana National Park area know as the Luiana Core area, East of Jamba and just South of the Luiana River.

The Landscape
The park offers a vast, raw wilderness characterised by mopane and miombo savannah, wide floodplains, and isolated ridges. A defining feature of the region is the spectacular Cuando (Kwando) riverine and floodplain area. Here, the Cuando, Luiana, and Luengue rivers weave through the terrain, creating lush, life-sustaining green corridors and vast floodplains that contrast dramatically with the surrounding sandy landscape.

Wildlife resurgence

The wildlife in the Luiana Plains is in a state of "mass return" following years of recovery. The area is becoming a stronghold for large herds of elephant and Cape buffalo, alongside predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah, and African wild dog.

Rare Species

The region is also noted for speciality antelope, including the rare Sable, Roan, Lechwe, and Eland. The Park has four habitats: open woodland, dense woodland, open grassland and aquatic vegetation offering an exceptional birding experience.

Luengue-Luiana National Park serves as a crirtical hydrological asset for both the Kwando and Zambezi river systems by functioning as a primary "water tower" in southeastern Angola. The park’s landscape acts as a massive catchment basin where seasonal rainfall is collected and filtered through extensive miombo woodlands and sandy soils before feeding into its namesake rivers, The Luengue and the Luiana.

THE 'PRODUCT'

Raw Adventure and "Africa at its Best". Designed as a "destination opener," the camp targets the adventurous traveler seeking the next great frontier, looking for isolation and exclusivity.

Luiana Plains Expedition Camp will offer an authentic "Expedition-style" experience, the camp balances raw adventure with essential comfort. Electrical charging point, fan and warm water will be available in each ach of the 10 Meru tents and 2 Guide tents.

Capacity

10 Tented Suites and 2 Guide tents with private en-suite bathrooms.

Facilities

A central main area housing a lounge, dining space, and bar, acting as the social hub of the camp.

Sustainability

The camp is constructed on strict sustainable principles. The infrastructure is designed to have a minimal physical footprint, ensuring the ecosystem remains undisturbed.

The Experience

Activities include 4x4 game drives, guided nature walks, boat cruises, and birdwatching expeditions in a region known as a hotspot for raptors and waterbirds. The vibe is described as "Africa at its best" unspoilt, quiet, and free from tourist crowds.

Access and Logistics

While the project brings world-class infrastructure to the region, the park remains a true wilderness. Strategic access is provided via the border crossing from the Namibian Zambezi Region (Caprivi Strip).

Guests will utilize a transfer via a 4x4-only road from the border (2h) to the camp, ensuring a seamless journey into this remote paradise. There are charter flight options to Kongola area via Katima Mulilo (Mpacha airport) for clearance.

ABOUT LUIANA PLAINS SAFARIS

Luiana Plains Safaris is an Angolan registered and AIPEX-approved entity commitied to proving that sustainable tourism is a viable land-use model for Southeastern Angola.

Luiana Plains Safaris has been founded by the directors of leading safari operations in Namibia and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. This partnership unites decades of experience in high-end hospitality and remote logistical operations across the KAZA landscape.

By leveraging successful track records in neighbouring nations, the team is establishing a world-class eco-tourism footprint in Angola, integrating conservation with low-impact tourism.

For more information: info@luianaplains.com or see www.luianaplains.com

Contacts 

Tim Henshall, UK Director
E-Mail: tim.henshall@klebergroup.com  | Tel: +44 7810 508791

Adele Cutler, PR Manager
E-Mail: adele.cutler@klebergroup.com | Tel: +44 7976 578988