North Luangwa National Park
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LocationMpika District, Muchinga Province, Zambia
Coordinates11°52′S 32°11′E / 11.867°S 32.183°E
Area4,636 km2 (1,790 sq mi)
Established1972
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| Location | Mpika District, Muchinga Province, Zambia |
| Coordinates | 11°52′S 32°11′E / 11.867°S 32.183°E |
| Area | 4,636 km2 (1,790 sq mi) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Governing body | Zambia Wildlife Authority |
North Luangwa National Park is a national park in Zambia,[1] the northernmost of the three in the valley of the Luangwa River. Founded as a game reserve in 1938, it became a national park in 1972 and now covers 4,636 km².
Like the South Luangwa National Park, its eastern boundary is the Luangwa River, while it rises to cover a stretch of the Muchinga Escarpment to the west. The Mwaleshi River flows east–west through the Centre of the park, the area to its south being a strict wilderness zone. It has generally suffered from a lack of investment and interest compared to the much more popular South Luangwa National Park.
