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.

The range of birds and mammals is similar to those found in South Luangwa National Park.

A survey of the park's fungi was carried out in the rainy season of 1994-1995, focusing on riverine habitats and miombo woodlands.

Almost all are larger basidiomycetes (brackets, mushrooms, puffballs and toadstools), with particular emphasis on ectomycorrhizal associates of miombo trees.