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          SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

         Where to stay

There are many varied places to stay in the Valley ranging from luxurious safari camps to budget chalets and camping. Most of the lodges are spread along the east bank of the Luangwa River, in the adjoining Game Management Area, conducting game drives and walking safaris along the west bank, in the Park itself. Some of the Lodges have bush camps deep in the Park for remote walking safaris.

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• The Bush Camp Company  operates six intimate and exclusive bushcamps and a safari lodge, Mfuwe Lodge, in the South Luangwa National Park. The secluded, remote bushcamps offer traditional walking safaris and game drives and provide an unmatched wilderness experience and the up-market safari lodge is set in the most prolific game area of the park. With the warmest of hospitality, sumptuous meals and first-class guides, the bushcamps are the perfect gateway for individuals and small groups wishing to explore the spectacular wildlife of the South Luangwa.
  See camps below: Bilimungwe, Chamilandu, Chindeni, Kapamba, Kuyenda and Zungulila.  See Videos taken from The Bushcamp Company Camps and Lodges

Mfuwe Lodge  Set beneath a canopy of ebony and mahogany trees, its thatched buildings are arranged around the banks of two lagoons where an endless stream of wildlife will keep you enthralled as you lounge on the open deck or take a dip in the swimming pool. This award-winning lodge is located inside the park, in the most prolific game area of the South Luangwa, affording excellent game viewing, relaxing, or to start and finish your journey to their bushcamps.  18 spacious, en-suite thatched chalets with private verandah, plus a spa and curio shop. The lodge offers day and night game drives, plus (upon request) guided walking safaris & cultural visits to the local village, school and textiles market. Located 40 minutes from Mfuwe International Airport (open year round). Mfuwe lodge is famous for visits from Elephants casually strolling through reception.

Bilimungwe Bushcamp Set around three waterholes, which attract wildlife into camp throughout the day and night, The Bushcamp Company's newly rebuilt Bilimungwe in a stylish, cosy camp that offers an authentic safari experience in the knowledgeable hands of an award-winning guide. Camp can accommodate up to eight guests in four spacious thatched chalets on raised decks and offers guided walking safaris, plus day and night game drives (open from May to December).

Chamilandu Bushcamp There’s nothing quite like waking up at The Bushcamp Company's Chamilandu. Early morning views don’t get much better – the rippling waters of the Luangwa River, the gentle rise of the Chindeni Hills and a vast African sky especially when you’re lying in a four poster bed in a stilted tree-house. Camp can accommodate up to six guests in three raised tree-houses and offers guided walking safaris, plus day and night game drives (open from June to November). 

Chindeni Bushcamp In an enviable location on the edge of a lagoon where hippo chortle and elephant wallow, stands The Bushcamp Company's Chindeni – undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and stylish tented camps in the South Luangwa.  Camp can accommodate up to eight guests in four luxury spacious tents, plus offers guided walking safaris and day and night game drives (open from May to December).

Kapamba Bushcamp In a remote corner of the southern section of The South Luangwa National Park lies Bushcamp Company's Kapamba, a camp that combines the isolation and superb game-viewing opportunities of a true bushcamp with a touch of luxury. Enjoy a sundowner on the riverside deck or sink into your own private plunge pool as the wildlife ambles past. Camp can accommodate up to eight guests in four spacious thatched chalets and offers guided walking safaris, plus day and night game drives (open from May to January).

Kuyenda Bushcamp is set beneath shady trees by the Manzi River, it may be the simplest of The Bushcamp Company's bushcamps, but Kuyenda embodies the authentic charm of old Africa with its cluster of traditional thatched grass huts and back-to-nature feel  and Phil Berry, one of the Luangwa’s premier guides, at its helm. Camp can accommodate up to eight guests in four rustic thatched rondavels and offers guided walking safaris, plus day and night game drives (open from June to November). 

Zungulila Bushcamp Peace reigns supreme at The Bushcamp Company's Zungulila, a charming tented camp that embodies the essence of old Africa and a bygone era. Set on the side of a raised knoll, the beautiful thatched tents look out over the sparkling Kapamba River and an expansive plain where natural springs attract huge herds of game.  Camp can accommodate up to eight guests in four Meru-style thatched tents and offers guided walking safaris, plus day and night game drives (open from May to January).

See conservation, community and wildlife videos taken by The Bushcamp Company

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• Chimfule Lodge is located about 4km from Mfuwe international airport, about 15 minutes drive from the Park. They have 14 air conditioned, self contained chalets overlooking a lake. There is an open air restaurant, two bars and a chef who specialises in both local and international cuisine. Bird watching, fishing can be done from the lodge, and then game viewing  and walking safari's can be taken into the  park.

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• Croc Valley Camp  - Situated very close to the entrance of the Park, where the old Croc Farm used to be. They offer chalets, camping, game drives and walking Safaris, an environmental friendly "Hippo" pool, a bar & restaurant facilities.  A good option for the budget traveller, moderately priced accommodation with high quality finishes, and personal, exclusive service.

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• Flatdogs Camp. Right on the banks of the Luangwa River, Flatdogs offers a range of outstanding value-for-money accommodation, from their unique and luxurious Jackalberry Treehouse, to the cool and shady chalet rooms and the "totally bush" safari tents with views of the hippo in the river & open air showers. Elephants pop in every now and then for a sip at the pool.
   

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• Kafunta. Each spacious log cabin is made from natural material with a splendid view over the winding Luangwa River.

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• Kaingo Camp and Mwamba Bush Camp are the creations of the Shenton family, which has a proud history of three generations of wildlife conservation in southern Africa. The brick and reed chalet camps are small and authentic, and are located deep within the park, in the very best game viewing area rich in wildlife. Unlike most safaris operators, Derek and Jules Shenton offer three game viewing activities per day, including game drives, walking safaris and visits to one of the ingenious photographic hides which offer thrilling opportunities for close-up observation of hippos, elephants and other wildlife.  (Seasonal – May to October)
  See some outstanding pics taken from here

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• Kalamu Lagoon Camp The remote Luamfwa Concession is a wildlife paradise that offers unique bird watching and exciting game viewing. Eight safari-style reed and canvas tents form an excellent base from which to view puku, impala and common waterbuck, with lion, spotted hyaena, leopard, crocodiles and a plethora of hippo in the Luangwa River. The Park is also renowned as the best walking destination in Africa and the Luangwa riverine vegetation and adjacent dambos can be explored on guided walks. Other activities include day and night game drives.

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• Kapani Lodge is one of the more well known and established lodges, built by Norman Carr, the ‘father’ of conservation in Zambia. It has comfortable, well appointed brick and tile chalets and top quality catering. (All year). Kapani runs 4 bush camps in the Park during the dry season; Luwi, Nsolo, Kakuli, andMchenja with the emphasis on walking safaris. (June to October) Run by Norman Carr Safaris.
  
  
  Luwi Bush Camp is open 20 May – 31 October and was one of the South Luangwa’s first remote safari camps. Norman Carr sited the camp back in the 1980s and today this camp, more than any other in Zambia, offers guests a true walking safari and a taste of the traditional African bush experience. Luwi is nestled under huge mahogany trees on the banks of a permanent lagoon.  The wildlife in the area is prolific and to track it each day on foot is a memory that will last a lifetime. Accommodation is in four huts that are made of grass and thatch with polished mud floors. Each room is designed differently utilising trees and natural vegetation wherever possible. 

  Nsolo Bush Camp is open from 20 May – 31 October and is situated on a bend in the Luwi sand river just three hours' walk from Luwi Bushcamp. Accommodation in this luxury safari camp consists of four individually designed chalets each on raised wooden decks with high thatched roofs, open to the stars ensuite showers and private verandahs. At Nsolo you don't usually have to search hard for your African safari experience; the Luwi river system is renowned for its lion population, various wildlife frequents a waterhole in the dry river-bed in front of the camp and Shaddy, the Camp Manager and guide, has been studying the wildlife and conducting walking safaris from this camp for over 10 years..

  Kakuli Bush Camp is open 20 Jan – 3 April and 20 May – 7 Nov and is located on the confluence of the Luwi and Luangwa rivers. There are four spacious, traditional safari tents under shady thatched roofs, each with an open-air bathroom. All of the have stunning views up and down this hippo-packed stretch of the Luangwa. Safari activities from Kakuli will usually be a mixture of game drives and walking safaris. It is bustling with predators and both night and day drives from Kakuli have been known to provide guests with some of the most exciting gameviewing in Zambia.  It is certain that your wildlife safari at Kakuli will be one to remember.

  
  Mchenja Bush Camp is open 20 May – 7 Nov and occupies a stunning setting beneath a magnificent grove of ebony trees on the banks of the Luangwa river. It is in an area teaming with wildlife. Although this camp takes luxury in the bush to a level not previously seen in Zambia, it is a bush camp designed to combine excellently with our other locations. The camp comprises five stylishly designed tents overlooking the Luangwa river with inside baths and outdoor showers. There is also a small pool alongside the bar and guests can choose to view their wildlife on foot or from an open gameviewing vehicle. As is the case with Kakuli, the gameviewing in this area is superb.

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• Lion Camp is the most remote lodge in South Luangwa. Accommodating a maximum of 18 guests, the 9 canvas and thatch chalets have been built on raised wooden platforms, each with a private deck. Without fences, game moves freely through the lodge grounds. A raised wooden boardwalk links the chalets to the main area, which has an infinity swimming pool, bar, shop, library and lots of secluded lounge areas. Re-opened in 2007, the site was originally identified in the 1970’s due to its location at the heart of a prolific game-viewing area. Expert guides lead game drives and walks.

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• Mushroom Lodge has modern, yet authentic African styled thatched chalets on the banks of a blue lagoon under ancient ebony trees. The lodge is frequently visited by elephants  offering a unique up close and personal view.  Game viewing drives, walks and lunch in the bush ensure you see as much as possible.   24hr butler service,  wireless internet,  bar and open air boma provides all the comforts but with a true safari feel.

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• Robin Pope Safaris
   

•  Nkwali Camp is a pictureque Camp owned and run by Robin Pope Safaris and boasts the ‘best bar in the Valley.’ (Open all year) . At Nkwali there are also the two safari houses, perfect for families and private groups…Robin’s House (5 beds) and Luangwa Safari House (8 beds) – open all year.
  
  
   

•  Nsefu, another Robin Pope Safaris camp is the oldest camp in the valley with a spectacular view across the Luangwa River.  Nsefu is open from June-October and  in Jan-March for boating safaris.
  
  
  
  
  
   

• Tena Tena is a luxurious but simple tented camp under a shady mahogany grove in the northern section run by Robin Pope Safaris. “Tena Tena Camp is altogether beyond superlatives, and must be one of the best safari camps in the whole of Africa.” The Times, London

  
   

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• Sanctuary Retreats

Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge  was originally built for Kenneth Kaunda, the former Zambian president, in the 1970s and the original colonial style has been retained in the furnishings. A long veranda stretches outside the dining room, from which guests are afforded views down the valley to the Luangwa itself. Each of the ten luxurious suites at Sanctuary Chichele comes complete with a four-poster bed, air conditioning, full bathroom and every other amenity guests could wish for - all in the middle of the African bush.

Sanctuary Puku Ridge Tented Camp   offers guests an authentic tented safari experience in South Luangwa. The camp is designed to leave no trace on the environment and has embraced a very natural kind of African chic in its decor. The seven tents are spacious and comfortable; each with a soothing hot tub and an outdoor shower. Watch the sun rise from your double bed, or spot animals making their way across the plains to a waterhole from your private viewing deck.

Sanctuary Zebra Plains Camp
Sanctuary Zebra Plains is a luxury walking safari camp situated in an untouched area of the South Luangwa offers the ultimate bush adventure by foot. It has four traditional tents, accommodating a maximum of six guests. All tents have real beds, campaign furniture, mosquito nets, en suite facilities, and hot water for al fresco showers. The main mess tent has a dining area. This is a seasonal camp operating from June to October each year.

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• Tafika  offer unique, quality game viewing in Zambia’s pristine Luangwa Valley.  5 chalets built from local materials, offering excellent cuisine, personalised attention and respected and dedicated guides.  Chikoko and Crocodile Walking Camps (June-October), give you the opportunity to explore the wonders of the African Bush on foot.

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• Thornicroft Lodge is in a prime game area, overviewing the Luangwa River. Game drives start in the lodge grounds as elephants and other animals are often present. The lodge is less than 10 minutes from the Mfuwe bridge, for easy access to the National Park. Enjoy exceptional comfort and heartfelt hospitality in this intimate lodge, designed and built with care and attention to reflect the splendour and simplicity of the natural world.
  
   

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• Track and Trail River Camp is located at a breathtaking spot on the Luangwa River, a rustic camp only five minutes from  the main entrance of the South Luangwa National Park. Comfortable chalets and camping spots. They offer photographic safari in open game vehicle and on foot.  They have an elevated unique looking pool with sundeck located directly on the river.
   

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• Wildlife Camp offerS excellent value-for-money full-board packages as well as self-catering accommodation and a campsite with brilliant views over the Luangwa River. In camp they speak 9 languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Afrikaans.  During the dry season (June – October), their overnight walking safaris(!) are not to be missed and provide guests with the opportunity to walk, eat and sleep among some of Africa’s greatest mammals, trees and birds.
  Wildlife Camp is situated on 400hectares of secluded river-front property owned by the Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia. The camp pays more than 60% of the income from your accommodation towards this great society who in turns ploughs this money into conservation education in the eastern province and country-wide.

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• Zikomo is an affordable remote bush camp in a game rich location at South Luangwa National Park. Comfortable ensuite chalets, reed bush huts, and camp sites are set among a variety of trees overlooking a flood plain on the Luangwa River. They offer an authentic wildlife and bush experience with game drives, bush walks and night drives, lasting memories, and amazing photo opportunities in a magical corner of Africa.
   

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For the budget traveller
 

• Croc Valley Camp  - Situated very close to the entrance of the Park, where the old Croc Farm used to be. They offer chalets, camping, game drives and walking Safaris, an environmental friendly "Hippo" pool, a bar & restaurant facilities.  A good option for the budget traveller, moderately priced accommodation with high quality finishes, and personal, exclusive service.
   

•  Flatdogs Camp, right on the banks of the Luangwa River,offers a range of outstanding value-for-money accommodation, from their unique and luxurious Jackalberry Treehouse, to the cool and shady chalet rooms and the "totally bush" safari tents with views of the hippo in the river & open air showers.
   

• Its Wild~ Bushcamps
   

• Marula Lodge  Located very close to the Park entrance on the banks of the Luangwa, Marula offers very affordable yet comfortably appointed accommodation and offers guided walks and drives into the park.
   

• Track and Trail River Camp is located at a breathtaking spot on the Luangwa River, a rustic camp only five minutes from  the main entrance of the South Luangwa National Park. Comfortable chalets and camping spots. They offer photographic safari in open game vehicle and on foot.  They have an elevated unique looking pool with sundeck located directly on the river.
   

• Wildlife Camp’s campsite has become famous over the years for its stupendous views over the Luangwa River. It has shelters to camp under, ablution blocks with hot (and fresh drinking) water, electrical points, a bar and a swimming pool. The camp also has 5 en-suite tents with their own self-catering kitchen situated in a private corner of the camp.
  
   

• Zikomo is an affordable remote bush camp in a game rich location at South Luangwa National Park. Comfortable ensuite chalets, reed bush huts, and camp sites are set among a variety of trees overlooking a flood plain on the Luangwa River. They offer an authentic wildlife and bush experience with game drives, bush walks and night drives, lasting memories, and amazing photo opportunities in a magical corner of Africa.

   

See Campsites
 

All the bigger lodges offer game drives, night drives and walking safaris as part of the package. Budget lodges charge separately for these services.
 

Mobile Walking Safaris are run in the wild and remote sections of the park. Camps are set up ahead of you and moved on to the next site while guests take a slow and adventurous walk through the bush.  Robin Pope Safaris (June to September)
 

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• SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
   
• THE LUANGWA VALLEY
   
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• Where to Stay
   

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    Mobile Walking Safaris
    are run in the wild and
   remote sections of the
   park. Camps are set up
   ahead of you and moved
   on to the next site while
   guests take a slow and     
   adventurous walk through
   the bush. 
   See Robin Pope Safaris
     (June to September)
 

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