At the heart of Kafue National Park lies MAWIMBI Bush Camp, a private concession between the Kafue River and a natural wetland. Disconnect, unwind, and embrace the gentle rhythm of the bush.
MAWIMBI Bush Camp is an intimate safari retreat set between the great Kafue River and natural wetland in the heart of Zambia’s Kafue National Park. People say that Kafue is one of Africa’s last truly wild places – like Botswana was 30 years ago…
Designed by the new owners who believe that nature has the power to transform us, to ground us, and to reconnect us with what really matters, MAWIMBI has been created for those who appreciate nature in its raw, unfiltered form. MAWIMBI reopens in 2025, after taking over the concession from Bernard Calonne and Tom Heinecken who fell in love with the beauty and remoteness of the Kafue National Park and set up Mawimbi, offering canoeing experiences on the river from 2010.
Born from a deep love of the bush, MAWIMBI Bush Camp is the result of a simple idea: that meaningful travel should not only offer unforgettable experiences, but also support the people and places that make them possible.
We’ve created a space where you can truly disconnect with the outside world if you so choose, and reconnect with self…surrounded by one of Africa’s last great wildernesses.
We hope that MAWIMBI leaves an indelible footprint in your heart, and you return time and again to enjoy its raw and untamed beauty, making new memories whilst making a meaningful contribution to its legacy.
We look forward to welcoming you at MAWIMBI. Safe travels to Zambia!
