Bush Camp · South Luangwa
About Time + Tide Kakuli
High on the Luangwa River’s bank, Kakuli is defined by its wide views and the constant movement of life along the water. Its name means old buffalo bull, a nickname locals gave to Norman Carr.
Kakuli has five bright, airy safari rooms, including a two bedroom, two bathroom family safari room. Each is positioned to make the most of the panorama, with a feather top bed, indoor and outdoor showers, and a covered open air seating area where you can settle in and watch the day unfold. The main lounge sits above the river and a permanent lagoon, offering a front row view as animals come down to drink. It is the sort of place where you pause, breathe, and take in the scale of the valley.
From camp, safari days move easily between game drives and walking safaris. The area is known for strong predator viewing, with a resident lion pride and regular leopard sightings. At certain times of year, the riverbank also hosts a seasonal colony of carmine bee eaters, bright flashes of colour against the green.
In the emerald green season, the Luangwa shifts character. Boat outings and walks bring you closer to the water’s edge and open up some of the best opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography, with clear light, dramatic skies, and scenes that reward patience.
