Mawimbi Bush Camp in Kafue National Park remains fully operational following a fire, with no injuries reported and rebuilding plans underway ahead of the 2027 season.

Close to midnight on 8 September 2026, fire broke out in the main guest area at Mawimbi, an owner-built and -run camp.

It has been confirmed that everyone, guests and team alike, is safe. No one was injured in the fire. The staff worked from midnight until 7:30am to contain the fire to the main area alone; every other building, and the bush around it, was protected.

 

 

Mawimbi remains fully operational. Guests are being welcomed into the second lapa area with the chef’s signature delicious meals being served. All activities (game drives, walking safaris and river trips) continue as normal, and not a single reservation through to end-of-season close has cancelled.

The owners are working with specialists to assess the damage and plans for the rebuild are underway in time for the next season opening on 1 April 2027.

Wildlife sightings at Mawimbi have been exceptional from a pride of lions walking through camp, to leopard passing within 30 metres of the lapa, a herd of elephants bathing in the dambo to a pack of 30 wild dog with pups playing by the roadside.