Chichele Presidential Lodge

Tena Tena Camp

Tena Tena offers an authentic base from which to explore the South Luangwa National Park! Guests can enjoy vehicle and walking safaris, as well as some cultural activities.

Robin Pope's Mobile Walking Safari

Robin Pope’s Mobile Walking Safari is a purely walking camp located in a remote corner of South Luangwa National Park.

Mchenja Bush Camp

Mchenja is one of our favourite bushcamps in the South Luangwa! It boasts a lovely location on the Luangwa river, good food, great guides, and access to a truly superb game-viewing area.

Tafika Camp

Tafika is one of the finest examples of an owner-run camp – a style of operation that we seek out. It is the main camp of Remote Africa, one of our favourite operators.

Chikoko Tree Camp

Chikoko Tree Camp is one of the satellite camps of the fantastic Remote Africa Safaris – a company we wish there were more of. Family owned and family run, there are very few places like this.

Luangwa Safari House

Luangwa Safari House is rather special – it is the perfect place for groups or families to share an extremely exclusive safari experience.

Big Lagoon Camp

This camp is one of the satellite camps of the fantastic Remote Africa Safaris – a company we wish there were more of. Family owned and family run, there are very few places like this.

Chinzombo

This property is ideal for travellers who like their creature comforts while on safari! Unlike the authentic little bushcamps for which the South Luangwa is well known, Chinzombo is stylish and super-luxurious, offering villa accommodation.

Nkwali Camp

Nkwali is an excellent option for travellers wishing to enjoy both vehicle and walking safaris in the South Luangwa! It combines really well with the park’s walking-focused bush camps.

Nsefu Camp

With a reputation for great guiding, Nsefu is one of the more established lodges here – this camp is a well-oiled property where you can expect a high level of service. It is run by Robin Pope Safaris, one of the park’s most famous operators.

Luangwa River Camp

Luangwa River Camp has a lovely location in an area with high concentrations of game; this area is particularly good for leopard sightings.

Flatdogs Camp

This camp is a great option for travellers who want a comfortable base to see the South Luangwa at a fraction of the price charged by the more upmarket lodges.

Chamilandu Bush Camp

Yellow Zebra love Chamilandu for its understated elegance and its unobstructed views of the Luangwa River.

Kafunta Island Bush Camp

Island Bush Camp is one of the most remote bush camps in South Luangwa. The lodge is open during the dry season from June to October.

Mwamba Camp

The smaller sister camp of Kaingo, owned by Derek and Jules Shenton, Mwamba Camp is an adventurous little camp in the South Luangwa’s northern region.

Puku Ridge Camp

Having opened in August 2019, Puku Ridge is a great base from which to explore the South Luangwa! The camp offers classic vehicle and walking safaris.

Time + Tide Luwi Bush Camp

We love this classic bushcamp in the South Luangwa! The location is good, the guides are great, and the atmosphere is really convivial.

Chindeni Bush Camp

Kaingo Camp

Kaingo Camp was set up by Derek Shenton in 1992. Today Derek continues to own and run the camp, with his wife Jules. It reclines close to the banks of River Luangwa, in the shade of a grove of ebony and mahogany trees.

Time + Tide Kakuli

Kakuli is one of the most northern camps in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. It is a classic no-frills bush camp that is one of our favourites in the South Luangwa.

Nsolo Bush Camp

We recommend Nsolo for adventurous travellers with a keen interest in walking safaris! Game viewing is exceptionally good, particularly for big cats on the dry riverbed and elephants at the nearby waterhole.

Kapamba Bushcamp

If you are looking for a lodge that offers comfort and style and is a bit more structured, Kapamba Bushcamp will be perfect.

Kafunta River Lodge

Kafunta River Lodge is situated on the edge of South Luangwa and is open from April to early January.

Zungulila Bushcamp

Zungulila Bushcamp has great views of the river and onto the plains, where there are natural springs that attract impressive herds of game.

Kuyenda Bush Camp

This freshly rebuilt and redesigned bush camp remains one of the most rustic of its kind in the area, and is still well known for its amazing wildlife sightings. It accommodates a maximum of 12 travellers.

Luangwa Bush Camping

Luangwa Bush Camping is a walking camp located in the game-rich Nsefu sector. This is a camp well suited to the adventurous traveller.

Kafunta Three Rivers Camp

Three Rivers Camp is the newest property to open in the South Luangwa area! It is owned and operated by Kafunta Safaris, a company with almost two decades of experience in the famous national park.

Mapazi Camp

One of the newest additions to the South Luangwa, this walking-only camp is perfect for travellers seeking authentic experiences of the national park! The minimum age requirement is 12 years.

Nkonzi Bush Camp

With a strong focus on classic safari activities, this camp is perfect for travellers seeking authentic experiences in the South Luangwa! The minimum age requirement is 12 years, but children aged 6–11 are welcome when the camp is booked exclusively.

Shawa Luangwa Camp

Opened in 2021, Shawa Luangwa Camp offers exclusive experiences in the South Luangwa! Guests will enjoy game drives in the camp’s impressive fleet of quiet electric vehicles – a major draw.

Kawaza Village

Any guests of the Robin Pope Safaris properties in the park are invited to visit the village as an activity offered alongside game drives and walking safaris. You can stay overnight, or even for a few days!

Robin's House

Robin's House is a great place for families and private groups to stay as there is no set schedule. Meals, safaris and any activities are all arranged around the guests' convenience.

Mfuwe Lodge

Mfuwe Lodge is located in central South Luangwa National Park, which is just a 5-minute drive from the park’s main gates. The lodge is set on the banks of two lagoons, bringing wildlife to the area all year round.

Bilimungwe Bush Camp

This camp is a classic Luangwa bushcamp. As it has just four rooms, service is very personal, while guiding is high quality and there is a serious focus on walking safaris.

Lion Camp

This camp provides a sumptuous base from which to explore the South Luangwa! Appealing to new and seasoned safarists alike, it offers exciting activities, all led by experienced guides.