Tafika Camp– Our ViewWhat a truly exceptional camp! Tafika is one of the remaining owner run camps in Africa with John and Carol ever present. The result is a camp that genuinely cares for each and every one of its guests. The quality of guiding here is some of the best in Africa with Brian Jackson, Isaac Zulu and Stephen Banda offering a level that is hard to beat anywhere; they have been guiding in the Luangwa for years. Couple these facts with the setting and the excellent game viewing on offer and you have one of the best camps in Africa. We absolutely love it.
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Chikoko Tree Camp - Our ViewRun by Remote Africa as part of the infamous Chikoko Walking Trails, Chikoko is a camp that truly fits into its surroundings; this is a stunning little bush camp. From the moment you see Chikoko there is an undeniable charm about the camp and staying there gives you that sense of adventure that only bushcamps can provide. The quality of guiding and walking on offer here is hard to describe – it is truly exceptional. Our favourite bush camp in the South Luangwa National Park….by quite a long way!
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Crocodile Camp – Our ViewAs with all of the Remote Africa safari camps, the standard of guiding and simple approach to safari accommodation is what sets this camp apart from virtually everywhere else. Guiding here is up there with the best in Africa. The camp is rustic and simple yet don’t be put off, Crocodile is actually finished to a very high standard. A safari connoisseurs choice and a camp from which so many other bushcamps should learn lessons from!
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Robins House – Our ViewRobins House is the best option for small families wanting a private trip to the Luangwa and a team of staff capable of looking after all ages. The game viewing area is superb and we happily recommend that clients leave their children with the staff whilst they go out on their own drives. Larger parties of 5 or more would be better off at the nearby Luangwa Safari House
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Luwi Bush Camp – Our ViewDescribed on the Carr website as ‘simple yet extremely comfortable’, Luwi rather undersells itself! It is certainly extremely comfortable and although ‘simple’ thats the last thing that crosses your mind on entering camp, it is a simply stunning bush camp! The rooms, especially numbers 1 and 4 are superb, the guiding is some of the best around and its character and charm are undeniable. This is a camp that offers a product every true safari enthusiast would relish. We love it and regard it as one of the best bush camps in South Luangwa
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Nsolo – Our ViewA couple of years ago, Nsolo burnt down and had to be rebuilt. As a result, Norman Carr Safari’s moved the location down to the river bed and have turned Nsolo into a seriously good bushcamp. The guiding is exceptional and character in camp tangible; one of our absolute favourites in the Luangwa. A truly stunning little camp.
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Kakuli – Our ViewViews, views and more views – the setting at Kakuli is spectacular. The tents are fully enclosed and so overall, this camp is not as rustic as the sister camps Luwi or Nsolo. However Kakuli offers a great bush experience for those who want to feel a little more ‘secure’ – this is yet again a fantastic camp from Norman Carr.
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Mchenja Bush Camp – Our ViewAlthough the whole idea of the bush camp is to be in the bush, away from all luxurious etc. the fact is that there is a market that doesn’t want to loose the luxury! Mchenja caters for this market and does it damn well! This is a great camp in a great location – standards of guiding are up there with the best of the Carr camps – a perfect camp to spend a couple of nights after ruffing it!
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Nsefu Camp – Our ViewNsefu is certainly one of the most famous camps in the Luangwa and with exceptional guiding standards you simply cannot be let down. The setting is stunning - the views are absolutely beautiful (up there with the very best in the park) and the lodge has a great character that is very hard to beat. Our only slight drawback is that due to Nsefu being a permanent lodge, it is not a true bush camp and therefore caters for a less adventurous clientele. However, for those of us wanting something more secure than Zambia’s bushcamps, then Nsefu is good as it gets.
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Tena Tena – Our ViewHaving seen all the camps in the area, there is no immediate ‘wow’ factor to Tena Tena wqhen you arrive in camp. However, there is something exceptional about this camp that lies beneath the surface. Tena Tena focuses on the experience more than the 'wow' factor of the actual lodge. The guiding is exceptional and passion for the Luangwa valley itself is infectious. True safari enthusiasts can really appreciate Tena Tena - the guiding here is some of the best you can get on the continent.
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Luangwa Safari HouseIn the office here we just put Luangwa Safari House forward for the Good Safari Guide awards for 'best private home in Africa'. Needless to say, we think it is exceptional! With all the luxuries you could ever need, and a fine balance with the surrounding environment, we think Luangwa Safari House is architect Neil Rocher's finest piece of work. The area and location is stunning; without doubt the best place in the valley for groups who don't want the bushh camp approach to safari.
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Robins House – Our ViewRobins House is the best option for small families wanting a private trip to the Luangwa and a team of staff capable of looking after all ages. The game viewing area is superb and we happily recommend that clients leave their children with the staff whilst they go out on their own drives. Larger parties of 5 or more would be better off at the nearby Luangwa Safari House
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Kuyenda – Our ViewMany clients travel to Kuyenda simply due to sharing their experience in the Luangwa with Phil Berry, one of the Luangwa’s best guides. He certainly is a massive reason to choose this lodge over others. Leaving his excellent guiding and hospitality aside, Kuyenda is a great little camp and a favourite in the office.
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Bilimungwe – Our ViewBilimungwe, owned by the Bushcamp Company is a great little walking camp, well regarded as one of the best walking camps in the Luangwa. Adventurous safaris are guaranteed with guides often spending long walks and subsequently large chunks of the day out of camp. It is a typical Luangwa bush camp – fantastic!
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Chindeni – Our ViewRecognised as one of the Luangwa’s most luxurious bushcamps, complete with writing desks and solid wooden furniture, Chindeni caters for a client who wants a secure lodge, but one that also has a sense of adventure. In our view it lacks that sense of wild adventure that the Luangwa’s bushcamps are so famous for and is actually somewhat simple as opposed to luxurious. Subsequently we prefer the other Bushcamp camps. However for an older clientelle wanting security whilst in camp, Chindeni is a good option.
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Kapamba – Our ViewWith concrete being a major part of this lodge we find the rooms somewhat uninviting and certainly somewhat un-eco! The location is stunning and the guiding as ever is great. But we just cannot get over the fact that this little camp has lost its bushcamp charm. Sorry, but when you consider what else is on offer from this company (and its competition), we are not fans!
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Chamilandu – Our ViewAs with so many of the Luangwa camps, Chamilandu is a wonderfully authentic bush camp; a style of property so uncommon in Africa. We recommend people start with Chamilandu and then continue to one of the Bushcamp Companies trails camps, where only walking is permitted. By designing the trips this way, Chamilandu is viewed as a less adventurous option. But be under no misconception, this is a rustic, adventurous camp. We love it.
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Kapani – Our ViewKapani is certainly one of the best lodges in the Mfuwe area of the South Luangwa. Built as a permanent lodge rather than a bush camp, Kapani is a great introduction to the Luangwa and is a superb option when booked in conjunction with Norman Carr’s bushcamps. There are a couple of seriously good guides here making Kapani a superb start to a safari, and a very affordable one at that.
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Nkwali Lodge – Our ViewNkwali competes with Norman Carr’s Kapani camp for title of the best camp in the Mfuwe area of the Luangwa. The Mfuwe area is great as an introduction to the Luangwa due to the quality of game viewing on offer. However the camp is not an example of the bushcamp style that the valley is famous for. As a result we often book clients into Nkwali before a few days in bush camps. Overall, a great camp but one to be used in conjunction with somewhere else.
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Chichele Presidential Lodge – Our ViewWe struggle with Chichele simply due to the fact that the Lower Zambezi is known for its privately run camps, or small un-commercial companies. Sanctuary lodges is owned by A&K and so certainly goes against the grain for what makes the Luangwa so famous. However having said all that, the quality of the lodge is as to be expected from Sanctuary lodges and the game viewing area is good. Ultimately we would recommend Chichele to older clients, wanting an A&K approach to safari as opposed to the bush camp approach of the other Luangwa companies.
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Puku Ridge – Our ViewWe struggle with Puku Ridge simply due to the fact that the Luangwa is known for its privately run camps, or small un-commercial companies. Sanctuary lodges is owned by A&K and so certainly goes against the grain for what makes the Luangwa so famous. However having said all that, the quality of the lodge is as to be expected from Sanctuary lodges and the game viewing area is good. Ultimately we would recommend Puku to older clients, wanting an A&K approach to safari as opposed to the bush camp approach of the other Luangwa companies.
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