Mukambi Plains Camp

About Mukambi Plains Camp

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This is a small tented camp with just four large rooms situated on a palm island in the heart of the game rich Busanga Plains in Kafue National Park.

This is a wetland area which are accessible only by 4WD vehicles open between June to October. This is the only camp in the area which is independantly owned. The safari tents are large with mossie nets, ensuite bathrooms (open air) with flus loos and bucket showers. The main dining and lounge area is on a raised deck providing views across the open plains and to a fig tree and palm island opposite the camp.

The area is home to big herds of buffalo (up to 1000 animals at times), wildebeest, zebra, roan antelope and red lechwe, followed by their predators, plenty of lion and several cheetah.

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Highlights

Lion and Cheetah sightings
Huge herds of buffalo and unusual antelope species
Large tented room and rustic open air bathrooms
Remote location with far reaching views

Situation

Busanga Plains, Northern Kafue National Park.

Activities

Game drives and some walks depending on the weather.

Facilities

4 en-suite tented rooms, lounge dining area, battery charging in managers room.

Child policy

Not suited to small children

Open

July - early November Minimum stay 3 nights

Inclusions

Accommodation, all activities, meals, bar, park fees and levies.

Meals

All meals included.

Pricing guidelines for Zambia

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless airlines have special offers). Zambia combines well with Malawi and Botswana.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week mid-high season safari staying in one park in good lodge or tented campBetween £3000 and £5000
2 week safari in various parks in quality lodges and tented camps.Between £4000 and £6000
1 week ‘green season’ safariFrom about £2500 +
2 weeks Zambia and Lake MalawiBetween £4000 and £5000

Tribes Advisor

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When we got to this place I thought there was some kind of prank being played, you couldn't even see the camp from where the vehicles stopped, it's so hidden in the palms of an 'island'! The access over a very wobbly 'bridge' was not great and there were one or two housekeeping concerns to say the least. However, since our stay we are happy that changes have been made and I'd be happy to recommend this to anyone - it's the best value camp on the Busanga Plains, a superb location and lovely staff.

Julie Croucher, Africa Sales Manager, stayed here 2009

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