Mwamba Bush Camp

• Stunning wildlife viewing in the wilds of South Luangwa
• Access to incredible photographic hides
• Simple, authentic intimate camp
• Explore on foot and by vehicle
• Just 4 thatched guest chalets

Open: Mwamba Bush Camp is open from around 20th May to 31st October each year. See our guide to the best times to visit Zambia.

Location: Mwamba Bush Camp is in a remote location on the banks of the Mwamba River in South Luangwa National Park. It is often teamed with its sister camp, Kaingo Camp, which is a 3-hour bushwalk or a 20-minute drive away.

Rooms: There are 4 chalets built of reed and thatch with 2 skylights set high into the roof. They have large outdoor bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets. The bathrooms are enclosed by tall reed walls. There is storage space and a lockable box for valuables.

Activities: The camp offers 3 game viewing activities per day, in the early morning, at midday and in the late afternoon. Activities include game drives, night drives, walking safaris and watching wildlife from hides.

Facilities: The main lounge and dining area, or chitenge, is spacious, set beneath tall ebony trees. There are chairs and a sofa and lots of books and some board games. The chitenge includes a small bar area. Meals are served in the chitenge or under a thatched gazebo by the river. The camp offers a laundry service.

Dining: Meals are taken communally.

Children: Children over the age of 8 are welcome. It should be noted that Mwamba is not fenced and children must be kept under supervision at all times.

Health: This is a malarial area.

Communication: There is no internet access.