In Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park
Walk from camp to camp in a lagoon rich area. As the team pack up each day, it was as if they were never there.
Location
Luangwa Bush Camping is nestled deep in the Nsefu sector of South Luangwa National Park, one of Zambia’s most untouched wilderness areas. Set beside tranquil lagoons and shaded by ebony trees, this mobile camp feels like stepping into a completely wild world. You’ll arrive on foot or by vehicle from nearby camps, immediately immersing yourself in the rhythm of the bush.
Rooms
Accommodation here is delightfully simple yet comfortable. Canvas tents with proper beds, fresh linens, and cosy blankets ensure a good night’s sleep under the stars. Part of the authenticity stems from the fact there’s no electric power in camp, just paraffin lamps and torches are used for lighting.
Amenities
While the camp embraces its rustic spirit, service is attentive and warm. You’ll enjoy freshly prepared meals served outdoors by the campfire, and a well-stocked bar ensures your favourite tipple is never far away. Hot bucket showers and daily linen changes make all the difference after a day on safari, leaving you refreshed and ready for the next adventure.
Activities
This is where Luangwa Bush Camping truly shines. Guided walking safaris let you explore the bush intimately, covering 6 to 10 kilometres each day, with expert guides and armed scouts sharing their deep knowledge of the wildlife and ecosystem. You may also enjoy night drives or riverbank picnics, depending on your itinerary. With just four guests in camp, you’ll love the personal, unhurried pace.
If you fancy staying in one spot for a couple of nights, rather than moving camp each night, they are totally flexible to adjust to your pace. A support vehicle is always at hand so if the heat or tiredness gets to you, they will meet you and bring you back to camp for a quiet rest, making this suitable for all abilities.
Sustainability
Robin Pope Safaris, including its Luangwa Bush Camping experience, is deeply committed to conservation and community development in Zambia. Through partnerships with organizations like Conservation South Luangwa and the Zambian Carnivore Programme, they support anti-poaching efforts, wildlife monitoring, and habitat preservation. Additionally, they collaborate with the Zambezi Elephant Fund to protect elephants in the Zambezi Valley. Their conservation initiatives also extend to community engagement, such as supporting the Kawaza School Fund and the Chikowa home-based HIV project, which aim to improve education and healthcare in local communities.
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When to go to Zambia
Find out the best time to visit Zambia with our month by month guide.
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January
January is a good time to visit Victoria Falls, but the rest of the country is very humid and wet leading to many camps shutting during January.
February
February remains wet, so its a good month to visit the thundering Victoria Falls, however only a few camps stay open for boating and walking. The rains have created lush vegetation, during this time of year it is alive with the sound of migratory birds in their breeding plumage, an excellent time for birders to visit Zambia.
March
If you want to witness Vic Falls at its fullest, March is the month to visit, with huge volumes of spray often obscuring the view. The birding is still magnificent in March, and camps offer fantastic value for money as there are no crowds.
April
In April the weather starts to dry, however rain remains a prominent feature of April. In the Lower Zambezi National Park, lush vegetation is at its thickest making animals more difficult to spot. April is seen to be the best time of year to witness the rarely seen Wild Dog in South Luangwa National Park.
May
May is a mixed month, the onset of the dry season means rains are unlikely, however access to certain camps is tricky due to sodden grounds. Game viewing in South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi begin to improve as the vegetation things and waterholes begin to dry up, forcing wildlife together.
June
June is a great time to visit Zambia, the ground starts to dry out and camps are offering excellent deals and there are few visitors to share safari vehicles so you may have some areas to yourself.
July
July is high season, temperatures rise and all the camps are officially open. If you want to see game then South Luangwa is the best option, whereas the Lower Zambezi is perfect for river cruises and fishing.
Victoria falls is at its best, without being overly wet and clouded with spray.
August
August's hot and dry weather kicks off what Zambia is famous for, walking safaris. It is the prime time to combine game viewing with Victoria Falls.
September
Temperatures sore in September reaching high 20's making the long days particularly pleasant. This month sees Carmine Bee Eaters arrive, flocks of hundreds nest in river banks providing a thrilling spectacle of colour and sound.
October
October sees temperatures sore again, game viewing is best done in the early mornings to avoid the hot midday sun.
November
November brings the start of the rainy season, but the good news is the sporadic showers are not too disruptive and visitors get to see dramatic skies and stormy skies brewing. Temperatures are high and it can be humid, but the mixed weather brings great value stays. Plus many young animals are being born, making it a fantastic time to see the parks come to life.
December
The rainy season is in full force in December, grasslands begin to lengthen, foliage thickens and game viewing becomes a little trickier. The rivers rise and dependant on water levels travellers can visit 'devils pool' at Vic Falls, providing high excitement and a head for heights needed if you want to get close to the drop off.
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