Reviews of Potato Bush Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
19 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Potato Bush Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
100% success
92% success
0% success
58% success
100% success
100% success
100% success
85% success
73% success
10% success
8% success
0% success
0% success
"Idyllic location"
I will not go into the surprises as it will ruin it for you but oh boy they are worth it. Set overlooking the Zambezi river - the views are stunning and you can spend your time watching elephants and hippos crossing the river.
Everything about this camp was first class, the food, the staff, the accommodation.
Professor was the most wonderful guide who went over and above to make sure we saw as many animals as we could." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
6 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Hippo
9 sightings
Leopard
2 sightings
Lion
6 sightings
Spotted Hyena
4 sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Zebra
1 sighting
"Potato Bush Camp review"
In our opinion the scenery in this part of the Lower Zambezi National Park is not quite as good as the parts further East which we had enjoyed in the past. That said, our wildlife sightings were very good. Our guide Henry worked hard to ensure that we had excellent sightings of Wild Dogs with puppies as well as a Leopard sighting.
We particularly enjoyed the moment when a mating pair of Lions roared straight at our cameras - spine-tingling." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia; 4n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
Wild dog
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Potato Bush Camp review"
Again, great staff. Joseph, our guide, had each day organized to do something different which was nice after so many game rides. We did game rides as well but David fished, we went out for a sunset "cruise", we had a bbq dinner in the bush with another couple, we went canoeing (with guides in the canoes) AND went out on the Zambezi by boat to reach other game viewing areas.
All the staff (as in most camps) we just amazing." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia; 9n in Tanzania; 4n in South Africa; 1n in Kenya
Buffalo
5 sightings
Eland
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
3 sightings
Lion
6 sightings
Sable antelope
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
Wild dog
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Potato Bush Camp review"
Faith and the rest of the staff were wonderful too.
We just loved this place and missed it when we carried on with our trip" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
"Potato Bush Camp review"
We would highly recommend the canoeing trip, I was nervous but it was amazing! The scenery is beautiful and the sunsets over the hills were stunning.
The food was great, especially the chance to dine out of the camp.
We saw some wild dogs towards the end of our stay which was very special." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Potato Bush Camp review"
Since we stayed five nights, we were pleased by the variety in our daily schedules and the flexibility of having a private vehicle and designated guide. In the latter regard, we could not have wished for a better companion than the outstanding Alex Chifuchi, whose expertise, enthusiasm, easy conversation, and keen insights made the time we spent with him as enriching as it was enjoyable. We were impressed too by the subtle attention Alex, along with his colleagues, paid to safety during water activities and game drives.
We also want to commend the camp manager, Faith Chiwende, for running a highly professional operation with charm, conviviality, and a gift for fostering the same qualities throughout her staff. We were especially grateful for her calm and efficient handling of a potential medical emergency that required us to leave the camp a day earlier than planned. Faith met this unfortunate challenge with speed, aplomb, and unfailing good nature, enabling us to make the most of our abbreviated stay." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
Wild dog
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Potato Bush Camp review"
Our room was very comfortable - we had everything we needed.
Every morning, we were gently awoken by calls of “Good Morning!” followed by steaming coffee being delivered to our sitting area.
The staff here is quite attentive and personable. Charles, our guide, exemplified why the profession is as esteemed as it is here. His vast knowledge of the animals and vegetation, landscape and history never failed to wow us. His lovely, kind, and gracious personality, and sense of humor, were a perfect fit for our group of 6 which included 2 veterinarians. We so appreciate all he shared with us.
The non-mammal meal options I requested were varied and quite tasty. The staff were quite attentive to this as well. We enjoyed 2 special meals off site. So glad we did the canoe trip up a tributary of the Zambezi. It was a chance to see the hippos, crocs, and water birds up close." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 4n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Potato Bush Camp review"
There is a wide variety of activities available- game drives, game walks, canoe trip to a channel of the Lower Zambezi, and a river cruise. Our guide, Charles, was very accommodating to our wishes and flexible. He shared his lifetime of experience as a native of the region and as a trained guide." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 4n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Buffalo
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
3 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Zebra
10 sightings
"Potato Bush Camp review"
Getting to the camp with the camp’s own Beechcraft plane made us feel like Royals. The camp's excellent location on the Zambezi river allows great views over the river. The tented rooms are spacious and well equipped with a very welcoming private dip pool on the terrace. It should be noted that compared to picture gallery on the camp's website, the tents actually are much nicer and way more charming.
The staff were warm and friendly and exceptional in every way. It was great seeing a women in a manager position. The quality and selection of food & beverages was superb, and the lunch organized on a sandbank in the river a lovely surprise. Same for the candle-light dinner organized in the bush !
The activities offered by the camp are brilliant. Each party gets its private game vehicle, and the canoe trip on the Chifungulu channel is strongly recommended." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
4 sightings
Lion
4 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
"Potato Bush Camp review"
Due to COVID, we were the only group there for most of our stay, and everyone at the camp really went the extra mil to give us an incredible experience, and it was one of the friendliest places we've ever stayed. Every day was a new surprise, from a lunch trip on an island in the Zambezi to a stunning bush dinner under the stars.
It's a truly beautiful space, located right on the Zambezi, and we loved spending our afternoon breaks watching hippos and crocodiles in the river and monkeys scampering along shore." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
6 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Holiday styles & special interests in Zambia
From birdwatching breaks to walking holidays, find great ideas for your trip in Zambia.
Other lodges in Lower Zambezi National Park
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Old Mondoro Bushcamp
For an intimate safari in the Lower Zambezi, with superb guiding, Old Mondoro is up there with the best.
Chongwe River Camp
A blend of the stylish and traditional in a most picturesque site in the Zambezi Valley, Chongwe River Camp offers an excellent safari experience and real value for money.
Chiawa Camp
One of Zambia's top safari camps, Chiawa is family owned and run, offering superb service and a flexible approach from a location well inside the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Sausage Tree Camp
Sausage Tree is a high-quality safari camp offering a luxurious stay and excellent personal service deep inside Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park.
Anabezi Luxury Camp
Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp offers a high degree of understated luxury in a very lovely, quiet part of the Lower Zambezi with outstanding wildlife.
Amanzi
Opened in 2015, Amanzi is an intimate and rustic yet luxury camp in a very quiet area of the Lower Zambezi, with plenty of wildlife and good birding.
Kutali Camp
Kutali Camp offers the opportunity to experience the wilderness of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, in this simple tented camp located on Kulefu Island.
Chongwe River House
Chongwe River House is a stylish four-bedroom house designed for the exclusive use of families and small groups, affording the ultimate in flexibility on safari.
Kasaka River Lodge
Kasaka River Lodge is a relatively simple, family-friendly camp. It's outside the Lower Zambezi National Park and, with a recent change of ownership for the better, it offers a great-value safari destination.
Chula Island Camp
Chula Island Camp offers the opportunity to experience the wilderness of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, in this simple fly-camp located in a natal mahogany grove on a small island on the Zambezi River.
Lolebezi
A chic safari spot, luxurious Lolelbezi is the Lower Zambezi’s newest camp and offers a mix of walking, canoeing and game drives led by excellent guides.
Royal Zambezi Lodge
This family-friendly lodge is located just on the outskirts of the Lower Zambezi National Park, in a great location overlooking the river.
