Civet Safari: Day-by-day

Occupying a lovely spot overlooking Mfuwe Lagoon – a huge oxbow lake – Mfuwe Lodge is the flagship safari property of the Bushcamp Company. It is one of the larger properties in the South Luangwa National Park, and after extensive refurbishment in 2010 is now one of the smartest and most modern. It lies quite close to the park’s main gate in an area that is rich in wildlife.

"Superb. We felt at home immediately. A truly exciting and wonderful stay."

RowenafromLondon

Arrived 20 Nov 2023, 4 nights

Mfuwe Lodge is quite grand and impressive, an attractive place to relax with good facilities. The game viewing in the Mfuwe area is impressive, and it’s a great place to first see some of Africa’s most iconic species, but being so close to the main gate also means it can be a bit crowded. Mfuwe Lodge is a good place to spend one or two nights at the start of your safari, using it as a springboard for accessing the more remote and rustic bushcamps. Alternatively, you could spend a night here at the end of your trip, taking advantage of the spa after a long safari. See our full report on Mfuwe Lodge

Chamilandu Bushcamp is a small camp set in the shade of some tall African ebony trees, perched on the bank of a winding section of the Luangwa River. The owners of the camp, Bushcamp Company, have invested in making it stylish and comfortable, whilst working hard to retain a traditional bushcamp feeling, with the reed and thatch chalets completely open to the outside.

"Area very different to the north. Felt quite remote. Good game."

Mrs GfromHerts

Arrived 12 Sep 2018, 3 nights

With just three large chalets and a remote location, Chamilandu is a lovely, intimate bushcamp where you don’t need to compromise on luxury. The camp has cleverly managed to keep a classic bushcamp feeling without sacrificing modern comforts such as hot showers, good food and comfortable furniture. If you are looking for a rustic but comfortable camp in a wilderness area then Chamilandu would be a very good choice. See our full report on Chamilandu Bushcamp

In the remote southern end of the South Luangwa National Park Kapamba Bushcamp is located on the banks of the seasonal Kapamba River. Owned by the Bushcamp Company, the camp is small and stylish, with bright colours and some contemporary furniture, and a clear North African influence in its design.

"This was an absolutely first-class experience"

Mr K-Prof VfromMichigan

Arrived 28 Dec 2018, 4 nights

Kapamba Bushcamp is beautifully furnished, the staff attentive, meals good and guiding excellent. The design of the rooms is a bit more stylish and modern than a more traditional bushcamp, but it has been implemented well and still fits in well with the surrounding area. If you are looking for a really stylish bushcamp in a remote location than Kapamba would be a great choice, particularly if you combined it with one of its more rustic sister camps. See our full report on Kapamba Bushcamp

Bilimungwe Bushcamp is a small, stylish camp run by The Bushcamp Company in the remote southern section of the South Luangwa National Park. Set on a low rise surrounded by wildlife, it was completely rebuilt in 2011, with each chalet overlooking a group of shady waterholes where impala, puku, warthog, elephant and baboons are often seen coming to drink.

"animals come to drink, bathe, dust bath and wallow.. and staff couldn't be nicer"

Mrs EfromYardley, PA, US

Arrived 11 Aug 2024, 3 nights

Bilimungwe is an excellent bushcamp that manages to be stylish and comfortable, while keeping enough rustic design choices to fit in well with the environment and maintain a bushcamp feeling. For those looking for a high quality, comfortable, wilderness camp, with great game viewing from the camp itself, then Bilimungwe would be a very good choice. See our full report on Bilimungwe Bushcamp