Reviews of Kaingo Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
221 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kaingo Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Brilliant safari at Kaingo camp"
The staff were great, we had Slyvester as our guide, he was so good and really made our safari special. We saw so many animals but the Hippos were very special and the Hippo hide was unforgettable." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Magical 4 days at Kaingo Camp."
We liked the fact that we kept the same guide throughout our stay and the group size on activities never exceeded 4. Sly was an outstanding guide and we enjoyed his company, his enthusiasm and his knowledge. We were particularly impressed with his ability to predict the behaviour of leopards and elephants - putting us in the perfect photo spot. Wildlife was diverse and plentiful and we had multiple sitings of lion and leopard as well as dogs and and exciting interactions with elephants both inside and outside the camp! Kaingo worked us hard and both the Hippo Hide and the Mobile Hide provided interesting and enjoyable mid day activities.
South Luangwa and Sly also provided ravishing settings for morning coffee breaks and sundowners - we can't wait to return!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Luxurious Stay at Kaingo Camp"
The camp chef, Catherine, was extremely accommodating of our dietary restrictions (vegetarian and severe allergies), and took extra care each meal to point out what was appropriate for us to eat, which was always plentiful and delicious! We were even treated to a surprise riverside picnic one lunch.
The game drives at Kaingo were spectacular, and we saw everything we could ask for, including a leopard kill. Our guide, Sylvester, was excellent, and took extra care to tailor our game drives to our interests." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Breathtaking experience at Kaingo"
"Great guides and many leopard sightings"
Although the camp was fairly full we had one evening when we (father and adult daughter) were the only guests in our game drive vehicle and on other drives we were paired with a lovely Swedish couple, so never more than 4 and easy viewing and photography.
The two camps tend to share the same area for the game drives which enables them to share information on sightings but with hardly another camp or vehicle in the vicinity, we had the area to ourselves and the animals were never crowded.
The chalets are comfortable and have en suite bathrooms as well as each having their own viewing deck by the river bank. The catering was excellent.
The game walk to Mwamba Bushcamp led by Derek Shelton was an enjoyable experience, despite the extreme October heat, and better than game walks previously experienced." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 2n in Kenya
"Kaingo Best Safari Camp in Africa!"
Gerard and Agata were the ultimate hosts and Catherine's cooking was superb The guiding food and accommodation are second to none.
We cannot recommend Kaingo and Mwamba camp highly enough." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 3n in Botswana
"Kaingo Camp review"
The camp manger, Gerard, was very affable, easy going and very good company. The guiding was excellent and productive. Shenton did not disappoint.
All the staff were friendly and made us feel at home from the very start of our visit." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Kaingo Camp review"
Wildlife was fantastic, we saw 45 different lions, 4 leopards, wild dogs, 3 kills during the 3 nights we stayed there! The only thing is that although the river bed was dry, we were not allowed to follow the animal when they were crossing due to exclusivity (Shenton on our side, Norman Carr on the other).
Our guide Patrick was one of the best we had and we met many guides in more than 100 game drives.
We'll come back there for sure." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 6n in Botswana
"Peaceful remote situation in South Luangwa va"
Lovely individual deck in front of each chalet with view off the river and the birds and game. The camp was superb.
Food prepared by Catherine was of a very high standard. We are missing the 3.30 pm cakes.
Our guide Noelle was outstanding. So knowledgeable and great fun to be with. We had wonderful game and bird sightings including a leopard kill and standoff between a large herd of buffalo and a pride of lions.
The hippo and bee-eater hides were excellent enabling us to have great close up views." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Kaingo Camp review"
Friendly staff and Catherine, the cook, deserves a Michellin star for producing amazing dishes at every meal! Must comment on the attractive lights (from Malawi and S Africa which hang in the main area.
We had fantastic sightings or birds and animals - several leopard kills (gruesome), lions mating, visits to hippo hide and carmine beeater hide - lots of elephants (lots of young), endless hyenas,Thorneycroft giraffes, lions missing killing a buffalo - and so on and so on..but must say our guide Noelle was just fantastic and her knowledge astounding and we had such amusing and informative times with her - thank you Noelle." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
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