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Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp
Kakuli Bushcamp

Reviews of Kakuli Bushcamp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

66 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kakuli Bushcamp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 10 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Kakuli Bushcamp.
Lion

80% success

Leopard

90% success

Wild dog

30% success

Buffalo

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Spotted Hyena

89% success

Aardvark

0% success

Eland

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Roan antelope

0% success

Sable antelope

0% success

Wildebeest

0% success

Showing 21-30 of 66
Duration
Arrival date
Profs B & B
Warwick

"Kakuli Bushcamp review"

2 nights Arrived 6 Sep 2013
"To us this was different as it was our first experience of sharing a bush camp with other guests, so was a different feeling for us. We really liked the setting on the river - indeed we would probably rate this camp to have the best location and the position of the bed overlooking the river was great. Having an inside shower was a disappointment but needed we understand as it is used in the rainy season.

Aubrey the guide was great - really entertaining and interesting. He tried so hard to find us leopards but no luck! Surprisingly we saw the least in terms of wildlife on walks and drives - but that is just the luck of the draw we think. However, watching hippos and animals coming to river was really great.

Watching a male lion walk past the frony of our tent at 04.00 in the morning is not something I will forget - could not get back to sleep!" See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
BC, Canada

"Kakuli Bushcamp to experience walking safari"

3 nights Arrived 24 Aug 2013
"Kakuli bushcamp was a lovely surprise. Small with 4 tents but this wasn't camping! They were well appointed with very comfortable beds. The food was again of a very high standard and lots of it. Fresh bread daily and the most amazing cakes all in the African bush!! There were only 3 other guests initially and then we were four.

We really enjoyed the walking safaris. Our guide Aubrey was superb. His knowledge of everything in the park was quite amazing. He taught us about safety around the game, tracking, traditional medicines made from plants and various aspects of Zambian village culture. He had many tales all told with great humor and as well poured a mean G and T for our sundowner while watching the elephants cross the river. We both appreciated his immense knowledge and obvious love for South Luangwa National Park as well as his humor.

The camp staff were also cheerful, friendly and efficient. It was lovely to return from a walk to be greeted by Sam with a cold towel and offer of a cold drink. They were very conscious of our safety and comfort in camp which was very reassuring.

When it came time to leave Kakuli Aubrey drove us to the airport stopping on the way at his village where we met his wife and 4 of his children. We also visited Tribal Textiles where the local people make beautiful bedding, purses and wall hangings plus many other items. All the materials are hand painted and sewn on site. Well worth a visit for anyone going to or from the airport at Mfuwe.

I was pleased to see the use of solar power and hope that the capital investment is proving worthwhile. I suggest that glass bottles not be used in the shower and that the sling back chairs be replaced with something more upright for those with bad backs - or that a choice of chairs be offered.

Moses, the ZAWA guide, was good and it seemed like Aubry and he made a good team.

One highlight was meeting Adrian and Katherine Carr on the road back to Mfuwe. I suggest that the approach established by Norman Carr is very compatible with the writings of Aldo Leopold (US forester and game manager) and further suggest that the video ' Green Fire' would be of interest to your staff.

We would definitely return to Kakuli, Aubry and Sam.

I think that the vehicles we experienced at Norman Carr were superior to the ones at Chongwe" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr V
Chenai, India

"Kakuli Bushcamp review"

3 nights Arrived 12 May 2013
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr T
Hertfordshire

"Lovely to return after a few years"

4 nights Arrived 24 Mar 2013
"Again, Aubrey, Enoch and all other staff could not have done any more to ensure my stay was as pleasant as possible, in spite of the paucity of game on some walks.

The surprise brunch in the bush at the end of a morning walk, and the special arrangements they made for my last dinner on the river bank ensured a memorable end to a lovely stay." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Croydon

"Heaven in the bush"

5 nights Arrived 28 Feb 2013
"This was such a fun place. The camp manager, Katie went out of her way to make our stay memorable. Nothing was too much trouble and she was a joy to talk to. The staff were brilliant, helpful and so so courteous. When one of our party was ill, Katie arranged a boat transfer to see the local GP at Kapani. No fuss, but extremely efficient organisation. On our last day she organised an English scone and cream tea which was thoroughly appreciated. Our last night was spent having a wonderful dinner with Katie as we were the only people left in the camp. Sad to say goodbye to the staff, but luckily Katie came back with us to Kapani to deal with her office work.

One point would be that when Kakuli is updated, they organise slightly better lighting and also a fan would be greatly appreciately in the very hot weather. The rooms were slightly stifling at night." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Westerham

"Great fun at the bushcamp"

5 nights Arrived 28 Feb 2013
"A lovely venue overlooking the river.

Wonderful food served in the company of the delightful Katy and the guides. The river was on the low side so it made for difficult viewing over the tributary banks. The birdlife was prolific with Simon our guide getting the boat into position for the best possible photos.

The elephants at lunchtime beneath the viewing platform were so close, that it was fantastic just to sit and watch ." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr B
Bristol

"The old buffalo at its best..."

5 nights Arrived 14 Feb 2013
"Kakuli, Aubrey and Batwell(scouting), it does not get any better than this.

My favourite bush camp, boating and walking safari with the river high enough to transverse the channels.
Super sightings, close encounters but always in safe hands. The experiences never cease to amaze me.

Beautiful location, fantastic food, friendly faces and great service. I will never forget the brunch arranged on top of the riverbank, under the shade of the ebony tree over looking the river. Cooked breakfast to order, 'G and T' in hand after a long morning walking safari, the experience does not get better.

Thankyou to my friend Aubrey and all of the team at Kakuli- memorable!" See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Doncaster

"Kakuli"

2 nights Arrived 6 Oct 2012
"Another great camp with the added attraction of animals coming down to the water, and its own resident elephant!!" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Chelmsford

"Friendly luxury bush camp"

2 nights Arrived 28 Sep 2012
"The camp has a lovely setting on the Luangwa river. Spacious and comfortable "tents", friendly, enthusiastic and welcoming staff, good food (how do they provide fresh produce and cook it so well in such a remote place?) good guides and abundant wildlife. This goes for all the Norman Carr camps we stayed at.

Our nighttime visit from Dixon the elephant was quite memorable. The only minor negative was the appearance of mosquitos at night." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Somerset

"Kakuli Bushcamp"

2 nights Arrived 19 Sep 2012
"Our walk from Nsolo to Kakuli with Innocent was one of the highlights of our safari. We were very fortunate to see lots of animals and birds along the way. Standing 15m away from 3 giraffes was a magical moment as was the sighting of a leopard sitting in the dry river bed.

We were met at Kakuli by the very capable Amy, who along with her usual duties, had marauding elephants to cope with! We were informed of the safety drill regarding the elephants coming into camp and shown to yet another beautiful chalet. After a delicious lunch and a visit by Dickson, the resident elephant, we happily spent the afternoon on the viewing platform watching a group of elephants with babies drinking and enjoying the water in front of us.
We saw a huge number of animals during our time at Kakuli, particularly during the afternoon/night drives with our guide John. We were thrilled to get very close to giraffe, buffalo, hyena, leopard and even a pride of lions eating a zebra." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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