Reviews of Mwamba Bushcamp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
160 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mwamba Bushcamp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Mwamba Bush Camp review"
If anything I preferred Mwamba as it was more intimate." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
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"Mwamba Bush Camp review"
Tracking lions on foot with Meyam (super guide) & Gideon was a highlight of the entire trip. Night drives covered some of the same territory as Kaingo, but some good sightings at dusk.
Several animals in the camp (Elephant, hyena and leopard) but safety was an absolute priority" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Mwamba bushcamp"
Gideon was again our scout and a highlight was him spotting a pack of 16 wild dogs while we were walking. The new camp manager, Josh, who had been in post for only 6 weeks did a great job and was very helpful, pleasant and welcoming, but we did miss the wealth of knowledge and experience of the camp's previous manager and guide.
We enjoyed another lovely picnic on the banks of the Luangwa on our last day. The need to be accompanied to the nearby hide at the edge of the camp, where previously one could go alone (apparently there was an incident) was a bit inhibiting, but presumably necessary on safety grounds. The provision of bucket showers was a bit hit and miss and some of the breakfast biscuits were hard enough to break teeth!
But these are very minor gripes and overall we loved it and would certainly return if possible. It remains one of our favourite bush camps." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Close to nature"
The camp really gives a feeling of living in the bush. We nearly shared our bathroom with an elephant; the ladies in the next chalet experienced the demolition of their bathroom one night - so they extended their stay.
We had excellent sun-downer locations." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
"Mwamba Magic!"
We walked from Kaingo to Mwamba (about 3 hours easy stroll). This was a lovely way to arrive in camp for the first time. It is hard to imagine that this bush camp is built from scratch each season, so much work! You get a real feeling of being in the wilderness at Mwamba.
The rooms have open panels (with mosquito nets) in the ceiling so you can lie in bed & see the stars. The bathrooms have no roof & we loved being able to shower under the stars listening to the chorus of bats, frogs & crickets. Josh the camp manager was great fun & very helpful, we are sure he will have a great season at Mwamba.
The food was to the same standard & just as plentiful as a Kaingo, there was no issue with two of the four of our group being vegetarian. Battery charging for our cameras etc was no problem here as at Kaingo. As with Kaingo there are magic laundry baskets here - dirty clothes go in & later that day they arrive clean & ironed on your bed. I want one at home!
John & Uschi's comments -
Again, Chris and Lisa said it all. We totally agree. Mwamba was magic. You feel so close to the wilderness.
We loved the walking safari, sundowners up on the termite mound, and early morning coffees by the river. From Mwamba, we also had that great experience on a night drive when we found the male lions. All that roaring and mating around us gave us quite some chills! Fantastic!
Again, we would love to come back!" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Mwamba Bush Camp review"
The camp is well laid out and the rooms were of a high standard. The camp had a well situated photographic hide which provided a good lunchtime activity while again food seemed to come from all directions all the time although they did tailor this once I had made it clear that I did not want extra biscuits and cakes between meals.
The manager was extremely good and did everything to make it as great a stay as possible.
My only slight negative comment would be that the guide was only average. Due to personal bereavements the normal guides were not available so they brought in another guide for my stay. He was okay but clearly not of the same standard as other guides on the trip." See all these reviews: 16n in Zambia
"Mwamba Bush Camp review"
One unit in particular (sausage) which is on the edge of the camp is regularly visited during the night by elephants standing on their back legs and shaking the tree above you to get to the fruit and flowers. We must make mention of our guide Patrick who was both charming and very knowledgeable. A person we shall not forget.
This is not forgetting Zimba who served the wonderful food, played the drums and who permanently had a smile on his face. If you are reasonably fit we would strongly recommend that you walk to and from this camp from Kaingo." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
"Mwamba Bush Camp review"
It was also great to have Derek as a driving guide our first night and then as a walking guide to Mwamba.
I had some worries about running out of film; Gail and Annabelle went the second mile in arragning with camp staff who were traveling to Lusaka to get extra film for me. Thankyou so very much to all those who assisted with this!
I could not have asked or dreamed of a better experience." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
"Back to nature at Mwamba"
I would particularly rate the "bush lunch" we enjoyed - with a whole herd of elephants. The guide and scout were top class and we felt completely safe with them - even when walking up to lions.
The camp hostess could not have done more to make us all feel at home - our stay was too short we could have done with a week!" See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
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