Reviews of Mwamba Camp-out
Wildlife sightings and reviews
5 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mwamba Camp-out and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Mrs S
UK
"Mwamba Camp-out review"
1 night Arrived 3 Oct 2022
"Although we were due to stay at Numbu Star for a one night camp-out to watch the stars and listen to the bush, we did not do this because there was so much excitement with the Lions, Hyenas and Leopard at Mwamba Bushcamp and we didn't want to miss part of that action!"
See all these reviews: 21n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
J+K
Canada
"Unforgettable Night Under the Stars"
1 night Arrived 30 May 2018
"We took advantage of the camp-out option at Kaingo camp, where we were able to spend a night "under the stars", and would highly recommend this unique experience!!
We were taken to a private campsight by our guide, where we were treated to a delicious dinner by the campfire overlooking a beautiful lagoon and a stunning moonrise. We spent the night on very comfortable mattresses with only mosquito netting between us and the sky, hearing the sounds wildlife all night long, including a pride of lions that turned out in the morning to be only about 300 metres away from camp!
Needless to say this was an incredible experience and would not hesitate to recommend it." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
We were taken to a private campsight by our guide, where we were treated to a delicious dinner by the campfire overlooking a beautiful lagoon and a stunning moonrise. We spent the night on very comfortable mattresses with only mosquito netting between us and the sky, hearing the sounds wildlife all night long, including a pride of lions that turned out in the morning to be only about 300 metres away from camp!
Needless to say this was an incredible experience and would not hesitate to recommend it." 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 J
San Diego
"Mwamba Camp-out review"
1 night Arrived 23 Jun 2017
"The Mwamba Camp-out was awesome! My wife and I and our two teenage children spent the night near a watering hole in the South Luangwa National Park.
We had a fantastic meal, sat around the fire chatting, and even witnessed a territorial spat between two leopards. The tented beds were really comfortable, I had a great night of sleep that night. Even though a pride of lions nearby spent the night producing low frequency roars, knowing that they had just devoured a buffalo kept our minds at ease. Also, we were well protected with our guide and armed scout standing guard.
The camp-out is well worth it and I highly recommend it." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 1n in South Africa
We had a fantastic meal, sat around the fire chatting, and even witnessed a territorial spat between two leopards. The tented beds were really comfortable, I had a great night of sleep that night. Even though a pride of lions nearby spent the night producing low frequency roars, knowing that they had just devoured a buffalo kept our minds at ease. Also, we were well protected with our guide and armed scout standing guard.
The camp-out is well worth it and I highly recommend it." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Hammersmth
"Mwamba Camp-out review"
1 night Arrived 19 Jul 2015
"We stayed at a makeshift camp beside a lagoon - it was not the permanent platform at Mwamba. I suspect we had a more interesting time at this location, although we didn't have the views which we might have had from the platform.
We felt (fairly) safe even when woken at 2am because we were surrounded by nine lions! What an amazing experience!
We loved being, quite literally, under the stars. The braii was wonderful (I don't know how they coped at Kaingo as we had the chef with us!) and the bush loo was wonderful!" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
We felt (fairly) safe even when woken at 2am because we were surrounded by nine lions! What an amazing experience!
We loved being, quite literally, under the stars. The braii was wonderful (I don't know how they coped at Kaingo as we had the chef with us!) and the bush loo was wonderful!" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
E Sussex
"Mwamba Camp Out"
1 night Arrived 21 Jun 2012
"The four of us had a fabulous walk into the Camp Out with Patrick and Gideon. We felt very safe with them and saw lion, leopard, hyena, buffalo and elephant, amongst other things. Very unusual for a bush walk. However, we all felt that the standard of the Camp Out was not good enough, in spite of having very good support staff who travelled by vehicle to set the camp up. There were only two chairs for the four of us and no table. We slept on mattresses covered by mosquito nets, with no privacy for undressing and the toilet arrangements were behind a bush. Our supper was a stew, which although tasty was rather sparse. The next morning we walked to meet the support staff at another location, where they cooked a very good breakfast for us.
We felt that although we wanted a 'bush' experience and sleeping out, we would have like fly tents, chairs and a table." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
We felt that although we wanted a 'bush' experience and sleeping out, we would have like fly tents, chairs and a table." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Average
Feedback Response
Mwamba responded with the following:
We are extremely sorry to read that these travellers had been disappointed with their experience on the Mwamba Camp Out, although at least the walking experience, guiding and sightings seemed to have exceeded their expectations. We have always promoted our camp outs as a return to nature adventure, where guests can experience the plainness of a minimalist set up, away from usual distractions in order to connect with the wilderness at its simplest. It is definitely not for everyone.
Supper is normally enjoyed sitting on a log by the fire, the fare is simple, but it sounds like there may not have been enough in this instance. This should never be the case, one of the complaints we are well used to hearing is too much food!
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback, it is our goal to continually improve our safaris and a vital part of this is taking into account feedback from our guests.
We are extremely sorry to read that these travellers had been disappointed with their experience on the Mwamba Camp Out, although at least the walking experience, guiding and sightings seemed to have exceeded their expectations. We have always promoted our camp outs as a return to nature adventure, where guests can experience the plainness of a minimalist set up, away from usual distractions in order to connect with the wilderness at its simplest. It is definitely not for everyone.
Supper is normally enjoyed sitting on a log by the fire, the fare is simple, but it sounds like there may not have been enough in this instance. This should never be the case, one of the complaints we are well used to hearing is too much food!
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback, it is our goal to continually improve our safaris and a vital part of this is taking into account feedback from our guests.
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