Kakuli Bush Camp ( a perfect spot in which to relax)

Kakuli is a seasonal bush camp on the confluence of the Luwi and Luangwa rivers, Zambia. For many it marks the end of a walking safari from camp to camp following the course of the Luwi River. Whether Kakuli is used as a stopover in the middle of a walking trail or as a base for a more static wildlife safari, the game viewing and night drive safaris in this area are some of the best in Zambia.

There are four spacious, traditional safari tents under shady thatched roofs, each with an open-air bathroom. All of the tents overlook the river with stunning views up and down this hippo-packed stretch of the Luangwa. A lovely thatched chitenje acts as the centre of camp. It is on a wooden deck overlooking the grazing lawn that leads down to the two rivers and is a perfect spot in which to relax and watch the river and the wildlife meander by.

Guests are able to decide each day if they want to venture out on foot or with the vehicle. Most evenings however, you will want to explore the area after dark. This stretch of the Luangwa is fantastic for wildlife. It is bustling with predators and the best time to see them in action is during those first few hours of darkness. Night drive safaris from Kakuli have been known to provide guests with some of the most exciting game viewing in Zambia. It is certain that your wildlife safari at Kakuli will be one to remember.

Kakuli is one of the few Zambian bushcamps to open in February and March. At this time of year the river is high, you will gain access by boat and activities are either on the river or on foot in the drier, sandy areas that surround camp.

 

Tena Tena Camp (one of the best safari camps in the whole of Zambia)

 Tena Tena Camp must be one of the best safari camps in the whole of Zambia, Africa, as stated by The Times in London. This remote and small camp lies within the Nsefu sector of the Luangwa National Park and enjoys a stunning location on a wide bend of the Luangwa River.

A grove of mahogany trees shade the large custom made tents and open-air bathrooms. From the dining room and large tented bar, guests can watch the elephants, hippo and antelope on the river banks. There is a spectacular lagoon nearby called Buca Buca, where a whole morning can be spent quietly sitting while the game comes down to feed and drink. Being remote and so small, you will have these scenes to yourself.

The camp can hosts up to 10 guests in tents under thatch. The honeymoon suite offers twin basins and showers, as well as a separate sitting and dining area. The bathrooms are en-suite, open-air bathrooms. The minimum age of children allowed at the camp is 12 years. Activities include walking, game drives, night drives and visits to the Kawaza Village and school. There is a small gift shop for souvenirs.