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Set in a wooded grove on the Luangwa River deep in South Luangwa National Park, this relaxed camp offers fantastic wildlife in lovely area, with hides used by the world's top wildlife photographers.

Built and run by Derek Shenton, son of a former Luangwa ranger and warden of Kafue National Park, the stylish camp nestles on the riverbank with a large, open-sided sitting-dining area, library, and the camp's talked-about thousand-year-old leadwood bar. Six chalets have large insect-screened windows with stunning views, an indoor bathroom, an outdoor tub with river views, and a individual deck built out over the river from where you can watch wildlife. The use of solar power ensures you miss none of the sounds of the bush.

The varied terrain includes picturesque Fish Eagle Lagoon, one of the park’s largest ebony forests, and the spectacular Lion Plain (a hugely productive grassland that teems with wildlife) bordered by the meandering Luangwa and Mwamba Rivers. This area is ideal for walking under the watchful eye of an armed scout and guide, but there is also a good network of low-impact roads. Drives and walks offer exciting photographic opportunities – the action often starts just outside camp. There are two prides of lion, and the presence of more than ten leopards mean that the majority of visitors see leopard. Dedicated hides for watching elephant, hippo and carmine bee-eaters afford remarkable close-ups, while birding highlights include fishing parties of storks, a resident Pels fishing owl, and red-billed quelea by the thousand.

Three activities per day include walking safaris, drives or time spent at a hide or blind (normally over midday) . If you wish to opt out however, you can simply relax and watch wildlife from the camp. Kaingo Camp is open from late May to October.

Mwamba Camp, a smaller satellite camp that sleeps only six people, is only a three hour walking safari – or a short drive – away on the Mwamba River. 

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South Luangwa National Park

Comprising some 9,050 square kilometres of unspoilt African wilderness, South Luangwa is undoubtedly the jewel of Zambia’s national parks and a magnet to outstanding wildlife, particularly leopard. Its eastern boundary is the meandering Luangwa River whose regular changes in course leave scenic oxbow lagoons. Find Out More about {acc:title}

  • Where: Eastern Province
  • Ideal for viewing: leopard, Cookson’s wildebeest, Thornicroft’s giraffe, Crawshay’s zebra, African elephant
  • Excellent for: Wildlife festivals, Walking safaris, Wildlife photography, Wildlife art safaris, Vehicle safaris