Accommodations - Zambia
Kafunta - Island Bush Camp
Location: South Luangwa National Park
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Set under the shade of ancient mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River, our authentic Zambian bush camp is the gateway to one of the most remote and unspoilt areas of South Luangwa National Park. Island Bush Camp offers a pure wilderness experience with walking safaris at the core of its activities. You will have the park to yourself!
An unspoiled wilderness
The drive to Island Bush Camp will take you through woodlands and riverine landcapes, while passing through a couple of authentic villages. At the camp, the views stretch from the Chindeni hills in the Eastern corners of the Luangwa Valley, to the Muchinga escarpment in the West, presenting the complete natural boundary of this remote and achingly beautiful wilderness. Every day offers new and unique experiences.
Island Bush Camp is 2 1/2 hours drive south of Kafunta River Lodge (so about 3 1/2 hours from Mfuwe airport) in a very remote yet extremely game-rich area of the southern section of the South Luangwa National Park. It is in this complete solitude, far away from other crowds, that walking safaris are taking place in the mornings and afternoons.
This seasonal, intimate camp lies under a grove of Mahogany trees, right on the banks of the Luangwa River. Island Bush Camp offers authentic bush accommodation in five elevated reed huts, with bucket showers and running water. The huts are open sided with a private verandah overlooking the Luangwa River.
Island Bush Camp focuses on bush walks, and is close enough to Three Rivers Camp to walk between these two camps.
The camp runs on solar and paraffin lights, charging facilities are offered via inverters.
Bush Camp Chalets
Set high on wooden platforms, the five bush chalets are completely open to the front, offering views over the river and allowing for the sounds of the bush to drift through, undisturbed. Enjoy the tasteful and natural style of the decoration and observe the hippos in the river while taking a warm shower before a restful night under tented mozzie nets.
Walking Safaris
Island Bush Camp enjoys a pure and remote wilderness area in the South Luangwa National Park to enjoy walks morning and afternoon.
Walking safaris are our main activity in this pristine place, a chance to explore the bush on a different level. Under the guidance of our professional guides and escorted by an armed park scout, you’ll embark on a slow-paced wander looking for different wildlife species and taking the time to hear about nature’s wonders too often overlooked on game drives. Exploring the bush on foot, being on the ground in the vicinity of wild animals is exhilarating and should not be missed.
Bush walks bring a different experience to the safari, focusing on smaller animals, critters, birds and flora. Bigger animals are also often seen such as elephants, giraffes, antelopes and occasionally predators such as lions, leopards and wild dogs.
Certified safari guide and escort scout provided.
Unfortunately children under the age of 12 are not authorized on bush walks.
Game Drives
Although Island Bush Camp focuses activities on bush walks, a vehicle is based at camp to be used in relation to the walks, and most specifically after the sundowner, guests can enjoy a night drive back to camp.
Vehicles with shade roof, maximum 8 clients on the vehicle.
Bush Camp area
The shady lounge is the heart of the camp, with comfortable chairs and a welcoming bar looked after by our friendly staff. All you have to do is relax, binoculars at hand, and observe the many “passers-by” on the riverfront. Watch the fall and the rise of the sun from the fireplace, marvel at the galaxy of stars, listen to the sounds of the wild and let our guides entertain you with their witty bush tales.
Bush Kitchen
This is where the magical art of camp cooking takes place - turning a variety of ingredients into delicious plates of food with wood burning stove and minimal equipment. One of our guests’ favourite moments at Island Bush Camp is when they are given a tour of this bush kitchen by our chef – we call it the “kitchen safari”.
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