Shumba Camp, Zambia

Gregory Fox

This is a beautiful designed camp, the views over the Busanga floodplains are breathtaking, you really feel like you are in Africa here, arriving by helicopter adds to the overall experience. I highly recommend Shumba camp to anyone who loves to be in the wilderness.

  • Gregory Fox

Shumba Camp is located in the centre of the Busanga Plains in the Kafue National Park. The area is home to hundreds of red lechwe, ubiquitous puku, stately roan and the diminutive oribi. Lichtenstein's hartebeest, herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full set of antelope all of which move onto the Plains as the dry season progresses. This wealth of game is a big attraction for predators, including wild dog, cheetah and prides of lion. And Shumba Camp stands in the centre of this wildlife paradise, with its view stretching 360 degrees across the plains to the miombo woodland in the hazy distance. The Camp comprises six spacious luxury safari tents on raised platforms with spectacular views of the surrounding plains. Guests have the option of game drives in and around the Plains and night drives provide the added excitement of the nocturnal wonders of the area.

Location

Shumba Camp is approximately a 1hour 45 minute flight from Livingstone to the North Kafue and an approximately a 1hr40 minute flight from Lusaka. From the Busanga airstrip guests are transferred by helicopter (approximately 6-7 minutes) to the camp.

Highlights

  • Breathtaking views over the Busanga Plains.
  • Great birding
  • Tree climbing lions.
  • Camp is situated to take advantage of the plains and predator concentrations of the Busanga Plains.

Facilities

  • Dining and bar area as well as a cosy boma

Activities

Morning and night game drives in and around the plains and water-based activities when the plains are still inundated with water.

Meal Basis

Fully inclusive accommodation including all meals, drinks (excluding premium brand drinks) and activities

Child Policy

Children over the age of 8 years are welcome. Private activities need to be booked for families with children.

Accommodation

Shumba Camp provides 6 luxury safari tents on raised platforms with spectacular views of the surrounding plains. The rooms are large, en-suite with both indoor and outdoor showers

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Customer Review

Holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana during October 2011

Zambia Review

Stayed near Vic Falls for just 2 days so didn't stray much further. Swimming in the devils pool is definitely worth a go though!!

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Hayley Allen

Zambia Factfile

Timezone:
GMT +2
Language:
English, many local languages
Currency:
Kwacha, US Dollars
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
10 hours from Europe
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