Luwi Bush Camp, Zambia


Luwi is a seasonal bush camp nestled under huge mahogany trees on the banks of a permanent lagoon. It is situated deep in the heart of the National Park and is one of the only Luangwa safari camps to be positioned well away from the permanent waters and rich vegetation of the main river. Due to its remote location there are not many roads in the area so activities are centred on walking safaris. This fact makes Luwi Bush Camp one of the most enthralling camps in Zambia. The wildlife in the area is prolific and to track it each day on foot is a memory that will last a lifetime.

Location

Luwi Bush Camp is approximately 30 – 45 minutes flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe Airstrip. 1 – 2 hour drive from Kapani Lodge to Luwi Bush Camp. To walk from Luwi to Nsolo or Kakuli Bush Camps it is about a 3 – 4 hour walk (this can be done by vehicle).

Highlights

  • There is a large lagoon adjacent to camp that teams with hippo and crocodile. This permanent water source attracts wildlife from far and wide making the camp area constantly busy with animals.
  • With the emphasis on the use of natural materials in its construction, this camp is certainly one of the most traditional of all of the Luangwa safari camps.
  • Luwi was one of the South Luangwa National Park's first remote safari camps. Norman Carr sited the camp back in the 1980s and today this camp, more than any other in Zambia, offers guests a true walking safari and a taste of the traditional African bush experience.

Facilities

  • A small thatch provides shade over the bar area but other than this there is no central covered area.
  • Daytime meals are served in the shade of the trees above whilst dinner is taken under the stars accompanied by the many sounds of the Zambian night.

Activities

Walking

Meal Basis

Fully inclusive accommodation including all meals, transfers to and from Mfuwe airstrip, all game viewing activities, soft drinks, house wines, laundry, service charge, all taxes and National Park Entry Fees.

Child Policy

Children can be accommodated by prior arrangement.

Accommodation

Luwi Bush Camp offers 4 huts that are made of grass and thatch with polished mud floors. Each room is designed differently utilising trees and natural vegetation wherever possible. The design of these rooms lends the camp a rustic appeal and provides a truly African bush experience.

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Customer Review

Holiday to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa during April 2012

Zambia Review

Impresses with small part we visited. The people we met were proud of their country.

Rated... 5stars

Signed:

Vivien and Andrew Kelly

Zambia Factfile

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