Mchenja Bushcamp, Zambia


Mchenja, meaning "ebony", occupies a stunning setting beneath a magnificent grove of these trees on the banks of the Luangwa River. It is just a short morning's walk upstream from Kakuli Bush Camp and is in an area teaming with wildlife. Although this camp takes luxury in the bush to a level not previously seen in Zambia, it is a bush camp designed to combine excellently with our other more rustic locations. As a luxury bush camp, Mchenja is the perfect destination to complete a walking safari that has combined stays at a number of our camps. Alternatively, those guests seeking a little more comfort and pampering may choose to combine a longer stay here, with a number of nights at the main lodge.

Location

Mchenja Bushcamp is approximately 30 – 45 minutes flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe Airstrip. 1 ½ hour drive from Kapani Lodge to Mchenja Bush Camp or a 2 – 3 hour walk from Kakuli Bush Camp. From Luwi or Nsolo Bush Camps the transfer would be part walk, part drive or all game drive.

Highlights

  • The game viewing in this area is superb and night drives are usually very worthwhile. Mchenja is the only Zambian bush camp 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.

Facilities

  • Swimming pool, bar and thatched chitenje

Activities

Game drives and walks

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

Mchenja Bushcamp has 5 stylishly designed tents each under its own thatched roof and with a deck in front overlooking the Luangwa River. The tents have inside baths with an outside shower room.

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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:
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English, many local languages
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