Zambia - Places To Stay

Island Bush Camp is an authentic safari bush camp set in the cool shade of 100 year old Mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River. It is located in a more remote part of the park, in the eastern Luangwa valley and behind the Muchinga escarpment. It is not only in an incredibly beautiful part of the park, but offers complete solitude and the chance to explore the bush on foot through the woodlands and open plains. Guided by some of the valley's very best guides and escorted by an armed wildlife scout ensuring your safety.

Although the main activity at the bush camp is walking safaris, a safari vehicle is used to get into a variety of walking areas or return to camp after dark to discover some of the nocturnal wildlife in the area.

Island Bush Camp has just 5 bush chalets tastefully decorated in a simple bush chic style, open to the front with stunning views over the river and allowing the sounds of the bush to drift through. Each chalet is built out of natural materials and sits on a wooden platform high off the ground. The beds are protected by large walk-in mossie nets and each chalet has an open en-suite bathroom with bucket shower, filled twice a day with steamy water, running water and flush toilets.

The bush kitchen provides fantastic meals cooked with flair and imagination on the wood burning stove and served in the dining area or under the African sky. Early morning tea is taken around the campfire during sunrise where the bread is freshly toasted over the fire. There is no better way to start the day in the bush!

On the banks of the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park.

About 4 hrs south of Kafunta Lodge

5 - Bush chalets

Peak Season: £315 per person sharing (generally Jun-Oct)
Long stay discounts and packages on request.

Full board, house drinks, safari activities, National Park fees, conservation & community levies, laundry and airport/lodge transfers.

No children under the age of 12 years allowed.

Mostly game walks with daily night game drives at the end of the day on return to camp.

The camp is small and specifically designed to have a low impact on its surrounding environment. It is reconstructed each season from locally sourced Mopane poles and grass thatch. There is no permanent power supply, and a wood burning stove is used for hot water and cooking. They employ and train staff from the local community whenever they can.

They also contribute a percentage of their revenue to the South Luangwa Conservation Society and Project Luangwa. The South Luangwa Conservation Society is a non-profit community based organisation committed to the conservation and preservation of wildlife and natural resources in South Luangwa. Kafunta are one of the founding members and Trustees of Project Luangwa, a charity that strives to increase the number of children attending school, improve educational facilities, increase the number of qualified teachers, and improve the standard of teaching at schools in the Mfuwe area.

Cash in all major currencies is accepted. Credit card and Traveller Cheques accepted with a surcharge.

Lodge is closed between Nov-May during the whole of the rainy season.

Battery charging facilities available.