zambia - kafue national park
Shumba Bush Camp
Shumba, literally translated,
means “lion” because it is situated
at the “place of lions” on the Busanga
Floodplains. Huge and shady fig trees provide
the setting for Shumba, with its distinctive,
high viewing platform overlooking the plains.
From here, the sight of red lechwe, intermingled
with puku, crowned and wattled cranes, is one
you will not forget.
Simple and welcoming, the camp
offers itself as an outstanding safari base. There
are two luxury tents on platforms and one thatched
chalet. Toilet facilities and showers are not
en-suite.
The Plains are unique. For most
of the year the area is not accessible to man,
so animal and bird life flourishes. They are drawn
to the plains by its life-sustaining waters, hard
on their heels come the predators, cheetah, jackals
and hyenas and large prides of tree climbing lions.
Herds of buffalo move from plains to forest, roan
antelope, zebra and wildebeest roam freely. Shumba
is about two and a half hours drive north of Lufupa
Lodge and is only open from mid July to the end
of October.
Kafwala Rapids Camp
The newly refurbished Kafwala
Rapids Camp has its own character, shaped as much
by the music of the rapids as by the game that
encircles it. The camp is found nestling along
the wooded banks of the Kafue River in amongst
lush vegetation dotted with palms and tall trees.
The Camp overlooks the rapids where the sound
of water is constant throughout the year. Sit
a while on these banks watching and listening.
The river life will unfold before you. It is a
good game-viewing area as all the larger antelope
such as sable, roan, kudu, eland and hartebeest
share this habitat with lions, and solitary leopards.
Accommodating just six guests,
in three thatched rondavels with en-suite facilities,
relax on your own terrace and wind down, or discover
one of our many quiet spots with a variety of
views to behold. Alternatively, try fishing from
the riverbank or from the rocks that are easily
negotiated on foot. Enjoy a sundowner from our
famous "Gin Tree". After your evening
game drive, relax in the impressive combined bar
and dining area. With its tree trunk features
and lofty thatched roof it overlooks the rapids
during the day and feels mystical at night with
just the sound of the rushing water somewhere
nearby. This small camp is the ideal place to
either start or end your visit to the Northern
Kafue. Kafwala is about an hour and a half's drive
from Lufupa.
For more details or booking enquiries please
contact us
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