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Immerse yourself in the vast beauty of true African wilderness. Fig Tree Bush Camp is situated on the banks of the Shishamba River, an exciting short drive from its sister camp, Mukambi Lodge. The camp has an elephantine Fig Tree, hence the name, as its centre piece, hanging over the dining Boma.
Lagoons are formed seasonally along the Shishamba River, leaving sprawling, sandy beaches along its length. Fig Tree Bush Camp has one such beach of its own, allowing guests to unwind under the illustrious African stars after supper, around a hearty campfire, encompassed by the sounds of the bush.
Fig Tree bush camp welcomes young adults above the age of 12 years, but parents take their children on activities at their own risk. Guests with young adults will be either grouped together or given a separate vehicle.
Rooms
Spend your nights in one of four luxurious safari tents, raised 3 metres of the earth to offer spectacular views of the River on one side and the surrounding plains on the other side, granting unique opportunities to spot game from the veranda, and enjoy the privacy provided by your own en-suite bathroom.
Raised Luxury Safari Tent – 4 Rooms
Fig Tree Bush Camp has tented accommodation on 3-meter platforms above the ground, giving a spectacular view over the lagoon and the plains towards the entrance of the camp.
Guests will stay in one of our 4 furnished safari tents. Each tent overlooks the lagoon but also has a private view of the plains behind the camp offering unique opportunities to spot game. Each safari tent has an en-suite bathroom and veranda presenting a unique view from the tree canopy.
• En-suite open air bathrooms with hot running showers, wash basins and flushing toilets
• The tents are light, airy and spacious with large beds draped with mosquito nets
• Experience the total peace of nature from your private veranda
• Enjoy the glow of lantern lights on canvas walls and drift off to sleep to the sounds of the African night
• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner & skin moisturizer)
• Bug spray, insect repellent and mosquito coils
• In-tent power, with a 3-pin (UK) plug socket for charging electricals
• Hot water bottles in winter time provided with turndown service
Facilities
Food & drinks
Fig Tree Bush Camp offers superb food and after a three-course supper guests will sit around a campfire, feet in the sand, gazing at the stars and listening to the sounds of the African Bush. Fig Tree Bush Camp is famous for its excellent cuisine and friendly staff.
- Central dining boma and lounge area
- Central campfire allows for the perfect nightly star-gazing
- Infinity swimming pool overlooking a watering hole with sunloungers and kikoyi towels
- Complimentary laundry service
- Relaxing double hammock on the lagoon beach
Dining Area
The dining area in Fig Tree Bush Camp is located in the main Boma. A big table that comfortably seats all 8 guests and the camp manager sits in the middle of the Boma affording guests a clear view of the Shishamba Lagoon and all its daily visitors. Mornings begin with a light continental breakfast followed by scrambled eggs and toast. This is served before guests go out for their morning drive or walk. Lunch is served midday after guests have had such much desired rest after their morning activity. For dinner, a 3 course meal is served after the evening game drive. All meals are taken in the Boma, and special bush meals can be arranged for special occasions only.
Activities
Game Drive
Fig Tree is open from May until November each year. It closes during the wet season as the camp inaccessible by road. From May till November the guides are able to get around the park and this is the period in which game drives are doable.
Fig Tree Camp offers game drives daily. One departs at sunrise and the afternoon drive (partly a night drive) leaves at approximately 2 hours before sunset. Drivers are 3.5 to 4 hours long. The game drives always begin right from camp and end back in camp. Game drives can be arranged directly in camp with the manager.
Walking Safaris
Walks leave in the early morning hours after sunrise to avoid the heat of the day. The walks begin right from camp and right from the get go, there’s plenty to see along the banks of the Shishamba River. Our guides will talk you through everything Kafue has to offer that otherwise goes unnoticed, showing how the whole ecosystem works together to support the National Park. You can find nature at its most untouched on such safaris.
