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A remote, classic tented safari camp that delivers an authentic safari experience in eminently peaceful surrounds. If you long to explore Africa as it used to be, then come to Zungulila. Expert guides will lead you on foot through some of the park’s most untouched wilderness, where large herds of buffalo roam and elephants drink along the river. Activities are focused around walking, but there are a number of driving loops in the area to travel further afield on game drives, day and night. In the evening, join your hosts for sundowners around the campfire before recounting the day’s adventures over a starlit supper.
Zungulila is a charming camp that embodies the essence of old Africa and a bygone era, with breathtaking views onto the Kapamba river and an expansive plain where natural springs attract huge herds of game.
Rooms
Zungulila tents
Up to eight guests can enjoy the serenity of Zungulila in four spacious tents. Built under thatch roofs, each shaded tent has its own private bamboo veranda with immense views over an impressive variety of wildlife – from thirsty elephant at the springs and flocks of birds on the river, to prowling lion and large herds of buffalo on the grassy plains. With stylish interiors, en-suite bathrooms, hot-and-cold running water, outdoor showers and sunken plunge-pool you can enjoy your creatures and your creature comforts in this classic tented bushcamp. Two of the tents are twins (2 queen-sized beds), while two are doubles (king bed). Zungulila is open from April to January.
Airport Details
Mfuwe International Airport
- For scheduled flights into Mfuwe International Airport there is normally a 23kg per
- person maximum luggage allowance (packed in soft bags)
- The Kapamba Airstrip, located near the Bushcamps, is available for charter flights.
- Flying Times to Mfuwe International Airport
- From Livingstone around 4 hours with a short stopover in Lusaka to change planes
- From Lusaka 1hr 10mins
Driving Times
- All guests will be met at Mfuwe International Airport and taken by vehicle to Mfuwe
- Lodge (45 mins) for refreshments before travelling on to Zungulila Bushcamp
- Mfuwe Lodge to Zungulila Bushcamp – approximately 3:00hrs to 3:30hrs – game-viewing speed; driving through the South Luangwa National Park
Children aged 12 years and older are welcome at Zungulila. As children under 12 years are not allowed to participate
in walking safaris in the Park, families travelling with children aged 11 years and younger will need to reserve a private
camp or hire a Private Guide & Vehicle for the duration of their stay at any of our Bushcamps.
Facilities
- The central lounge, bar and dining area offers amazing views of the Kapamba River & Muchinga Escarpment.
- Sunken deck with boma area.
- There is a fully stocked bar in camp.
- The camp is powered by solar; limited charging facilities are available.
- Lighting is by solar light and paraffin lamps.
- Limited laundry service free of charge.
Activities
Game Drives
If you long to explore Africa as it used to be, then come to Zungulila. To get even further afield, the expert guides will take you on a game drive through some of the park’s most untouched wilderness, where large herds of buffalo roam the grassy plains and thirsty elephants come to drink at the springs and along the river. In the evening, after wading through the river, we invite you to join your hosts for sundowners, or sit around the campfire for a drink, before recounting the day’s adventures over a starlit supper overlooking the river.
Walking Safaris
If you long to explore Africa as it used to be, then come to Zungulila. Our expert guides will lead you on foot through some of the park’s most untouched wilderness, where large herds of buffalo roam the grassy plains and thirsty elephants come to drink at the springs and along the river. In the evening, after wading through the river, we invite you to join your hosts for sundowners, or sit around the campfire for a drink, before recounting the day’s adventures over a starlit supper overlooking the river.
