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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Kaingo Camp

Shenton Safaris owned and operated, Kaingo Camp is a fabulous stop in South Luangwa NP. Wildlife viewing is amazing in this area, with two huge prides of lions and lots of leopards. Guests can choose to go on walking safaris, game drives, as well as spend time in the various game hides set up each year by Derek Shenton to maximize the experience. Coupled with Mwamba Camp, this is a fabulous little circuit.  — Mango's view

Overlooking the Luangwa River deep within the prime area of the South Luangwa National Park, Kaingo Camps relaxed, personal and friendly atmosphere offers its guests fantastic game-viewing opportunities within an area of incredible beauty and varied terrain.

Kaingos chalets were designed with the sole purpose of transporting you safely into the world of the Luangwa without a single distraction. Nestled discretely apart on the banks of the river, we have two king, two twin chalets and two honeymoon suites. The large centrally located open-sided sitting room includes a dining area, library and Kaingos renowned thousand year old lead-wood bar.

A special feature of Kaingo is the unique deck built out over the river. From this relaxing vantage point just below the central dining area one can view game coming down to drink, basking hippos, aquatic birds, crocodiles fishing, and daily elephant crossings. Game-drives and walks from Kaingo provide exciting photographic opportunities for its guests. The action often stars just outside camp.

The varied terrain around camp includes the picturesque Fish Eagle lagoon, one of the largest ebony forests in the Park, and the spectacular Lion Plain (the biggest plain in the valley a hugely productive grassland that teems with wildlife) bordered by the meandering Luangwa and Mwmaba Rivers. The area is ideal walking country (under the watchful escort of an armed scout and guide). A network of carefully planned low impact roads provides excellent coverage of this game-rich terrain.

This part of the park boasts two extremely productive lion prides, which guests have the pleasure of following and there are more than 10 individual leopards around Kaingo and Mwamba. The elephant and hippo hides are close to camp, which afford visitors close-ups of these great extraordinary mammals. Stork fishing parties, Carmine bee-eater colonies, resident Pels Fishing Owl and Red-billed Quelea in their thousands are among the birding highlights of the area.

At Kaingo you will be offered 3 separate game-viewing activities a day which may include walking safaris, game drives or time spent at a hide or blind (normally during midday).

Includes: All meals, drinks (except premiums), laundry & safari activities