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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Mchenja Bush Camp

Norman Carr Safaris' premier bush camp, Mchenja serves as the luxury camp in their circuit. On a hot day the pool is a nice refresher. Wildlife viewing in this part of the park is fabulous.  — Mango's view

Mchenja, which means ebony, occupies a stunning setting beneath a magnificent grove of these trees on the banks of the Luangwa River. It is just a short mornings walk upstream from Kakuli Bush Camp and is in an area teeming with wildlife.

Although this camp takes luxury in the bush to a level not previously seen in Zambia, it is a bush camp designed to combine excellently with our other more rustic locations. The camp comprises four stylishly designed tents each under its own thatched roof and with a deck in front overlooking the Luangwa River. The tents have inside baths with an outside shower room. There is a small pool alongside the bar within the thatched main chitenje (main lounge/dining area), allowing guests to seek cool refuge after their mornings safari activities.

As a luxury bush camp, Mchenja is the perfect destination to complete a walking safari that has combined stays at a number of our camps. Alternatively, those guests seeking a little more comfort and pampering may choose to combine a longer stay here, with a number of nights at the main lodge.

Guests staying at Mchenja can choose whether they want to view their wildlife on foot or from an open game viewing vehicle. As is the case with Kakuli, the game viewing in this area is superb and night drives are usually very worthwhile. In addition to the ebony grove at camp there are two other stunning groves close by meaning that this most magnificent of trees plays a big part in your safari experience while at Mchenja.

Mchenja is the only Zambian bush camp to open in February and March. At this time of year the river is high, we gain access by boat and activities are either on the river or on foot in the drier, sandy areas that surround camp.

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