If you only have time to visit one camp in the Kafue, then a visit to Mawimbi will not disappoint. Centrally located on the west banks of the Kafue River, Mawimbi’s location INSIDE the National Park gives you access to great wildlife encounters, exclusive bush camp accommodation and a wide range of safari activities. We always recommend safari lovers visit at least 2 or 3 camps when exploring the vastness of the Kafue but our mission at Mawimbi is to offer you as much of the Kafue experience from one stunning destination!
Our bush camp is on the banks of the Kafue River – the constant sound and peace of water and a wildlife magnet through the dry season.
Our central location – we are 45 minutes away (heading south) from where the main M9 road cross Kafue National Park so the perfect place to push down further in the Southern Kafue and onto Livingstone OR up Northwards to the Busanga Plains.
We explore the Kafue in different ways – is game drive after drive not your thing? No problem, we offer superbly guided walks for all fitness levels and offer a range of canoe safaris.
Mawimbi Bush Camp is situated at the riverbank of the beautiful Kafue River in the Kafue National Park in Western Zambia.
Our 4 private and eco-conscious luxury tents all face onto the Kafue River and therefore offer views that are unmatched. Our outdoor but en-suite bathrooms reflect our awareness of our environmental footprint by offering on demand hot water bucket showers and flushing eco-toilets. Each tent’s bedroom is mosquito proof and has a private and covered verandah for outdoor birding and enjoying the sound of nature.
Tents can be made up as doubles or twin configuration.
Additional beds for families can be added on request.
Tent
At Mawimbi we pride ourselves on being able to offer a very diverse range of safari activities – almost everything except motorboat cruises! This is a hallmark of a visit to the Kafue in that it enables safari lovers the chance to explore in many different ways!
Game Drives
Our game drives produce consistent sightings and we share the popular game viewing area along Spinal Road and up towards the M9 area.
Canoe Safaris
A feature of a visit to Mawimbi – we offer a range of canoe safaris from the more gentle and shorter drifts to longer exploration trips up to 18km. From wide and slow moving to exciting shoots and rapids, there is something for everyone!
Walking Safaris
Our most popular activity and again, very adaptable to different interest and fitness levels. The dambo behind camp is a short walk away and a constant source of wildlife activity.
Birding
The birding in the Kafue is exceptional and our location gives us access to both the riverine habitats and the superb miombo woodland birding.
Fishing
Catch and release fishing for bream, yellowfish and a variety of other unique Kafue species is possible although we only have a very limited supply of tackl
How to get to Mawimbi Bush Camp?
Mawimbi Bush Camp is superbly located for both a short, 1 camp safari OR as part of a longer, multi camp package through the Kafue National Park.
See a summary of the key points about our location and your transfer options:
i.e: 3 or 4 nights staying at Mawimbi
A 4hr road transfer from Lusaka will see you reach Hook Bridge and from there, we are a 45-minute game drive southwards INSIDE the park.
From OR Tambo International Airport, it takes two hours to reach Lusaka International airport. Kafue National Park is approximately 45min flying time from Lusaka in a *4-seater chartered aircraft to Chunga Airstrip.For seat rate charter flights to Chunga Airstrip– speak to our reservationist.
i.e: 6 to 9 night safaris which include Mawimbi
We suggest combining with 1 or both Nanzhila Safari Camps in the Southern Kafue plains and the shoreline of Lake Itezhi-tezhi before finishing at Mawimbi and then road transferring to Lusaka or potentially onwards to the Busanga Plains. This trip can be done in reverse.
From Lusaka with the Busanga Plains – include Mawimbi and one of the iconic Busanga Plains camps or Musekese to get a diverse safari in the Northern half of the Kafue.
Its’ location in the middle of the South Luangwa National Park makes it convenient for flight connections to most tourist destinations in Zambia and in the region. There are daily flights from Lusaka to Mfuwe and direct flights from Mfuwe to Lilongwe. There are plans to provide for additional connections with other tourist destinations like Mombasa, Victoria Falls, Kariba, Harare and Johannesburg.
No children under 12 accepted unless on a private camp basis with prior approval.
Camp runs from 1 April – 15 November each season.
All meals, teas and coffee are served from our main area.
Water is available for drinking in the tents and main area.
No wifi or cell phone coverage
The camp is solar powered with paraffin lanterns used for additional lighting.
Kafue National Park is one of Africa’s most unique wildernesses. It is one of the biggest National Parks on the continent (roughly the size of Wales at more than 22,000km²), and its vast size includes a variety of different wildlife habitats to be explored. One of Africa’s best kept secrets, the park has evaded mass tourism and been left untouched and unspoiled, as it should be. This allows guests to experience excellent game viewing with a rich diversity of wildlife, stunning landscapes and uninterrupted interactions with nature.
The park is named after the mighty Kafue River that meanders through it for 250km. It enters the park in the North-East and forms beautiful Lake Itezhi-Tezhi in the south, a natural draw for large herds of antelope and elephant. Other well-known rivers which run through the park are the Lunga and Lufupa Rivers, both feeder tributaries to the Kafue River. The intricate water systems and lake dominate the landscape in the North and East sections of the park where the majority of the safari camps are located.
Kafue National Park is Zambia’s biggest and most established National Park and is easily accessed from both Lusaka and Livingstone, only a 3 to 4 hour drive away. There are also a number of airstrips, including Mukambi’s newly built airstrip, just 5 minutes downstream from the lode, making the park a good option for safari charters.
The beautiful Busanga Plains are situated in the Northern part of the park. The jewel of the Kafue, the area is famous for its extensive floodplain which drains after the rainy season, attracting large numbers of game and fantastic birdlife. ‘One Fig’, a huge fig tree in the middle of the plains, is a prominent landmark.
The well-known National Geographic documentary, ‘Swamp Lions’, was filmed exclusively on the Busanga Plains and it’s also no surprise that Getaway Magazine rated Busanga as one of the ‘top 10 secret gems of Africa’. The plains are seasonal due to the flooding in the wet season and small safari camps like our own Busanga Plains Camp operate solely in the dry season.
Some of the animals found in this area.
Kafue National Park, Zambia.
The Hippo within the lodge area - Mawimbi Bush Camp
The Lizard within the lodge area - Mawimbi Bush Camp
Roan antelopes resting - Mawimbi Bush Camp
The Warthog searching for food - Mawimbi Bush Camp
Roan Antelopes at peace - Mawimbi Bush Camp
The leopard resting - Mawimbi Bush Camp
The Varaan at peace with nature - Mawimbi Bush Camp
The Hippos as usual at play in Kafue River water - Mawimbi Bush Camp
The head of Elephants on the pool - Mawimbi Bush Camp
Some of the birds found in this area.
Kafue National Park, Zambia.
Black-cheeked lovebird – Credit Dick Daniels
Böhm’s bee-eater – Credit Nathan DeBruine
Brown-headed apalis – Credit Nik borrow
Chaplin’s barbet – Credit Nick Hudson
Chestnut-backed_Sparrow-Weaver – Credit By Nigel Voaden
Collared palm-thrush – Credit Zak Pohlen
Denham’s bustard – Credit Bernard
African Finfoot – Credit Wikipedia
Google Map for Kafue National Park, Zambia
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