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Zambia

Shumba Camp

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Nestled right in the heart of the grasslands heralded as the jewel of Kafue National Park, Shumba Camp boasts 360-degree vistas of the expansive plains.

Accommodations at the camp consist of six splendidly appointed safari tents on raised wooden platforms to take full advantage of the surrounding views. The spacious bedrooms come with comfortable beds draped in mosquito netting and a small sitting area with comfy chairs and a writing desk. Each room offers en-suite bathroom facilities including both indoor and outdoor showers, twin vanities, and flush toilets. There are five twin-bedded tents and one family tent that can sleep up to four comfortably. A private deck overlooks the plains.

The camp is ideally located in the Busanga Plains, the jewel of Kafue National Park. Busanga is a vast floodplain of the Lufupa tributary, and for much of the year the plains are submerged below seasonal floodwaters. The floodplains are home not just to hundreds of bird species, but to herds of sitatunga, red lechwe, puku, impala, wildebeest, hartebeest, buffalo, and zebra, all of which in turn support impressive populations of lion, leopard, and cheetah. There are a recorded 491 birds in the area including Ross’s turaco, Narina trogons, MacClounie’s barbet, and olive woodpecker. Crocodiles and pods of hippos inhabit nearly all stretches of the Kafue River and its major tributaries. The Park also has a large population of African wild dog.

Daily game drives are conducted in open safari vehicles and led by an expert guide and tracker making it the best way to spot Kafue’s famous lions and other wildlife. A night drive explores the nocturnal world of many animals including genet, civet, owls, and occasionally the elusive leopard. For an aerial view, a hot air balloon safari provides a look at the plains and animals below and is concluded with a champagne breakfast. The hot air balloon safari is complementary for guests who stay three nights or more. When the Busanga Plains are still covered in a lot of water, a boating excursion is the best way to travel through the channels to watch pods of hippos and more. With 491 species of birds in Kafue, the Park is a bird watcher’s dream come true.

The main camp includes an elevated bar and dining area under the shade of a magnificent fig tree making it perfect for viewing a sunrise or sunset with a delicious meal. Dinners can also be enjoyed at the cozy boma along with a little Zambian culture. The camp’s expansive main deck is great for viewing wildlife or watching the stars.

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Zambia

Shumba Camp

PLAN MY TRIP

Nestled right in the heart of the grasslands heralded as the jewel of Kafue National Park, Shumba Camp boasts 360-degree vistas of the expansive plains.

Accommodations at the camp consist of six splendidly appointed safari tents on raised wooden platforms to take full advantage of the surrounding views. The spacious bedrooms come with comfortable beds draped in mosquito netting and a small sitting area with comfy chairs and a writing desk. Each room offers en-suite bathroom facilities including both indoor and outdoor showers, twin vanities, and flush toilets. There are five twin-bedded tents and one family tent that can sleep up to four comfortably. A private deck overlooks the plains.

The camp is ideally located in the Busanga Plains, the jewel of Kafue National Park. Busanga is a vast floodplain of the Lufupa tributary, and for much of the year the plains are submerged below seasonal floodwaters. The floodplains are home not just to hundreds of bird species, but to herds of sitatunga, red lechwe, puku, impala, wildebeest, hartebeest, buffalo, and zebra, all of which in turn support impressive populations of lion, leopard, and cheetah. There are a recorded 491 birds in the area including Ross’s turaco, Narina trogons, MacClounie’s barbet, and olive woodpecker. Crocodiles and pods of hippos inhabit nearly all stretches of the Kafue River and its major tributaries. The Park also has a large population of African wild dog.

Daily game drives are conducted in open safari vehicles and led by an expert guide and tracker making it the best way to spot Kafue’s famous lions and other wildlife. A night drive explores the nocturnal world of many animals including genet, civet, owls, and occasionally the elusive leopard. For an aerial view, a hot air balloon safari provides a look at the plains and animals below and is concluded with a champagne breakfast. The hot air balloon safari is complementary for guests who stay three nights or more. When the Busanga Plains are still covered in a lot of water, a boating excursion is the best way to travel through the channels to watch pods of hippos and more. With 491 species of birds in Kafue, the Park is a bird watcher’s dream come true.

The main camp includes an elevated bar and dining area under the shade of a magnificent fig tree making it perfect for viewing a sunrise or sunset with a delicious meal. Dinners can also be enjoyed at the cozy boma along with a little Zambian culture. The camp’s expansive main deck is great for viewing wildlife or watching the stars.