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Zambia

Bilimungwe Bushcamp

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Set under the ample shade of large mahogany trees, Bilimungwe Bush Camp is a traditional yet elegant safari camp on the banks of the Luangwa River.

Accommodations at the camp consist of only four spacious, thatched chalets set on raised wooden decks. There are two double rooms with king beds and two twin rooms with queen beds available. The stylish chalets have open-fronts for a constant view and feature hand-crafted furniture made by local artisans. The en suite bathrooms come with flush toilets, twin vanities, indoor showers and exotic open-air waterfall showers. The private deck is the perfect spot to relax and watch the wildlife.

The camp is located in South Luangwa National Park, a world-famous wildlife haven, centered around the Luangwa River. Its historic virility stems from its topography. The Muchinga Escarpment forms the park’s western and northwestern boundaries, sloping steeply down to the river from the west side. The river valley, continued to the west by the Lunsemfwa River valley, forms a natural barrier, and to this day there are no man-made roads spanning the valley. The Park enjoys a dense animal population including Impalas, pukus, waterbucks, giraffes, and buffaloes grazing on the plains. A high number of leopards stalk the dense woodlands, while herds of elephants wade through the marshes and hippos play in the Luangwa River. There are about 400 bird species recorded in the Park.

As the rumored birthplace of the walking safari, the camp offers expertly guided walks led by an armed scout from the Zambian Wildlife Authority and the award-winning guide, Manda Chisanga. Not only is a waking safari the best way to take a closer look at the area’s flora and fauna, it also provides lessons on tracking animals by their spoor or how to use the juice of a sausage tree to soothe an insect bite. Daily game drives are conducted by expert trackers in 4×4 vehicles. Night drives use spotlights to discover the nocturnal antics of many animals missed during the day. Sundowners are served right on the river’s edge.

The heart of the camp is the cool lounge shaded by a mahogany tree, it overlooks one of the three waterholes found around the camp. The lounge is ideal for relaxing in a comfortable chair and watching the wildlife wander to the waterhole for a drink. The shaded dining area and bar also have excellent views of the waterhole. The camp is open from May to December.

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Zambia

Bilimungwe Bushcamp

PLAN MY TRIP

Set under the ample shade of large mahogany trees, Bilimungwe Bush Camp is a traditional yet elegant safari camp on the banks of the Luangwa River.

Accommodations at the camp consist of only four spacious, thatched chalets set on raised wooden decks. There are two double rooms with king beds and two twin rooms with queen beds available. The stylish chalets have open-fronts for a constant view and feature hand-crafted furniture made by local artisans. The en suite bathrooms come with flush toilets, twin vanities, indoor showers and exotic open-air waterfall showers. The private deck is the perfect spot to relax and watch the wildlife.

The camp is located in South Luangwa National Park, a world-famous wildlife haven, centered around the Luangwa River. Its historic virility stems from its topography. The Muchinga Escarpment forms the park’s western and northwestern boundaries, sloping steeply down to the river from the west side. The river valley, continued to the west by the Lunsemfwa River valley, forms a natural barrier, and to this day there are no man-made roads spanning the valley. The Park enjoys a dense animal population including Impalas, pukus, waterbucks, giraffes, and buffaloes grazing on the plains. A high number of leopards stalk the dense woodlands, while herds of elephants wade through the marshes and hippos play in the Luangwa River. There are about 400 bird species recorded in the Park.

As the rumored birthplace of the walking safari, the camp offers expertly guided walks led by an armed scout from the Zambian Wildlife Authority and the award-winning guide, Manda Chisanga. Not only is a waking safari the best way to take a closer look at the area’s flora and fauna, it also provides lessons on tracking animals by their spoor or how to use the juice of a sausage tree to soothe an insect bite. Daily game drives are conducted by expert trackers in 4×4 vehicles. Night drives use spotlights to discover the nocturnal antics of many animals missed during the day. Sundowners are served right on the river’s edge.

The heart of the camp is the cool lounge shaded by a mahogany tree, it overlooks one of the three waterholes found around the camp. The lounge is ideal for relaxing in a comfortable chair and watching the wildlife wander to the waterhole for a drink. The shaded dining area and bar also have excellent views of the waterhole. The camp is open from May to December.