Wilderness Shumba Camp

Wilderness Shumba invites you to an intimate and exclusive bush experience in the Busanga Plains.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Each large and well-appointed en-suite tent features an inviting separate seating area.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Remote and exclusive, Shumba occupies its own little island in the midst of Kafue's Busanga Plains.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Shumba's spacious and elegant en-suite tents boast great views of the surrounding plains, while the cushion-strewn veranda invites relaxed contemplation.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Pre-dinner drinks around the fire on the deck at Shumba are an unmissable safari tradition.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Shumba is named for the legendary lions of the area.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

There are a number of healthy prides in the Busanga Plains, with select individuals monitored by the Zambian Carnivore Programme.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Shumba's delectable cuisine focuses on Zambian cuisine.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Sundowners are an unmissable safari ritual, and the best way to process the events of a thrilling day on safari.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Our staff all hail from neighbouring Zambian communities.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Refuelling for the late afternoon game drive with high tea treats is another safari institution.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Right from Shumba’s contemporary deck guests are immersed in its exceptional diversity of wildlife.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Semi-aquatic red lechwe feed in the floodplains, seen from the camp's main area deck.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

A hearty brunch is welcome after working up an appetite on the morning's activities.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Our chefs are on standby to cook eggs to order as part of the post-morning game drive brunch feast.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

The comfortable lounge invites relaxation and quiet contemplation, in perfect contrast to the thrilling events of the day.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Boma night introduces guests to traditional local fare and the culture of our staff.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

The local residents of Hippo Pool provide endless entertainment at sundowner time.

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Sundowners out in the plains are the best way to take in the vastness of the Plains in the glorious twilight.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Don't miss the opportunity for an in-room massage from our qualified therapist.

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Wilderness Shumba Camp

Guests enjoy a complimentary massage on stays of four or more nights

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