Isabell Gruin - Zambia South Luangwa safari

Mfuwe Lodge, situated in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Our lodge provides the visitor with a special glimpse of Africa as she was - untouched, unspoilt and unforgettable.

The main living and dining areas is furnished with comfortable seating, beautiful botanical print cushions,and African inspired art works.

The deck extends over the lagoon, to make the most of armchair game viewing, outdoor dining, and a shady place to relax by the swimming pool.

Mfuwe Lodge has 18 luxury, air -conditioned, en suite thatched chalets, with convertible beds, see through trellidors opening onto their own private decks with game viewing opportunities.

The Directors House house has two adjoining rooms with a private garden and swimming pool.

The Phil Berry Centre is situated in a secluded area of the garden near the infamous Wild Mango Tree. The air conditioned library and studio offer a quiet relaxing space to read, edit photos or to have small group get togethers.

Game drives and walks are conducted by an experienced and knowledgeable team of guides.
The lodge also boasts a Bush Spa where a range of relaxing and healing African therapies are provided.

Mfuwe Lodge is open all year and all age groups are welcome!

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Elephant in front of Mfuwe Lodge chalet elephant near camp

Mfuwe Lodge lounge lounge looking out onto deck

Mfuwe Lodge bar bar at Mfuwe Lodge

Mfuwe Lodge chalet chalet interior

Mfuwe Lodge reception and courtyard reception and courtyard

Elephant coming through Mfuwe Lodge reception ele in reception

Mfuwe Lodge reception reception area

Mfuwe Lodge Chalet interior - looking out across oxbow lagoon

Mfuwe Lodge Mfuwe Lodge Pool

Mfuwe Lodge On the deck looking over the ox bow

Mfuwe Lodge Main living area

Mfuwe Lodge Main living area

Mfuwe Lodge Bar in main living area

Mfuwe Lodge Outdoor cooking

Mfuwe Lodge Lunch is served - using fresh produce from our farm

Mfuwe Lodge Elephant at reception

Mfuwe Lodge Elephants arriving at reception

Mfuwe Lodge Chalet

Mfuwe Lodge Watching hippos from chalet

Mfuwe Lodge Elephant walking through reception

Mfuwe Lodge Phil Berry Centre Library

Phil Berry Centre Photo Studio

Phil Berry Centre On the deck overlooking the ox bow

Mfuwe Lodge Bush Spa

Mfuwe Lodge Outdoor gym

Director's House Secluded and private grounds

Director's House Interior

Director's House Interconnecting rooms

Director's House Looking across the deck and the pool

Director's House by night

Director's House Pool by night

Conservation and Community Infographic overview of conservation and community projects

Bushcamp Company map map of BCC properties

Mfuwe Lodge

Mfuwe Lodge Chalets

Scattered along two lagoons' shady banks lie 18 thatched chalets from which you can enjoy your own private piece of Africa.

Secluded covered verandas look out over wallowing hippo and thirsty game in the lagoons.

Large comfortable beds with mosquito nets, air conditioning, relaxed sitting area and en-suite bathrooms with panoramic walk-in showers are the perfect place to wind down.

Mfuwe Lodge Director's House

Tucked away in a secluded area on the grounds of Mfuwe Lodge is a spacious private interconnecting two-bedroom, two-bathroom thatched villa with a fenced garden, covered dining deck, swimming pool, fire pit, BBQ and pizza oven.

Perfect for a family or guests who would like their own private space. It is in close proximity and within walking distance to the main Mfuwe Lodge, allowing easy access to their facilities which are available to you.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym, Gym (nearby), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Walking Safaris Game Drives Birdwatching Bush Spa Cultural visits

Walking safaris can be arranged on request, allowing guests to explore as much of this prolific region of the Luangwa Valley as possible.

The game-viewing potential at Mfuwe Lodge and the surrounding area is second-to-none. Drives are led by our experienced team of guides, setting out at first light, and then again in the late afternoon when the wildlife is at its most active. After sundowners, spotlights are used to pick out a new cast of nocturnal creatures.

Discover the beautiful birds of this area. Plus (upon request).

Discover the true meaning of relaxation at Mfuwe Lodge’s BushSpa, a calm sanctuary in the heart of the Zambian wilderness, perfect for anyone seeking rejuvenation of mind, body and soul while on safari. Our award-winning Bush Spa offers a contemporary range of eastern and western treatments, each one adapted to suit the surroundings and leave you feeling revitalized.

From the Spa’s private deck, with its views over a wildlife-rich lagoon, you can continue your game-viewing in style as you sink into a heavenly herbal Jacuzzi or enjoy a Zambian reflexology foot massage. Indulge each of your senses at the Bush Spa with its classic design and spectacular views, the sounds of the surrounding bush, a refreshing herbal drink, exotic aromas and, most importantly, the skilled hands of our highly trained local massage therapists.

Cultural visits to the local village, school and textiles/handicraft market.

Kuyenda's six raised rondaval chalets of reed and thatch, nestled beneath large shady trees by the Manzi River, combine rustic elegance with classic bush style. The chalets have en suite outside bathrooms with a view, and open up onto large wooden decks that overlook the grassy plain.

The main dining and living area is an extended rondaval with open sides and views across to the hills in the distance. Wooden floors, a small bar and and comfortable furnishings, this is a perfect place to relax and wind down after a walking safari or game drive.

This camp's simple beauty calls you back again and again.

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Kuyenda Kuyenda Rondaval Chalet set amongst the trees

Kuyenda Dawn on the Kuyenda Chalet deck

Kuyenda Main lounge area

Kuyenda Rondaval Chalet

Kuyenda Kuyenda Chalet

Kuyenda Outside bathroom in the Chalet

Kuyenda walking safari Wonderful game viewing on walking safaris

Kuyenda Bushcamp

Kuyenda Bushcamp

Kuyenda Bushcamp

Kuyenda Bushcamp Night drive

Kuyenda Bushcamp Sunrise

Kuyenda Looking out across the riverbed from your chalet

Kuyenda Welcome drinks

Kuyenda Lounge dining area looking out at the hills

Kuyenda Rondavel chalets nestled in amongst the shady trees

Kuyenda Lounge and dining area

Kuyenda Looking back at Kuyenda from the river bed

Conservation and Community infographic overview of conservation and community projects

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Kuyenda Bushcamp

360 views of Kuyenda Bushcamp

Kuyenda rooms

Six simple, thatched, raised rondavels set on the edge of a grassy plain, surrounded by the seemingly out-of-place palm trees. All rooms have convertible beds with a huge canopy of mosquito net, all with unique en suite bathrooms, open to the stars above, with double vanities, shower and a view looking out across the plains . The rooms have panoramic views and open up onto a wooden deck where you can look out onto the surrounding plains and the incredible game that frequently saunters through camp, day and night. Offering exclusive, personalized service and tranquility for no more than 12 guests this is a truly authentic African Safari camp. Kuyenda is open from June to November.

Kuyenda Chalet

Kuyenda's chalets are reed and thatch rondavels, in traditional bushcamp style, with sweeping views over the Manzi Riverbed, which is often visited by huge herds of buffalo. The six chalets are all en suite;All chalets have convertible beds.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Safaris

Walking Safaris Game Drives

Get out into the bush and explore the rich diversity of the surrounding area on guided morning and afternoon walks. With some of the South Luangwa’s most diverse and breathtaking landscape situated around Kuyenda, you can guarantee that no two outings will ever be the same.

Explore the surroundings at Kuyenda. Get further afield and experience South Luangwa's most diverse and breathtaking landscape on a night game drive.

Overlooking 3 waterholes with many herds of resident elephant, Bilimungwe Bushcamp is a hidden gem hidden under huge mahogany trees.

Each of the 4 large thatched and grass chalets sits on stilts and has magnificent views of one or two of the three watering holes.

With beautiful outdoor showers, a large deck overlooking the watering holes, and large bedroom area, guests can enjoy the surrounding wildlife from the comfort of their chalet.

Bilimungwe has a secret breakfast spot on the edge of Luangwa Valley, perfect to watch the sun rise over the Chindeni hills as well as a boma for surprise outdoor dinners under the stars!

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Bilimungwe lounge Credit: Dana Allen main lounge area

Bilimungwe Bushcamp breakfast boma Credit: Dana Allen breakfast boma on the banks of the Luangwa River

Bilimungwe main area Credit: Dana Allen main area

Bilimungwe chalet Credit: Dana Allen chalet from across waterhole

Bilimungwe chalet Credit: Dana Allen Bilimungwe chalet

Bilimungwe lower dining deck Credit: Dana Allen lower deck by waterhole

Bilimungwe star deck Credit: Dana Allen star deck

Bilimungwe Camp fire on the banks of the river

Bilimungwe Sleeping under the stars

Bilimungwe Cocktails in the river

Bilimungwe Looking across to camp

Bilimungwe Armchair safaris - from the deck of the chalet

Bilimungwe Evening fire as the sun sets over the river

Bilimungwe Elephants coming to drink and cool off in the lagoon in front of camp

Bilimungwe Bathroom featuring beautiful carved wooden sinks

Bilimungwe Lunchtime on the deck

Bilimungwe Main living area by night

Bilimungwe Evening looking across the lagoon to camp

Bilimungwe sundowners Sundowners

Bilimungwe breakfast spot Breakfast with a sunrise view

Bilimungwe Chalet

Bilimungwe main deck Exterior view of the open plan main deck

Bilimungwe Main living area

Bilimungwe View of chalet from across the lagoon

Bilimungwe Watching elephants come to drink from the deck

Bilimungwe Candlelit dinner on the deck

Bilimungwe Bilimungwe by Night

Bilimungwe Spacious bathroom in the chalets

Bilimungwe Bathroom with views of the surrounding bush

Conservation and Community infographic infographic

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Bilimungwe Bilimungwe

360 degree views of Bilimungwe Bushcamp

360 degree views of Bilimungwe Bushcamp

Raised Thatched Rooms

Bilimungwe’s four raised thatched rooms have been carefully designed to ensure the height of comfort whilst still retaining that authentic bushcamp feel, each with magnificent views of one or two of the three watering holes. The tangle of mature mahogany trees that surround camp are echoed in the rich, wood interiors and the beautiful wooden furniture, handmade by local artisans. Bright African textiles bring splashes of colour to the elegant rooms.

After an early morning game drive, head back to your room for a refreshing, open-air waterfall shower, or continue the wildlife spectacle from your private deck. Two of the chalets have twin beds (queen-sized beds) and two have doubles (king-sized bed).

The lounge and dining area is built on stilts around a large, old termite mound, under an ancient mahogany tree which provides ample shade from the hot sunshine. Bilimungwe has a secret breakfast spot on the edge of Luangwa Valley, perfect to watch the sun rise over the Chindeni hills. Bilimungwe sleeps up to eight guests and is open from May to December.

Bilimungwe Chalet

Large, wooden and thatched chalets with an outdoor shower and indoor bathroom overlooking the watering holes.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Safaris

Walking Safaris Game Drives

Take advantage of the exceptional knowledge and charm of our guides, and head out on a walking safari.

In between walking, find a chair and enjoy the wildlife magnets that are Bilimungwe’s three permanent waterholes. Who needs satellite television when you have your very own ‘Bush TV’ to entertain you?

Take advantage of the exceptional knowledge and charm of our guides , and head out on a game drive.

In between walking, find a chair and enjoy the wildlife magnets that are Bilimungwe’s three permanent waterholes. Who needs satellite television when you have your very own ‘Bush TV’ to entertain you?