7 Nights Kafue Explorer

Perched on the edge of a spectacular lagoon hidden away from the outside world Musekese has made a name for itself with expert guiding, exceptional food and phenomenal wildlife. Explore this game-rich area by vehicle, foot, or boat along the emerald green Kafue River.

Musekese Camp has only five chalets, taking a maximum of ten people. There's a minimum of two guides on hand at any time, which means you are entirely assured of activities taken at your pace and interest. Rooms at Musekese Camp are spacious and comfortable with all the necessities. This includes en suite flushing toilets and on-demand hot water showers.

The wildlife viewing in and around Musekese is exceptional. Game numbers and the quality of sightings have improved year upon year thanks to increased protection and concerted habituation by the associated conservation non-profit 'Musekese Conservation'. All the major predators are present, with leopard and lion very well represented. Elephant herds are always visible in the dry season months and the plains game is as numerous as it is varied from sable and hartebeest to zebra and puku (puku in their hundreds). Birding is top-class, with hundreds of species recorded in and around the Musekese area.

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Musekese Camp has only five chalets, taking a maximum of ten people. There's a minimum of two guides on hand at any time, which means you are entirely assured of activities taken at your pace and interest. Rooms at Musekese Camp are spacious and comfortable with all the necessities. This includes en suite flushing toilets and on-demand hot water showers. All our power requirements are drawn from a well configured solar set up. Whilst there are no charging facilities in the rooms, the main area has plenty of surplus power 24/7 to keep all your devices fully charged and drinks ice cold.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available)

Kafue is vast, remote and utterly wild – with Wilderness Shumba as the perfect camp from which to explore it. Several overlapping pride territories meet here at the "lion’s camp". Panoramic floodplain views are dotted with herds of puku and lechwe, and occasional stands of fig and palm trees. The lions themselves sometimes use these trees as vantage points.

The most luxurious accommodation in Kafue, Wilderness Shumba is open during the dry season each year. It comprises six luxury guest tents (including a family room). Game drives are perfectly complemented by seasonal boating.

INSIDER'S TIP: One of the wildest, most pristine places on Earth. For the abundance and diversity of wildlife, renowned as "the Plains of Plenty".

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Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Lion with buffalo herd close to Shumba Camp

Shumba Camp Credit: W.Burrard-Lucas Cheetah on the Plains

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Magnificent skys

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Guest tent interior

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Bush styled sunset

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Hippo pool

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Brunch spread

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Shumba deck with sunken lounge

Shumba Camp Credit: W.Burrard-Lucas Traditional dancing

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Outdoor boma evening

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Guest area lounge

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Main area and sunken lounge

Shumba Camp Evening light around the Shumba swimming pool

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Fresh strawberry panna cotta

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Dining area looking over the Busanga Plains

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Guest tent

Shumba Camp Credit: Dana Allen Lion passing Shumba

Shumba Camp Credit: W.Burrard-Lucas Night drive on the Busanga Plains

Shumba Camp Credit: W.Burrard-Lucas Busanga Plains picnic

Shumba Camp Red Lechwe

Shumba Camp Credit: W.Burrard-Lucas Hippo pool

Shumba Camp Credit: W.Burrard-Lucas Plains game drive

Shumba Camp Credit: W.Burrard-Lucas Lion stride

Shumba Camp Hot Air Ballooning over the Plains

Shumba Camp Sable antelope herd

Boating near shumba Credit: W.Burrard-Lucas Hippo pools boating

Shumba Camp Credit: W.Burrard-Lucas Male lion at Shumba

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

Shumba Camp In-room massage treatment

Standard Twin/Double Tent(s) Family Accommodation

Each large and well-appointed en-suite tent features an inviting separate seating area, and an outdoor shower, open to the sky, all offering spectacular views of the surrounding plains.

There is one spacious family room which sleeps four comfortably. Consisting of one large room separated by a screen to make a main and a second bedroom, each has two three-quarter beds. The shared en-suite facilities include indoor and outdoor showers, and a double basin vanity, as well as separate toilet.

Property Facilities

Bar, Pool, Private Vehicle Available

Room Facilities

Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

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Wilderness Shumba – Game Drives Wilderness Shumba – Night Drives Wilderness Shumba – Boating * Wilderness Shumba – Birding Wilderness Shumba – Guided Nature Walks *

On game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, guests may catch sight of the celebrated lion prides of the Busanga Plains, including other predators such as cheetah and wild dogs – plus scores of plains game such as puku, red lechwe, buffalo and wildebeest; perhaps even the rare roan antelope feeding on the fertile grasses.

Led by a knowledgeable guide, interpretive night drives offer a glimpse into Busanga Plains’ unique, nocturnal world. A diverse range of species may be seen at night, including genet, civet, owls and occasionally the elusive leopard.

Early on in the season, the Busanga Plains are still largely covered by water allowing for exploration of the channels and their life by boat.

* Water levels permitting and mostly at the beginning of the season.

Boasting hundreds of species, including the range restricted Fülleborn's Longclaw, birding enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice on a specialist birding safari. The area is alive with rollers, bee-eaters, kingfishers, herons and large flocks of storks, to name a few.

* Seasonal Activity