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Fig Tree Bush Camp is situated next to a beautiful beach created by the dried sand banks of the Shishamba River. The camp overlooks a large lagoon, 1.7 km long and about 60m wide.
This lagoon maintains it’s alluring water throughout the season attracting an array of wildlife including Elephant, Puku, Impala, Warthog, Zebra, and Hartebeest. Predators like Lion, Cheetah, Leopard and Hyena are regular visitors. The Wild Dog in the area have also been frequent visitors to the area and prey on the concentration of game.
The camp is made up of a Boma and 4 raised Luxury Safari Tents. Each safari tent has an en-suite bathroom and veranda presenting a unique view from the tree canopy. Guests will then come together underneath the Fig Tree to savour the serenity of the lagoon as well as delicious food and wine.
Game drives take place twice a day. Walking safaris are also an option in the cool of the morning and allow guests to explore the surroundings and what they overlook on the drives.
After dinner guests will sit around a campfire, feet in the sand, gazing at the stars and listening to the sounds of the African Bush.
Fig Tree Virtual Tour
A 360 virtual tour of Fig Tree Camp
Fig Tree Bush Camp offers a truly unique experience with its elevated accommodations. Two of our Double-room tents are perched on 3-meter platforms, providing guests with breathtaking views of the lagoon and the plains leading to the camp's entrance.
The double room tents boast spectacular views over the lagoon also offer an exceptional vantage point overlooking the plains behind the camp, providing guests with unforgettable opportunities to spot wildlife. Each tent includes an en-suite bathroom and a private veranda, inviting you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the tree canopy and the surrounding wilderness.
Room Facilities
Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Foam Mattress, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Queen Bed, Shower, Table, Verandah, Wardrobe
Fig Tree Bush Camp offers a truly unique experience with its elevated accommodations. Two of our twin-room tents are perched on 3-meter platforms, providing guests with breathtaking views of the lagoon and the plains leading to the camp's entrance.
Both twin rooms boast spectacular views over the Shishamba lagoon, providing guests with unforgettable opportunities to spot wildlife. Each tent includes an en-suite bathroom and a private veranda, inviting you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the tree canopy and the surrounding wilderness.
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Fan, Foam Mattress, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Pure Cotton Linen, Table
Imagine a cozy bed set up on a raised platform, surrounded by the vast expanse of the African night sky. The bed is made with crisp, white linens and fluffy pillows that invite you to sink in and relax. The sounds of the African bush are all around you, from the rustling of leaves to the chirping of crickets. It’s a truly magical experience that you will never forget.
Property Facilities
Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Game Viewing
Fig Tree is open from May until November each year. It closes during the wet season as the camp inaccessible by road. From May till November the guides are able to get around the park and this is the period in which game drives are doable.
Fig Tree Camp offers game drives daily. One departs at sunrise and the afternoon drive (partly a night drive) leaves at approximately 2 hours before sunset. Drivers are 3.5 to 4 hours long. The game drives always begin right from camp and end back in camp. Game drives can be arranged directly in camp with the manager.
Walking safaris are available from June unit November when the camp closes. Grasses are still quite tall in May and certain areas still a bit muddy which makes walking unfavorable.
Walks leave in the early morning hours after sunrise to avoid the heat of the day. The walks begin right from camp and right from the get go, there's plenty to see along the banks of the Shishamba River. Our guides will talk you through everything Kafue has to offer that otherwise goes unnoticed, showing how the whole ecosystem works together to support the National Park. You can find nature at its most untouched on such safaris.
Dining Area
The dining area in Fig Tree Bush Camp is located in the main Boma. A big table that comfortably seats all 8 guests and the camp manager sits in the middle of the Boma affording guests a clear view of the Shishamba Lagoon and all its daily visitors.
Mornings begin with a light continental breakfast followed by scrambled eggs and toast. This is served before guests go out for their morning drive or walk.
Lunch is served midday after guests have had such much desired rest after their morning activity.
For dinner, a 3 course meal is served after the evening game drive.
All meals are taken in the Boma, and special bush meals can be arranged for special occasions only.
