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Mukambi Safaris is a family run safari company in Zambia with three camps in Kafue National Park, one of the largest unspoiled wilderness areas in the world. The three camps are Mukambi Safari Lodge, Busanga Plains Camp, and Fig Tree Bush Camp, each surrounded by unique, untouched areas of remote African bush. Recently Mukambi Safaris won two awards in ‘The Big Tusker - Ultimate Safari Experiences 2017’.
Activities consist of game drives in open-canopy vehicles, boat and fishing trips, along with walking safaris where you are likely to see elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, puku, impala, hippo, many other animals and an incredible array of birds. Back at the lodge our delicious food, friendly staff and comfortable accommodation will make your stay an unforgettable one. Our accommodation consists of a luxurious Riverside Villa, comfortable en-suite chalets and four luxury safari tents, all on stilts with a deck overlooking the river, with a private outdoor bathtub which makes for extraordinary star gazing.
Come and experience it all at Mukambi Safari Lodge for the famous last words of Karen Blixen, the writer of Out of Africa, were ‘if there was one thing I could do again, it would be to go on Safari'
Standard Chalet
Chalets come with either one queen size double bed or 2 single beds with cotton sheets, duvet (extra blankets available) and mosquito nets. The standard chalets follow an African styling of old in that they are rondavels. Thatched roofs keep guests cool during the warmer months and all units are river facing allowing for guests to take in some beautiful scenery right at their doorstep.
There are eight units in total with an even split of four doubles and four twin rooms.
Luxury Family Villa
One of the most special ways to experience a safari is with the family, making memories and having an incredible time together whilst enjoying the African flora and fauna.
Our luxury family Riverside Villa has two large bedrooms (one with a queen-sized bed and the other with two single beds), both rooms en-suite with a shower, toilet and basin.
All beds made up with cotton sheets, duvet (extra blankets available) and mosquito nets. The Villa has a fully furnished living room, an extensive wooden deck overlooking the Kafue River, 24hrs electricity and hot water.
This accommodation is right on the banks of the river and ideal for families. There is a minimum of 3 guests required.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Boating, Fishing, Game Viewing, Game Walks
Mukambi Safari Lodge 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. Our vehicles are located in the park, which is a short boat trip across the Kafue River, so all game drives depart from within the park.
Mukambi is open all year round and game drives can be booked all year round.
Walks leave in the early morning hours after sunrise to avoid the heat of the day. The walks take place in the Kafue National Park itself and are approximately 3 hours. 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.
Unfortunately not available due to the wet conditions and high grass from approximately Dec to May.
Boat cruises over the Kafue river can also take place at any time of the day but we also have a scheduled Sunset Cruise each evening. On the boat cruise we shall drive you slowly up the river, giving you the chance to take in the surroundings, have some sundowners and watch the sunset.
You can bet your money you will see hippos and crocodiles and a plethora of birds, about which our guides can answer your questions.
Fishing trips by boat take place at any time of day and are approximately 2.5 hours long. While out on the river, just you and your guide, you can enjoy the surrounding nature while fishing. We supply basic equipment and bait to assist you on your way to catching one of the many fish found in this area, whether that be a silver barbell, a larger cat fish or Kafue bream. Keen fishermen may bring their own equipemnt to take on the fishing trips.
Forming a part of our Responsible tourism, over 14 years ago we started our Mukambi Community School to provide education to the local community in an area where no good schools exist. The results are spectacular; the well-equipped school now provides 92 local children with a high standard of education, and we have five teachers in permanent employment. Conservation is an important subject at our school. The school received generous funding from a donor a couple of years ago, which meant they could invest in iSchool Tablets, through which the pupils can engage in active learning as well as developing key IT skills for later in life. Every year all the grade 7 pupils graduate with flying colours and have attained places at secondary schools throughout Zambia. The school is supported by a charity called Cikoko
Mukambi Restaurant
The lodge has one main restaurant with two staggered decks where all meals are taken. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served at the restaurant at their respective time slots and guests are welcome to come at any time between those time slots to have their meals. Each guest/booking is allocated their own table for meals.
Breakfast - Continental buffet breakfast is on offer and guests can also order cooked breakfast as well.
Lunch - Is a fixed menu and served according to a guest's dietary needs/ restrictions e.g. vegetarian, vegan etc.
Dinner -Is a three course meal consisting of starter, main and dessert. Also served according to the guests dietary needs.
