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We have a soft spot for Bilimungwe Camp, an immensely comfortable bush camp in the southern part of the South Luangwa National park in Zambia, home to award-winning guide, Manda Chisanga.
The camp set beneath magnificent Mahogany trees with a small plain on one side and a series of three productive waterholes on the other. It is run by the Bushcamp Company which operates six such bush camps, all varying in character and location.
It's hard not to be seduced by the particular charms of Bilimungwe Bush Camp. It has a lovely ambience: the heart of Bilimungwe is the cool shady lounge, bar and dining area set beneath a huge winterthorn tree on a raised deck. Spend a relaxing hour or two here overlooking the Bilimungwe's main waterhole favoured by local warthogs, elephant and other thirsty game. With the open waters of the Luangwa River also on your doorstep and the plains where leopard like to prowl, this is a nature-lover's paradise. The camp staff have added 'Joe's bistro' which is an informal dining area decked with lights by the camp's kitchen.
Bilimungwe has just four spacious thatched chalets on raised viewing decks. Supremely comfortable yet still retaining an authentic bush camp feel. All are integrated into the shady landscape with the dark wood of the mahogany trees echoed in the beautiful wooden furniture, handmade by local artisans. Bright African textiles bring splashes of colour to these elegant rooms. There's an en suite bathroom with shower, toilet and double basins and outside you can enjoy a refreshing open air shower. Solar power provides lighting, battery charging facilities and hot water.
Manda Chisanga - Bilimungwe's award-winning resident guide - offers a superb guiding experience with his exceptional knowledge and quiet charm. Head out with him on a combination of walking safaris, day and night game drives, and sundowners on the river's edge. The nearest waterhole also offers the luxury of bird-watching and wildlife viewing from the comfort of the main lodge, and the camp is particularly known for its leopard sightings.
The transfer time to Bilimungwe is 3 hours from Mfuwe Lodge (and over 3½ hours from the airport) and usually takes the form of a game drive.
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
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?
