Mchenja Bush Camp is Norman Carr Safaris’ (current time + tide) most luxurious bush camp. „Mchenja" means ebony in the local language, matching the beautiful ebony forest which surrounds the camp.

Five wonderfully spacious, semicircular tents with characteristic thatched roofs and en-suite open-air bathrooms sit slightly elevated upon a rock floor. A canopy provides a sense of security, while the freestanding bathtub adds a touch of luxury – perfect after a multi-day walking safari. A wooden veranda allows guests to sit and watch the baboons at play as impala and bushbuck graze right in front of the tent. One of the rooms is a two bedroom/two bathroom family suite which is the perfect retreat for friends and families traveling together.

The main building comprises a bar, lounge area, dining table and a cosy and beautiful sitting area around the fireplace, where the day begins with breakfast in the morning and ends with a drink in the evening. Meals are often served under the open sky on the riverbank. At the far end of the camp there is a well maintained pool just be ready to share with the thirsty elephants!

Mchenja Bush Camp is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River in the northern part of South Luangwa National Park. Transfer time from Mfuwe Airport is approximately 2 hours.

Lion, leopard and hyena are relatively easy to find, wild dog less so. The Luangwa River flows right past the front door and plays host to crocodile and hippo, any number of which can be found right in front of the camp grunting in anticipation of the rains. This region is also home to elephant, buffalo, zebra, kudu, impala, puku and a large variety of birdlife. At the entrance to the camp a long and very beautiful lagoon (actually a brook) can be found where up to 30 elephants or more can be seen gathering.

Thornicroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s wildebeest and Crawshay’s zebra are unique to South Luangwa National Park.

The camp offers game drives in an open 4x4 vehicle, walks with armed rangers and night drives.

Transfer to Kakuli Camp can be done on foot. The walk takes approximately 2 hours and is tackled early due to the heat, particularly in October when temperatures can soar. Luggage is taken on ahead by vehicle. This walk may include encounters with lion, elephant, hippo and buffalo.

No wifi or phone reception at Mchenja Bush Camp.

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Zurich, Switzerland


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