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Mayukuyuku Bush Camp

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8/10

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Highlights

- Pretty riverside location
- Small, friendly camp
- Game drives, walks and boat excursions

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Overview

Mayukuyuku Bush Camp is a small, traditional safari camp in a picturesque waterside setting within northern Zambia’s remote and unspoilt Kafue National Park. Shaded by trees on the banks of the Kafue River, Mayukuyuku’s name means ‘water hitting rocks’, and this charming camp is characterised by simple, comfortable accommodation and warm, friendly hosting. Offering just four spacious ensuite tents plus an adjacent campsite, this tranquil and unpretentious resting place will appeal to adventurous travellers seeking an authentic safari experience off the beaten track.

Kafue is Zambia’s largest national park, and still relatively untouched by tourism. The diverse terrain of rivers, forest, and open plains is home to prolific bird and wildlife including cheetah, leopard, lion, wildebeest, buffalo, hippo, and wild dog. A four hour drive from Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, Mayukuyuku is open all year round.

The camp’s thatched and open-sided main building comprises a communal dining area, a lounge with wicker furniture, and a small bar, all with views of the river and the surrounding wildlife. Meals are communal and frequently served alfresco, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Special diets can be accommodated.

Activities include morning and evening game drives and guided walks with experienced guides, as well as boat excursions and fishing on the Kafue River. Guests have the additional option of self-driving on game drives, using their own vehicle while being accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.

Accommodation comprises four spacious canvas tents constructed beneath thatched canopies and spaced out along the riverbank. Each tent is simply and comfortably furnished with a double or twin beds and clothes storage. To the rear of each unit is an ensuite, open air bathroom with hot shower, hand basin and flush WC. Outside is a private verandah with a table and chairs, and an inviting hammock, perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. There is also an additional camping area available onsite for travellers bringing their own tent.

Children are welcome and discounts are offered for guests under 12 years of age. The camp is unfenced and in close proximity to the river, and wild animals, including elephants, do roam through. Although it is unlikely that wildlife would approach tents or people, parents are reminded that children should be supervised at all times.

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    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

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    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

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    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

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