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Mukambi Plains Camp

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8/10

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Highlights

- Remote, untouched wilderness location
- Intimate, friendly camp
- Game drives and guided walks

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Overview

Mukambi Plains Camp is a privately owned, rustic bush camp located in the heart of the secluded Busanga Plains, in the north west of Kafue National Park, northern Zambia. This intimate, tented camp offers friendly and experienced hosting and guiding in a stunning wilderness location, and will suit adventurous travellers seeking an authentic safari experience ‘off the beaten track’. The Busanga floodplain is a little-explored wetland area, which transforms during the dry season into vast grasslands interspersed with thickets of fig and palm trees. Accessible to visitors for only four months of the year, the area brims with wildlife including lion, cheetah, wildebeest, buffalo, puku, and abundant species of birds.

Open from mid-July to early November, Mukambi Plains is the most northerly camp in Kafue National Park, and accessible by private air transfer or by an exhilarating six hour bush drive from its larger sister camp, Mukambi Safari Lodge. Visitors frequently combine a stay at both camps to truly immerse in the diversity and remoteness of this region.

The main area in camp is an airy, open-sided wood-and-thatch construction built on raised wooden decking. Guest spaces comprise dining and bar areas, both east facing to the sunrise, and a comfortable lounge area. Outside, a wooden walkway leads to a small fire pit, perfect for sundowners. The camp operates an eco-friendly policy and runs on limited solar power, with additional paraffin lamps provided in guests’ tents. Due to the remote nature of the camp there is no Wi-Fi or mobile phone signal available.

Activities focus on morning and afternoon game drives, and walking safaris, which usually take place in the morning, to avoid the heat of the day.

Accommodation consists of four comfortable and spacious safari tents, each sleeping two guests in one double or twin beds, with tranquil views of the sweeping floodplain. Each unit is simply furnished and has an ensuite, open air bathroom with a flush WC and traditional bucket shower. Outside is a canopied area with seating, ideal for relaxing and wildlife watching.

Children aged 12 years and over are welcome, although families of young children are advised that the camp is unfenced and wildlife does wander through. Although it is unlikely that animals would approach tents or people, it is essential that children are supervised at all times.

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Average Rating

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(5.00/5)

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    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.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

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

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

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

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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