Mawimbi Bush Camp
An exclusive safari escape in Zambia’s Kafue National Park, between the great Kafue River and a natural wetland
OPENING 1 SEPTEMBER 2025 Experience the wild heart of Africa. A Kafue safari offers authentic encounters within 22,400 square kilometers of untouched wilderness, where over 150 mammal, 500 bird, and 100 reptile and aquatic species thrive.
Stay in one of four beautiful tented suites, each with river frontage, en suite indoor bathroom, private deck with plunge pool / hot tub and an open-air shower.
Enjoy starlit sleep-outs, gourmet local cuisine by SALT-trained chefs, wildlife-rich game drives, walking safaris and river excursions with our expert guides. Mawimbi is intimate, wild and deeply restorative. Join us to reconnect in nature.
QUICK FACTS
Accommodation
- 4 tented suites, each with river frontage
- En suite indoor bathroom, open-air shower, and a private deck with plunge pool / hot tub
- Additional camp beds for children aged 14-17 sharing with parents, added on request
- When booking exclusive use, children under 14 are welcome with prior approval
- FREE WiFi via Starlink; we encourage you to disconnect for devices and connect with nature
Access
- SAA, Airlnk & Proflight fly to Livingstone or Lusaka
- Book a charter to Chunga Airstrip, a mere 45 minute game drive to Mawimbi
- GPS coordinates: S 15 09’51,6’’ E 25 ̊57’38’’ (view on Google Maps)
USP'S
- Prime Location: Centrally located on the west banks of the Kafue River, INSIDE Kafue National Park, between the river and a natural wetland
- Year-Round Operation: Unlike many camps, Mawimbi is open throughout the year, allowing for flexibility in travel planning
- Authentic & Wild Safari: An authentic and untamed Kafue experience with great wildlife encounters, including sightings within the camp itself
- Diverse Activities: Wide range of safari activities, including river-based options
- Diverse Wildlife & Bird Species: Rich variety of wildlife and bird species due to the camp's location
Suggested Itineraries
Combining the majestic Victoria Falls with the vast wilderness of Kafue National Park offers a truly diverse Zambian adventure.
Victoria Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world and forms the border between Zimbabwe & Zambia. Combine this natural wonder with 4 nights at MAWIMBI Bush Camp for a week’s retreat.
Busanga Plains -> Shumba Camp -> MAWIMBI Bush Camp
Offering a great contrast in landscapes and safari styles, and the logistics of connecting them are manageable via light aircraft from Lusaka....
Lifetree Lowdown
Lifetree Lowdown
- Intimate & Exclusive: 4 privately located & beautifully designed safari tented suites that overlook the Kafue River
- Eco-Conscious Design & Operations: Entire camp is solar-powered, featuring en-suite outdoor bathrooms with hot bucket showers on demand & ecologically designed "green" toilets
- Direct Wildlife Encounters from Camp: Adding an exciting & truly immersive dimension to the stay
- Diverse Safari Activities: Beyond typical game drives, unique activities like a range of canoe safaris, superbly guided walking safaris, and excellent birding opportunities due to access to both riverine habitats and miombo woodland. Fishing is also available
- Opportunity for Disconnection: Although there is Starlink WiFi, connect with nature for a true digital detox
- Expert Guiding: Professional & experienced canoe guides and local professional guides for walking safaris
- Family-Friendly: Additional camp beds for children aged 14-17 sharing with parents upon request, and children of all ages welcome when booking the camp exclusively
- Off-the-Beaten-Path Destination: Kafue National Park itself is less visited than some other major African parks, offering a more exclusive & wild safari experience without the crowds
- Seamless Travel Logistics: While being in a wild area, travel logistics are relatively easy, being 45 minutes from the M9 road crossing Kafue National Park, making it a good base for exploring further south or north
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