LUFUPA TENTED CAMP
At the confluence of the Kafue River and the Lufupa Channel lies Lufupa Tented Camp, a tranquil setting that overlooks these rivers. Located in a beautiful riverine setting Lufupa Tented Camp is the gateway to an area of remote bush and languid waterways.
The area is filled with floodplains, broad-leafed woodland, lush riverine vegetation and dambos. Exploring the smooth-flowing waterways provides lively wildlife and exceptional birding encounters, from hippo to African Finfoot.
This intimate, personal camp comprises nine en-suite Meru-style tented units each with a wooden deck from which to contemplate the wide river view. A relaxed central area, complete with a boma, fireplace, dining area and small plunge pool, lies on the edge of the broad Kafue River.
The Lufupa area of Zambia’s Kafue National Park is recognised as a focal point for prolific animal and bird life, and offers access to productive game viewing areas of the northern Kafue. Lufupa is renowned for good leopard, often located by the guides on night drives and lion sightings. Elephant are often seen moving through the area, Puku, impala, zebra, buffalo, kudu and Defassa waterbuck are common while more unusual species include Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, roan and sable antelope. Kafue’s birdlife is spectacular with the Lufupa area supporting well over 400 species – including the likes of Pel’s Fishing-Owl.
Activities include Day and Night Game Viewing Drives in open 4x4 vehicles.
Guided Nature Walks conducted by trained and armed guides must be one of the most exhilarating African experiences. It is also the best way to contemplate the existence of smaller creatures and the medicinal uses of plants whilst absorbing the distinct sounds and smells of this diverse, remote part of Africa.
The two rivers allow for exciting water based activities including boat trips to reveal the incredible hippo population of the area, complemented by a constant array of colourful waterbirds, reptiles and other life amongst the riverine vegetation and also some superb fishing opportunities within the virgin waters of the Kafue and Lufupa Rivers.
The range of activities available mean that Lufupa Tented Camp can be a stand alone destination but it is also often combined in a superb safari circuit of Northern Kafue with Mayukuyuku Camp, Busanga Plains Camp and Hippo Lodge.
In our opinion Lufupa is an excellent upper mid range safari camp.