Lufupa River Camp and Tented
Camp
Kafue National Park
Lufupa River Camp
The
well-known Lufupa area of Zambia's Kafue
National Park is recognised as a focal
point for prolific animal and bird life.
Situated at the confluence of the Lufupa
and Kafue Rivers, this site offers
access to productive game viewing areas
in the dambos (open grassy clearings)
and woodlands of the northern Kafue.
Puku, impala, and Defassa waterbuck are
common while more unusual species
include Lichtenstein's hartebeest. The
area is renowned for its leopard viewing
and elephant and lion sightings are
regular.
The newly-built Lufupa River Camp
features nine comfortable en-suite tents
(two of which are family rooms) on the
banks of the Kafue River offered on a
bed-and-breakfast basis. The vibrant
social hub is the whimsically named
Kafue River Café with a bar and
restaurant; a la carte meals and drinks
are served during the day and early
evening to guests of Lufupa River Camp
and the nearby campsite.
Activities (at extra cost) include day
and night nature drives exploring prime
game viewing areas adjoining the Kafue
River and Lufupa Channel. Boat trips
reveal the incredible hippo population
of the area complemented by a constant
array of colourful waterbirds, reptiles
and other life amongst the riverine
vegetation. Guided nature walks and
fishing excursions are also on offer.
Lufupa Tented Camp
Lufupa
Tented Camp is situated in the northern sector of
the acclaimed Kafue National Park, near the
confluence of the Lufupa and Kafue rivers - an area
filled with floodplains, broad-leaved woodland, lush
riverine vegetation and dambos (open grassy
clearings).
This
intimate, personal camp comprises nine en-suite Meru-style
tented units each with a wooden deck on 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.
Wildlife is prolific with lion and a wide variety of
plains game such as zebra, buffalo, greater kudu and
impala, as well as the less-seen species of roan,
sable antelope and Lichtenstein's hartebeest. Lufupa
is renowned for good leopard sightings and elephant
are often seen moving through the area. Kafue's
birdlife is world-acclaimed, with the Lufupa area
sporting well over 400 species - including Pel's
Fishing-Owl, African Finfoot and Half-collared
Kingfisher.
Activities (at extra cost) include day and night
nature drives exploring prime game viewing areas
adjoining the Lufupa Channel. Boat trips also reveal
the incredible hippo population of the area
complemented by a constant array of colourful
waterbirds, reptiles (Nile crocodile, water monitor,
terrapins) and lush riverine vegetation. Guided
nature walks are also on offer.
