Buffalo Camp

Breakfast with elephants at this bush camp in Zambia’s wild North Luangwa

It's back-to-basics at this rustic bush camp in Zambia's remote North Luangwa National Park. Excellent walking terrain, with good sightings of buffalo and other big game species as a highlight.

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About Buffalo Camp

Buffalo Camp is situated in an isolated part of North Luangwa National Park, one of Zambia’s wildest and truly untouched areas. The camp operates between June and November, and is dismantled at the end of each season and rebuilt the following year. Just six basic reed-and-thatch tents are well spaced out beneath the trees on a bend of the seasonal Mwaleshi River. This no-frills camp offers exciting game viewing, with the emphasis on exploring on foot. Expect an authentic wilderness experience in a region renowned for its enormous herds of buffalo, ever-present predators, remarkable birdlife, and few human visitors.

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From $290 person/night

Camp

10 Tents

North Luangwa, Zambia

Highlights

Added option of game drives with knowledgeable and experienced guides, and the freedom to stay out after sunset to search for predators and a variety of nocturnal species.

Walk on the wild side across an area renowned for impressive herds of buffalo, as well as lion, leopard and other large mammals.

Basic yet comfortable camp in a remote and exclusive wildlife region. North Luangwa focuses on scientific control of the wildlife, and limits the number of visitors – you'll have an extremely privileged safari experience, and leave feeling wonderfully alive!

The property

The main guest area is tucked away beneath a stand of magnificent riverine trees, with an open-plan dining space and bar area enclosed by low reed walls overlooking the water. There's a thatched section in case of the occasional thunderstorm, and a central fire pit. Meals are fairly simple due to the camp’s remote location, however they are delicious and made all the more special in this magical setting, where wildlife can be spotted coming down to drink.

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The rooms

Buffalo Camp can accommodate a maximum of 12 guests in six rustic reed-and-thatch chalets spread along the riverbank, some fronted with elevated timber viewing decks. The chalets are basic, yet comfortable and spacious, with a double and a single bed under mosquito nets, and huge outdoor bathrooms (with flush toilets and hot showers) open to the sky . This is definitely a “no frills” rustic camping experience, just about as close to wild camping as you can get.

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One more thing...

A real bush experience away from the world, with that frisson of excitement that only truly wild places can offer. End-of-season temperatures are very high.

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Activities

Cultural

Birding

Sleep Out

Hot Air Ballooning

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This part of Zambia is renowned for its excellent walking terrain, and there's little to beat exploring the bush on foot. Highly trained local guides and an armed Zambia Wildlife Authorities guard know the ropes, well. Depending on daytime temperatures, walks last 4–5 hours at a gentle pace, and offer the opportunity to track and view wildlife on foot while discovering the other inhabitants of the bush – birds, insects and reptiles. Day and night game drives are also offered.

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About North Luangwa National Park

North Luangwa

Safari like an explorer of old in this remote region, where walking safaris are the name of the game.

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Wildlife in North Luangwa National Park

Elephant

Occasional

Giraffe

None

Hippo

Abundant

Black Rhino

Rare

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

None

Leopard

Rare

Hyena

Abundant

Wildebeest

Occasional

Buffalo

Abundant

Zebra

Occasional

Warthog

Abundant

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The remote North Luangwa National Park hosts a variety of habitats, including riverine forest, mopane woodland, acacia thicket and open grassland, creating the ideal environment for wildlife to thrive. Encounter vast herds of buffalo, large prides of lion, clans of hyena, zebra, warthog, baboon and more, with 487 bird species, providing hours of wilderness viewing pleasure.

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