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Kaingo Camp

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8/10

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Highlights

- Intimate, friendly camp
- Three daily activities
- Superb wildlife hides
- Animals in camp

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Overview

Kaingo Camp is a small, independent bushcamp within the stunning, game-rich South Luangwa National Park, Eastern Zambia. Nestled by the Luangwa River, Kaingo offers superior hosting and guiding, three daily activities, and a relaxed, personal atmosphere, at the higher end of the price bracket. The camp’s series of animal hides, unique to this area, are a boon for wildlife watchers and photographers alike, and regularly used for BBC documentaries. The area’s beautiful, diverse terrain includes mopane and ebony forest, vast grassy plains, and lagoons brimming with life. Bird and game viewing is fantastic, with high numbers of lion, elephant, buffalo, zebra, and leopard, along with 14 species of antelope. Hippos and elephants regularly visit camp, and two prides of lions reside nearby.

Open during the May to October dry season, Kaingo is approximately 2 ½ hours’ drive from Mfuwe airport, and a short drive or 3 hour walking safari from its smaller, more remote, sister camp Mwamba; guests frequently opt to stay at both camps. Note that visitors during October should be prepared for extremely high temperatures, when wildlife activity is at its most intense.

The camp’s wood and thatch main area, or ‘chitenge’, comprises a modern lounge and dining area, a small library, a souvenir shop, plus a bar hewn from a 1,000 year old leadwood tree. Outside is a lovely campfire area, and a shaded deck with a telescope overlooking the river. Kaingo grows much of its own produce and operates on solar power, with limited electricity charging available. Characteristic African drums announce mealtimes, with hearty communal breakfasts and three course dinners served in the dining area or around the campfire, whilst lunch is served to guests privately on their own verandas.

Three daily activities include day and night game drives and walking safaris with highly professional, enthusiastic guides, plus a session at one of the hides. Guests can enjoy a thrilling ‘sleep out’ under the stars at Kaingo’s elephant hide, with prior arrangement. This extremely quiet corner of the national park receives few travellers or vehicles.

Accommodation consists of six stylish thatched chalets, spaced along the riverbank. Each chalet has one king size or two twin beds with mosquito nets. Bathrooms are ensuite, with washbasin, shower and WC, plus a romantic outdoor bathtub. A private riverfront veranda is perfect for relaxing.

Families with children aged 10 and over are extremely welcome, with discounts for children sharing with adults. Younger guests may be accommodated, at the camp’s discretion. A recently refurbished family unit offers an ensuite master bedroom with indoor and outdoor showers, and separate bathtub. A second bedroom/lounge comfortably accommodates three single beds. Various child friendly activities include guided walks around camp, hide visits, nature photography, and animal tracking. Note there is a minimum age of 12 years for walking safaris, whilst families with children under 12 years are obliged to book a private vehicle for game drives. As the camp is unfenced and animals do roam through, parents are reminded that children should be supervised at all times.

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