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SOUTH LUANGWA Kakuli Bush Camp

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Highlights

  • At One with Nature

    There is no buffer between Kakuli and the surrounding bush, giving you a true bush experience.

  • Wildlife in Camp

    The small lagoon in front of the main area attracts a variety of wildlife, including elephants that wonder through the camp frequently.

  • Top Night Drives

    Night drive safaris from Kakuli provide you with an unforgettable safari experience.

  • The Real Deal

    Walking safaris from Kakuli are amazing! As soon as you are on foot in the bush you become a part of it, you can hear, smell and feel the bush.

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General information

Kakuli is a seasonal bush camp on the confluence of the Luwi and Luangwa rivers. For many it marks the end of a walking safari from camp to camp following the course of the Luwi River. Whether Kakuli is used as a stopover in the middle of a walking trail or as a base for a more static wildlife safari, the game viewing and night drive safaris in this area are some of the best in Zambia.

Kakuli Tent has five spacious, traditional safari tents under shady thatched roofs, each with an open-air bathroom. All of the tents overlook the river with stunning views up and down the hippo-packed stretch of the Luangwa. A lovely thatched chitenje acts as the centre of camp. It is on a wooden deck overlooking the grazing lawn that leads down to the two rivers and is a perfect spot in which to relax and watch the river and the wildlife meander by.

This area of the Park is renowned for offering guests some of the best game viewing opportunities in Zambia. Safari activities from Kakuli will usually be a mixture of game drives and walking safaris. Guests are able to decide each day if they want to venture out on foot or with the vehicle.

Most evenings however, you will want to explore the area after dark. This stretch of the Luangwa is fantastic for wildlife. It is bustling with predators and the best time to see them in action is during those first few hours of darkness. Night drive safaris from Kakuli have been known to provide guests with some of the most exciting game viewing in Zambia. It is certain that your wildlife safari at Kakuli will be one to remember.

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Our view

An intimate bushcamp in the heart of the Luangwa Valley offering amazing game viewing opportunities.

  • Great to combine with other Norman Carr Bushcamps
  • Unforgettable game viewing opportunities
  • Personal and intimate camp
  • Fantastic ‘real’ bush experience

 

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Price

From USD $580.00 per person Add to trip planner

Location

Kakuli Bushcamp is a seasonal camp situated in a high density wildlife area within the South Luangwa National Park and is built at the confluence of the Luangwa and Lubi (pronounced Luwi) rivers.

Activities

•4 x 4 day and night drive safaris- the area is well known for its large lion prides and regular leopard sightings.
• Guided walking safaris through the variety of environments in the area
• The more active visitor should consider combining time at Kakuli with a stay at its sister camp Nsolo Bushcamp and walking the 14km between them. Alternatively you could choose to walk the 6km on from Nsolo to stay at Luwi Bushcamp.

Rooms

Kakuli Bushcamp consists of five spacious, traditional safari tents under shady thatched roofs, each with an open-air bathroom. All of the tents overlook the river with stunning views of the Luangwa. Simple and well decorated, the tents at Kakuli are attractive and well lit, with mesh windows. A wooden door links each tent to an open-air en-suite bathroom, which is enclosed in a wall of reeds.

Dining

All meals, comprising breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea and dinner, are included. Most meals are served buffet-style, but for dinner you will generally be seated with the person/s who has accompanied you on your safaris that day, plus your guide, giving you the opportunity to discuss your experiences of the day together. However, other arrangements can certainly be accommodated. Dinner consists of a three-course meal, freshly prepared, cooked in camp and served to you at your table.

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