Bilimungwe Bushcamp

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

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Stay at Bilimungwe Bushcamp

Set under the covers of a vast mahogany tree, this shaded group of open-fronted thatched chalets are placed around three waterholes, Bilimungwe’s very own wildlife magnets. Built up on stilts, grab a G&T from the bar and unwind, watching the enviable display of birds and animals around you. Take a tour with Bilimungwe’s resident tour guide Manda Chisanga, winner of the remarkable Wanderlust Guide of the Year, who will run you through all there is to know about Zambia’s fauna and flora.

This nature-lovers paradise definitely doesn’t ask you to compromise comfort. Each of the spacious, airy chalets is furbished in order to tastefully echo the quintessential bushcamp feel. The beautiful wooden furniture is handmade by local artisans and seamlessly blends the interior, with the exterior. After a day of wandering through the bush, spotting wildlife, kick off your boots and take a refreshing wash in your open-air waterfall shower.

Why we love it

Set around three wildlife-rich waterholes
Resident award winning tour guide
Authentic bushcamp feel throughout the lodge

Facilities

Breakfast boma

Bar

Experiences

Walking Safari

Head out with your experienced guide to watch 'Bush TV', taking stops to sit around the three waterholes that act as wildlife magnets.

Game Drives

Drive far into the bush with an experienced guide to maximise your chances of spotting wildlife, covering more ground in the car.

Bird Watching

Settle in to a rustic lounge area set beneath a huge winterthorn tree, and look out over a shady waterhole to spot some of Zambia's best birdlife.

Sundowners

Enjoy a sundowner on the banks of the Luangwa River with a crackling campfire, before enjoying your dinner by candlelight on the viewing deck.

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Will Greenwood

The team at True Travel had a simple brief: to send us on the world’s best family safari. As soon as our boat headed down the Zambezi, it all kicked off; we passed a herd of hippos, a lazy crocodile and a giraffe drinking nonchalantly on the riverbank. A magical experience from beginning to end. Nothing was too much trouble and if we had any issue that needed resolving, there was always someone on hand to do this. Before and after, they were off the charts – simply an awesome team.