Welcome to Mawimbi Bush Camp

If you only have time to visit one camp in the Kafue, then a visit to Mawimbi will not disappoint. Centrally located on the west banks of the Kafue River, Mawimbi’s location INSIDE the National Park gives you access to great wildlife encounters, exclusive bush camp accommodation and a wide range of safari activities. We always recommend safari lovers visit at least 2 or 3 camps when exploring the vastness of the Kafue but our mission at Mawimbi is to offer you as much of the Kafue experience from one stunning destination!

3 reasons to visit Mawimbi Bush Camp

PICTURESQUE LOCATION

Our bush camp is on the banks of the Kafue River – the constant sound and peace of water and a wildlife magnet through the dry season.

EASY TRAVEL LOGISTICS

Our central location – we are 45 minutes away (heading south) from where the main M9 road cross Kafue National Park so the perfect place to push down further in the Southern Kafue and onto Livingstone OR up Northwards to the Busanga Plains.

LAND & RIVER BASED ACTIVITIES

We explore the Kafue in different ways – is game drive after drive not your thing? No problem, we offer superbly guided walks for all fitness levels and offer a range of canoe safaris.

Mawimbi Bush Camp is situated at the riverbank of the beautiful Kafue River in the Kafue National Park in Western Zambia.

Our 4 private and eco-conscious luxury tents all face onto the Kafue River and therefore offer views that are unmatched. Our outdoor but en-suite bathrooms reflect our awareness of our environmental footprint by offering on demand hot water bucket showers and flushing eco-toilets. Each tent’s bedroom is mosquito proof and has a private and covered verandah for outdoor birding and enjoying the sound of nature

ROOM ARRANGEMENTS

Tents can be made up as doubles or twin configuration.

FAMILIES OR GROUPS

Additional beds for families can be added on request.

At Mawimbi we pride ourselves on being able to offer a very diverse range of safari activities – almost everything except motor boat cruises! This is a hallmark of a visit to the Kafue in that it enables safari lovers the chance to explore in many different ways!

Game Drives

Our game drives produce consistent sightings and we share the popular game viewing area along Spinal Road and up towards the M9 area.

Canoe Safaris

A feature of a visit to Mawimbi – we offer a range of canoe safaris from the more gentle and shorter drifts to longer exploration trips up to 18km. From wide and slow moving to exciting shoots and rapids, there is something for everyone!

Walking Safaris

Our most popular activity and again, very adaptable to different interest and fitness levels. The dambo behind camp is a short walk away and a constant source of wildlife activity.

Birding

The birding in the Kafue is exceptional and our location gives us access to both the riverine habitats and the superb miombo woodland birding.

Fishing

Catch and release fishing for bream, yellowfish and a variety of other unique Kafue species is possible although we only have a very limited supply of tackl

How to get to Mawimbi Bush Camp?

Mawimbi Bush Camp is superbly located for both a short, 1 camp safari OR as part of a longer, multi camp package through the Kafue National Park.

See a summary of the key points about our location and your transfer options:

For the short safari

i.e: 3 or 4 nights staying at Mawimbi

ARRIVING BY ROAD:

A 4hr road transfer from Lusaka will see you reach Hook Bridge and from there, we are a 45 minute game drive southwards INSIDE the park.

AIRRIVNG BY AIR:

From OR Tambo International Airport, it takes two hours to reach Lusaka International airport. Kafue National Park is approximately 45min flying time from Lusaka in a *4-seater chartered aircraft to Chunga Airstrip.For seat rate charter flights to Chunga Airstrip– speak to our reservationist.

For the longer safari

i.e: 6 to 9 night safaris which include Mawimbi

IF COMING FROM LIVINGSTONE:

We suggest combining with 1 or both Nanzhila Safari Camps in the Southern Kafue plains and the shoreline of Lake Itezhi-tezhi before finishing at Mawimbi and then road transferring to Lusaka or potentially onwards to the Busanga Plains. This trip can be done in reverse.

IF COMING FROM LUSAKA:

From Lusaka with the Busanga Plains – include Mawimbi and one of the iconic Busanga Plains camps or Musekese to get a diverse safari in the Northern half of the Kafue.