WELCOMETO SHAWA LUANGWA CAMP

OUR STORY
Shawa Luangwa Camp is situated on the eastern bank of the Luangwa River on a site hand-picked by Jacob Shawa, the Head Professional Guide at camp. From this beautiful location, you can cross the river on a pontoon or boat and explore the prime game-viewing areas of the South Luangwa National Park.

Jacob Shawa is not only a legendary Zambian guide; he is also the inspiration behind building Shawa Luangwa Camp in the first place. Jacob was brought up in the Luangwa Valley and his interest in wildlife started when he was young. Whilst he was completing secondary school at Mambwe High School (at the time the only secondary school in the Valley) Jacob’s passion for wildlife was so evident that he was named Chairman of the Wildlife Conservation Club for the school.

Shawa Luangwa Camp is situated in the Game Management Area, on the eastern-bank of the Luangwa river looking in to the park itself

THE LUXURY TENTS
Elegance and comfort combine with the quiet intimacy of a classic African bush camp in our five Shawa Luxury Tents. The tents have been raised above the ground on wooden stilts, which lessens their impact on the environment, and they open entirely on three sides to offer an unblocked 270-degree view over the river and across the park.

Stairs lead up to your private wooden deck, where you can watch the meandering Luangwa River passing below. The outdoors flows through into the interior of your A-frame canvas tent that has been built to maximise natural airflow and light.

Inside, soft linens and textiles in cool, neutral tones are paired beautifully with locally sourced, smooth woods. The luxurious en-suite bathroom has a bathtub, shower and double vanities finished with brass

THE FAMILY TENT
A home-away-from-home with extra touches of indulgence and comfort, the Shawa Luxury Family Tent welcomes you for a magical safari experience in the South Luangwa.

The Luxury Family Tent is made up of two tents separated by a five metre elevated wooden, with one tent having a king bed and the other twin beds. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with modern fittings and a wooden deck that looks over the Luangwa River to the horizon beyond.

Two couples travelling together will appreciate the comfortable balance that this setup offers. You can spend quality time together as a group, while also having the privacy needed for a dreamy getaway with your loved one.

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Watch elephants come to quench their thirst at the river and little bee-eaters busy themselves in the tree branches shading your deck, all from the comfort of your bed or seating area.

OUR FAVOURITE PART
Just because it’s a family safari, doesn’t mean you, the parents, can’t spend time together. In fact, we highly recommend that you enjoy the romantic side of the wilderness. The team at Shawa Luangwa is made up of warm and friendly people, including your private valet, who will happily and skilfully look after the children while you have some grown-up time.

Activities on Site

Bird Watching

Boating

Game Drives

Game Viewing

Game Walks

Gourmet Picnic

Night Drives

Safaris

Walks (Guided)

Walks (Self Guided)

Wildlife Tours

Community Experiences

Our practices are firmly grounded in sustainability, conservation and community development, and it is through partnerships that we make a greater impact. During your time in this beautiful place, we invite you to engage, learn and support these projects that are building a healthy South Luangwa.

Get Involved

Besides our wide range of safari activities and other adventures, we absolutely love to engage our clients in local experiences that make a positive difference in our communities.

Tourism can be a driving force for real, positive, sustainable change, and this is never truer than in Southern Africa. We invite you to make your luxury safari that much more unforgettable by getting stuck into some of our community and conservation projects!

Leave more than footprints behind when you head home, and experience the real soul of Zambia and Malawi.

Conservation South Luangwa

Learn first-hand how the teams at Conservation South Luangwa collaborate with community and conservation partners to secure the long-term survival of wildlife and ecosystems.

Zambian Carnivore Programme

Meet the people of Zambian Carnivore Programme that are dedicated to conserving large carnivores and their habitats through combined conservation science and actions as well as community education and capacity-building efforts.

Project Luangwa

Visit one of the secondary schools that Project Luangwa supports through learner sponsorships, delivering educational, health and gender equality programmes, and building critical infrastructure.

TYPE

Luxury Tented Camp

NO. ROOMS

5

CHECK-IN TIME

10h00

CHECK-OUT TIME

10h00

AVAILABLE SERVICES

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SPOKEN LANGUAGES

English

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine

South Luangwa National Park is located near the village of Mfuwe and is 700km/343mi from Lusaka.

New arrivals to Zambia will often come through Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), the country’s major airport, located 14km/9mi from the capital.

From Lusaka, regular flights take visitors to Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), just outside the park. It is also possible to fly directly to Mfuwe from Lower Zambezi National Park (Jeki Airstrip).

The camp can be most easily accessed via 1 hour's road transfer from Mfuwe Airport. The site is close to the Nsefu sector of the South Luangwa National Park, overlooking the beautiful Luangwa river.

People driving to the park will usually come via Chipata. The road is tarred and the drive will take about two hours.