Island Bush Camp
Island Bush Camp is one of Kafunta’s bush camps in the south of South Luangwa. Island Bush Camp is a rustic bush camp set on the banks of the Luangwa River where you can get back to nature and experience unspoilt African wilderness with stunning views of the river and the Luangwa Valley.
With just 5 chalets, this remote camp offers complete seclusion and specialises in walking safaris. Each thatched chalet is open to the elements so you can see into the bush both by day and by moonlight.
Why we love Island Bush Camp!
What a special spot. An absolute digital detox, your mind just takes a huge breath of fresh air and all your worries from back home slink away. Normally glued to my phone I packed it away in my suitcase and honestly forgot to even think about it. The camp here really is back to basics but it’s such a fun and adventurous experience – I had an ellie belly grumbling next to my head through the thatch in the night! Martin the guide here was an absolute legend, an amazing sense of humour and the wisdom and passion that comes with 21 years of guiding experience in Luangwa. Great activities, great staff (shout out to Maybin, their awesome waiter), great location (no other vehicles to be seen, it’s just you and the wild), and a great experience – I can’t wait to bring my husband, he’ll love it.
Last visited by Gabi, Marketing & Sales, October 2019
Love the back to basics rustic bush camp in a stunning location, especially no wifi perfect for a digital detox. Amazing sunsets often with an elephant crossing… Tasty Food/ friendly staff and all round love the wild ambience of Islands Bush Camp.
Mike Varndell, Manging Founder
Kevin Wright
Location
South Luangwa (3 hours south of Kafunta River Lodge)
Rooms
5 chalets
Rooms starting from
$550 (pppn)
Great for
Walking safaris and the real Africa experience
Children welcome
Yes. Minimum age 12 years
Open
25 May – 01 November
Ideal length of stay
2 nights – combine this with Kafunta’s superior bush camp or the recently renovated Kafunta River Lodge.
Fans
No
Wi-fi
No nor signal.
Brian Young
Walking safaris
The main activity at Island Bush Camp is walking safaris and it’s easy to see why. The camp is ideally positioned, deep in the South Luangwa National Park, to sight amazing wildlife. You walk in small groups, escorted by an armed official wildlife scout and an experienced guide, who are on hand to educate you on your bush encounters; from Carmine bee eaters to elephants and from paw prints to dung!
Remote
The camp is three hours south of Kafunta River Lodge, it is well off the beaten path! There is no power at the camp, therefore if you are wanting to unwind and get away from everything this is the place to be. Here you can enjoy the bush in complete solitude and listen to the sounds of the animals and wind in the trees. The remoteness continues in the camp itself. There are just 5 bush chalets, each built out of natural materials with a bathroom open to the sky.
Game viewing
The views from camp are extraordinary, stretching from the Chindeni hills in the Eastern corners of the Luangwa Valley to the Muchinga escarpment in the West. Thanks to this natural boundary, there’s an abundance of wildlife to sight. Around the camp there are many great spots from where you can grab your binoculars and comfortably observe the passing birdlife and the hippos in the river. Whilst on walking safaris you’ll see elephants, lions, leopards, various antelopes, giraffes, monkeys and more.
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