Reviews of Pioneer Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
145 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Pioneer Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Mrs P
Wiltshire
"Pioneer Camp review"
1 night Arrived 21 Jul 2018
"Very good overnight stop before safari"
See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Miss P
London
"Convenient stopover"
1 night Arrived 13 Jul 2018
"Convenient location for a one night stop over, with friendly staff and a great steak for dinner.
It was a pretty cold night and the chalets are not well insulated- hot water bottles would be much appreciated." See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia
It was a pretty cold night and the chalets are not well insulated- hot water bottles would be much appreciated." See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Ms S
Piedmont
"Not on par with other camps"
1 night Arrived 2 Jul 2018
"Unfortunately, after the luxury of our other camps, this stay was quite a letdown. I know it was selected due to its proximity to the airport, but given how slowly we had to drive for so long on the dirt road, I wonder how much time we actually saved versus going into the city.
The service was great though, and they were so nice to prepare sack lunches for us to take with us because we had to leave before breakfast.
We really did appreciate that they accommodated us in that way." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia
The service was great though, and they were so nice to prepare sack lunches for us to take with us because we had to leave before breakfast.
We really did appreciate that they accommodated us in that way." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Poor
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs S
Oxon
"Good stop-over"
1 night Arrived 15 May 2018
"A pleasant stop-over on our way to South Luangwa as it is fairly close to the airport and avoids the need to go into Lusaka.
We have stayed there before and would do so again." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
We have stayed there before and would do so again." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
F
Derbyshire
"Pioneer Camp review"
1 night Arrived 15 May 2018
"The Pioneer Camp was a good introduction to the holiday. It is a comparatively short distance from Lusaka Airport and the journey does not involve having to drive through the urban sprawl of the city or to have to sit in traffic jams.
We received a very warm welcome from the acting manager. The staff were helpful and friendly. The bar and restaurant area were pleasant.
The accommodation in the rooms was good. The bed was extremely comfortable. One minor point was that there was quite a slope/step in the bathroom area which was quite easy to slip on, especially at night as it was all painted the same brown colour." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
We received a very warm welcome from the acting manager. The staff were helpful and friendly. The bar and restaurant area were pleasant.
The accommodation in the rooms was good. The bed was extremely comfortable. One minor point was that there was quite a slope/step in the bathroom area which was quite easy to slip on, especially at night as it was all painted the same brown colour." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Mr & Ms S
Wimbledon
"Better than overnighting in a Lusake hotel"
1 night Arrived 16 Oct 2017
"After flying in to Lusaka, Pioneer Camp with its spacious thatched bar and thatched chalets is a proper introduction to Africa before moving on for a safari and preferable to a city hotel. Dinner of excellent steaks outside in the warm air under trees was great.
I telephoned from Nairobi to report that our connecting flight had been cancelled and we would be several hours late. Not a problem and they track the flight arrival, so their driver didn't have a wasted journey and arrived to collect us from the later flight." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 2n in Kenya
I telephoned from Nairobi to report that our connecting flight had been cancelled and we would be several hours late. Not a problem and they track the flight arrival, so their driver didn't have a wasted journey and arrived to collect us from the later flight." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 2n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Surrey
"Pioneer Camp stopover"
1 night Arrived 6 Sep 2017
"We felt that the bath/shower in our room was very deep and quite difficult to get out of when wet. It needed a grab rail.
Otherwise it was a great choice for a stop over" See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
Otherwise it was a great choice for a stop over" See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Mrs J
Exeter
"Relaxing day at Pioneer Camp"
1 night Arrived 24 May 2017
"A warm welcome from Sophie and a very comfortable and relaxing place to spend our last day in Africa. Good birdwatching.
(NB. 14 kms in pitch darkness on the worst road we saw anywhere would be a disconcerting arrival in Africa for someone who had just landed at Lusaka from the UK. Forewarned is forearmed.)" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 1n in Zambia
(NB. 14 kms in pitch darkness on the worst road we saw anywhere would be a disconcerting arrival in Africa for someone who had just landed at Lusaka from the UK. Forewarned is forearmed.)" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 1n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs S
Oxon
"Pioneer Camp review"
1 night Arrived 14 May 2017
"This was our third stay at Pioneer Camp.
The driver and vehicle from the camp was there to greet us at the airport. The transfer was fine and we were quickly settled in our chalet.
Chalet was clean with hot water on tap. We enjoyed our evening meal choosing the local dish of nsima and vegetables.
We really appreciated the fact that we were able to get a very early breakfast before we were transferred to the airport in good time for our 7.30 flight.
We would stay there again." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
The driver and vehicle from the camp was there to greet us at the airport. The transfer was fine and we were quickly settled in our chalet.
Chalet was clean with hot water on tap. We enjoyed our evening meal choosing the local dish of nsima and vegetables.
We really appreciated the fact that we were able to get a very early breakfast before we were transferred to the airport in good time for our 7.30 flight.
We would stay there again." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Dr D
Salisbury
"Great introduction and recovery from flights."
1 night Arrived 6 Sep 2016
"Lovely spot and a real introduction to Zambia outside the city.
Our night was a much appreciated stop-over before transfer to Nkwali and gave us time to recover from the flights in from the UK and Dubai. Very courteous and friendly staff and one of the best steaks I have ever had, cooked over an open fire." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia; 5n in Malawi
Our night was a much appreciated stop-over before transfer to Nkwali and gave us time to recover from the flights in from the UK and Dubai. Very courteous and friendly staff and one of the best steaks I have ever had, cooked over an open fire." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia; 5n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
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