Reviews of Shumba Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
14 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Shumba Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Greta location"
"Shumba Camp review"
Our Guide/Ranger was keen to find out our particular preferences and worked hard to meet these objectives.
Out on the plains there were no problems with the tsetse flies but there were occasions where it was necessary to venture into tsetse territory to get the sightings we required." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia; 4n in Botswana
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"Facilities way over the top, Activities?"
Nobody really thought out our activities for the time we were there. On day two, we were the only people in camp and got the morning and evening drive and were offered and all day drive for the last day. Next day, with two couples just off the plane from the USA, we drove 20k beyond Treetops [Ed: south!] and then returned and had a three hour night drive before hitting camp. Game was not up to expectations on the entire stay.
On the next day we retraced the trip as we went to Lufupa. Discussed this with camp management. Tsetse fly problem is BIG in Kafue. It seems it is legenday as per every subsequent guide we met. WARN pepple about this. Wilderness seems to have some inexperienced camp managers who seem to be selected for people skills.
Idos is a very good guide but needs to be more in tune with how his clients are reacting. (We drove much too far and he wouldn't give up and took us on a goose chase on the night drive when we were all exhausted.)" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
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