Reviews of Potato Bush Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
17 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Potato Bush Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Potato Bush Camp review"
In our opinion the scenery in this part of the Lower Zambezi National Park is not quite as good as the parts further East which we had enjoyed in the past. That said, our wildlife sightings were very good. Our guide Henry worked hard to ensure that we had excellent sightings of Wild Dogs with puppies as well as a Leopard sighting.
We particularly enjoyed the moment when a mating pair of Lions roared straight at our cameras - spine-tingling." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia; 4n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
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Again, great staff. Joseph, our guide, had each day organized to do something different which was nice after so many game rides. We did game rides as well but David fished, we went out for a sunset "cruise", we had a bbq dinner in the bush with another couple, we went canoeing (with guides in the canoes) AND went out on the Zambezi by boat to reach other game viewing areas.
All the staff (as in most camps) we just amazing." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia; 9n in Tanzania; 4n in South Africa; 1n in Kenya
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Faith and the rest of the staff were wonderful too.
We just loved this place and missed it when we carried on with our trip" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
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We would highly recommend the canoeing trip, I was nervous but it was amazing! The scenery is beautiful and the sunsets over the hills were stunning.
The food was great, especially the chance to dine out of the camp.
We saw some wild dogs towards the end of our stay which was very special." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
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There is a wide variety of activities available- game drives, game walks, canoe trip to a channel of the Lower Zambezi, and a river cruise. Our guide, Charles, was very accommodating to our wishes and flexible. He shared his lifetime of experience as a native of the region and as a trained guide." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 4n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
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Our room was very comfortable - we had everything we needed.
Every morning, we were gently awoken by calls of “Good Morning!” followed by steaming coffee being delivered to our sitting area.
The staff here is quite attentive and personable. Charles, our guide, exemplified why the profession is as esteemed as it is here. His vast knowledge of the animals and vegetation, landscape and history never failed to wow us. His lovely, kind, and gracious personality, and sense of humor, were a perfect fit for our group of 6 which included 2 veterinarians. We so appreciate all he shared with us.
The non-mammal meal options I requested were varied and quite tasty. The staff were quite attentive to this as well. We enjoyed 2 special meals off site. So glad we did the canoe trip up a tributary of the Zambezi. It was a chance to see the hippos, crocs, and water birds up close." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 4n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
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Getting to the camp with the camp’s own Beechcraft plane made us feel like Royals. The camp's excellent location on the Zambezi river allows great views over the river. The tented rooms are spacious and well equipped with a very welcoming private dip pool on the terrace. It should be noted that compared to picture gallery on the camp's website, the tents actually are much nicer and way more charming.
The staff were warm and friendly and exceptional in every way. It was great seeing a women in a manager position. The quality and selection of food & beverages was superb, and the lunch organized on a sandbank in the river a lovely surprise. Same for the candle-light dinner organized in the bush !
The activities offered by the camp are brilliant. Each party gets its private game vehicle, and the canoe trip on the Chifungulu channel is strongly recommended." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
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Due to COVID, we were the only group there for most of our stay, and everyone at the camp really went the extra mil to give us an incredible experience, and it was one of the friendliest places we've ever stayed. Every day was a new surprise, from a lunch trip on an island in the Zambezi to a stunning bush dinner under the stars.
It's a truly beautiful space, located right on the Zambezi, and we loved spending our afternoon breaks watching hippos and crocodiles in the river and monkeys scampering along shore." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia
"Potato Bush Camp review"
The camp is centrally located. It is a step up in creature comfort compared to where we stayed in South Luangwa, with personalized services and food ordered from a menu. But more importantly, it offers a private vehicle and guided for every party. It adds another dimension to our experience.
James is an excellent guide. I was very impressed how he found a pair of male lions at a totally inaccessible spot, with no other vehicle. On a guided walk, some male buffaloes spotted us and took an interest. James was totally cool in handling the situation. I never felt unsafe for a moment, confident that I was in good hands. On the final drive, he was on a mission to search for a leopard. It took us a fascinating hour to finally find a kill stashed in a tree, and hear leopard growling in a nearby bush. We waited a little until we got “bumped out” when more vehicles arrived. Never saw the leopard, but the special bush remains a memorable sight 😊" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
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