Reviews of Pioneer Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
122 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
Ms G
Florida
"Pioneer Camp review"
1 night Arrived 25 Oct 2020
"Pioneer camp is located on the outskirts of Lusaka. It is about 20-30 minutes from the Airport. At some point, you leave the paved road and enter a remote area. This can be a bit daunting at night. The property is a combination of campsites and one room chalet style cabins. The rooms are somewhat shabby with few amenities.
What the property lacked in "creature comforts" was more than made up for by the kindness and hospitality of the staff. I was concerned that I could not leave the country without a Covid-19 test. Reception called the airline, airport and interceded to assure me that I would be able to board my flights unimpeded. Transfers were on time and efficiently managed." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
What the property lacked in "creature comforts" was more than made up for by the kindness and hospitality of the staff. I was concerned that I could not leave the country without a Covid-19 test. Reception called the airline, airport and interceded to assure me that I would be able to board my flights unimpeded. Transfers were on time and efficiently managed." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr J
Coventry
"Good place for one nights stay"
1 night Arrived 22 Oct 2020
"A perfect place for a one nights stay before or after a flight to or from Livingstone as it is relatively close to the airport."
See all these reviews: 20n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Doctors
Sheffield
"Pioneer Camp review"
1 night Arrived 15 Nov 2019
"Slightly tired but excellent location close to airport.
Serves function very well" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Serves function very well" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs S
Oxon
"Pioneer Camp review"
1 night Arrived 18 Sep 2019
"This was our fifth stay at the camp. Airport pick up and drop off went well.
Delicious vegetarian option. Hot water available in the evening and morning.
Staff were helpful." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Delicious vegetarian option. Hot water available in the evening and morning.
Staff were helpful." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr RVM
Sintra
"Pioneer Camp - the arrival to Zambia"
1 night Arrived 6 Sep 2019
"After a reasonably long trip (Lisbon - Dubai - Lusaka), a driver from Pioneer Camp was waiting for us and it was nice to have a short drive between the airport and the camp. Staying overnight in the Pioneer Camp proved to be a great decision.
We had a very friendly and warm welcome and after settling in we took a relaxing aperitif while waiting for dinner. The food was excellent.
Next morning, after the breakfast and punctually at the agreed time, the same driver took us back to the airport where we've met a Skytrails representative." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
We had a very friendly and warm welcome and after settling in we took a relaxing aperitif while waiting for dinner. The food was excellent.
Next morning, after the breakfast and punctually at the agreed time, the same driver took us back to the airport where we've met a Skytrails representative." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
D & S
NZ
"Convenient finale"
1 night Arrived 22 Jul 2019
"We stayed a final night at Pioneer before our flight from Lusaka airport. It was convenient and appropriate.
The staff was pleasant, the shower and food were fine, we caught up on wi-fi - all the necessaries in a pleasant low-key environment.
Transport to and from the airport was seamless." See all these reviews: 19n in Zambia
The staff was pleasant, the shower and food were fine, we caught up on wi-fi - all the necessaries in a pleasant low-key environment.
Transport to and from the airport was seamless." See all these reviews: 19n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
D & S
NZ
"Pioneer Camp review"
1 night Arrived 3 Jul 2019
"We were only there for about 3 hours (~3-6am) between flights, trying to sleep, so nothing relevant to write.
Phegan, who picked us up and dropped us back at the airport, was friendly and helpful." See all these reviews: 19n in Zambia
Phegan, who picked us up and dropped us back at the airport, was friendly and helpful." See all these reviews: 19n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Donaldsons
ADK, NY
"Pioneer Camp review"
1 night Arrived 27 Jun 2019
"We stayed at Pioneer only one night after arrival from the States.
It turned out to be a great decision....sort of a transition from home life to the camps in South Luangwa. Accommodations were very nice, camp personal helpful and friendly. There are a fair number of campers, both tent and mobile, which while we didn't expect, were not problematic.
I would recommend Pioneer as a good stopover point." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
It turned out to be a great decision....sort of a transition from home life to the camps in South Luangwa. Accommodations were very nice, camp personal helpful and friendly. There are a fair number of campers, both tent and mobile, which while we didn't expect, were not problematic.
I would recommend Pioneer as a good stopover point." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mrs S.
Haslemere
"Pioneer Camp review"
1 night Arrived 17 Apr 2019
"We spent one night between flights at Pioneer Camp. It served its purpose as a stop over near the airport well.
Major problem, over which they had no control, was that there was a power outage much of the evening which made things much more difficult.
Food was fine but not brilliant and the staff helpful and friendly.
Certainly a better option than a featureless city centre hotel." See all these reviews: 4n in Zambia
Major problem, over which they had no control, was that there was a power outage much of the evening which made things much more difficult.
Food was fine but not brilliant and the staff helpful and friendly.
Certainly a better option than a featureless city centre hotel." See all these reviews: 4n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr K-Prof V
Michigan
"Great Place to Use Near Lusaka"
1 night Arrived 21 Dec 2018
"Only 30 minutes from the airport, we stayed at Pioneer Camp for a day while awaiting an onward flight connection.
Our experience was excellent - good food, quiet surroundings, attentive staff.
This was a hundred times better than staying in a hotel in the city. Highly recommended." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Our experience was excellent - good food, quiet surroundings, attentive staff.
This was a hundred times better than staying in a hotel in the city. Highly recommended." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
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