Reviews of Luangwa River Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
75 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Luangwa River Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Luangwa River Camp review"
Being in the centre of the park we found more traffic in the park here than further north (which has become a pattern in recent visits) - but not as much as near Mfuwe and further south two years ago. River crossing for each session to access the park worked well, no problem.
Game was plentiful and varied (lion, dogs, honey badger, hyena, buffalo, lots of zebra and giraffe, good birds)" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
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Buffalo
4 sightings
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
4 sightings
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Hippo
10 sightings
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Lion
3 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
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Wild dog
2 sightings
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Zebra
10 sightings
"Luangwa River Camp review"
Every meal was delicious. Teatime treats were worthy of the Great British Bake Off final!
We enjoyed every game drive with Julius our guide. His ability to make accurate bird and animal calls was amazing as was his humorous commentaries about their behaviours. This year we saw a lot more waterbuck and zebra than in previous years.
Wilson was our night spotter and also did a great job. We were delighted to see a honey badger on one of the night drives." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
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Buffalo
Multiple sightings
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Hippo
Multiple sightings
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Leopard
1 sighting
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Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
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Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Luangwa River Camp review"
We were guided by our old Chilumba who had first met when he was on the pontoon about 12 years ago.
He has developed into an outstanding guide. His guests ae ALWAYS his main priority." See all these reviews: 22n in Zambia
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Buffalo
Multiple sightings
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Hippo
Multiple sightings
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Leopard
Multiple sightings
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
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Wild dog
Multiple sightings
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Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
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Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Luangwa River Camp review"
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Buffalo
Multiple sightings
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Hippo
Multiple sightings
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Luangwa River Camp review"
"Luangwa River Camp review"
We had stayed 5 years ago and Jonah had been our guide then so it was great that we remebered each other. Both were excellent on birds as well as animals.
Wonderful bird sightings, with Pels fishing owl a particular highlight. Also wild dogs, lions and leopards.
As it was very hot we enjoyed cooling off in the pool. Bianca was excellent as were all the staff.
Food as at all the camps was excellent.
Crossing the river by boat was fun, a level of fitness is needed, but assistance was always at hand.
The staff at all the camps were very caring." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Luangwa River Camp review"
One comment (no fault of the camp) is that this area of the park can be extremely congested, especially during the weekend with self-drivers. We had Kenya level congestion at sighting of a lion, while some cars obstructed the path of the lion. At another sighting of a hyena, a group of local tourists in a truck shouted and made noises at the hyena and scared it. These episodes were pretty upsetting to see and I hope the park will take steps to prevent poor behavior that disturbs the animals." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 2n in Namibia
"Lovely camp but in congested area"
One comment (no fault of the camp) is that this area of the park can be extremely congested, especially during the weekend with self-drivers. We had Kenya level congestion at sighting of a lion, while some cars obstructed the path of the lion. At another sighting of a hyena, a group of local tourists in a truck shouted and made noises at the hyena and scared it. These episodes were pretty upsetting to see and I hope the park will take steps to prevent poor behavior that disturbs the animals." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 2n in Namibia
"Luangwa River Camp review"
But again I found the steps up & down from the boat to the vehicle.
I shared with a lovely English family which I really enjoyed." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 4n in Malawi
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Buffalo
3 sightings
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Elephant
3 sightings
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Giraffe
3 sightings
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Hippo
6 sightings
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Leopard
4 sightings
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Lion
3 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
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Wild dog
2 sightings
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Zebra
3 sightings
"Luangwa River Camp review"
+ Breakfast out in the open with view of the river and breakfast prepared over the fire was an absolute treat and a wonderful way to start the day
+ Daudi went out of his way to show us the animals such as lion cubs, leopard and wild dogs
+ great fun with the whole team
+ we were treated to local mangos
+ Kim went out of her way to decorate drinks after the afternoon safari
+ fantastic wildlife sightings
+ buffet lunch was a delight
+ all the chalets are located underneath trees which supply lovely shade
- the chalets are dark, not so cosy, and our bathroom was also dark and not inviting" See all these reviews: 11n in Malawi; 5n in Zambia
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Buffalo
Multiple sightings
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Eland
1 sighting
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Hippo
Multiple sightings
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Leopard
Multiple sightings
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Sable antelope
Multiple sightings
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Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
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Wild dog
Multiple sightings
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Zebra
Multiple sightings
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