Reviews of Luwi Bushcamp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
38 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Luwi Bushcamp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Luwi Bushcamp review"
On the second night we were joined by a writer and photographers from Conde Nast UK Traveller magazine - a great group who made our second evening a lot of fun. Look out for an article on Norman Carr's new super fancy new camp in January's edition (on sale in December).
We felt the rooms did not provide anywhere particularly comfortable to sit - an essential given the long siesta times. Otherwise they were fine. (Even if a mouse did threaten me on the toilet!!!)." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Luwi Bushcamp review"
"Into the bush"
"Luwi Bushcamp"
We went on our first walking safari from Luwi and enjoyed it very much. The focus of the walk was about the environment in which the animals lived and we learnt a huge amount about their surroundings and daily life. The walks were also a good opportunity for birdwatching, and we did get quite close to larger animals on occasion, a real treat!
The highlights of our stay at Luwi would have to be the herd of seventeen elephants walking past us as we sat relaxing in camp one afternoon and the large number of crocodiles eating a dead hippo at the lagoon." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Luwi bush camp, first camp on our trip"
"Great Hippo Hide at Luwi Bushcamp"
Walking and vehicle drives were not as interesting as expected.
We found the accommodation and main area building were too close together and we were disturbed by general noise from the bar area and conversations from the room next door.
People needed to walk past our chalet to access theirs and could easily see into our chalet." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Amazing Luwi"
If anything our room was even nicer than last year, everything else was just as good" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
"Luwi Bushcamp review"
The hide overlooking the lagoon created during the dry season is a great little extra.
Thank you to everyone at Luwi, indeed a special place." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
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Chipped toilet seat in chalet detracted from the luxury concept.
The realisation that walking safaris are NOT for getting up close to the animals was a major shock and disappointment. We have been on numerous safaris before in vehicles and were not aware all the animals fled when confronted by humans on foot. The Norman Carr literature did not mention this and the photographs in their literature are a total misrepresentation of reality." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Close encounters with wildlife whilst on foot can occur, and so whilst these camps use only their most tantalising images in their marketing literature, the portrayal is not entirely incorrect. The managing director of Norman Carr Safaris noted that the company takes their guest’s safety very seriously as is evident by their excellent record over the past 60 years. He comments that it is something that neither he nor his guiding team will compromise on. The areas in which they offer walking safaris are completely wild and unfenced and so, whilst it is possible to walk in these areas, one must never forget that the animals here are wild and can be unpredictable. This priority over safety is also Expert Africa’s experience of walking safaris offered in our portfolio, including those done with Norman Carr Safaris. Having said that, this doesn’t mean that you don’t sometimes get close to wildlife. Whilst on a walking safari, you may find yourselves upwind of animals when generally they will smell you and run away; sometimes you’ll be downwind of an animal which won’t have seen you or smelt you and if the guide deems it safe you can creep closer; and sometimes you’ll come across an animal unexpectedly and if they haven’t seen or smelt you, your guide will often ask you to duck down and sit still so that you can safely watch – this can be from quite close by!
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