Reviews of Mchenja Bushcamp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
68 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mchenja Bushcamp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"just possibly the lovliest setting, but close"
A great memory has to be the leopard up a tree, and getting bogged down near lions - I was amazed how little interest they took in all the activity so near to them." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Mchenja Bushcamp review"
The location - Stunning and accomodation 1st Class. Again the guides were top class, a camp to visit again I think." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Back to the River for Mchenja Camp"
A knowledgeable safari guide (Innocent) made our stay here all the more enjoyable. Each days expectations got bigger due to each being met and exceeded.
The food and service as per usual was spectacular, we couldn't ask for more, other than when is the Norman Carr cookbook being released?" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Mchenja Camp - a South Luangwa must"
It's not far from Kaingo (a Shenton camp, also excellent) but we didn't feel that it was a mistake to spend time at both. If you're interested in birds, how could you resist a camp with a resident little banded goshawk? Amongst many other memorable moments, we stood in the camp and watched a lion, just across the river, jump on a hippo which then managed to escape its clutches.
Suzie and Rich deserve special mention as the best of hosts. Guding and scouting here were also as first rate as you could possibly wish." See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia
"Mchenja Bushcamp review"
On the last evening when we were the only guests as a surprise they set up an initimate dinner for two on our room balcony with "champagne" and a private waiter." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Wonderful Ebony grove and chalets"
They also arranged an impromptu barbecue for us all on the river bank - great success. Levy the guide was as all guides excellent. We saw a pride of 5 male lions on a hippo kill surrounded by 30 odd vultures and 15 hyenas!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Mchenja Bushcamp review"
We could easily have stayed here for longer if it were not for the tedious necessity of having to to go back to UK and earn some money to be able to do it again some time really soon." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Mchenja Bushcamp review"
The general wilderness, privacy and peacefulness of the location is unsurpassable. The relaxed intimate nature of the camp, friendly staff and exceptionally knowledgeable guides made our 4 nights stay a wonderful experience." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Mchenja Bushcamp review"
Richard and Sue were lovely and attentive hosts for which thanks to you both. The camp itself is just great and so are the chefs who produce wonderful food especially considering where the camp is. Next trip we shall walkabout between camps." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 4n in Malawi
"Exciting time at Mchenja"
Our outstanding guide Sam was knowledgeable about the immediate area, Zambia as a whole and other African countries as well. We liked the walking safaris, especially as we had spent the better part of the previous 3 weeks sitting in vehicles. On one walk we saw a large colony of storks; on another we found a hyena in its den and observed numerous elephants at close range. The boat trips were a pleasant change, too, especially the one wandering through a channel under ebony trees.
The food was creative and delicious. I may have eaten some meat that had been at room temperature, so to speak, for a couple of hours on a safari as I was a little ill the morning after leaving Mchenja. C'est la vie.
How about moving the employees' footpath to the boat landing farther from the back of the tent?
The plunge pool was too dark to be inviting.
Sam can be found at Luwi Bushcamp during the dry season and we think it would be enjoyable to stay with him there." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 9n in Botswana; 6n in Zambia
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