Reviews of Mwamba Bushcamp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
155 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mwamba Bushcamp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Mwamba Bushcamp review"
The new rooms and outside shower and bathroom arrangements were beautifully designed and built. Lots of charging points, tables and chairs (something lacking in other places particuarly when mosquito nets make beds difficult to sit on during the evening).The tables are also particuarly necessary on safari to find a place for all the clobber of cameras, binoculars, hats and even for the morning gloves and scarves.
The new covered deck was a super place to eat, meet and watch wildlife, including an elelphant that almost wanted to join us up there.
The camp manager Emma was particuarly delightful, really on top of her game in organising the camp, managing the staff and ensuring we all had a good time." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Mwamba Bushcamp review"
The central area has also been upgraded with the addition of a beautiful covered deck whilst retaining the charm of the old Mwamba. The team were also excellent led by Emma, the camp manager, who was both very good, very personable and very knowledgeable.
As we were also staying at the sister camp, Kaingo, our guide, Philemon, was careful to explore different areas to that typically covered from Kaingo.
We also used the Numbu Star Bed for one night after a lovely private dinner in the bush which was a lovely experience.
Our previous visit was in September when water is very scarce and the on site waterhole is a great facility. Although it was unusually dry for June on this visit, there was still a fair bit of water around the park and the waterhole was nothing like as busy as it had been on the previous occasion.
All in all a fantastic few days and we will be back." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Mwamba Renewed"
As always hospitality at Mwamba was excellent. Emma was good company - an amusing and knowledgable host. John and the team produced absolutely outstanding food made all the better by eating breakfast and dinner in the open and under the stars surrounded by the sound of the bush.
Sly was my guide and companion on the truck which was thankfully open, with no roof, and equipped with supports and dust covers for photography. In addition to good leopard and lion sightings around Mwamba I particularly valued the opportunity to explore inland - away from the river. The game tends to be shy but trucks are rare and sightings rewarding. Many thanks to Sly for finding great sightings, photographic suggestions and getting us in the right position!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Magical Mwamba "
The accomdation is being upgraded for next season although it didn’t really need it in our opinion. The outside bathroom /shower area is super .
Food fresh and delicious .
Yoram was our guide here and then at Kaingo so he got to know us well and we learned so much . His ability to find leopard was so good! We walked with him as well as game drives and also walked between camps on transfer day ." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Mwamba Bushcamp review"
Emma is an excellent, friendly host and the food was superb - the best we had on our trip.
Though lions were unexpectedly quiet during our few days there, we were spoilt with multiple interesting leopard sightings." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Mwamba Bushcamp review"
As Zambia had had good rains this year, it was not quite as productive as in previous years but still well worth visiting. Love the drums calling us to meals.
We enjoyed the bird life as the migrants started to arrive, particularly the Southern Carmine Bee-eaters nesting.
Treated to another Wild Dog sighting on our last day, just yards from camp." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia; 4n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Mwamba Bushcamp review"
Emma is the perfect host. She is extremely personable, so hard working and determined to do all she can to make the stay as good as possible. A total delight to meet." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
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"Mwamba Bushcamp review"
When looking at which camp to choose in South Luangwa, I loved Expert Africa's description "small, remote personal camp with its own hide" and it did not disappoint.
The tents are very comfortable - the gauzed skylights are a very nice touch. Warm welcome by Emma and the thoughtful team.
I was guided by pleasant and knowledgeable Yoram. The food is fresh (they have their own vegetable garden in Mfuwe) and delicious.
The game drives may have been a little quiet at times, but the quality of the sightings were very good (including Cookson's wildebeest, the female leopard "Chipeduza" killing a big male impala in broad day light, the cheeky elephant Dennis in camp and a pride of lions coming to drink at the water hole in front of the hide)." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Mwamba Bushcamp and Star Bed - Leopards "
There was still moderate water available when we visited, so the last waterhole hide offered more bird watching than mammals, but the white fronted bee eaters were a pleasure to watch and photograph.
The area around Mwamba has three resident leopards who are more relaxed around jeeps and lounge or hunt with little regard for the jeeps offering exciting and frequent viewing. We were also able to observe lions from two different prides
The rooms are comfortable with hot water always available for showers. The roof has screened openings for unrivaled star gazing before sleep finally overtakes you.
We spent our second night at the Star Bed. A dinner was prepared for us at the Star Bed and was intimate and delicious. We felt very safe and very comfortable in the star bed and while the stars earn the name, it was th predawn light and sunrise which were the most memorable.
The following morning we elected to hike from the Star Bed to Kaingo. The early morning was rich with the whooping of wild dogs and our guide Elias was actually able to mimic their call and bring them to us for an exciting encounter when 3 wild dogs emerged from the brush, stood a moment and then trotted away.
The wild dogs were also trailed by two hyenas. The rest of the hike was rich with spore and tracks which our guide would identify and help us to learn to identify for ourselves." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia; 2n in South Africa
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