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Reviews of Three Rivers Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

13 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Three Rivers Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jul-2018, 11 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Three Rivers Camp.
Lion

73% success

Leopard

67% success

Wild dog

10% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Buffalo

73% success

Spotted Hyena

67% success

Eland

10% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Roan antelope

0% success

Sable antelope

0% success

Wildebeest

0% success

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Duration
Arrival date
Jaki
Norway

"Three Rivers Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 6 Oct 2023
"highly recommended.

completely free of phones and wifi makes this lodge particularly tranquil

Superbly crafted star-gazing beds. A wet sheet rather than a duvet made the roof fan work perfectly in 35 degrees in the night! (mid October)" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mrs C.
Chippenham

"Three Rivers Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 2 Oct 2023
"Outstanding ….. and sleeping under the stars made it very special.

Having a waterhole close by gave an extra special experience as the game came for a well deserved drink!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wild dog

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs H
Kent

"Three Rivers Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 27 Sep 2022
"This is a brilliantly located camp, right on a river bend with far reaching views, and the camp itself teeming with wildlife, in particular elephants.

As with Island Bush Camp, we had a problem in getting walking safaris as all the other guests wanted drives. This was sorted up to a point, with one afternoon walk offered.

Other than that, it was a great place, brilliantly run by TJ and the game drives guided by Andrew were fantastic, with a highlight being spending 2.5 hours watching a leopard with a very recently killed impala. In the cabins (we had Kudu), we particularly enjoyed the elevated star room (a sort of annex to the main cabin) which gives great game viewing by day, and sleeping under the stars at night. Overall the cabin seemed quite heavily constructed for a bush camp, though this just reflects a personal preference for simple materials in bush camps.

Camp meals were excellent (everyone ate at one table) as was the overall organisation and vibe, and the common areas were a delight." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 6n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

3 sightings

Elephant

6 sightings

Giraffe

6 sightings

Hippo

5 sightings

Leopard

3 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Zebra

3 sightings

Charity
Scottsdale, A

"Three Rivers Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 6 Sep 2022
"I enjoyed the experience at Three Rivers, but the game drives weren’t great.

Other aspects made up for it; for example, the wildlife in the camp was amazing, the star beds were an outstanding experience, we never saw another safari vehicle and we had a unique experience on the beach of the river with 3 lionesses and a cub at sunset, which made for spectacular pictures.

Two things I didn’t like was the water, it was terrible and coffee/tea was the last thing prepared for breakfast, it should have been the first thing!

The star bed was amazing! Overall the food was good, but it was a set menu. The staff was very good and we enjoyed TJ, the camp manager." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Sightings Report

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

6 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Zebra

3 sightings

Mrs S
W Midlands

"Three Rivers Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 7 Sep 2018
"This was the camp that I enjoyed the best. The camp is very open and so wildlife, especially elephants wander through all the time. We were in the tent the furthest from the main buildings and often had to be picked up and dropped off by vehicle because of the elephants.

However the best part was the star beds, this was just magical and so well thought out and designed. Jabes our guide was outstanding, with an excellent knowledge of birds and animals. It was great that he took us back to Kafunta lodge and then remained as our guide there. It would have been good if TJ had asked about the interests of different groups, so that birding people were not put with those that had no interest in them.

The matter was resolved by a quiet word with him, but one guest was rude to us at dinner, which could have been avoided" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

1 sighting

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

1 sighting

Zebra

5 sightings

Mrs H
Worcs

"Three Rivers Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 7 Sep 2018
"This was probably our favourite camp. The star beds were magical, a truly unforgettable experience.

The camp truly in the wild and was full of elephants and hippos, there were lions very close by and a leopard was under our friend's tent one morning. We often had to be transported to and from the tent and bar area Our guide Jabes was excellent.

The comments about Kafunta and sharing vehicles applies to this camp too ie it would have been a good idea to ask about interests and put guests with similar interests together. This did happen but after we told the staff that there were differences about whether some guests were happy sharing with bird watchers.

The only real downside was the number of tsetse flies in the area. We were all badly bitten despite using copious amounts of insect repellant. Nothing seemed to work though the burning of elephant dung at the back of the vehicle did seem to help a bit." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Globetrotters
Belgium

"Beautiful setting and very remote"

3 nights Arrived 7 Sep 2018
"The camp is beautiful and very remote. The only thing that slightly spoiled our stay were the bothersome tse tse flies. They are very painful and abundant in this area. And there is not way to keep them from biting. Otherwise the camp is very pretty and the elephants come daily to drink at the camp waterhole. The hippos are close and at night wander through camp. The star beds are a real experience. The quality of the food and service is a notch lower than Robin Pope. Some of the drinks that were standard at Robin Pope were on the supplement list with Kafunta. The food was good, but not at all as good as Robin Pope.
The guides and staff are probably also pretty new at their jobs and are doing their best and learning. I think if they can handle the fly problem this camp will become much better in the future." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs L
Cape Town

"Three Rivers amongst the Elephants"

3 nights Arrived 4 Sep 2018
"Three Rivers was absolutely wonderful. The fact that it only accommodates 10 people and that the 9 of us filled the camp was very special.

The close proximity to the Elephant coming to the watering hole was an incredible experience.

The food was SUPERB.

The rooms were beautiful and the highlight was sleeping on the sky bed, under the stars. It was wonderful hearing the sounds of animals grazing on the other side of the canvas tent.

TJ was a wonderful and enthusiastic host, who took the safety of his guests very seriously, much appreciated.

The staff were all extremely friendly.

The walking safari was also a wonderful experience." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

3 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs H
Putney

"Three Rivers Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 4 Sep 2018
"It was fun having elephants roaming the camp.

Seeing African Skimmers in front of the camp was a special sighting.

Arrangements, meals and accommodation of a high standard." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

4 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

3 sightings

Lion

4 sightings

Zebra

2 sightings

Mr & Mrs B
Maryland

"Three Rivers Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 24 Aug 2018
"The walk from Island Bush Camp to Three Rivers Camp was outstanding. We were very fortunate to see a leopard and 2 hyenas on the walk, as well as elephants and other game. We attempted to track a lion but never found it. Our guide Andrew, who we had at Island Bush Camp, Three Rivers Camp, and on our return to Kafunta, was excellent, informative, and good company.

Three Rivers Camp was our favorite of the camps at South Luangwa and we loved the star bed. There were lots of elephants in the camp and hippos grazing at night. The area immediately around the camp is very open, making for good driving safari, but further away it is all dense woodland. However, one night we had good sightings of 2 different leopards by spotlight.

The manager TJ was very welcoming, attentive to all details including giving rides from bungalows to the dining area when elephants were in the camp, and a great host. On our last morning we wanted to walk but Andrew told us no scout was available. TJ asked what we had planned and when we reported that no scout was available he found one for us so we had a good walk before driving back to Kafunta." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

3 sightings

Spotted Hyena

2 sightings

Zebra

1 sighting

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