Lodge in the middle of South Luangwa
Make yourself comfortable during your stay at the award-winning Mfuwe Lodge. The lodge is located on the Luangwa River, just a 5-minute drive from the park's main entrance. Don't be surprised if elephants wander through the lobby, having descended on the nearby mango tree. The lodge has a canopy of ebony and mahogany and an open veranda where you can rest and enjoy the surroundings. Thanks to a recent renovation, the interior is open and airy and blends in perfectly with its natural surroundings. There is a large swimming pool. The 18 thatched chalets are scattered along the shady shores of two lagoons. All chalets have a covered veranda from which you can view the hippos in the lagoons. The African chalets have a comfortable sitting room and private bathroom with walk-in shower.
Perfect for game drives and walking safaris
The pristine wildlife in South Luangwa is rich in over 40 different mammals including lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, wild dog, Thornicroft giraffe (unique in South Luangwa) and the highest concentration of hippos and crocodiles in the Luangwa River. In addition, with more than 400 different bird species, South Luangwa is a paradise for bird lovers! The fertile region is perfect for game drives and walking safaris accompanied by experienced guides.
Tips & tops from Mfuwe Lodge:
- Beautiful location on lagoons of the Luangwa River
- Just a 5-minute drive from the main entrance to the N.P.
- Large concentration of game: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, wild dog, Thornicroft giraffe, hippo and crocodile
- With more than 400 (!) different bird species
- Perfect starting point for game drives and hiking safaris accompanied by experienced guides
- Perfectly combined with a stay in the various bush camps: Chindeni, Kuyenda, Chamilandu, Bilimungwe, Kapamba and Zungulila
- The award-winning Bush Spa offers a contemporary range of oriental and western treatments, with skilled hands from the highly trained massage therapists
- Relax in the panoramic Jacuzzi
- Awarded 'excellent' on Tripadvisor by 201 travelers
Other camps and lodges from The Bushcamp Company
All of The Bushcamp Company's camp and lodges are small in size and are all located in beautiful settings surrounded by the nature of South Luangwa, making them perfectly compatible. All offer warm hospitality, delicious meals and unforgettable safaris accompanied by first-class guides.
- Bilimungwe: tucked away in shady mahogany forests, with permanent water sources full of wildlife
- Chamilandu: on the Luangwa River with breathtaking views of the mountains in the distance
- Chindeni: luxury tented camp on a peaceful lagoon overlooking the Chindeni hills, surrounded by wildlife
- Director's House: located at Mfuwe Lodge, ideal as a private retreat for families or groups
- Kapamba: right on the Kapamba River, with unique open bathrooms and relaxing sfee
- KuKaya: exclusive bush house in the wilderness, ideal for families or private use
- Kuyenda: rustic and authentic, in a remote part of the park, perfect for walking safaris
- Zungulila: romantic tented camp in an elevated location overlooking a natural spring
