Elegant tented camp in the heart of Busanga Plains
Shumba Camp is located in the heart of the breathtaking Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park. The name Shumba means 'lion'; the camp is named after the many lion families that reside here. It is shaded by many fig trees and offers stunning views over the beautiful open plains.
The six luxurious spacious tents are on wooden platforms and feature en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers.
Tips & tops from Shumba Camp:
- Busanga Plains is rich in antelopes, lions, wild dogs, cheetahs, red lechwe, puku, roan and oribi; unforgettable guided game drives (in open vehicles) guaranteed!
- Night-time game drives; come face to face with genet, civet, owls and leopards
- Enjoy a day-long safari accompanied by an expert guide with a wonderfully relaxing picnic lunch
- Take a hot air balloon tour of the beautiful scenery, to finish with a champagne breakfast (N.B. for guests who stay three nights or longer in the period from August to October this is free of charge)
- In this area 491 bird species are counted including the Chaplin's barbet, rollers, bee-eaters, kingfishers, herons and large groups of storks; three-hour bird safaris are organised especially for bird lovers
- Early in the season, the area is flooded. Take a boat trip across the canals of Busanga Plains
- Experience Zambian culture during your dinner in the cosy boma or on deck
- Shumba Camp uses solar energy
