Kapamba Bushcamp

The charm and elegance of Kapamba is most obvious in its four spacious, thatched en-suite chalets. These utterly unique chalets feature dark russet walls, oversized beds with linen throws, big mosquito nets and copper accents – creating a peaceful ambience to rest and restore after a day of thrilling game drives and walking safaris. The bathrooms feature indoor showers opening out to the outdoors, offering guests the ultimate in bush indulgence.

Clever wrought-iron shutters are drawn each evening so that you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the African night without worrying about unwanted visitors wandering into your room. Two of the chalets have tree top salas overlooking the river, a place to game view, read, snooze, or simply relax in calm solitude during afternoon siestas.

Guests will find the fully stocked bar and elegant dining room at the heart of the camp, positioned under a huddle of Matumi and Sausage Trees, with a wide deck that stretches out overlooking views of the Kapamba River. The cuisine served is delicious and fresh, with an emphasis on attention to detail. The exciting and excellent cookery is matched with breath-taking and the welcoming charm of the staff. The Chefs at Kapamba Bushcamp are very attentive to special dietary needs. Guests who want to immerse themselves deeper into the magical ambience and natural beauty of the area can enjoy a G&T from the middle of the river itself, whilst dipping their feet in the cool, crystal shallows.

Walking Safari – Get out into the bush and explore the rich diversity of the surrounding area on guided morning and afternoon walking safaris.

Game Drives – Discover the rich diversity of the surrounding area by jumping into a Land Rover for a driving safari, optional both day or night.

On special occasions, the bushcamp staff can arrange an afternoon wading through the cool waters of the Kapamba, where a scenic sundowner or special meal will be waiting for you.

The rapidly growing community around the South Luangwa National Park lives with wild animals on its doorstep. This coexistence can be a real challenge and even life-threatening. It is vital for the survival of Luangwa’s wildlife that local people benefit from this wonderful resource and do not suffer.

The Bushcamp Company is committed to ensuring that the community around the Park has a reason to conserve it. Education is the key to a successful future and much-needed help is provided to three local schools. With generous donations, TBC has been able to pay teachers’ salaries, build classrooms and staff houses, provide access to clean water, and take schoolchildren into the Park on game drives. Through the ‘Charity Begins at Home’ programme and with support from guests and other charities, TBC also currently sponsors over 350 school children. As well as providing long-term support for the Kakumbi Community Clinic, they also support a local theatre group which performs plays for the guests about human-wildlife conflict.

The local staff are considered TBC’s most important asset; some of them have worked for the company for over 20 years. They are trained to be the best that they can be and encouraged to progress and develop their skills and responsibilities. Staff and their families are entitled to assistance with medical costs and have access to a programme that pays for one of their children to attend school. TBC also runs programmes on HIV and AIDS awareness for their staff. The Bushcamp Company played an integral role in setting up the Luangwa Conservation & Community Fund (LCCF) in 2009; this Fund helps provide vital funding for many of these community projects.

Zambia’s Luangwa Valley is the country’s main destination for wildlife-based tourism, but it is threatened by a multitude of problems, such as poaching, rapidly growing human economies, lack of adequate information on wildlife species, and a lack of training, education, and employment opportunities for local people who need to learn how to conserve their wildlife resources. In a time of pressing environmental and social problems, sustainable wildlife-based tourism is of paramount importance for ecosystems, wildlife, and local communities that depend on them.

During the 1970s and 1980s Zambia lost the majority of its elephant population and the entirety of its rhino population to poaching. However, the elephant population has started increasing again as a result of increased and improved law enforcement. Despite being one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa, its natural heritage remains under threat from poaching and other illegal activities.

To help combat these threats, The Bushcamp Company is a proud supporter of three local wildlife organisations – Conservation South Luangwa (CSL), the Zambian Carnivore Programme (ZCP) and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife. These organisations work together on various conservation efforts to address issues and conserve the Luangwa Valley’s wildlife. TBC substantially increased its support for these organisations by providing a light aircraft for aerial anti-poaching and research activities.