LUFUPA RIVER CAMP
Kafue national Park
Zambia

Introduction

Lufupa River Camp overlooks the Kafue River where it meets the Lufupa Channel in the Kafue National Park. A magnificent remote area with smooth-flowing waterways providing prolific bird and wildlife encounters. Kafue National Park has the highest mammal species diversity in Zambia. Night game drives are a highlight in the area. The park is extremely rich in game and expert guides will accompany guests on all game activities.

Camp Description

The newly-built Lufupa River Camp consists of nine comfortable en-suite tents including two family tents on the banks of the Kafue River. The camp is available on a bed-and-breakfast basis and activities are at an extra cost. The vibrant social focal point is the Kafue River Café with a bar and restaurant offering a-la carte meals and drinks are served during the day and early evening to guests of Lufupa River Camp and the nearby campsite.
Activities include day and night nature drives exploring prime game viewing areas adjoining the Kafue River and Lufupa Channel. Boat trips reveal the incredible hippo population of the area complemented by a constant array of colourful waterbirds, reptiles and other life amongst the riverine vegetation. Guided nature walks and fishing excursions are also on offer.

Game Viewing

The Kafue National Park is one of the largest national parks in Africa and has
the highest mammal species diversity in Zambia due to this interesting habitat mix, boasting 55 large mammal species.
The Lufupa area is home to hundreds of ever present puku and Defassa waterbuck. Lichtenstein's hartebeest, warthog and elephant are often seen while at twilight hippos emerge from their deep-water channels to graze. This wealth of game is also a big attraction for predators, including frequent leopard and lion sightings. Serval is also seen occasionally.

The birdlife is abundant in its variety and large numbers with nearly 500 species recorded for the Park. Exciting species include the elegant Grey Crowned Crane, Racket-tailed Roller, Schalow's Turaco, Yellow-billed Oxpecker, Red-necked Spurfowl, Böhm's Bee-eater, Trumpeter Hornbill and Senegal Coucal. The open water and secluded riverine fringe provides further habitat for African Finfoot, Half-collared Kingfisher, Saddle-billed Stork, White-backed Night-Heron and large flocks of African Openbills.

Activities (at extra cost) include day and night nature drives exploring prime game viewing areas adjoining the Kafue River and Lufupa Channel. Boat trips reveal the incredible hippo population of the area complemented by a constant array of colourful waterbirds, reptiles and other life amongst the riverine vegetation. Guided nature walks and fishing excursions are also on offer.

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