Tena Tena Camp

Tena Tena Camp Highlights

Tena Tena Camp offers a spectacular location on the banks of the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Tena Tena has been rated by many visitors as one of the best safari camps in the entire Africa. Tena Tena is small and personal and offers an exclusive safari experience in this remote part of the South Luangwa National Park and remains a favourite amongst many safari guests. Guests can enjoy superb game watching at the busy waterhole in front of the tents. Another highlight at Tena Tena is romantic dinners served under the stars on the deck. Guests can enjoy a variety of exciting wildlife activities accompanied by expert guides including walking safaris, day game drives; night game drives as well as a visit to one of the local villages.

Tena Tena Camp Description

Tena Tena camp caters for a maximum of 10 guests in 4 twins and one double which also serves as the honeymoon suite. The tents are open on one side during the day and offer private verandas as well as a dressing room and open aired bathroom. The main area at Tena Tena consists of a large canvas tent situated between two mahogany trees. Magnificent views are offered from the sitting area and guests can enjoy romantic moonlight dinners on the deck under the stars. Tena Tena Camp is open from mid May to end October.

Tena Tena Camp Game Viewing

The South Luangwa National Park is one of the finest wildlife reserves in Zambia. The South Luangwa National Park lives up to its promise to provide a wild and exclusive safari experience. The Luangwa Valley is enormous and remote and home to a remarkable array of animals. The South Luangwa National Park consists of 9050 square km with the river being the focus of the wildlife viewing. The park is characterized by lagoons, woodlands, ebony groves, grassland and thickets playing host to an abundance of wildlife. The birdlife in the South Luangwa National Park is fantastic with approximately 450 species. The Luangwa River remains one of the last untouched major river systems in the world. Boating safaris are superb and offered during the high water months. Nkwali Camp is open all year round and each season offers a different experience altogether. The South Luangwa National Park is famous for offering some of the best walking safaris in Zambia and all camps offer guided bush walks and the guiding is fantastic. The Luangwa is famous for offering good leopard viewing although not guaranteed. The Luangwa is home to two endemic species, the Thornicroft giraffe and the Cookson's wildebeest. Activities include game drives, night drives, walking safaris and boating in the Emerald Season.