Shumba Bush camp
Kafue National Park
Zambia

Introduction

Shumba Camp is situated in the northwestern corner of the 22,500-square-km Kafue National Park, and is considered to be one of Zambia's most important wetlands, as well as a wildlife paradise with a wealth of plains game, predators and birds. With the camp being perfectly situated, there is a number of game and thier predators to be seen. Not to mention that here you will receive the best lion and cheetah viewing in Africa!

This camp is perfectly situated to see large numbers of plains game and their predators - including some of the best lion and cheetah viewing in Africa!

Camp Description

Shumba Camp is comprised of six spacious, luxury safari tents on raised platforms, with breathtaking views of the surrounding plains. A maximum of twelve guests can be accommodated at any one time and great emphasis has been placed on the "guided" experience - being led by qualified, enthusiastic people with in-depth knowledge of the area and its wildlife.

The dining and bar area is situated under the shade of enormous fig trees, elevated to give splendid views of the plains. A large focus here is to involve guests in the safari way of life, so many of the meals are prepared and cooked in front of the guests. Shumba is a child friendly lodge with no age restrictions and same day laundry facilities are available.

There is electricity available which is supplied by a generator that is run for short periods during the day while guests are out. The energy is stored in a bank of batteries and this provides lighting for in the evenings. A borehole provides for potable water and overhead fans have 24 hour power.

Game Viewing

Zambia is known as the birthplace of the "foot" safari, so guests here have the option of walking safaris in and around the Plains, or game drives, while night drives provide the added excitement of the nocturnal wonders of the area.

The beauty of the Kafue National Park - and the Busanga Plains in particular - is evident in its diverse habitats with floodplains, miombo woodland and open grassy areas known as dambos - creating a paradise for wildlife and birdlife. The Park boasts 55 large mammal species, including 20 antelope and 6 cats, plus 491 bird species, including the endemic Chaplin's Barbet, Wattled and Crowned Cranes, Fulleborn's and Rosy-throated Longclaws, Lanner Falcon and large flocks of Open-billed and Yellow-billed Storks.

The Busanga area is home to thousands of red lechwe, ubiquitous puku, stately roan and sable antelope, as well as the diminutive oribi and blue duiker. Defassa waterbuck, herds of Lichtenstein's hartebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full set of antelope. This wealth of game on the plains is also a big attraction for predators, with cheetah, leopard and African wildcat often seen, wild dog, pangolin, and caracal spotted occasionally, and prides of lion up to 20 strong.

The concession has mild winter days from May to September with chilly evenings; however summers are generally very warm. Kafue National Park is seasonal, and traditionally only accessible from May to October, during the dry season.