Chindeni Bush Camp
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation
One of the southernmost bush camps, Chindeni Bush Camp is often combined with one of the other Bushcamp Company camps, such as
Kuyenda,
Chamilandu,
Bilimungwe,
Zungulila or
Kapamba.
Chindeni Bush Camp overlooks a spectacularly beautiful oxbow lagoon overgrown with lush green vegetation and home to several grunting hippo. Four large, spacious tents sit elevated on platforms offering superb views of the alluring lagoon. The tents are all en-suite, furnished in a light palette and come with a lounge area. Two hammocks hanging on a deck close to the entrance invite guests to rock and relax.
Location
Chindeni Bush Camp is situated in the southern part of South Luangwa National Park on the edge of an oxbow lagoon created by the Luangwa River. Transfer time from Mfuwe Lodge is 3 hours.
Accessed in 30 mins from Mfuwe Airport, Mfuwe Lodge (main lodge, 24 rooms, mid-range accommodation) and various smaller, more rewarding bush camps located further south all belong to the Bushcamp Company.
Vehicle transfer usually includes a stop at Mfuwe Lodge, the Bushcamp Company's beating heart, where guests can recharge before continuing on to one of the smaller bush camps.
Wildlife
The southern part of South Luangwa National Park is covered with mopane forests; game drives are focussed around the riverbed as its open plains are home to a higher concentration of wildlife. Elephant, buffalo, hyena, lion and leopard are often sighted; wild dog less often. The river and lagoons also support numerous crocodile, hippo and a large variety of birdlife.
Thornicroft's giraffe, Cookson's wildebeest and Crawshay's zebra are unique to South Luangwa National Park.
Activities
Activities are identical at all Bushcamp Company's camps and comprise game drives in open 4x4 vehicles and bushwalks with armed rangers. During the hot months, the walks are usually carried out in the mornings when temperatures are cooler. Walks can begin at camp or guests can be driven to a suitable starting point.
Good to know
Most camps have a pizza oven...
