Bilimungwe Bush Camp's unique feature is the three waterholes/small lagoons grouped around its main building and four rooms. The water attracts a large variety of animals, most particularly elephant wallowing in the mud, and guests are able to enjoy a wildlife spectacle from the comfort of their own terrace.
With their roofs and walls made of grass, wood and reed, the spacious en-suite rooms with additional lounge area are raised on stilts and, despite their large size and sparsely furnished interiors, exude a feeling of warmth and comfort. The floors are made of luxurious wood, and large terraces with views over the waterholes invite guests to simply sit back and observe.
The main building is equipped with a small bar, dining area, lounge and large deck overlooking one of the waterholes.
Accessed in 30 minutes 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.
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.
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