Luangwa Valley Safaris — Hotel in Eastern Province

Luambe Camp is the only camp located in the Luambe National Park in Zambia. It is approximately a 3.5-hour road transfer from Mfuwe airport. The drive is a bit tedious, but it is all worth it when you arrive at this brilliant camp on the banks of the Luangwa River.||||Shortly after entering the park we were blessed with a Wild Dog spotting. This was to be a great indication of the experience we were about to receive. It must be noted however that game spotting can be tough as the animals are extremely shy after years of the park not being in use as a tourist destination.||||As if Wild Dogs on arrival was not enough I was truly awe-struck by the Lumabe Camp itself. All the tents have amazing views of the Luangwa River, which is packed with hippos. Even the bathroom view makes brushing your teeth a special experience. All 4 tents have hot water 24 hours a day, which is a rare luxury and was well appreciated.||||The camp offers a laundry service and charging facilities during daylight hours. There is no WiFi service, but this is not uncommon in Zambia and is a blessing as you get to disconnect and immerse yourself and the soul-soothing serenity of Luambe.||||GAME DRIVES||Game drives are split into morning and afternoon sessions, which is pretty standard for safaris. On most mornings we had a stunning surprise breakfast at spots set up for us in very special locations.||||We were extremely lucky in our sightings with our first full day yielding a leopard kill, lion kill, elephants and various antelope and bird species. The next days drives yielded no cat or dog spottings, but elephants are abundant. We received many a mock charge which provided some great photos. Hopefully, the elephants learn to be more comfortable around game drive vehicles over time.||||Every afternoon drive ends with spectacular sundowners that provide the unforgettable African sunsets that highlight our safaris.||||FOOD||In true Zambian style, the food was excellent with an impressive array of dishes that were beautifully prepared. All beverages were included in our package so after a large three-course meal every evening we lifted our glasses of wine and retired to our tent to listen to the hippo sounds till we fell asleep.||||Before departing for the afternoon game drive you receive a delicious tea. The tea includes some wonderful sweet treats that tide you over before returning to camp.||||This is now one of our top-rated camps and we would love to return after they have a few more seasons under their belts to see if the game becomes less...

Luambe Camp is the only camp located in the Luambe National Park in Zambia. It is approximately a 3.5-hour road transfer from Mfuwe airport. The drive is a bit tedious, but it is all worth it when you arrive at this brilliant camp on the banks of the Luangwa River.||||Shortly after entering the park we were blessed with a Wild Dog spotting. This was to be a great indication of the experience we were about to receive. It must be noted however that game spotting can be tough as the animals are extremely shy after years of the park not being in use as a tourist destination.||||As if Wild Dogs on arrival was not enough I was truly awe-struck by the Lumabe Camp itself. All the tents have amazing views of the Luangwa River, which is packed with hippos. Even the bathroom view makes brushing your teeth a special experience. All 4 tents have hot water 24 hours a day, which is a rare luxury and was well appreciated.||||The camp offers a laundry service and charging facilities during daylight hours. There is no WiFi service, but this is not uncommon in Zambia and is a blessing as you get to disconnect and immerse yourself and the soul-soothing serenity of Luambe.||||GAME DRIVES||Game drives are split into morning and afternoon sessions, which is pretty standard for safaris. On most mornings we had a stunning surprise breakfast at spots set up for us in very special locations.||||We were extremely lucky in our sightings with our first full day yielding a leopard kill, lion kill, elephants and various antelope and bird species. The next days drives yielded no cat or dog spottings, but elephants are abundant. We received many a mock charge which provided some great photos. Hopefully, the elephants learn to be more comfortable around game drive vehicles over time.||||Every afternoon drive ends with spectacular sundowners that provide the unforgettable African sunsets that highlight our safaris.||||FOOD||In true Zambian style, the food was excellent with an impressive array of dishes that were beautifully prepared. All beverages were included in our package so after a large three-course meal every evening we lifted our glasses of wine and retired to our tent to listen to the hippo sounds till we fell asleep.||||Before departing for the afternoon game drive you receive a delicious tea. The tea includes some wonderful sweet treats that tide you over before returning to camp.||||This is now one of our top-rated camps and we would love to return after they have a few more seasons under their belts to see if the game becomes less...

A lovely, welcoming, stylish, well managed camp. Being the only camp in Luambe National Park, makes you feel even more like you are in a true wilderness (which you are!). During or three days stay we saw no other visitors. Meyem is the most fantastic guide, with an incredibly detailed knowledge of the wildlife and environment. He also loves photography and astronomy, helping you with you capture great shots and explaining the stars. We had a wonderful night sleep out on the banks of the Luambe river, which was truly magical - the highlight of our two weeks in Zambia. The tents are incredibly comfortable, with amazing views over the river, great beds with super comfy mattresses, and everything you could possibly need. The staff so friendly, and service excellent. The chef is an absolute delight and the meals amazing for such a remote location. The wildlife in the area is more skittish than in South Luangwa, but this is how it should be. You realise the animals in the touristy areas are so habituated to humans that they don’t behave in quite their natural way. In Luambe this is not the case. We had great sightings, and amazing birdlife. I cannot recommend this...