Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage — Local services in Copperbelt Province

This review is only regarding camping. This place definitely isn’t set up for campers, which is not their focus anyways. The campsite is not a campsite, just a grassy patch behind the buildings. There is an annoying rooster that roosts in the tree next to the campsite and loves to call at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 in the morning. The cell tower has a generator that runs all day and night, which provides a loud hum during your entire stay. The dogs also bark a lot and at random times. Slept here the worst my whole trip. Water was luke warm at best and inconsistent at that. BUT, it is a nice place and seeing the chimps is fun! Many of the staff are fantastic and make up for any shortcomings as well. The road to the property is also in good condition so getting there was no problem at all. For campers, it is an OK place to stay if in a pinch, otherwise I recommend continuing on to other accommodations...

This was my first visit to Chimfunshi, and wow, all I can say is I will definitely go back. We had the pleasure of meeting Sheila (founder) and our guide Dominic who were both very entertaining and super friendly. Sheila showed us through her photo album, awesome. All the chimps have names which I think is great, they are just like us, only they have a different way of talking. Alice, one of the chimps would clap with her hands in the air and almost point to the lemon tree, she wanted lemons!!! Too cute. Two sheep, hahaha who think they are dogs and want to be fussed..awesome. Peacock's strutting around, African Grey Parrots in the cage...really great and a super little gift shop. There are super lodges there too, had we known beforehand we probably would have stayed overnight...it is wonderful what Chimfunshi Wildlife...

Very nice place to visit and get to see and feed the chimps, clean and green environment!! Very friendly tour guides and seeing the chimpanzees just bring so much joy! The road to the place is a little bumpy but even a small car can drive on it, don’t forget to take some fruits and vegetables to donate for the amazing chimps! Very educative...