Kalamu Lagoon Camp within the Luamfwa Concession is located in the wild southern sector of the Park on the banks of the Luangwa River in a unique section of this exceptional Park, imparting a feeling of remoteness and exclusivity.
Accommodation consists of eight safari-style reed and canvas tents, each en-suite with both an indoor and outdoor shower. The camp's dining and bar area under a canopy of giant ebony trees and a pool and viewing deck area located to the side of the camp all offer spectacular views of the lagoon that may once have been part of the South Luangwa River.
South Luangwa is renowned as the best walking destination in Africa and guests have the choice to explore the Luangwa riverine vegetation and adjacent dambos on guided walks. On the Luangwa River there are herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as dominant antelope species such as impala and puku. Other antelope include common waterbuck, eland, kudu, grysbok, oribi, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, sable and roan. Species such as Thornicroft's giraffe and Cookson's wildebeest occur nowhere else in the world and the area's leopard viewing is legendary. The main predators are lion, leopard, spotted hyaena and wild dogs. The dry season along the Luangwa River - when all game is forced to congregate along its banks as water resources dwindle elsewhere - is an experience every Africa fan should indulge in. High-density hippo populations dot the riverbanks while yellow baboons provide a contrast to their southern cousins.
As an alternative, stay at one of our favourite properties. Kalamu Star beds is a unique camp comprising of large comfy beds under mosquito nets set on three timber platforms raised three metres above the ground. The camp's dining area is set up on the banks of the Luangwa River, with meals served around the fire. This gives you the chance to really experience the wilds of Zambia, sleeping under the stars on the open sandy river bed and enjoying the immersion with nature.