An Unspoiled Wilderness

An authentic safari bush camp sitting in the cool shade of hundred year old Mahogany trees on the banks of the luangwa River. With days and views that stretch from the sun rising over the Chendeni hills in the eastern Luangwa valley and set in west behind the Muchinga escarpment a natural boundary to this remote and achingly beautiful wilderness.

Island bush camp is located around 4 hours south of Kafunta, on what is one of the national parks best game drives, passing through woodland and open plains on our way to this remote game rich area.

Far from the more well beaten tracks Island Bush camp offers complete solitude and the chance to explore the bush on small and exclusive walking safaris in the woodland and open plains that exist in this area. Guided by some of the Valleys very best guides and escorted by armed  official wildlife scout ensuring your safety and giving you an exciting and educational view of the bush at ground level where the sights and sounds heighten your senses and encounters can take you from a chance meeting with Elephants to sitting and watching a cloud of Carmine bee eaters coming and going from there seasonal colonies on the high sand banks of the dramatic Luangwa  river.

Although the main activity at Island Bush camp is walking safaris, we do also use a safari vehicle to get into a variety of walking areas or return from a walk after dark to discover some of the nocturnal wildlife in the area.

Island Bush Camp has just 5 bush chalets tastefully decorated in a simple bush chic style, open to the front with stunning views over the river and allowing the sounds of the bush to drift through. Each chalet is built out of natural materials and sits on wooden platform high off the ground.  Cosy beds turned down each night behind tented mozi nets. Each chalet is en suite bathroom, open to the sky, with a stylish and practical canvas bucket showers, filled twice a day with steamy water, A wooden wash stand with  running water  and flush toilets.
The shady lounge area is the focal point of the camp, with an imaginatively created drinks cabinet , comfortable chairs and and attentive camp staff make this a perfect place to relax  with binoculars to hand. The fireplace, right at the river front, is the ideal place to watch the sun rise and fall, marvel at the galaxy of stars and spend the evening listing to the sounds of the wild or to the many bush tales the guides like to share with their guest.

The Bush Camp kitchen provides fantastic meals cooked with flair and imagination on the wood burning stove and served in the dining area or under the African sky.
Early morning tea is taken around the campfire during sunrise where the bread is freshly toasted over the fire. There is no better way to start the day in the bush!

Island Bush Camp is seasonal and is open from 20 May to 1 November. intlink id=”52″ type=”page”]See our photo gallery about Island Bush Camp.[/intlink]

Camp Facilities

• Candle-lit dinners under the stars
• Excellent service and cuisine
• Safe drinking water provided
• Bar Service
• Laundry facilities
• Camera batteries can be charged
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Chalet Facilities

• 5 Double chalets on stilts (10 beds)
• Magnificent views of the river from each chalet
• Open-air bathrooms with running water, bucket showers and flushing toilets
• Walk-in mosquito nets
• Paraffin lights

A day at the Bush Camp

• 5:15 wake-up call
• 5:30 to 6:00 Early Morning tea and coffee, toast, cereals and fruits are served.
• 6:00 to 10:00 Morning Walk. Snacks and drinks are offered during the morning walks and drives.
• 11:00 Buffet brunch is served.
• 15:30 Afternoon tea and coffee, cake or biscuits are offered.
• 16:00 to 18:00 Afternoon walk. Snacks and drinks are offered during the sundowner on the walk or back at Camp.
• 19:30 Dinner (3 course menu) is served under the stars.

The above details are based on the general times and duration of the activities they might change to meet clients needs and during the winter month.