Mchenja

Safari Camp | South Luangwa National Park | Zambia Mchenja overlooks the ebony tree-peppered shores of the Luangwa River. The River periodically inundates its floodplain and, after a flood, occasionally diverts its course, leaving oxbow lakes astride the original channel. This instability produces the lush scenery and prolific ecosystem for which the Luangwa Valley is celebrated.

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Overview

Here, baboons and monkeys bark at the imminent danger of an approaching leopard, and elephants wade in the oxbow lagoons.

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Highlights & What to Expect

You will savor day and night game drives in one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas.
Walking safaris of various durations are offered at the camp. These safaris are ideal for those seeking an intimate encounter with nature.
Guests can sleep under the stars in specially constructed mobile mosquito net enclosures.
Photographers will delight in magnificent scenery and constant animal interaction.
Family safaris can be booked at Mchenja for an immersive and educational adventure.

Location & Setting

Mchenja is the local name for Ebony, which is appropriate as the camp is nestled in a grove of Ebony trees on the banks of the Luangwa River in the heart of South Luangwa National Park. Listen to a chorus of birdsong and laughing hippos and indulge in sightings from the comfort of your suite or the camp's central area. Dinners are indeed a highlight, candlelit and enjoyed overlooking the River under the glittering African night sky.

Rooms

This luxurious camp offers five plush tented suites with open-air bathrooms and view-rich Victorian-style bathtubs. The interiors are draped in whites and creams and fitted with artfully woven furnishings. The lounge area has been constructed around one of the fallen ebonies, contributing to the inherently wild atmosphere. Hot afternoons may be spent cooling off in the central area's plunge pool or unwinding on your suite's veranda.

Facilities

While visiting Mchenja, your days are devoted to game activities in South Luangwa. The Luangwa Valley is home to two endemic species - Thornicroft's giraffe and Cookson's wildebeest - and a wealth of other plains game. Luangwa has also been dubbed 'the Valley of the Leopard' by Zambia safari enthusiasts, as it was one of the finest wilderness areas to observe leopards in their natural environment. Lion and spotted hyena also occur throughout, while African wild dog numbers are finally increasing after an anthrax epidemic in the late 1980's.