Seasonal Predator-Rich Camp on the Busanga Plains
Shumba Camp is an exclusive, seasonal lodge set on a tree-island in the heart of the Busanga Plains of northern Kafue National Park. With just six spacious tented suites, expert guiding and access to one of Zambia’s most wildlife-dense areas, it’s a top choice for close-to-nature safaris from June to October.
Price Per Person Sharing From:
From: POA
Highlights & What to Expect
- Open June–November in a remote, exclusive Busanga Plains setting.
- Six luxury tented suites on raised decks with indoor & outdoor showers.
- Excellent lion, leopard & cheetah viewing; large herds of red lechwe, puku & buffalo.
- Morning, afternoon and night game drives; seasonal boat outings early in the season.
- Lions leaping channels (“flying lions”) are sometimes seen during the dry-down.
- Optional hot-air ballooning Aug–Oct (weather permitting; additional cost).
Location & Setting
The camp’s central areas rest beneath ancient fig trees on a tree-island overlooking the vast Busanga Plains. From here guests gaze across seemingly endless grasslands dotted with channels, watching rare antelope and the predators that follow them.
Rooms
Shumba Camp consists of six luxurious tented suites built on wooden decks. Each suite is en suite with both indoor and outdoor showers, and spacious viewing decks look out over the plains crisscrossed by seasonal channels.
Facilities
Activities focus on interpretive game drives by day and night in open 4x4 vehicles, with chances to see large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and red lechwe, plus predators like lions, leopards and cheetahs. Early in the season, water levels may allow gentle boat outings. Hot-air ballooning is also offered from August to October (weather permitting; additional cost). A swimming pool and elevated decks provide relaxed wildlife viewing between activities.
Amenities
Accommodations
6Bar & Lounge
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Laundry Service
In-suite Massage
In-room Safe
Wi-Fi
Viewing Deck
Private Dining
Tea & Coffee
Mosquito Net
Ceiling Fan
Outdoor Shower
Private Deck
Boma / Fire Pit
Activities
Game Drives
Night Drives
Walking Safari
Boating Safari
Hot Air Ballooning
Birdwatching
Stargazing
Wilderness Dining
