South Luangwa

Lion Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Lion Camp?

Stays at Lion Camp start from around US$980 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Lion Camp

About Lion Camp

A revamped lodge offering old-style safaris, abundant big cats and good food.

Located in the northern sector of Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, this remote camp has delivered some of the best game-viewing in the region for a decade. Interiors-wise, it’s stylish and sophisticated in that low-key way that Zambia is famous for, but it’s the location that really steals the show. From the main area, you’ll have views over the oxbow lagoon (a magnet for thirsty wildlife) and the vast plains beyond that are more often than not dotted with elephant, buffalo and a host of antelope. But it’s not called Lion Camp for nothing and the sightings of big cats up here are almost unrivalled. We like the sound of that!

South Luangwa , Zambia

From $980 per person/per night

Safari

9 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The main area is both modern and cosy and features plenty of Scandi-chic pale wood, high thatch ceilings and trendy polished concrete. At the very heart of the camp is a fabulous fire pit – the perfect spot for morning coffees and evening G&Ts – but other highlights include the splashy swimming pool overlooking the lagoon and the full-size snooker table (really!). Meals are served in the shade of the ancient mahogany and sausage trees on the front deck and if you fancy some R&R, or indeed some retail therapy, the library area and shop will take care of both.

The rooms

Stilted wooden walkways lead to the 10 rooms, all generously spaced and with a lovely treehouse atmosphere - thanks to the waving branches and flickering leaves that surround them. Thatch-roofed, with canvas walls, the rooms will have air-conditioning and a water-filtration system for better shower pressure. Outside, a spacious shaded deck will have seating for contemplation. Two larger chalets, one family-sized, have outdoor bathtubs for an exciting wilderness wash.

Activities

Guides will take you out on twice-daily wilderness adventures. On morning game drives, you're able to cover greater distances and follow bigger wildlife such as elephant and giraffe, buffalo and lion. Night drives reveal sightings of rarer nocturnal creatures such as aardvark, aardwolf, hyena and honey badgers.Take a guided walk to get closer to the game (although the distance is judged wisely), and open your senses to the vegetation and the sights and sounds of the bush's smaller creatures.

Why we love it

The rooms. The views are fabulous, the interiors are suitably chic yet relaxed and two of them even have an outdoor bathtub.

Insiders Tip

If you hear the names Brad and George being bandied around, don’t be surprised – it’s more than likely the charismatic local lions affectionately known as the Hollywood pride! And there’s a very high chance you’ll bump into them at least once or twice...

Something to think about

The camp is quite a distance from the airport so if you’re arriving in the evening, be prepared for a lengthy drive in the dark - but you might see a leopard so it’s not all bad!

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How to book Lion Camp

How do I book Lion Camp?

Lion Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zambia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zambia trips featuring Lion Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zambia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Lion Camp?

Stays at Lion Camp start from around $980 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Zambia

South Luangwa National Park

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