South Luangwa

Mapazi Camp

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

Stays at Mapazi Camp start from around US$1.2K 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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Mapazi Camp

About Mapazi Camp

Spectacular walking safaris in a truly unspoilt Zambian wilderness

This lodge is currently closed Owned and run by Deb Tittle, one of the South Luangwa’s most extraordinary and legendary guides, Mapazi Camp is a fabulously Zambian and truly authentic new walking camp. Located right in the north of the national park, Mapazi is surrounded by landscape that's ideal for exploring on two feet – almost no roads spoil the pristine terrain. In fact, the region is virtually unexplored, and there’s a variety of beautiful game to wave your binos at. And if that weren’t enough, all walking safaris will be guided by Deb herself, which in our opinion is the only reason you’ll need to book.

South Luangwa , Zambia

From $1.2K per person/per night

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3 Rooms

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The property

This isn’t the sort of place for silver service and hot tubs – and that’s just why we love it. Deb has created an authentic tented hideaway in the heart of the bush. Shaded by mature trees on the Luangwa River's banks, the central tent is cool and shady, dotted about with plenty of comfy chairs. Most importantly, there’s a fridge to keep the drinks cold in the evening and a fire to keep the coffee warm in the morning.

The rooms

There are only three walk-in tents at Mapazi, so the atmosphere in camp is intimate and every staff member will know your name before you’ve even arrived! Inside the canvas, you’ll find solid beds (twins and doubles) with lovely soft bedding, and en-suite bathrooms with hot showers and flushing loos. Each also has a shaded "porch" complete with safari chairs that are the perfect spot for some siesta birdwatching.

Activities

The camp is focused completely on exploring the bush on foot, and all safaris are guided by Debs. If you’ve never tried a walking safari, we couldn’t think of a better place for your first one; if you have, you won’t have experienced one like this! The area around camp is virtually free from vehicles and you’ll wind your way through beautiful groves of trees, across open plains and through glittering streams in search of game both big and small.

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How to book Mapazi Camp

How do I book Mapazi Camp?

Mapazi 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 Mapazi 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 Mapazi Camp?

Stays at Mapazi Camp start from around $1.2K 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

The home of the walking-safari, chic yet rustic bush camps and incredible guides.