Lion Camp
South Luangwa National Park

One of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa in found in the South Luangwa National Park, in the north-eastern corner of Zambia. The vast area of 9050 sq. km, forms part of the Great Rift Valley with the majestic Luangwa River carving its slow way through the centre. This vital African ecosystem is sanctuary to unusually large concentrations of Leopard and one of Africa's most important Elephant populations.

Lion Camp is one of a very privileged few lodges to be positioned inside the national park, and with only 10 rooms, privacy is an easily acquired situation. Carefully set amongst Natal Mahogany trees and Winterthorns on the banks of Lion Lagoon, the lodge is elevated on stilts along the banks of the lagoon with views across open bushveld plains. With high verandas, en suite bathrooms with dual showers, the luxurious chalets offer amongst the best accommodation in the Luangwa. Finished in canvas and with high thatch roofs, guests can experience the full orchestra of the African night while safely tucked up in great comfort.

The elevated central lodge has extensive viewing areas from either the main platform or the swimming pool, with a panoramic view across Lion Lagoon and onto the open bushveld pains in front of the lodge. The fortunate have witnessed Africa at its most savage when the resident lion pride is successful in their hunt in front of the lodge.

Long wide meandering walkways, built to take guests at bird height and beautifully lit at night, link the chalets to the main lodge. While enjoying game drives we also offer the intrepid the opportunity of tracking game on foot with highly skilled scouts. Night drives, after toasting the sun down over Africa, and then searching out the nocturnal life, is a singular experience.