Luwi is a superb camp in a wild and remote part of Zambia's Luangwa Valley. It is as close to the perfect bush camp as it's possible to get – remote but extremely comfortable.
The camp is constructed in the legendary Norman Carr’s favourite camping spot, where he brought his anti-poaching patrols and introduced the first ever walking safaris in the park in the mid-1950’s.
Four chalets, constructed from grass, bamboo and thatch, sit in a beautiful shady grove overlooking a floodplain often frequented by elephant and hippo. This secluded camp features an al-fresco dining area and each of the rooms possesses cooling fans and en suite facilities consisting of hot showers and flush toilets. There is no WiFi or phone reception, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the surrounding bush, and the camp runs on solar-powered lighting.
The evenings at Luwi are spent under the stars, absorbing the sounds of the night or chatting about the bush around the camp fire. Wildlife-viewing here is conducted principally on foot (including lion tracking) and offers excellent opportunities for mammal-watching at close quarters. The birdwatching is also great here, and wildlife photographers will enjoy the nearby hippo hide at a nearby oxbow lake. Children of all ages are welcome, laundry services are available.
A stay here can be combined with its sister camps (Mchenja, Nsolo and Kakuli) to create a varied circuit in an area rich in wildlife.
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