Musekese Camp

Musekese is a small, atmospheric camp on the Kafue River, overlooking a permanent water-fed lagoon (known locally as a dambo), with prolific wildlife in direct view. It makes a fantastic base for exploring the Kafue.

Taking its name from the local Kaonde name for the area's most ubiquitous tree, the monkey-bread tree, this lovely intimate camp is surrounded by the sounds of the bush: leopard coughing at night, hippo snorting, and the eerie call of the scops owl.

Four simple but well-appointed chalets are constructed from wood and thatch, complete with comfortable beds, high-quality linen and locally-sourced wooden furniture. All enjoy views of the dambo in front, and have an enclosed en suite bathroom with running water, a flushing toilet and bucket shower. Water is heated on a fire and brought when required; lighting is by solar lamp.

The main boma is a large area with a unique thatched roof that incorporates a large jackalberry tree and provides shade in the heat of the day. The two-tier deck overlooking the dambo, where wildlife comes to visit, is perfect for dining out under the stars near a warming campfire around which you can discuss the day's events and plans for the morrow. Experienced staff are on hand to do everything for you, and the talented bush chef prepares wholesome meals, accompanied by good wine and cold beer. 

Activities include walking safaris in the wilderness area around the camp, boat excursions on the river, the use of a photographic hide strategically situated on the riverbank, and vehicle safaris. There is an extensive network of loop trails on the south side of the Kafue river, with fantastic wildlife and a resident lion. A new fly camp at Ntemwa-Busanga allows for one or more nights in the bush to complete the experience.

Musekese lies just 45 minutes by boat from Lufupa airstrip at the heart of Kafue National Park. 

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