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Camp Kipwe

Camp Kipwe

Damaraland

Camp Kipwe is a truly unique and unforgettable experience set amidst the dramatic landscapes of Damaraland. Built into the surrounding granite boulders, perfectly blended into the landscape. Perched on a hill overlooking the Aba Huab Valley, there are breathtaking views of the vast desert plains.

There's a main living and dining area and nine individual bungalows offering privacy and comfort, all with en-suite outdoor bathrooms. each one is situated among the rocks, giving you exceptional privacy. There are 2 family rooms with a separate children's tent outside and the suites have plunge pools and large open interiors.

Relax by the refreshing pool, or simply unwind on your private deck while taking in the stunning scenery. With its prime location, Camp Kipwe is the ideal base for exploring the wonders of Damaraland, Head out on guided game drives, encounter desert-adapted elephants and discover the area's rich cultural heritage also visit the Damara Living Museum to understand more about the Damara people and their way of life.

The camp works with conservation organisations, as well as supporting the Desert Lion Project, with the camp paying towards the salary of a game ranger. The waterhole at the camp has been expanded to provide a local elephant herd with a reliable water source when they visit.

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Amenities

Activities, Bar, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Walking & Trekking, Safari Style All Inclusive

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Located in the North East section of Kafue National Park, there are several ways to get to the camp - from Lusaka you can take a flight to Lufupa Airstrip which takes around an hour and fifteen minutes with an onward transfer of about 30 minutes, alternatively, you can make a road trip from Lusaka which takes between 5-6 hours. Access by air is also possible from Livingstone (Victoria Falls), Mfuwe, Jeki and other airstrips. 

With just 5 rooms which are all spacious and comfortable, they all have en-suite flushing loo and on-demand hot water showers. The power is all from a solar system and the main area has plenty of surplus power 24/7 to keep all your devices fully charged and drinks ice cold.

Activities include, game drives and walks, boat safaris, bird watching, canoe safaris, and treehouse hide. The wildlife viewing is excellent, and game numbers and the quality of sightings have improved exponentially year by year, thanks to increased protection and concerted efforts by the team. All the major predators and present and there is a particularly good chance of seeing leopards and lions. Elephant herds are always seen, especially in the dry season months along with the plains game. There’s excellent birding too, with hundreds of species recorded in and around the area. The best period for birding is in either the green season or the months immediately before or after the dry season.

Musekese Camp

Kafue National Park

An intimate owner-managed camp which is located in the southern section of Kafue National Park. It has a mix of safari tents and chalets, both en suite. You can get to the camp by road from either Livingstone or Lusaka and the journey takes around 3.5 hours. 

Activities include game drives and walks, waterhole viewing and the all-important sundowners! All over the 5 tents and chalets have beautiful views and gauzed windows allow you to fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush. The tents and chalets sit along the tree line giving uninterrupted views and the chance to absorb the peace and tranquillity of the wild. 3 of the tents can sleep up to six people and all have their bathroom with solar-powered lights and hot water. 

The game viewing experience is excellent with many visitors reporting sightings of 12 different antelope species on a 3-night stay. There are also elephants, lions, cheetahs and wild dogs. You might be fortunate to spot the elusive leopard. Hippos and buffalos are usually seen further north around Lake Itezhi-tehzhi. The camp welcomes families with children 12 years and over as this is the minimum age for walking safaris in Zambia.

Nanzhila Plains Camp

Kafue National Park

This charming period hotel will take you back to the Art Deco era, painstakingly restored by the owners it makes the ideal base to explore the region. There is plenty to do, so if you choose to stay for a few nights, you won’t be disappointed. There’s been a hotel on the site since 1875, the current building went up in the 1930’s. 

The art deco-styled rooms are located in the main building and are individually styled with period furniture, and modern comforts like air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities, television and Wi-Fi. There is an excellent restaurant and a spa and within a short walk, there are plenty of things to do, like exploring the art and arts & crafts stores and visiting cafes, restaurants and specialist wine shops.

Montagu lies between the beautiful Langeberg Mountains on Route 62, the famous driving route.  It’s an ideal pitstop between the Cape Winelands and the Garden Route, and close to the Robertson Wine Valley and the Breede River Valley.

One of the many fun things to do is explore the area in the comfort of a classic American car, choose from vintage Cadillac and discover the Winelands in style, if you’ve had a session in the spa you’ll look like a movie star too!

Montagu Country Hotel

Montagu

How our Tent Ratings work

These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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