"Zambia Kalamu Tented Camp"
Kalamu Tented Camp.
The camp opens on 1 July 2007 and
closes for the wet season on 31 October 2007.
Kalamu Tented Camp is situated in the Luamfwa
Concession in the southern sector of the South Luangwa National Park.
Accommodation consists of 4 Meru-style tents, each en suite with an
indoor and outdoor shower. The camp's dining and bar area are under a
canopy of trees overlooking the Luangwa River and there is a plunge
pool. Activities include game drives and game walks including a guided
walking trail from Kalamu Tented Camp.
The South Luangwa National Park covers about 9 050 sq km of the
Luangwa Valley floor, which varies from about 500m to 800m above sea
level. Near the banks of the Luangwa the land is fairly flat, and
mostly covered with mature woodlands. There are few dense shrubberies
but also open areas where beautiful tall trees stand, shading a
mixture of small bushes and grassland.
The highest concentration of wildlife is around the Luangwa River,
with its rich vegetation. Wildlife includes huge herds of elephant and
buffalo. The Park's dominant antelope species are impala and puku,
with other antelope seen including the common waterbuck, bushbuck,
eland, kudu, grysbok, oribi, reedbuck, Lichtenstein's hartebeest,
sable and roan. Unique species such as Thornicroft's giraffe and
Cookson's wildebeest can also be seen. There are also hippo and
crocodile, and the main predators are lion, leopard, spotted hyaena
and wild dogs.
Location
Kalamu Tented Camp is situated in the Luamfwa Concession in
the southern sector of the South Luangwa National Park.
Pricing / child policy
- Children 8 years and older are welcome in camp.
- Only those individuals over 16 are permitted to walk.
- One price season valid July to October.
Accommodation
Number of tents
- 3 x Twin guest tents
- 1 x Double guest tent
- 1 x Twin guide tent (not the same standard as a guest tent)
Tent details:
- 4 Meru tents - Tents are en suite and include an
indoor and outdoor shower.
Camp Description
- Dining and bar area are under a canopy of trees overlooking the
Luangwa River.
- Dinners served on the banks of the river or in the tented
dining room.
- Plunge pool
Game Viewing
Wildlife includes huge herds of elephant and buffalo. The
Park's dominant antelope species are impala and puku, with other
antelope being the common waterbuck, bushbuck, eland, kudu, grysbok,
oribi, reedbuck, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, sable and roan. Unique
species such as Thornicroft's giraffe and Cookson's wildebeest can
also be seen. There are also hippo and crocodile, and the main
predators are lion, leopard, spotted hyaena and wild dogs.
Activities
- Guests can enjoy game drives or game walks. A
combination of the two is probably the most popular activity.
- Guided night drives ± 3 hours
- Shorter guided walks ± 2 hours
- Specialist birding walk/drive ± 3 hours
- Guided walking trails between Kalamu and Chinengwe
Bar Facilities
Camp offers a fully stocked bar with a good selection of
wine.
Drinks Policy
All local drinks are included in the nightly tariff, with the
exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs &
spirits.
Electricity & Water
- Electricity is supplied by a small diesel generator which runs
for a short period of the day while guests are out on activities.
The energy is stored in a bank of batteries
and this provides for lighting in the evening.
- Potable water to the camp comes from a borehole.
- Fans have 24-hour power: guests need to be conservative with
the use of all electrical equipment.
- Shower water is heated by solar panels.
Laundry Policy
Same day laundry facility is available and is included in the
nightly tariff
Extras Payment
Extras can be paid for by cash or travellers cheques. Foreign
currency is also accepted.
Flying Times
From Lusaka to camp - 1 hour 20 minutes
From Mfuwe to camp - 15 minutes
From Kafue to camp - 2 hours
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