Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja, meaning "ebony", occupies a stunning setting beneath a magnificent grove of these trees on the banks of the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park. It is located in an area teaming with wildlife. The camp takes luxury in the bush to a level not previously seen in Zambia.
Mchenja consists of five stylishly designed and spacious tents on raised platforms under thatch, with a deck in front overlooking the Luangwa River. Each tent has an inside bath with an outside shower room.
The beautiful central area is built around one of the old fallen Mchenja trees. This thatched construction contains the bar and lounge, although most meals are enjoyed under the canopy of the magnificent trees outside. There is also a small plunge pool for guests to cool off during the heat of the day.
Guests staying at Mchenja can choose whether they want to view their wildlife on foot or from an open gameviewing vehicle. Walks are not strenuous and are conducted at a pace determined by the guests – normally lasting three to four hours. The walks are led by a fully qualified guide and armed game scout.
Images supplied courtesy of Norman Carr Safaris
The gameviewing in this area is superb and night drives are usually very worthwhile. In addition to the ebony grove at camp there are two other stunning groves close by meaning that this most magnificent of trees plays a big part in your safari experience whilst at Mchenja.
It is possible to combine Mchenja with the other three Norman Carr bush camps - Luwi, Nsolo and Kakuli - walking out of one camp early in the morning and arriving at the next for brunch to find your bags already waiting for you. Mchenje is also one of the few bushcamps in Zambia open during the Green Season in February and March.
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This camp is featured in the following safaris
 Kheper's Return to the Wild
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