Kaingo Camp
Built and run by Derek Shenton, a son of Barry Shenton, former ranger in Luangwa and warden of Kafue National Park, Kaingo has many attributes from the Shenton family ranging from the camps stylish design and practical layout to the homemade soaps, textiles, and farm produce. Game-drives and walks from Kaingo provide exciting photographic opportunities for its guests. The varied terrain around the camp includes the spectacular Fish Eagle lagoon, one of the largest ebony forests in the Park, Lion Plain and the Mwamba River.The area is ideal walking country (under the escort of an armed scout and guide) and the carefully planned low impact roads provide excellent coverage of this game-rich terrain. Two frequently viewed lion prides live in the area and an average of 9 out of 10 visitors will see leopard. There are both elephant and hippo hides close to camp, which afford visitors close-ups of these great mammals. Stork fishing parties, Carmine bee-eater colonies and Red-billed quelea in their thousands are among the birding highlights of the area. Kaingo is open each dry-season from May to October.
Overlooking the Luangwa river in one of the most prime areas of the South Luangwa National Park, Kaingo offers guests a relaxed, personal and friendly atmosphere with fantastic game-viewing.
Rates on request
All game-viewing activities (i.e. three x activities/day including walking safaris, game-drives and trips to photographic hides).
Accommodation, meals, and laundry
Full bar service
National park fees and bed levy
Government taxes and service charges
Airport transfers (30 min on tar to Park gates, then 1 hr 30 min game-viewing en route).
Any increase in National Park fee/levy between time of booking and commencement of safari (currently $35pp day and subject to change). The difference will be payable by the guests and can be collected in camp.
Limitations: Family: please note that children younger than 12 may not go on walking safaris.
Kaingo is open each dry-season from May to October.
The large centrally located open-sided sitting room includes a dining area, library and Kaingo's renowned lead wood bar. A special feature of Kaingo is the unique wooden deck built out over the river. From this relaxing vantage point one can view game coming down to drink, basking hippos, water birds fishing, and daily elephant crossings. Video battery charging is available from an inverter = 220v. No generators are used to preserve the natural peace and quiet of the bush.
4 twin bedded chalets and one honeymoon suite All the rooms have en-suite facilities, are well ventilated, mosquito-proofed and silently lit by solar power. These brick and thatch chalets are set discretely apart, each with a view over the Luangwa river.