Classic tented camp
Sunken plunge pool
Natural springs attracting huge herds of wildlife
Open from May to January
This is primarily a walking camp, but morning and afternoon game drives are on offer too.
Located on the remote floodplains of the Kapamba River in the South Luangwa National Park , Zungulila is a classic tented camp from a bygone era.
The central areas have a communal dining area, lounge and bar, and there is also a sunken deck with a boma offering great views over the Muchinga Escarpment.
There are four spacious thatch-and-canvas rooms featuring private bamboo verandas with impressive views.
The rooms have en-suite bathrooms with outdoor showers and there is a sunken plunge pool on each deck.
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