A truly wild and remote camp in Kafue National Park, named after the lion prides seen in the area
A comfortable lounge, dining area, bar, traditional boma, outside deck, plunge pool, and fire pit
Five double tents with private viewing decks and outdoor showers, and a family unit for four guests
Game drives, night drives, boating, and birding
Situated amidst various lion pride territories and large game, there are plenty of wildlife-viewing opportunities at Wilderness Shumba.
These take place during early morning and late afternoon, in the company of a knowledgeable and experienced guide. Wildlife highlights include lion, wildebeest, cheetah, wild dog, puku, red lechwe, oribi, and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest.
For birding enthusiasts, the park also boasts 491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin’s barbet, rollers, bee-eaters, kingfishers, herons and large flocks of storks.
As Wilderness Shumba has a 6-seater boat, water-based activities are on offer, although these do depend on water levels. They will mostly be at the beginning of the season, so please speak to a member of the Yellow Zebra team for more information.
Led by an expert guide, these excursions introduce guests to the nocturnal world of the Busanga Plains, where species that emerge after dark include genet, civet, owls and the elusive leopard.
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
Wilderness Shumba is located in the heart of Busanga Plains in the north Kafue National Park. To get here, guests can take a light aircraft flight lasting about 90 minutes from Lusaka to the Busanga Airstrip, which is followed by a road transfer to camp. Alternatively, it’s a 2-hour flight from Livingstone to Kafue.
Originally a bushcamp run by the outdoorsy safari company Busanga Trails, Wilderness Shumba has changed completely from its original rustic design.
Bar
Swimming pool
Lounge area
Built on an island of fig trees, the camp overlooks the seasonal floodplains in every direction. It is built high above the ground and is linked by wooden walkways, with grass roofs and long extended decking. The main area includes a swimming pool, and a lounge, dining, and bar area, as well as an outdoor sunken lounge with a star deck, great for stargazing into the night.
There are just six luxury suites at Wilderness Shumba, and all are raised on wooden platforms.
Scenic views
Indoor and outdoor showers
Wi-Fi
With a focus on observing the wilderness from all angles, the camp boasts scenic views from the bed, the various seating areas, and even from the outdoor showers. All tents include Wi-Fi, large beds, and en-suite facilities comprising indoor shower, outdoor shower, double basin vanity, and toilet.
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