Shoebill Island Camp is perfectly positioned on the edge of the expansive Bangweulu wetlands. The camp has a front row seat to the constant activity of the swamps and surrounding flood plain.
It is always alive with bird movement and the sound of thousands of lechwe sloshing through the shallow waters. The peaceful harmony of the local fisherman brings a special experience to this camp, where community conservation is crucial to the welfare of the wetlands and its wildlife, especially the iconic shoebill.
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Location
Shoebill Island Camp is perfectly positioned on the edge of the expansive Bangweulu wetlands. The camp has a front row seat to the constant activity of the swamps and surrounding flood plain. Most visitors choose to fly by private charter as there is an airstrip 1km from Shoebill Island Camp. The flight from Lusaka will take you about 2 hours and 1 hour from Mfuwe in the Luangwa. Self drive is possible via the Great North Road but it is a long drive.
Information
2 x Canvas tents with twin beds, 2 x Canvas tents with double beds
Room features –
En-suite bathrooms
Solar electricity
Only camp in Bangweulu (home to the iconic shoebill stork and & 50 000 endemic Black lechwe)
Communal dining as a standard (private dining available on request)
2 game viewing activities per day (game drive, walking safari or canoeing through the swamps in search of Shoebill, specific Shoebill nest safari during breeding season)
Children 8 years and older are welcome.
Walking safaris only permissible for children aged 12+
Open from 1st May until 31st October each year.
African Parks manage Bangweulu Wetland, and they are heavily involved in integrating the communities with the conservation of the park, and its sustainability. Bed night and reserve fee levies contribute toward these community initiatives, through African Parks.
The camp is run on solar electricity
There is no WiFi available
Laundry service
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