Chindeni Bushcamp

If you are looking for an intimate, quiet, yet luxurious area for accommodation in Zambia, there’s no better place to be than in Chindeni Bushcamp. Named after the Chindeni hills, the Chindeni Bushcamp provides a truly fantastic experience to nature lovers, thanks to its proximity to mountains and forests.

Chindeni is located in the southern part of Luangwa National Park amidst long ebony trees, providing visitors with a tranquil environment. The Bushcamp contains four private rooms and a communal area on a raised platform where you find the dining, bar and entertainment. Nevertheless, you can always request a private session in the dining and bar areas. The four resting rooms contain everything you need for your holiday, including a private verandah, queen-size bed, hot shower, toilet and modern wooden flooring. The veranda offers impressive views of the lagoon, where you can see seabirds, hippos, pukus and other wildlife found at Luangwa National Park.

The most common way to get to Chindeni Bushcamp is through Mfuwe International Airport, where you are met by the team and driven to the camp. Besides, Chindeni is a sister camp to many others, including Bilimungwe and Chamilandu, all less than six kilometers apart! Assuming you are travelling as a group and are all spread out in the camps; you can enjoy daily nature walks between the camps as you enjoy the Luangwa National Park beautiful sceneries.

Meals and drinks are catered for in Chindeni. You will be awoken every morning at 6:30 am by a soft knock on your door informing you that your tasty, healthy breakfast is ready. You can immediately drive off to the park after breakfast or go to your private balcony for wildlife viewing. Lunch and dinner are also available on request.

Whether you need to explore, have fun or simply take pictures, you will find everything at your disposal in Chindeni Bushcamp. Some of the things you can do during your stay in Chindeni include:

Bird watching

Luangwa National Park has 400+ bird species you can enjoy watching. You can watch them through your private verandah or take a game drive through the park. There are many professional and friendly tour guides to take you through the park, so you will comprehensively explore your wishes.

Game drives

Chindeni Bushcamp allows both day and night game drives. However, you may need to adjust your timing to see particular animals. For instance, during your morning drive, you will have better views and encounters with lions, elephants and hyenas. Similarly, a night drive will likely give you potential sightings of porcupines and leopards. You can always talk with the guides about what you need to see for advice.

Guided walking safaris

There’s something about walking other than having driven when you are on an adventurous holiday. Thankfully, the Chindeni Bushcamp allows guided walking safaris to allow visitors to explore the birds and wildlife fully. With more than 60 wild animal species within the park, an adventurous guided walk will definitely give you a better overview of the animals.