Lion Camp is built amongst Sausage and Mahogany trees, on the edge of an oxbow lagoon which attracts a wide variety of wildlife. Game viewing in and around camp is spectacular with lions, leopards, wild dogs, large herds of elephant and buffalo, the highest concentration of hippo in Africa, incredible bird viewing, and plentiful sightings of the unique Thornicroft’s Giraffe, Cookson’s Wildebeest and Crawshay’s Zebra. Savannas, woodlands and the meandering Luangwa River form the backdrop to this amazing part of the South Luangwa.

Walking safaris and game drives at Lion Camp are expertly led by some of South Luangwa’s best guides. Located far away from the Mfuwe Gate, Lion Camp offers a truly exclusive safari experience with an abundance of game and few other safari vehicles.

From the style and comfort of the suites to the delicious locally produced menu paired with South African estate wines, to the expertly guided safaris and bush dinners served under the stars, Lion Camp offers understated luxury and an exceptional safari experience.

Lion Camp operates in Zambia’s dry season from 20 May to 31 October.

Lion Camp's exclusive location away from the busy Mfuwe area, an abundance of wildlife with few other vehicles, safaris led by some of South Luangwa's best guides.

The camp offers an unfenced true African Safari experience with understated luxury and personable service. Game viewing in camp is as spectacular as our game drives.

Lion Camp is fully self sufficient with 24 hour electricity powered by solar and backup generators, an onsite water purifying plant, incinerator for waste disposal and the first lodge within the South Luangwa National Park to be Carbon  Neutral.

Offering a Stay 4 Pay 3 special for the 2019 season (T&C apply). No rate increase for the 2020 season.  We are also extending our Stay 4 Pay offer for the 2020 season,  if confirmed with the required deposit by December 2019. (T & C apply)

Game Drives, Walking safaris & Drives by Spotlight led by some of South Luangwa's best guides. Maximum of 4 guests per activity (depending on the size of a group or family traveling together), option to book a private vehicle and guide.

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, wild dog, endemic Cooksons wildebeest and Thornicroft giraffe. Large populations of hippo and Nile crocodile.  High concentration of plains game.

Prolific birdlife which includes Pels fishing owl, Lilians lovebirds, Western Banded Snake Eagle, water birds and Carmine Bee-eater colonies of particular interest to birders.