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All you need to know

Intro

Potato Bush Camp lies adjacent to it's sister camp, the world-renowned Sausage Tree Camp. With a stunning panoramic view overlooking the Zambezi River and escarpment, this site is nestled under Mahogany, Sausage, Winter Thorn and Acacia Tortillas Trees, which provide excellent shade.

Highlights

Lying adjacent to its sister camp, Sausage Tree Camp, Potato Bush Camp is a family-friendly camp offering spectacular panoramic views overlooking the Zambezi River in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park. Accomodating up to ten guests in three luxury Safari Tents and a two-bedroom Family Tent, each serviced by a personal butler and carefully positioned to maximise the river views. Private guiding offers a variety of activities including day/night game drives, walking safaris, canoeing, fishing and boat cruises.

Need To Know

Potato Bush Camp can be booked privately for large groups and is a very family orientated camp.

Accessible for people with wheel chairs or other walking aids. 

Safaris

Day and Night game drives, canoeing, fishing, boat cruises and walking safaris. Potato Bush Camp activities are guided by fully qualified, experienced and licensed safari guides. Much pride is taken in being able to offer any activity, at any time, to all guests.

Wildlife

Guests commonly spot porcupine, honey badger, genet, civet and bush baby, as well as lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, zebra, kudu, impala and waterbuck. The park boasts 378 bird species and the river is teeming with crocodile, hippo, and tiger fish.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay

4 nights

Average Price

$900.00 

Child Policy

Potato Bush welcomes children 4+

Accommodation

Total 4 tents:

 3 signature tents all en suite

1 Family tent with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Accolades

Good Safari Guide Awards:

- 2019 Most Romantic Safari Property Zambia (Highly Commended) 

- 2017 Best Family Experience Zambia (Highly Commended), Most Romantic Safari Property Zambia (Highly Commended)

- 2015 - Best New Safari Property Zambia (Runner up) 

Season

Shoulder Season April, May & November

High Season: June – October  

Camp is closed from 30th November - 1st April each year. 

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)

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