What makes Lion Camp Unique?

Lion Camp is a hidden gem located in the northernmost reaches of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, one of the best places in Africa for an authentic wilderness safari. Being away from the park gates, we provide safaris as they should be – abundant game viewing with few other vehicles.

Easily accessible from Mfuwe Airport, Lion Camp operates from May to October in a pristine ecosystem and provides the perfect blend of authentic bush adventures and luxurious comfort.

The lodge is elevated above the Luangwa Valley floor with a ‘tree house’ aesthetic, linking the bespoke canvas and thatch suites with a central winding walkway. All the suites have spectacular panoramic views of the oxbow lagoon and feature private shaded decks at each suite, ensuring the ultimate privacy.

Why Choose Lion Camp?

Lion Camp is in one of the most remote wildlife areas in Zambia, where the focus is on our wildlife heritage preservation
It is easy to get to, but far from the bustling areas
It offers the perfect balance of authentic bush with supreme comfort
The experience includes 5 guides and 5 game vehicles – with or without a roof to provide flexibility
Lion Camp offers a range of flexible wildlife activities
Our bespoke personalised dinner service is paired with top-end estate wines
The suites are standalone with unobstructed views and privacy
Lion Camp is 100% self-sufficient – this includes: purified borehole water, 24-hour electricity generated by our solar farm and backup batteries, waste is processed at our on-site incinerator and glass is delivered to a community glass processing plant
Evening Breeze – in-room temperature cooling system
Our raised walkways link the suites with the pool, restaurant and on-site hide, so guests have more ease of access to all public areas
There is a photographic studio on site

Our Core Values

We drive our decision-making through a new set of values:

Truly Sustainable – our focus is on protecting the entire ecosystem that supports the abundance of wildlife and diversity of species to preserve the ecological balance
Authentically African – we are focused on sharing the very best of Africa with our guests
Modern Zambia – we are supported and enabled by a professional team of wonderful Zambians, full of humour with a genuine approach to high-quality service and care
True to Our Promises – guided by solid principles and ethics in everything that we do

Community and Conservation Support

We support a number of outstanding organisations doing great work in the Luangwa Valley.

Conservation South Luangwa

CSL has Zambia’s first detection dog unit and runs extensive human-wildlife conflict mitigation initiatives and law enforcement programmes.

Zambian Carnivore Programme

Researching and mitigating threats to all major large carnivore species through monitoring, hands-on de-snaring, education, and training.

Chipembele Wildlife Education Centre

Chipembele runs inspirational programmes teaching children to protect, value and conserve the local wildlife.

Bio Carbon Partners

Works with rural communities to protect Zambia’s vital forests and iconic wildlife, in order to preserve the habitat for future generations.

Pack for a Purpose

Helping you to work out what you could bring that will directly benefit the local community.

Sustainability and Preservation

We now offer a new chapter, where sustainability and preservation are at the heart of everything, in an understated and non-commercial way.

1. Our Environmental Focus

We refurbish the camp annually with sustainable materials where possible
We remodel old furniture
We reduce waste
We protect our Zambian forests
We primarily are solar powered
We are carbon-neutral certified

2. Our Social Focus

Supporting local communities through employment and skills development by offering in-house and international training programmes
Contributing and supporting the Conservation South Luangwa project as well as involved in anti-poaching projects and community education programs (www.cslzambia.org)
Contributing to Chipembele Education Funds – training children in wildlife protection programs to fully understand the value of wildlife in Zambia (www.chipembele.org)
Financing and leading the rebuilding of the local chiefdom clinic in the Mkasanga area as there are no medical facilities in this remote region of Eastern Zambia – medical staff will be trained to operate this facility effectively once built
Financially support the Mkasanga Hope Foundation
Financially support 6 orphans in our community with all their schooling requirements
Sponsoring 2 staff children to attend university in Zambia

3. Our Economic Focus

Buying local and supporting local entrepreneurs – this includes fresh vegetables and unique locally produced crafts
Encouraging guests to visit local outlets
Partnering with other local organizations
In the future our plan is to support local talent more and expand our impact