Mchenja Bush Camp in the South Luangwa NP

Mchenja Bush Camp

Mchenja Bush Camp is a seasonal camp set on the banks of the Luangwa River.

Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp
Mchenja Bush Camp

Mchenja Bush Camp, meaning “ebony”, occupies a stunning setting beneath a magnificent grove of ebony trees on the banks of the Luangwa River. Mchenja is a luxurious, elegant and stylish tented camp overlooking a huge sweeping bend in the Luangwa River. Each of the five specially designed octagonal tents has their own private en-suite open air bathroom plus Victorian style baths with river view.

The beautiful central chitenje (lounge) is built around one of the old fallen Mchenja (ebony) trees and guests can cool off there in the camp’s plunge pool. Brunch is taken in the shady lounge but dinner is more often served on the river bank under the stars.

Guests staying at Mchenja Bush Camp can choose whether they want to view their wildlife on foot or from an open gameviewing vehicle.

In addition to the ebony grove at camp there are two other stunning groves close by, as is the case with Kakuli, the gameviewing in this area is superb and night drives are usually very worthwhile.

Mchenja is the perfect destination to complete a walking or driving safari that has combined stays at a number of our bush camps. Alternatively, those guests seeking a little more comfort and pampering may choose to combine a longer stay here, with a number of nights at Chinzombo, our new ultra luxury bush camp on the banks of the Luangwa River.