Mayukuyuku Campsite & Bush Camp |
Contact Info
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| Contact Person | Pippa Turner |
| Fax Number | UK office: 00441903218888 |
| Email address | info@kafuecamps.com |
| Language | English, French & Zambian dialects |
| Website | http://www.kafuecamps.com |
Accommodation
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| Camping Allowed | Tents & 4x4 trailer |
| Ground Cover | Grass |
| People per Site | 6, depending on number of vehicles |
| Self Catering | Tented accommodation |
| Shade | A few of the sites have shade |
| Sites Available | 4 |
| Tents Allowed | Yes |
| BnB | Yes |
Facilities
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| Braai Grill | Yes |
| Cellphone reception | No |
| Credit Cards welcome | Not yet |
| Dogs Allowed | No |
| Shop | Curio shop |
| Washing up | Yes |
| Water taps | Yes |
| Wheelchair Friendly | No |
Directions and Road Condition
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| Access Road | Gravel road |
| Closest Town | Mumbwa |
| Directions to campsite | Leave Lusaka on the M9 road to Mongu. After 250 kms and after the second set of speed bumps inside the park, our turning is 2.5 kms after these bumps. Turn right onto the dirt road and continue for 5 kms. Immediately after the “pits”, turn right and continue for 3 kms. If you miss the first turn off on the tar, there is another one about 2 kms further on, turn right, go 2 kms and then turn left when you see our sign, continue down the hill for 3 kms to the camp. Do not pay park fees until you reach the camp, as an officer is in the camp. |
| Distance to Town | 110 km |
| GPS Campsite | S 14.915030 E 26.063860 |
| Trailer Required | Standard trailer |
| Vehicle | Open all year, sedan also OK all year, but notice in green season advisable |
Ablution
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| Showers | Hot shower |
| Toilets | Flush toilet |
Activities
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| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Fishing | River |
| Hiking | Yes |
| Nature Drives | Yes |
| Other Activities | Safari walks, game viewing by boat, board games |
4x4 Related
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| 4x4 Routes | Yes |
| 4x4 Comments | Yes |
Security
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| Security | Armed game scout for wildlife problems, whistles for emergencies |
Comments, Rules and Notes
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| Comments | Mayukuyuku is a tented bush camp with 4 luxury en-suite tents and with a small campsite across a dry stream. All areas of the camp have river views of different aspects of the Kafue River- some face an island, some face upstream some downstream. Said to be one of the prettiest areas in the Kafue National Park, with rapids and rocky outcrops. Large granite boulders and sandy”beaches”, there is plenty of wildlife and birds all around you all day. In the hotter months the main river dries out and puku, kudu, impala, warthogs and elephants come and drink on these beaches. The river is full of hippos all around us and they do wander around the camp at night. We supply firewood and have staff at hand to assist with lighting fires. Meals can be taken if booked in advance and all safari activities can be found here. We keep a tranquil camp with relaxation and a focus on safari, wildlife and fishing are our main function. Very easy access from Lusaka – bring extra fuel as supplies can be erratic in Zambia and keep topped up at all times. Perfect stop off point for those going on to the Busanga Plains – 5 hours north of us, or Liuwa National Park. We are only 8 kms max from the tar road. |
| Additional Comments | Campsite in a national park |
| Special rules | No loud music |
| Other | Bar & meals on request, wood supplied for free |
