Children 06 years and older are accommodated
Shumba
Elegant Shumba, named after the prides of lion seen in the area, is found on a wooded island in the centre of the millionhectare Busanga Plains. Home to hundreds of red lechwe, puku and other plains game and their predators, the wild and remote floodplains seemingly go on forever.
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Reviews4/6
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Vacation Style Adult Group
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Camp Size 12 guests and 2 children
All about Shumba
We took a leap of faith into remote Zambia, far off the beaten track for most travellers and with a shortened tourism season, to help expand the area’s ecotourism presence, support anti-poaching activities, and provide local employment and other opportunities.
Shumba is operational between 01 June and 31 October each year.
The vast Masaic of grassy seasonal floodplains extending to the horizon, mist rising at sunrise, epitomises the wild, remote Busanga Plains. Its diversity can be discovered on game drives as well as boating early in the season or hot air ballooning later on.
Elegant Shumba, named after the prides of lion seen in the area, is found on a wooded island in the centre of the millionhectare Busanga Plains. Home to hundreds of red lechwe, puku and other plains game and their predators, the wild and remote floodplains seemingly go on forever
Shumba is situated in the middle of the Busanga Plains in the midst of various lion pride territories and is said to provide some of the best lion viewing in Africa. These lion are often seen in and around camp. The area is also perfectly situated to see large numbers of plains game such as puku, red lechwe, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, oribi, buffalo and wildebeest. Cheetah and wild dog may also be seen, while a special treat is the ‘resident’ herd of rare roan antelope. For birding enthusiasts, the park boasts 491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin's barbet
About the camp
Activities
- Day & night game drivess in 03 x 10-seater open Toyota Hiluxes. For reasons of Comfort and space, we generally do not allocate more than six or seven guests per vehicle if the numbers are made up of different booking parties at a Classic category of camp.
- Private activities on offer (subject to vehicle availability which needs to be booked and paid for) may be requested in advance. Note that the one private vehicle on the Busanga Plains Concession is shared between Shumba and Busanga Bush Camp (this is an exception to the Private Activity service which is usually not offered at an Adventures category camp).
- Water-based activities in 01 x 06-seater boat (water levels permitting and mostly at the beginning of the season).
- Birding.
- Stargazing with a laser pointer.
- Hot air ballooning (a nominal fee will apply to this excursion and said conservation fee will aid anti-poaching efforts in and around the Kafue National Park [(subject to availability and to be booked and paid for in camp for any length of stay) - excursion available in August, September and October only - not in June or July (weather permitting, with guest numbers as a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 08 - all passengers must be able to stand for the duration of the flight (approximately 1.0 hour with the balloon flying with the wind so distance and area covered will depend on the direction and speed of the wind), bend knees into a squatting position, as well as be able to enter and exit the basket)].
Camp Facilities
- Pool in main area.
- Lounge, dining and bar areas on elevated wooden platforms, under a canopy of majestic fig trees (with all tents and main areas connected by elevated wooden walkways).
- Indoor and outdoor dining.
- Outdoor sunken lounge with stargazing/fire deck.
- Traditional boma for dining under the stars.
- Wheelchair accessible main area.
- Guest toilet in main area.
- Early morning wake-up call
- Light breakfast before departing on the morning activity.
- Return to camp for a meal and rest period.
- Meet for afternoon tea before departing on the activity.
- Return to camp - freshen up or meet for drinks, followed by dinner.
- Enjoy a nightcap or discussion around the fire before retiring.
Accomodation
Standing sentry over these endless plains are luxury tented units raised on wooden platforms. Each spacious unit is a tranquil space from which to observe the wilderness - either from your bed, the various seating areas or even the indoor or outdoor showers. Enjoy Zambian hospitality in the main area, where sumptuous dining, cooling off in the pool and shaded relaxation are the order of the day, while convivial fireside tales and stargazing are a nightly ritual.
Number of tents
- 06 x Tents in total comprising:
- 05 x twin-bedded luxury tents each with two three quarter beds.
- 01 x family room consisting of one bedroom separated into two by a screen as a main bedroom and a second bedroom, each with two three quarter beds, with shared en-suite facilities. One shared bathroom with an indoor shower, outdoor shower, double basin vanity and separate toilet. Shared entrance, outdoor deck, outdoor sunken lounge area and outdoor seating area.
- A total of five mattress converters are available that transforms twin beds into king-size beds. To be arranged prior to arrival.
Tent Descriptions
- Luxury tented accommodation on an elevated wooden deck, with elevated wooden walkways (as well as all tents and main areas connected by elevated wooden walkways).
- En-suite facilities with indoor shower, outdoor shower, double basin vanity and separate toilet.
- Writing desk and chair, mosquito net, during winter months hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided, electronic safe, tea and coffee making facilities, indoor lounge area, outdoor sunken lounge area.
- Complimentary in-tent Wi-Fi.
- No air-conditioning, however, a pedestal fan is provided in each tent.
- Amenities include bathrobes, liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, insect repellent, shower caps, vanity kit with two cotton tipped swabs and cotton balls, tissue dispenser, washing powder (for smalls), umbrella, room spray and a mosquito coil are supplied in each tent
Electricity & Water
Child Policy
For families travelling with children between the ages of 06 and 12 years, private activities need to be booked and paid for.
Children between 06 and 16 years of age must share with at least one adult in the same tent.
The minimum age for boating activities is 06 years (water levels permitting).
In Zambia, the hot air ballooning is both weather permitting and seasonal, children less than 06 years are only allowed to participate in this activity, if taller than 1.2 metres, to Comfortably see over the basket. An adult should accompany a child less than 16 years.
Laundry Facilities
Laundry services are provided on a daily basis (weather permitting, items will be returned on the same day) and included on the FI rate basis. Laundry is dried by the sun and on most days any laundry placed out in the morning will be returned, washed, dried and ironed, by the evening.
Due to prevailing local cultural traditions, please place any underwear items in the mesh laundry bag provided, so that these can be machine washed separately. Should guests prefer to hand wash, environmentally friendly detergent is available in the tents or can be provided on request.
As an environmentally-aware company, we strive to reduce our water usage where we can. Since towel washing consumes an enormous amount of water, we follow the same policy used by most top establishments around the world: should guests want their towels washed, we request that guests please place these into the laundry basket/laundry bag supplied. Towels not in the laundry basket/laundry bag will be hung up and dried for their reuse.
Note that laundry services may be limited as a result of water shortages. We cannot be held liable for any damage to clothing
Gratuities Guidelines
We would like to reiterate that tipping is not compulsory. Guests should not feel obliged to do so. Tipping should be undertaken only by choice, subject to the service received. In addition, guests may wish to add a nominal amount for incidentals, ranging between USD 15.00 to USD 30.00 per day (subject to personal budget choice) - i.e. if additional activities are booked once on their journey, if travel arrangements change for any reason, in acknowledgement of good service received in another area, etc.
Guide and Specialist Guide - We recommend about USD 10.00 per guest per day and may be tipped directly.
The General Safari Camp Staff - We recommend about USD 10.00 per guest per day for safari camps. This should be placed in the communal tipping box to be distributed equally amongst all the staff.
With regards to being hosted by Camp Management and/or Assistant Camp Management, tipping separately for said staff is purely optional and per guests’ discretion.
| Departure Dates Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Including Flights | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,170 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$1,779 |
$3,470 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$3,779 |
$4,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,879 |
$3,970 |
|
Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$1,970 |
|
Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$4,779 |
$3,970 |
|
Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$5,779 |
$3,270 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
100% solar powered with generator back-up
220V multi-plug adaptor charging facilities for mobile devices. Additional charging facilities (available on request and prior notice essential) for the use of sleep apnoea machines (guests to provide own device, spare batteries, charging unit and adaptors).
Pedestal fans have 24-hour power. Guests need to be conservative with the use of all electrical equipment.
Water for showers are heated by solar geysers.
Potable water to the camp comes from a borehole.