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Open-plan bathroom featuring a freestanding tub overlooking a river sunset in South Luangwa, Zambia.

Time + Tide Mchenja

South Luangwa National Park | Zambia
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Riverfront Luxury & South Luangwa Walking Safaris

Mchenja Bush Camp is a high-end, classic bush camp situated in a magnificent grove of ebony trees (Mchenja) on the banks of the Luangwa River in the heart of South Luangwa National Park. Mchenja is renowned for its tranquil setting, its sweeping river views, and its commitment to the walking safari heritage of the South Luangwa Valley.

Price Per Person Sharing From:

USD 964 - 1,554
Rating | Luxury
Canvas-walled bedroom suite with a draped bed and woven lounge chairs.

Highlights & What to Expect

  • You will savor day and night game drives in one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas.
  • Walking safaris of various durations are offered at the camp. These safaris are ideal for those seeking an intimate encounter with nature.
  • Guests can sleep under the stars in specially constructed mobile mosquito net enclosures.
  • Photographers will delight in magnificent scenery and constant animal interaction.
  • Family safaris can be booked at Mchenja for an immersive and educational adventure.
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Overview of Time + Tide Mchenja

Mchenja is the local name for Ebony, which is appropriate as the camp is nestled in a grove of Ebony trees on the banks of the Luangwa River in the heart of South Luangwa National Park.

Location & Setting

Listen to a chorus of birdsong and laughing hippos and indulge in sightings from the comfort of your suite or the camp's central area. Dinners are indeed a highlight, candlelit and enjoyed overlooking the River under the glittering African night sky.

Rooms

This luxurious camp offers five plush tented suites with open-air bathrooms and view-rich Victorian-style bathtubs. The interiors are draped in whites and creams and fitted with artfully woven furnishings. The lounge area has been constructed around one of the fallen ebonies, contributing to the inherently wild atmosphere. Hot afternoons may be spent cooling off in the central area's pool or unwinding on your suite's veranda.

Facilities

While visiting Mchenja, your days are devoted to game activities in South Luangwa. The Luangwa Valley is home to two endemic species - Thornicroft's giraffe and Cookson's wildebeest - and a wealth of other plains game. Luangwa has also been dubbed "The Valley of the Leopard" by Zambia safari enthusiasts, as it was one of the finest wilderness areas to observe leopards in their natural environment. Lion and spotted hyena also occur throughout, while African wild dog numbers are finally increasing after an anthrax epidemic in the late 1980s.

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Exterior view of an illuminated thatched cabin on the riverbank at dusk.
Two guests standing along the water edge framed by chalet curtains.
Safari guide arranging a mobile bar table during a sunset sundowner.
Wooden vanity desk with a table lamp, round mirror, and woven chair.
Waiter pouring fresh juice at a riverside breakfast buffet.
Tan leather couch set against natural thatched walls inside a main lounge.
White clawfoot bathtub set beside a large mirror and drapery.
View of a hippopotamus on the far river shore through a draped window frame.

Amenities

Accommodations

5

Bar & Lounge

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

Laundry Service

Viewing Deck

Ceiling Fan

Outdoor Shower

Private Deck

Sustainable

Activities

Game Drives

Night Drives

Walking Safari

Birdwatching

Stargazing

Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Curated By: The African Sky Safaris & Tours Team