Rooms: 6
Style: simple and spacious thatched rondavels
Distance from Mfuwe Lodge: 1 hour driving time
Closest camps: Mfuwe Lodge & Chamilandu
Children: 12 is the minimum age for walking safaris
Open: May to November
Forget infinity pools and wi-fi: Kuyenda’s simple and spacious rondavels (circular huts) open onto a spacious deck for the ultimate in bush views and come complete with open-air en suite bathroom. Panoramic windows overlook the surrounding plains and the incredible game that frequently saunters through camp, day, and night. The same can be said of the back-to-nature central lounge area – simply settle into a chair, look out over the rippling grasses, and the wildlife will come to you.
Top of the list at Kuyenda is a walking safari, with game drives also on offer both morning and afternoon/evening. Whether you are looking at a leopard or a termite mound, you will always be surrounded by some of the South Luangwa's most diverse and breath-taking landscapes, guaranteeing that no two outings will ever be the same.
Electricity: | solar power for lighting, battery charging and hot water |
Bathrooms: | en-suite with outdoor showers and hot & cold running water |
Main area: | dining and lounge area |
Laundry: | limited |
Hairdryers: | no |
Air con: | no, standing floor fans only |
Mosquito nets: | yes |
Phil & Katherine Collins, UK