Fig Tree Bush Camp
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Fig Tree Bush Camp is a small and intimate bush camp tucked away in a secluded section of the massive Kafue National Park.
Starting price per person
What to Expect
Fig Tree Bush Camp is situated on the banks of the Shishamba River, an exciting short drive from its sister camp, Mukambi Lodge. The camp has an elephantine Fig Tree, hence the name, as its centre piece, hanging over the dining Boma.
Lagoons are formed seasonally along the Shishamba River, leaving sprawling, sandy beaches along its length. Fig Tree Bush Camp has one such beach of its own, allowing guests to unwind under the illustrious African stars after supper, around a hearty campfire, encompassed by the sounds of the bush.
Highlights
Raised Luxury Safari Tent – Double
(2 Rooms)
Fig Tree Bush Camp offers a truly unique experience with its elevated accommodations. Two of our Double-room tents are perched on 3-meter platforms, providing guests with breathtaking views of the lagoon and the plains leading to the camp’s entrance.
The double room tents boast spectacular views over the lagoon also offer an exceptional vantage point overlooking the plains behind the camp, providing guests with unforgettable opportunities to spot wildlife. Each tent includes an en-suite bathroom and a private veranda, inviting you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the tree canopy and the surrounding wilderness.
Raised Luxury Safari Tent – Twin
(2 Rooms)
Fig Tree Bush Camp offers a truly unique experience with its elevated accommodations. Two of our twin-room tents are perched on 3-meter platforms, providing guests with breathtaking views of the lagoon and the plains leading to the camp’s entrance.
Both twin rooms boast spectacular views over the Shishamba lagoon, providing guests with unforgettable opportunities to spot wildlife. Each tent includes an en-suite bathroom and a private veranda, inviting you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the tree canopy and the surrounding wilderness.
Starbed
(1 Room)
Imagine a cozy bed set up on a raised platform, surrounded by the vast expanse of the African night sky. The bed is made with crisp, white linens and fluffy pillows that invite you to sink in and relax. The sounds of the African bush are all around you, from the rustling of leaves to the chirping of crickets. It’s a truly magical experience that you will never forget.
Game Drive
Fig Tree is open from May until November each year. It closes during the wet season as the camp inaccessible by road. From May till November the guides are able to get around the park and this is the period in which game drives are doable.
Fig Tree Camp offers game drives daily. One departs at sunrise and the afternoon drive (partly a night drive) leaves at approximately 2 hours before sunset. Drivers are 3.5 to 4 hours long. The game drives always begin right from camp and end back in camp. Game drives can be arranged directly in camp with the manager.
Walking Safaris
Walking safaris are available from June unit November when the camp closes. Grasses are still quite tall in May and certain areas still a bit muddy which makes walking unfavorable.
Walks leave in the early morning hours after sunrise to avoid the heat of the day. The walks begin right from camp and right from the get go, there’s plenty to see along the banks of the Shishamba River. Our guides will talk you through everything Kafue has to offer that otherwise goes unnoticed, showing how the whole ecosystem works together to support the National Park. You can find nature at its most untouched on such safaris.
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