We arrived at Mayukuyuku Bush Camp at around 2:00 pm after a five-hour drive on the spinal road, which hugs the shores of Lake Itezhi Tezhi and the Kafue River. We had stayed here before in 2019 and really enjoyed it, so we thought it would be a good introduction for Kristina and Lucy to semi-roughing it in the wilds of Africa.
Our pitch was on the banks of the Kafue River. There are only three sites with river views. As we had stayed here in 2019 we knew the middle site was the best so we booked this through Pipa, the camp owner at the time, many months in advance so we had the best site for our first four nights of camping.
The river was very low for this time of year, but we were still entertained by the local hippos and had frequent visits from several bushbuck and the ever-present vervet monkeys.
The camp had clean ablutions and hot showers and even a small bar/restaurant a short walk away.
We did do an early-morning game drive on our third day, but unfortunately, the area was quiet, so not much to report.
After four nights of great camping and open-fire cooking, we departed the camp on the 22nd and made our way to Lusaka.
I have been reading your bogs every time you have taken these trips. You are so brave-I don’t think I would have the nerve to do this!!! Is it safe?
Yes perfectly safe as long as you are careful with the wildlife. Joyce