Zambia wildlife safari camp

We are the only property in the South Luangwa National park that operates under the auspices of the Wildlife and environmental society of Zambia and 60% of the accommodation and camping proceeds are donated directly to the society. These funds are used to enable the Zambian children to come to the camp and get an education in their wildlife and hopes to promote conservation thought education.

We also sponsor school trips from the underprivileged Zambian schools to the camp and expose them to the wildlife in the Luangwa Valley. We run 15 school trips a year and this is as a prize to local schools who have excelled in conservation practices and tree planning competitions – this falls under the chingololo club of Zambia.

We buy local produces from Zambian farmers. We support the local small scale farmers and buy them seeds and then buy produce from them. They are all farming organically. We have instructed them on the use of chilli products as a pesticide as well as chilli fences to keep the elephants out of their lands. We help supply the materials needed to construct the chilli fences. Local contractors are employed for any construction and use of local materials such as locally hand made bricks. All guests have the chance to visit the local community, school and clinics. We use local produce where possible and offer local meals in our restaurant. Guests in the campsite are also encouraged to buy local produce from the market.

The camp is constructed from local materials and built by local employees. An environmental impact study was carried out before any building was implemented. We only employ staff from the local community and have a training program on site for all staff from chefs to guides. Our guides have been with us from positions as barmen, waiters or cooks and have the opportunity to study whist at work and then we help teach them guiding skills and help them to sit for their guides exam. In the camp we also raise funds for our local schools and clinic. We also have a qualified teacher on site and sponsor local children to join in the Wildlife School and offer classes from reception to grade 3.

Andrew Meetwa joined our team in 2006 and here is a message from Andrew.

'I decided to become a guide because I have a desire to contribute towards the conservation of our nature. It is a well paid and well respected position in the community and it is also a way to build up Zambia’s economy by attracting foreign tourists who bring in much needed hard currency. However the most influencing factor was growing up in an area rich in wildlife that I knew very little about and I always wondered how everything worked together and I find this fascinating world right on our door step. The realization of my dream came sooner than expected thanks to the support received from the directors at the camp. The camp is well known for the training and helping local people in various departments, e.g. kitchen, bar, waitering and guiding. I am happy and honored to be a part of this great camp as it gives me an opportunity to share in the tradition of ploughing back into the community. To the directors, Patsy and Herman on behalf of all the people you have helped and indeed on my own behalf I say many thanks.'