KuKaya

a interesting base from which to explore central areas

KuKaya is located in the South Luangwa Central area of eastern Zambia.

The camp is set on a usually dry oxbow lagoon in the Central Sector, just 3 km north of the main Mfuwe Bridge Gate.

The camp is centred around a central Deli and Cafe.

Rooms

The remainder of KuKaya consists of six independently-functioning mini-lodges, each of which has a lounge, dining area, outside deck, pizza oven and plunge pool.

Of these accommodation units, five have two bedrooms and are suitable for four guests, whilst the other one has just one bedroom, suitable for a couple.

Activities

KuKaya provides the following guided activities …

• vehicle safari
• walking safari
• night vehicle safari

Since all the unit operate independently, each one comes with a private guide and vehicle, which provides a great deal of flexibility when planning your days.

South Luangwa is a very high quality safari area that often serves as the primary location in a trip.

The stay duration tends to be 5-8 nights split between two camps, or more occasionally 3-5 nights at one camp. Three camp combinations are also possible.

Seasonality

The best time to visit South Luangwa is during the May-Oct dry season, when the wildlife is focused on the riverine areas and easy to find.

Within that period, May-Jul is pleasantly cool at night, but the animals may not yet be fully migrated back into the river.

Towards the end of that period, Oct-Nov the wildlife should be at its strongest, but the weather is likely to be uncomfortably hot, especially at night. Bear in mind that most camps do not have air-conditioning.

Getting around

South Luangwa lies to the east of the country and is usually accessed by light aircraft services from Lusaka or Livingstone.

From Mfuwe Airport it is 45 minutes by road into camp.

usually combined with Livingstone and other safari areas