Island Bush Camp

Island Bush Camp – Remote, Authentic, Untamed

Island Bush Camp is one of the three intimate properties owned and operated by Ron & Anke Cowan of Kafunta Safaris, alongside Kafunta River Lodge and Three Rivers Camp, all located in Zambia’s renowned South Luangwa National Park.

Set 2.5 hours south of Kafunta River Lodge (approx. 3.5 hours from Mfuwe Airport), Island Bush Camp is situated in a remote and game-rich area of the southern park. Here, in complete solitude far from other vehicles or camps, guests enjoy morning and afternoon walking safaris and game drives, immersed in one of the wildest corners of South Luangwa.

This seasonal and off-grid camp rests beneath a grove of mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River. It features just five elevated, open-sided reed chalets, each with a private verandah, bucket showers, and running water—offering a truly authentic bush experience with comfort and simplicity in harmony.

Island Bush Camp focuses primarily on guided bush walks led by expert safari guides. Its proximity to Three Rivers Camp allows for walking safaris between the two camps, creating a rare opportunity for deeper immersion in the wilderness.

The camp is solar-powered, with charging facilities available in the main area.

Island Bush Camp is an owner-run camp within Kafunta Safaris' portfolio.

Island Bush Camp is a 2.5-hour drive south of Kafunta River Lodge (approximately 3.5 hours from Mfuwe Airport) in a very remote yet extremely game-rich area of the southern section of South Luangwa National Park. It is in this complete solitude, far away from other crowds, that walking safaris and game drives are taking place in the mornings and afternoons.

This seasonal, intimate camp lies under a grove of Mahogany trees, right on the banks of the Luangwa River. Island Bush Camp offers authentic bush accommodation in five elevated reed huts, with bucket showers and running water. The huts are open-sided with a private verandah overlooking the Luangwa River.

The camp operates on solar power, and solar charging facilities are available in the main area.

Island Bush Camp focuses on bush walks (although game drives are also possible) and is close enough to Three Rivers Camp to walk between these two camps.