Africa’s Best Place To Hide
Once a hiding spot for poachers, Derek had the vision to develop a bush camp on this site to ensure the safety of the wildlife in our surrounding areas – so Mwamba was born.
Mwamba is the location of one of Shenton Safaris’ most famous hides, the Last Waterhole Hide, and is truly Africa’s Best Place to Hide in more ways than one!
Mwamba’s tranquil chalets are authentically recreated each year, and feature woven bamboo and reed. Each chalet is set along the banks of the dry, meandering Mwamba riverbed with comfortable, shaded verandas from which to enjoy the abundant birdlife and feeling of total serenity. Clean and silent solar power provides each room with lighting and cooling fans for the summer months. The ensuite, outdoor bathrooms elevate the bush experience further with double basins complemented by stunning copper tapware, beautiful live-edge mirrors, and showers tucked into the trees for a gorgeous back-to-nature feel.
The bush-style “chitenge” is set under the deep shade of huge ebony trees, while the spacious deck offers a relaxing space with breathtaking views of the Mwamba river. It serves as a perfect spot for relaxation, providing an excellent vantage point for wildlife sightings. A spectacular sunset viewing point on top of a large termite mound and a glowing campfire under the stars completes the camp’s friendly and personal atmosphere.
Accommodation
Mwamba’s chalets are created with woven bamboo on the exterior and interior, with a layer of matting and a screen in between to keep out insects and other elements. They also feature a viewing deck over the dry Mwamba River and complete private outdoor ensuite bathroom. All are accessed by a path network that runs behind the chalets to maximise privacy. All share in the tranquil simplicity of the design of the camp with beautiful copper accents.
Large fly-wired sliding doors provide incredible views and the complete absence of generator noise (we’re big fans of solar power) means nothing but the wild Zambian night with leopard calls, lions roars or the incredible owls that visit regularly.
The outdoor bathrooms are a truly stunning addition to your safari experience, with each chalet taking its name from the surrounding flora. Gardenia, Fig, Ebony and Sausage all have incredible outdoor showers immersed into the wild.
Guests can enjoy the private access to Mwamba’s in-camp hide, the Last Waterhole Hide, just a short walking distance from all chalets.

Mwamba runs on 100% solar power.

The camp has 24/7 lighting.

All chalets have an outdoor shower.

All chalets have a lockbox.

All beds have mosquito nets.

All water is pumped from our very own underground springwater source and is extremely safe to drink.

Each chalet has charging stations equipped with international adaptors, that run 24/7.

With plumbed cold water, all hot water is heated with slow-burning, fallen wood. We cut no trees.

Wifi is available throughout the camp.