Kaingo Camp - South Luangwa - The Classic Safari Company

Camp of the leopard

Feel at home in the bush at Kaingo Camp. Kaingo, meaning ‘leopard’ in the local Nyanja language, is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River, at the confluence with the Mwamba and overlooks the water towards the Nsefu sector of the park within a prime area of the South Luangwa National Park.

The camp has a large, centrally located open-sided sitting room which includes a dining area, library and Kaingo’s renowned thousand year old leadwood bar. The chalets are nestled discretely on the banks of the river and each one offers large fly-wired windows providing stunning river views. In addition to the indoor en suite bathroom, each chalet has a stunning outdoor bathtub with shady views of a pod of hippos. Each chalet also has an individual deck built out over the river and provides a relaxing vantage point to view game that comes to the water to drink.

The varied terrain around camp includes the picturesque Fish Eagle lagoon, one of the largest ebony forests in the Park, and the spectacular Lion Plain bordered by the meandering Luangwa and Mwmaba Rivers. Kaingo offers three game viewing activities a day which may include walking safaris, game drives or time spent at a hide, along with an incredible opportunity to sleep out on their Elephant Hide Star Bed – your private treehouse for the night.

Kaingo is a peaceful lodge in a prime position in the Luangwa valley.

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Small & intimate
Exceptional game viewing
Stunning remote wilderness
Walking safaris
Idyllic riverside location

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Group of safari guides and tourists near a 4x4 vehicle, surrounded by iconic baobab trees in the golden light of sunset, representing the unique wildlife experiences offered at Kaingo Camp in South Luangwa, Zambia.

Couple enjoying drinks at Kaingo Camp's leadwood bar, with warm lighting and rustic decor, highlighting the intimate atmosphere of the exclusive safari camp.

Camp staff setting up a tent with mosquito netting in a remote wilderness area, showcasing the intimate safari experience at Kaingo Camp, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Leopard with a kill in the foreground, safari vehicle with observers in the background, South Luangwa wilderness, showcasing wildlife viewing experience at Kaingo Camp.

Group of people gathered around a campfire in a safari setting at sunset, showcasing the intimate outdoor experience of wildlife enthusiasts at Kaingo Camp in Zambia.

Carmine bee-eaters perched on sandy riverbank near a boat, showcasing vibrant colors and wildlife in the scenic setting of Kaingo Camp, Zambia.

Chalet at Kaingo Camp featuring wooden doors, mosquito netting, and stylish interior with a bed, lamp, and decorative elements, set in a lush riverside environment.

Herd of buffalo crossing a dry landscape with a safari vehicle in the background, highlighting the exceptional game viewing experience at Kaingo Camp in South Luangwa, Zambia.

Canoe with two people near Kaingo Camp, showcasing a birdwatching hide along the riverbank, surrounded by natural habitat and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Walking safari guests observing a pod of hippos and a herd of buffalo along the riverbank at Kaingo Camp, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Chalet bedroom interior at Kaingo Camp featuring a large bed with decorative linens, elegant furnishings, and open doors leading to a riverside deck, emphasizing luxury and wildlife proximity.

Guide sharing wildlife insights around a campfire with guests in South Luangwa, Zambia, showcasing an intimate safari experience at Kaingo Camp.

Pod of hippos swimming in the river near Kaingo Camp, showcasing the camp's idyllic riverside location and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Safari vehicle with guides serving drinks to guests, giraffes grazing in the background, South Luangwa wilderness setting.

Chalet at Kaingo Camp featuring outdoor bathtub, guests enjoying riverside views, thatched roof, and intimate seating area.

Safari vehicle observing elephants and their calves in South Luangwa, showcasing the exceptional wildlife viewing experience at Kaingo Camp.

Chalet interior at Kaingo Camp featuring children reading and playing, with large fly-wired windows showcasing natural light and serene decor, emphasizing family-friendly accommodations in a luxurious safari setting.

Safari guests enjoying a game drive experience in South Luangwa, Zambia, with a guide, surrounded by lush trees and wildlife.

Pod of hippos resting in shallow water, showcasing their large bodies and unique features, reflecting the stunning river views near Kaingo Camp in South Luangwa, Zambia.

Interior of Kaingo Camp's lounge area featuring a woman relaxing on a sofa, surrounded by stylish furnishings, with a leopard artwork on the wall, emphasizing the camp's luxury and comfort in a safari setting.

Safari vehicle observing a pod of hippos in a river with a herd of buffalo grazing on the riverbank, showcasing the rich wildlife experience at Kaingo Camp in South Luangwa, Zambia.

Pod of hippos swimming in the river near Kaingo Camp, with a thatched hide visible on the riverbank, showcasing the camp's unique wildlife viewing experience.

View from a luxury chalet at Kaingo Camp, featuring guests observing a pod of hippos in the river, with a cozy interior including a bed and seating area, surrounded by natural scenery.

Hippo emerging from the water near a photography hide at Kaingo Camp, with additional hippos swimming in the river, highlighting the camp's exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.

Pod of hippos in a river, viewed from a chalet at Kaingo Camp, showcasing the camp's idyllic riverside location and unique wildlife experience.

Couple enjoying a luxurious outdoor bathtub in a private chalet at Kaingo Camp, surrounded by nature and greenery, showcasing the camp's intimate and serene riverside accommodations.

Leopard carrying a kill in South Luangwa, with safari guests observing from a vehicle in the background, highlighting exceptional game viewing experiences at Kaingo Camp.

Seating area with comfortable chairs overlooking the river at Kaingo Camp, surrounded by lush greenery, emphasizing the camp's idyllic riverside location and luxury accommodations.

Walking safari participants crossing a river near Kaingo Camp, surrounded by hippos in the water, illustrating the camp's exceptional wildlife viewing experiences in South Luangwa, Zambia.

Open-sided lounge area at Kaingo Camp with guests enjoying drinks and appetizers, featuring a view of the riverbank and surrounding wilderness.

Wildebeests grazing in the South Luangwa wilderness with a safari vehicle in the background, showcasing exceptional game viewing at Kaingo Camp.

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