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Fully-catered tented camp in Bangweulu Wetlands, Zambia
Shoebill Island Camp overview
Shoebill Island Camp is a fully catered lodge featuring four ensuite canvas chalets.
The camp is nestled under trees on an island in the vast watery expanse of the Bangweulu wetland. The ensuite canvas chalets are on concrete platforms behind the camp’s central area. Each unit is discreetly positioned for privacy and to maximise views of the expansive flood plains.
The brick-and-mortar central area is a large open space featuring a dining room, bar, spacious lounge with indoor fireplace and library. The outdoor firepit is the ideal spot for evening sundowners and early morning coffees. The camp is solar-powered.
The unfenced camp enjoys views over Bangweulu Wetlands and is ideally located to enjoy all Bangweulu activities.
Notes:
Please book at least 14 days in advance of your intended stay dates
Camp Closed: December to May (flood water level dependent)
International guests | Africa citizens & residents | |
STANDARD TENT | ||
Per person sharing | US$650 | US$455 |
Single person supplement | US$250 | US$175 |
Children: 6-12 years old | US$400 | US$280 |
Everything you need to know about Shoebill Island Camp
Power | Solar | ||
Device charging | Plugs in guest units and the central area | ||
Lighting | Lamps and lights | ||
YES | NO | Comment | |
Lodge fenced in | ✖️ | ||
Dining/lounge/bar area - covered | ✔️ | ||
Outdoor dining, social area + fire pit | ✔️ | ||
Curio/boutique shop | ✖️ | ||
Business centre | ✖️ | ||
Wine cellar | ✖️ | ||
Child-minding facilities | ✖️ | ||
Laundry | ✔️ | No charge | |
Gym | ✖️ | ||
Yoga/workout kit | ✖️ | ||
Disabled people-friendly? | ✖️ | ||
Spa/massage | ✖️ | ||
Swimming pool | ✖️ | ||
Television (satellite / streaming) | ✖️ | ||
Wifi | ✔️ | ||
Mobile phone reception | ✖️ | ||
Star-bed / sleepout | ✖️ | ||
Telescope/astronomy | ✖️ | ||
Kids program/area | ✖️ | ||
Credit card facilities | ✖️ | ||
Number of units | Number of rooms | |
Standard tented suite | 5 | 5 |
Total | 5 | 5 |
Bed size & configuration | 2 x twin and 2 x double | ||
YES | NO | Comment | |
Air conditioning | ✖️ | ||
Fans | ✖️ | ||
Amenities | ✔️ | Soap + shower gel + shampoo | |
Basins | ✔️ | Single basin | |
Flush toilet | ✔️ | ||
En-suite bathroom | ✔️ | ||
Outside shower | ✖️ | ||
Bath | ✖️ | ||
Lounge area | ✖️ | ||
Private covered patio | ✔️ | ||
Private pool | ✖️ | ||
Safe | ✔️ | ||
Complimentary water | ✔️ | Filtered water | |
Mini bar | ✖️ | ||
Additional bed for child | ✖️ | ||
Mosquito net over bed | ✔️ | Mosquito repellent in room | |
Security | ✔️ | Whistle | |
Cuisine/style | à la carte | ||
YES | NO | Comment | |
In-room dining | ✔️ | ||
Communal table | ✔️ | ||
Separate tables | ✔️ | ||
Bush breakfast | ✖️ | ||
Bush dinner | ✖️ | ||
Packed breakfast/lunch | ✔️ | ||
Wine list | ✔️ | Limited variety | |
Order beyond the menu? | ✖️ | ||
Kosher/Halaal | ✖️ | ||
Dietary restrictions - vegetarian/vegan etc | ✔️ | ||
YES | NO | Comment | |
Honeymoon | ✔️ | By prior arrangement | |
Welcome drinks/hand towels on arrival | ✖️ | ||
Chaperoned to room after dark | ✖️ | ||
Private game drive vehicle | ✔️ | By prior arrangement | |
Road/village noise | ✖️ | ||
Exclusive use | ✔️ | By prior arrangement | |
Staff singing/dancing | ✖️ |
YES | NO | Comment | |
Children permitted? | ✔️ | All ages welcome | |
Children on activities? | ✔️ | No children under 3 to attend shoebill activities | |
Malaria | ✔️ | ||
Yellow fever | ✖️ | ||
Tsetse flies | ✖️ | ||
Medical facilities | ✖️ | ||
Emergency medical evacuation | ✔️ | SATIB24 |
Shoebill Island Camp Offers the following activities, usually guided by local community members:
morning and afternoon/evening game drives and bush walks;
mokoro (a traditional wooden canoe) trips (water level dependent) - min 2 persons;
bird watching - including the rare and prehistoric-looking shoebill, which can be viewed from a mokoro. Shoebill nests are best viewed (from a distance) in the late dry season - only under the guidance of the Shoebill Guardian Program;
shoebill captive rearing facility - Show & Tell & Boma Tour (min 2, max 4 adults and no children under 3 years);
visit local villages and fishing camps to witness traditional fishing methods and bee-keeping.
Shoebill Island Camp is in Bangweulu Wetlands, Zambia. Click here for more information about Bangweulu Wetlands and how to get there.