Tena Tena Camp, Zambia

Tena Tena is the only fully tented camp within the boundaries of the South Luangwa National Park. Located in the remote Nsefu region where no permanent structures are permitted, the camp is dismantled each year before the start of the rains and re-built in May when it is once more possible to cross the river.

The Camp

Accommodating only 8 people, the camp is situated in a grove of mahogany trees high above the Luangwa River and enjoys the season-long shade of the tall evergreen trees. As it faces due west, there are the most spectacular sunsets each evening.

Accommodations

Each of the four large insect proof tents is under an A-frame thatched roof and surrounded by a low reed fence. The twin beds have 6 inch foam mattresses, feather pillows, sheets and blankets. The en suite bathroom is built with local bricks and has a hot shower, hand basin with cold water and flush loo. The tents are set in a semi circle in a grove of shady mahogany trees.

The dining room and bar are open sided reed and thatch buildings with wonderful views across the river.

Activities

Walking in the bush with a maximum of 6 guests, led by a licensed guide and escorted by an armed National Park Scout. Game viewing and birdwatching in specially adapted Toyota four wheel drive open vehicles and spotlit night drives - this is a particularly exciting way to view game and affords the opportunity to see a number of nocturnal animals not normally seen during the day. There is a hide behind the camp overlooking a waterhole.

Lighting

Generator 220/240 A.C.. Electric lights in the tents and bar. The generator is switched off when the last guest goes to bed. Video batteries can be charged in the camp.

Electric Fence

There is a low electric fence round the perimeter of the camp is switched on at night.

Transfers

By air to Mfuwe where met and driven to Tena Tena - approximately 1 hour on good tarmac road and bush tracks.