Tena Tena Camp

Overview

Location: Zambia
Accommodation Type: Lodge

Good For: Solo, Couple/Romantic |

Tena Tena Camp is set in a mahogany grove on a river meander in the Zambian Luangwa National Park.

Its facilities strike a harmonious balance between rustic and luxurious, with views over the river and the nearby Buca Buca lagoon. The camp is remote and small, and the atmosphere is one of relaxation and serenity. The perennial Luangwa River is the very life-blood of the park and, together with its many oxbow lagoons, it ensures a permanent supply of water to support high concentrations of wildlife.

Accommodation

Tena Tena is stylish and intimate, accommodating just ten guests in five luxury tents pitched along the edge of a waterhole. The tents have either double or twin beds, and a honeymoon suite with its own dining area is available. The tents are spacious and colourful rugs, bedspreads and cushions give the décor a rich Arabian feel.

Each tent has a veranda, offering lagoon views, and a private dressing room leading to an open-air bathroom made from woven bamboo. With the sides of the tent rolled up, guests can even view game from the comfort of their bed.

Wildlife

The area around Tena Tena Camp is also famous for leopard and giraffe sightings. Elephants can also frequently be seen crossing the river in front of the camp.

The Luangwa River flows through a 9 000 km2 area and is home to an amazing abundance of game. This includes over 400 species of birds and 100 species of mammal. Guests can look forward to seeing, among others, elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, and hippo.

There are three distinct seasons, each offering its own advantages. The Emerald Season, between November and March, is the wet season in the area. It is the breeding season, so very young animals can be seen in the park. It is ideal for bird watching, and the landscape is lush and green. Dramatic storms add to the landscape’s mysticism, and colourful flowers are in full bloom.

Between April and August is the dry season. The river is at a lower level, so boating opportunities are limited. In April and May, the weather is mild and clear. Later on, the evenings and mornings are chilly, but the landscape remains green and lush.

The hot season occurs between September and mid-November. The vegetation is sparser, so game is easier to spot. The weather is beginning to warm up, and river bed dries up, drawing large concentrations of game to its banks in search of water.

More Info

Children:
Children younger than 12 years old are not permitted at Tena Tena Camp

Please note:
Visas: South African passport holders do not need a visa to enter Zambia, but it is advisable to check before arrival at the border.
Closure: Tena Tena Camp is closed during 01 January – 21 May 2017 and November-December.

Directions

Flights:

South African Airways, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airways fly into Lilongwe, Malawi.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will stop operating flight services to Lusaka (via Harare) as of 28th October
2014

Getting to Mfuwe:

From Lilongwe, Malawi it is a 1 hour flight.

Getting to the camp:

From Mfuwe Airport it is a 1 hour 15 minute road transfer to camp through some colourful village life then game viewing opportunity through the park.