Wilderness Shumba

On its own island amid the remote Busanga Plains of Zambia’s vast Kafue National Park, Wilderness Shumba is an intimate luxury tented camp overlooking miles of channel-threaded floodplain. Just six elegant suites, raised on wooden platforms for sweeping views, feature indoor and outdoor showers and refined, light-filled interiors. The name means ‘lion’ in Tonga, fitting for an area famed for outstanding sightings of large prides, alongside cheetah, leopard and herds of red lechwe across its open plains. A swimming pool, sunken lounge and star deck invite relaxation, while meals cooked over open fire are served beneath the stars. Seasonal and gloriously exclusive, Shumba is one of Zambia’s most rewarding wilderness escapes.

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