Kutandala is an intimate camp, with just five en-suite tents tucked quietly into the riverine woodland along the Mwaleshi. Each tent feels cool and comfortable, designed with all that you need and nothing superfluous. Flushing toilets and safari-style showers are part of the experience, and the entire camp runs off a cleverly configured solar system.
The shaded main area provides a comfortable place to relax, with reliable solar power ensuring devices stay charged and drinks remain cold as you look out over the open plain in front of camp. Beyond the camp itself, the backdrop is striking: the Muchinga Escarpment rises to the west, framing the sandy rivers and woodland channels of the Mwaleshi and Luangwa. These rivers form the lifelines of the North Park, creating a setting that feels both remote and authentic.
The North Luangwa boasts a very dense population of elephant, and plenty of buffalo. It is also, thanks to the induring efforts of the Frankfurt Zoological society, the only place in Zambia to host a sustainable population of black rhino. This is Big Five country – yet you will often feel you have it to yourself. Predators abound, with lion and wild dog regularly encountered, while the park is also home to rarities such as Cookson’s wildebeest and Crawshay’s zebra. Birdlife flourishes too, with hundreds of species thriving in the rich mosaic of woodland and riverine habitat that surrounds Kutandala.
