Our partnership with legendary guide, Jacob Shawa, not only inspired the name of Shawa Luangwa Camp; it created the foundation for us to bring Silent Safaris to the South Luangwa.
Like us, Jacob fell in love with the Zambian wilderness many years ago and has been deeply connected to it ever since. The spot where Shawa Luangwa sits overlooking the Luangwa River was handpicked by Jacob and is one of the park’s most untouched areas.
Voted one of Wanderlust’s top 8 best professional guides and one of the finest people you will meet, Jacob is at the heart of Shawa Luangwa’s story.
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Each of our Luxury Safari Tents is individually styled for a modern under canvas experience on the banks of the Luangwa River. Two of the five Couples Tents can convert into a spacious Family Tent.
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South Luangwa National Park is part of the Luangwa Valley, which is characterised by dramatic seasonal changes, lush vegetation and prolific wildlife that thrive alongside the Luangwa River. This complex ecosystem is one of Zambia’s wildest and offers a remarkable safari experience.
ExploreWe’ve been very much looking forward to opening a Green Safaris bush camp in South Luangwa, truly one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Africa and we are thrilled to operate the camp with Jacob Shawa as our head guide, who knows the secrets of the Luangwa like no other. - Vincent Kouwenhoven, Founder
Our practices are firmly grounded in sustainability, conservation and community development, and it is through partnerships that we make a greater impact. During your time in this beautiful place, we invite you to engage, learn and support these projects that are building a healthy South Luangwa.
Get InvolvedShawa Luangwa pioneers Silent Safaris in the South Luangwa National Park and Nsefu Sector, as it is the only camp that uses electric Land Cruisers to explore this sensitive ecosystem gently and quietly. And of course, your South Luangwa experience is incomplete without a walking safari led by the much-loved Jacob Shawa.
View AllDie-hard safari goers will revel in the remote wilderness of Busanga Plains where you get a bird’s eye view from our nature-inspired Nests. To balance all that adventure in the bush, take a two-hour flight to Likoma Island in Lake Malawi and enjoy laidback beach luxury at Kaya Mawa.
Love letters on leading travel platforms are the best motivation. They give us the confidence we need to continue creating magical experiences for travellers as well as sustaining and developing our communities and wildlife.
View AllBlend into the quiet of nature in our e-Cruiser, which allows you to experience all the sights and sounds of the bush in near silence and with a deep sense of environmental care.
Slow down to nature’s pace as your knowledgeable guide and armed scout leads you on a bush walk that immerses you in incredible landscapes that are rich in diverse plant, animal and bird life.
Cool off in our camp plunge pool during the hottest parts of the day and look out for an elephant or kudu that just may be passing by the camp.
Cruise quietly along the Luangwa River and watch as birds dive for fish, crocodiles bask in the sun and elephants splash in the shallows.
Keep your eyes and ears open because you don’t want to miss seeing some of the 400 bird species that call the South Luangwa home.
Learn first-hand how the teams at Conservation South Luangwa collaborate with community and conservation partners to secure the long-term survival of wildlife and ecosystems.
Meet the people of Zambian Carnivore Programme that are dedicated to conserving large carnivores and their habitats through combined conservation science and actions as well as community education and capacity-building efforts.
Visit one of the secondary schools that Project Luangwa supports through learner sponsorships, delivering educational, health and gender equality programmes, and building critical infrastructure.
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