Mayukuyuku Camp is perfectly placed for either motoring visitors or backpackers. It breaks the journey if you are travelling west to the Barotse Plains, Liuwa National Park, or the Kuomboka Ceremony near Mongu. This camp is unique in that it is accessible by two wheel drive vehicles.
Campsite and facilities
The campsite is opposite a small, dry riverbed - a great place to view wildlife. There are three pitches and the campsite can take about 25 guests in total. Nearby are shared bathrooms which are open to the stars. Firewood is supplied free of charge and there is a staff member on hand for any other assistance you might need. Lightweight tents are available for hire on request, and there are battery charging facilities.
Activities
Campers can participate in activities like:
- Early morning and sun downer game drives
- Walking safaris
- River safaris by boat
- Bird watching
- Fishing
Directions from Lusaka
- From Lumumba Road in Lusaka take the Great West Road towards Mumbwa
- Travel 250 kilometres from Lusaka
- Drive past the turnoff for Mumbwa and on through the park gates at Nalusanga
- After the second set of speed bumps you will see the sign for Mayukuyuku Camp
- Turn right onto a dirt road and continue until you see another sign to Mayukuyuku Camp on your right
- GPS co- ordinates for the turning off the tarmac road are 14º 57´.4 S and 26º 05´.3 E
Directions from the west
- Cross the Kafue Hook Bridge going from West to East and continue for 14 kilometres after the bridge
- Turn left onto a dirt road by the Mayukuyuku Camp sign
- Continue for a further 2 kilometres until you reach another sign to Mayukuyuku Camp
- The GPS co-ordinates for the turn off the main road are 14º 57´.2 S and 26º 02´.4 E
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