Lugenda Bush Camp
The Lugenda Wildlife Reserve, in the Cabo Delgado province of Northern Mozambique, is an untouched and undiscovered 45,000 square kilometres expanse of land teeming with wildlife. Lugenda Bush Camp is situated within this magnificent reserve, on the eastern bank of the Lugenda River, amongst the Ngalongue Mountains.
The accommodation comprises of eight luxury East African style tents which are carefully situated on the banks of the Lugenda River beneath lofty fig trees. Each of the tents has its own private en suite bathroom, king size beds, ceiling fans, personal safes, hairdryers and a private patio deck offering stunning panoramic views and the ultimate wilderness camp experience with some added home comforts. The stylish timber and thatched main guest area is at the heart of camp and is a shaded sanctuary from the African sun and also a tranquil place to dine. The swimming pool is sitated close to the river banks and tempts with its cool sparkling waters. Despite being in the heart of the Mozambique wilderness, the food at Lugenda Bush Camp is wonderful. In the evenings there is the option to join the other guests for a charming river-bed or boma dinner, while taking in the African night sounds and smells and gazing at the breathtaking Mozambique night sky.
The area is well suited to game drives and game walks directed by qualified guides. It is a birders' paradise, big game abounds and also offers world-class rock climbs for the beginner and pro alike. The focus of this remote, exclusive safari destination is the very personalised service. Access to Lugenda Bush Camp is via its own airstrip, fly-in access from Pemba International Airport only. It is a seasonal Camp and is only open between June and November subject to the annual rains in the area.
The Serra Mecula, a mountain of similar proportion to Table Mountain in the Cape, is positioned across from the camp. It was on Mecula Mountain that Paul Von Lettow Vorbeck and his 250,000 men held up towards the end of their incredible First World War East African Campaign. There are sacred sites on the mountain, and Batwa (Pigmy) paintings, possibly dating back 4,000 years have recently been found in the Reserve.