Liuwa Campsites
Liuwa’s campsites provide wonderful wilderness experiences, all with excellent game viewing.
Welcome to the Liuwa Campsites
Liuwa Campsites are run by African Parks on behalf of the communities that live within the park, with proceeds going to the community. The traditional structures of the Lozi people are echoed in the design of the camping areas, with reed shelters providing a communal, shady space.
Each campsite takes advantage of a different area of the park, ensuring different highlights depending on the time of year. From the very remote and wilderness feel of Sikale in the north to the more convenient Kwale, each place delights its visitors with consistently excellent birdlife, regular sightings of plains game and even visits from cheetah, lion and hyaena. Since each campsite is in a different area, it is important to consider drive times when planning.
Kwale: Located closest to the entrance and Reception in the southern part of the park, buffalo herds are frequently seen and the area around it is frequented by a range of mammals, especially in the later part of the year. Beautiful and shaded, it is a win for birders too.
Katoyana: Near the centre of the park, campers have access to the woodlands, pans and plains in the eastern area of Liuwa. There are hyaena dens, lion and cheetah are often sighted and birdlife is prolific. Its shady position and many pans nearby make it a favourite.
Both Kwale and Katoyana also have two self-catering chalets each that can be booked instead of a campsite.
Mukalabumbu: This is the most convenient campsite from which to explore the northern part of the park. With Miyanda Pools lying just 4 km south-east, the area is excellent for birdlife. Lion sightings are frequent around this area.
Sikale: Located in the far north, this site is a beautiful, remote and quiet place to visit but more challenging to access. It is truly a wilderness campsite, so self-sufficiency is key.
Sibika: Situated in the south of the park, about two hours’ drive from Kalabo, Sibika lies within a small woodland overlooking a pan that is particularly productive in the wet season, when there’s abundant birdlife.
Self-Drive through Liuwa
Liuwa is open from sunrise to sunset daily. Enter via Kalabo, stop in at Reception, then set off to explore the 3,660km park. 4×4 vehicles with high clearance are required.
Kuomboka Festival
Experience the historic and epic Kuomboka Festival: when the Barotse Plains are flooded, the King and his procession move to higher grounds by boat along the river. Note: Dependent on water levels.
Guided Game Drives
Meet your qualified guide in Kalabo, board the game drive vehicle and enjoy a day of exploration of Liuwa Plain. (Advance booking required.)
Self-drive with Community Scout
Book a Community Scout to join you on your vehicle, who will direct you through the park and bring local knowledge to your visit. (Advance booking required.)
Self-Drive through Liuwa
Liuwa is open from sunrise to sunset daily. Enter via Kalabo, stop in at Reception, then set off to explore the 3,660km park. 4×4 vehicles with high clearance are required.
Kuomboka Festival
Experience the historic and epic Kuomboka Festival: when the Barotse Plains are flooded, the King and his procession move to higher grounds by boat along the river. Note: Dependent on water levels.
Guided Game Drives
Meet your qualified guide in Kalabo, board the game drive vehicle and enjoy a day of exploration of Liuwa Plain. (Advance booking required.)
Self-drive with Community Scout
Book a Community Scout to join you on your vehicle, who will direct you through the park and bring local knowledge to your visit. (Advance booking required.)
More about Liuwa Campsites
- Each campsite has five sites
- The sites include reed shelters
Sikale:
- No facilities as it is a wilderness campsite
All other campgrounds:
- Flush toilets and hot showers
- Camp attendants present
- Solar lights at ablution facilities
- No charging or plug points
Inclusions and Exclusions
Water and wood must be purchased at Reception.
Child Policy
Children of all ages welcome.
Liuwa is a predator-dense park so children should be supervised at all times.
How to Get There
Distance from Liuwa Reception:
Kwale: 40 mins
Sibika: 1 hour
Katoyana: 2 hours
Mukalabumbu: 3 – 4 hours
Sikale: 4.5 – 5 hours
GPS for reception only – 14.888428’’ 22.659581’’
Rates
Please download the latest rates here.
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