The best accommodations North

Located just outside the park on its western side, this lodge is set back from a small beach in Cameron Bay. The 10 spacious chalets are decorated in the traditional bush lodge style. The campers have all the amenities and are located on the beach. The lodge has a small swimming pool and offers many activities: kayaking, fishing, camping safaris in the Sumbu Park, swimming, snorkeling, and even water-skiing and diving (the only PADI diving center on Lake Tanganyka). Charming welcome.

Located along the last Zambian bay on the lake, this superb private beach is only accessible by boat, in 30 minutes from Mpulungu, or in 5 minutes from Isanga Bay Lodge which is accessible by 4x4. A small Robinson-like paradise consisting of a stone chalet on the hillside and 3 reed bungalows on platforms overlooking the lake. All are simply furnished, but have private bathrooms. Kitchen available. Activities: Kalambo Falls and snorkeling mainly.

With its white sand, coconut trees and thatched umbrellas, Isanga Bay recreates a totally seaside atmosphere. The 6 elegantly shaped chalets and huts are built of natural materials and are set on stilts facing the lake behind the beach. They are spacious and have one double and two single beds, a bathroom and a veranda. On the program: bird watching, snorkeling, excursions to the Kalambo Falls, canoeing, boat trips... The birdlife is particularly interesting.

The lodge is located in the Shiwa Ng'andu reserve next to the Kapishya hot springs. It offers a natural flowery and paradisiacal setting of 6 charming chalets. The products of its farm are cooked in the proposed dishes. The activities offered: visit of Shiwa Ngandu manor, safari, hot springs, spa with view on the river, hiking, rafting, rock paintings, mountain biking... Can be combined with a stay at Buffalo Camp (North Luangwa), 4 hours from Kapishya.

Charlie and Jo Harvey have completely restored the manor house and fitted out, on the^second floor, 5 rooms to welcome visitors. A must in terms of "British" refinement in the heart of the African bush. In addition to the wooden furniture, the paintings and the period fireplace where every evening there is a flambé, they have added bathrooms with cast iron bathtubs. Meals are served in the dining room or the English gardens. Game drives, boating on the lake, horseback riding or swimming in the Kapyshia hot springs are all included.

This quiet self-catering lodgeis located on the banks of the Luwombwa River, west of the park. More rustic than Wasa Lodge, and also less expensive. Three pretty brick chalets with private bathrooms welcome visitors under their palm roof. Two have a capacity of 5 beds on two floors. Activities are centered on fishing (especially tiger fish), boat rides and canoeing. The place is excellent for bird watching. You have to prepare your meals on the spot, in a perfectly equipped place.

This is the main camp, 12 km from the park entrance, on the shores of Lake Wasa, and a 2-hour walk from Fibwe Observatory. Ilhouses the park offices and even if you sleep elsewhere, you can have lunch or dinner here. Ilhas 4 comfortable chalets with shared bathrooms, and 3 more luxurious huts with private bathrooms and verandas. With its traditional architecture and palm roofs, it blends into the scenery. In the evening, the camp is lit with lanterns and the atmosphere becomes magical. The lake is home to hippos and many birds.

The lodge is located a little way out of town, on the edge of the lake, past the market and on the other side of a hill. A popular address among budget travelers and campers. First of all, the owner Charity and her son Marino welcome you very well. On the spot, campers can enjoy a nice place to set up their tent or van. On the other hand, basic huts with common sanitary facilities are proposed for small budgets. Simple meals can be ordered in advance.

Located 30 km before Mkushi coming from Kapiri Mposhi, this farm offers travelers 10 lovely cottages with warm and cozy decor, impeccably maintained and equipped with all the necessary comforts. The camping area is located in a pleasant shady area, as is the property's large garden surrounded by an indigenous forest where walking paths have been laid out. The restaurant serves tasty farm products. The badminton court is available to guests, nice on vacation.