Shawa Luangwa Camp
Tented suites · Nsefu Sector, reached by pontoon · Green Safaris
High-end
In the GMA
Safari company
Named for the Zambian guide who made his reputation here, and run by an operator that puts guests in silent electric vehicles. In the Nsefu Sector, where the game drives feel like they belong to you alone.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Silent electric vehicles for near-silent game drives
- One family suite alongside three couples suites
- Bubble bath and sunset views in the tents
- Named for guide Jacob Shawa, a Robin Pope protégé
- Private plunge pool at every tented suite
Cons
- Minimum age nine for all guests
- Only four suites in total, so it books out
- Exact season dates are not published; ask the camp
- What the rate includes is not published; ask directly
What the park charges on top
The rate above buys you a bed. South Luangwa National Park charges its own entry fee for every day you are inside. Here is what that adds up to.
- Park entry$25 if you are in an operator vehicle instead of self-driving.
- $30per person, per day
- VehicleUnder 3 tonnes, foreign registered.
- $15per vehicle, per day
Three nights means three days inside, so two adults sharing one vehicle pay $225 in park fees before anyone pays for a bed.
There is no single park fee here. On top of the gate fee, camps pass on vehicle fees, guide fees and bed levies, and what applies depends on whether the camp sits inside the national park or in the Game Management Area alongside it. Kafunta Safaris, who charge one combined figure covering the government levies, told us it comes to $60 per person per night at their two GMA camps and $90 at their camp inside the park. Treat that as the shape of it rather than a universal rate: the amounts move with each operator's lease.
The full fee schedule for South Luangwa National ParkRates at Shawa Luangwa Camp
From $760 pppn. Fully inclusive.
What the rate covers is not confirmed. We do not know yet whether meals, drinks and activities are included, so read this as the bed only.
Every figure on this page is in US dollars.
Indicative 2026 rates from operators' own rate cards, gathered July 2026. Rates change by season and year, so always confirm with the lodge. Park fees are extra almost everywhere: budget about $30 per person per day, plus vehicle fees.
Questions about Shawa Luangwa Camp
Is Shawa Luangwa Camp good for families?
Yes, within limits. The camp sets a minimum age of nine for all guests, and has one dedicated Family Suite alongside three Couples Suites. Staff are trained for families with older children, and activities are built to engage teenagers rather than toddlers.
Is Shawa Luangwa Camp good for a honeymoon?
Yes, it markets itself directly at couples as the Valley of the Leopard, with private A-line canvas tents on raised decking, a bubble bath and sunset views. Walking safaris and silent e-Cruiser game drives both work well for a couple wanting a quiet trip.
What does it cost to stay at Shawa Luangwa Camp?
Both the Couples Suites and the Family Suite start from $760 per person per night. The site did not confirm what exactly that rate includes when we checked, so ask Green Safaris to confirm meals, drinks and activities before booking.
What are the electric vehicles at Shawa Luangwa Camp?
Green Safaris runs e-Cruiser Silent Safari vehicles here, which let guests experience the bush without engine noise. They are used alongside walking safaris in the quieter Nsefu Sector, where the camp is named for guide Jacob Shawa, a Robin Pope Safaris protégé.
Can you self-drive to Shawa Luangwa Camp?
The operator's site does not describe a self-drive route. The camp sits in the Nsefu Sector, reached by pontoon, which points to a guided transfer rather than guests driving themselves in, but confirm directly with Green Safaris.