Lulimbi Tented Camp, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

A Tented Camp in Democratic Republic of Congo

Camp Details

The Lulimbi Tented Camp is nestled into the shoreline of the Ishasha river, which winds through Virunga’s vast savanna plains. Lulimbi is the first such camp in this area of the park and was created for two main reasons: to showcase Virunga’s spectacular savanna wildlife and to give visitors the chance to actively participate in conservation.

The nature experience in Lulimbi starts at the steps of one’s tent. Hippos wallow away their days in the Ishasha river, which is just meters away. Nearby, elephants can be seen wandering slowly through the bush. This gorgeous nature scene is closely watched by Virunga’s rangers, who welcome the participation of guests on their monitoring patrols. Under the guidance of the rangers, guest will participate in wildlife counts, visual health checks of the various species, and learn about the history of the park and the challenges the future presents.

The Lulimbi Tented Camp consists of 10 private tents: 4 with two twin beds, 4 with double beds, and 2 set up with three twin beds. Each tent features an en suite bathroom with hot showers and other standard amenities. The dining tent features a full restaurant and bar service. After meals, guest can retire to the well-appointed lounge tent.

WHY CHOOSE LULIMBI TENTED CAMP?

• Lulimbi is located in the heart of Virunga and is home to a large percentage of the park’s elephants and hippos. Buffalo, warthogs, giant forest hogs, topi, Ugandan Kob, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife also abound.
• The lounge tent features a full bar and is the perfect place to relax and take in the natural world just outside the netting.
• Virunga National Park is one of the most biologically diverse protected areas on the planet and the UNESCO designated the park as a World Heritage Site.