Zambia Camps & Lodges
Shoebill Island Camp, Bangweulu Wetlands, Zambia
A Tented Camp in Zambia
Camp Details
Shoebill Island Camp is a fully catered tented lodge featuring four ensuite canvas chalets.
The camp is nestled under trees on an island in the vast watery expanse of the Bangweulu wetland. The ensuite canvas chalets are on concrete platforms behind the camp’s central area. Each unit is discreetly positioned for privacy and to maximize views of the expansive flood plains.
The brick-and-mortar central area is a large open space featuring a dining room, bar, spacious lounge with indoor fireplace and library. The outdoor firepit is the ideal spot for evening sundowners and early morning coffees. The camp is solar-powered.
WHY CHOOSE SHOEBILL ISLAND CAMP?
- The unfenced camp enjoys views over Bangweulu Wetlands and is ideally located to enjoy all Bangweulu activities.
- This paradise of floodplains, seasonally flooded grasslands, woodlands and permanent swamps has been designated as one of the world’s most important wetlands.
- Bangweulu is the only place in the world you will find wild black lechwe and is home to over 350 shoebills.
Questions about Shoebill Island Camp
What are the signature species at Bangweulu?
Bangweulu is the only place in the world where you will find wild black lechwe, and it holds over 350 shoebills. The wetland is recognised as one of the world's most important, a mosaic of floodplains, seasonally flooded grasslands, woodlands and permanent swamps.
How small is the camp?
Just four en-suite canvas chalets, set on concrete platforms behind the central area and spaced for privacy and views over the floodplains. The brick-and-mortar central area holds a dining room, bar, lounge with an indoor fireplace and a library, and there is an outdoor firepit. The camp is solar-powered and unfenced.
When is the camp open, and what does the rate cover?
Published rates run from November 2025 to May 2026 at US$690 per person per night, covering all meals, activities, laundry, house drinks and the tourism levy. We confirm current opening dates when we quote, as access to the wetland shifts with the water.
Activities
Shoebill Island Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2026 | Nov 2025–May 2026 | Standard Tent | US $ 690 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Shoebill Island Camp rates include – All meals, activities, laundry, house drinks and tourism levy.
Questions about Shoebill Island Camp
What are the signature species at Bangweulu?
Bangweulu is the only place in the world where you will find wild black lechwe, and it holds over 350 shoebills. The wetland is recognised as one of the world's most important, a mosaic of floodplains, seasonally flooded grasslands, woodlands and permanent swamps.
How small is the camp?
Just four en-suite canvas chalets, set on concrete platforms behind the central area and spaced for privacy and views over the floodplains. The brick-and-mortar central area holds a dining room, bar, lounge with an indoor fireplace and a library, and there is an outdoor firepit. The camp is solar-powered and unfenced.
When is the camp open, and what does the rate cover?
Published rates run from November 2025 to May 2026 at US$690 per person per night, covering all meals, activities, laundry, house drinks and the tourism levy. We confirm current opening dates when we quote, as access to the wetland shifts with the water.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Shoebill Island Camp.
Questions about Shoebill Island Camp
What are the signature species at Bangweulu?
Bangweulu is the only place in the world where you will find wild black lechwe, and it holds over 350 shoebills. The wetland is recognised as one of the world's most important, a mosaic of floodplains, seasonally flooded grasslands, woodlands and permanent swamps.
How small is the camp?
Just four en-suite canvas chalets, set on concrete platforms behind the central area and spaced for privacy and views over the floodplains. The brick-and-mortar central area holds a dining room, bar, lounge with an indoor fireplace and a library, and there is an outdoor firepit. The camp is solar-powered and unfenced.
When is the camp open, and what does the rate cover?
Published rates run from November 2025 to May 2026 at US$690 per person per night, covering all meals, activities, laundry, house drinks and the tourism levy. We confirm current opening dates when we quote, as access to the wetland shifts with the water.
Activities
Activities
Amenities
Map
Reviews
Read Shoebill Island Camp Reviews on TripAdvisor
Gallery
Other Recommended Camps
Kujana Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia.
Musesenji River Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Liuwa Camp, Liuwa Plain National Park, Zambia
Lolebezi, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Chula Island Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Kutali Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Takwela Camp, North Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Nkonzi Bush Camp, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Ila Safari Lodge, Kafue National Park, Zambia
Ntemwa-Busanga Camp, Kafue National Park, Zambia
Musekese Camp, Kafue National Park, Zambia
