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with the rest of the camp), complete with brass taps in the bathrooms and a wind-up
gramophone (that works) in the bar - which is perfectly placed for sunrise
and
sunset. In-
side,
rondavels
are stylishly furnished and good-sized windows provide river views.
Luwi $$$
(
www.normancarrsafaris.com
;
per person per night all-inclusive US$605)
The entire
front side of the thatch huts at this classic and especially serene bush camp cleverly pivot
to open directly onto the ground level of a grassy field; lounge away in large, plush beds
during the afternoon siesta for a front row seat of elephants feeding only metres away.
Amply shaded by African teak and mahogany trees.
BUSH CAMP
Mchenja $$$
(
www.normancarrsafaris.com
;
per person per night all-inclusive US$665)
This is the
least rustic of the Carr bush camps. The most noteworthy design features of Mchenja, oth-
er than the plunge pool, are the claw-footed bathtubs partially open to the outside through
mesh in the safari tents. It's about a 1½-hour drive north of Mfuwe Gate and an 8km walk
along the river to Kakuli, another Carr camp, which is open during the 'emerald season.'
BUSH CAMP
Shopping
Tribal Textiles
Offline map
( 0216-245137;
www.tribaltextiles.co.zm
; 7am-4.30pm)
Along the road between
Mfuwe village and the airport is a large enterprise that employs a team of local artists to
produce, among other things, bags, wall hangings, bed linens and sarongs, much of which
are sold abroad. Tribal Textiles have some striking original designs and it's quite a refined
place for a shop or to take a short (free) tour around the factory. Local craftspeople outside
in the car park sell animal carvings, jewellery and other handicrafts. It's a relaxed place to
browse with no hassle, but the range is limited.
HANDICRAFTS
