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and meals, which includes a striking waterfall on the escarpment. Contact the lodge about
one month in advance for this sort of wilderness experience.
The network of rivers and waterfalls at Mutinondo are incredibly clear and calm, safe to
swim in (and to drink), and lazily swimming upstream and listening to the sounds of
nature all around is a wonderful way to spend a day. Canoes are also available.
During the mushroom-friendly rainy season (December to March), it is possible to go
in search of the largest edible mushroom in the world, and the area also contains rock art
and Iron Age workings.
Sleeping
LODGE
Mayense Camp $$$
(
www.mutinondozambia.com
;
s/d per person incl meals & activities from ZMW600/550)
It's tough to design accommodation that fits in with the splendour of this setting but the
Mutinondo team has succeeded. Built into the hillside are a handful of individually de-
signed chalets, which, while not luxurious, are beautiful in their simplicity and blend in
seamlessly with their natural environment. Honeymoon 'Mulombwa' is built into the
granite rocks, with a huge handmade bath with a view. 'Musase' is suitable for families
with enough beds to sleep four. All have outstanding views and the majority are open to
the elements so it feels as if you're sleeping out in the middle of the wild. The friendly
and hospitable owners are keen to protect the environment and the camps here use a num-
ber of alternative sources of energy such as solar panels, a wind generator and sun stoves.
The food cooked here uses as much locally-sourced produce as possible and campers at
other sites can enjoy hearty home-cooked meals at the main Mayense Camp (breakfast
ZMW70, packed lunch ZMW30, three-course dinner ZMW120).
Mayense Campsite $
(campsite per person ZMW70, chalet per person ZMW100)
This is a fantastic campsite, a
user-friendly spot to pitch a tent. Each pitch has cooking areas and bird-proof cupboards
to protect supplies. The large, open-air showers (constructed out of sustainable materials)
have plenty of space and hot water. The sinks have framed pieces of information to read
while you brush your teeth, and the eco-toilets have magazines to browse and strategically
placed viewing slots with views over the bush.
CAMPGROUND
Kankonde $
CAMPGROUND
