Lumbe Pools offers a truly unique Zambezi River experience in the heart of Barotseland.
We want you to experience something special when you visit our camp in Barotseland! It’s everything we know you will love from a visit to the Zambezi with the added ‘wow’ of our magic little secret, the Lumbe River! Right from the outset, we wanted Lumbe Pools to be different – in the best way.
Found out below makes us DIFFERENT to other camps on the Zambezi?
What makes us different?
Experience 2 different rivers from one location
Lumbe Pools camp is situated on the banks of not just one river, but two completely different but equally beautiful rivers. The magic and pristine Lumbe and the mighty Zambezi.
TIGER FISHING
Tiger fishing at Lumbe Pools
Tiger fishing is one of our most popular activities and definitely a major attraction. We are located in the famous Barotseland province and we are the only permanent camp on our section of the Upper Zambezi River between the Kaale Rapids and the Sioma Falls. That means you will have about 40kms of Zambezi mostly to yourselves!
Lumbe pools accommodation
Your Lumbe Pools Accommodation: 5 Open-Air chalets overlooking the Zambezi River
Our open-air chalets are situated overlooking the Zambezi and have a very “open air” feel. Our rooms can be configured as twins or kings and are all en-suite. All bathrooms have showers, double sinks and flush toilets and 2 of the bathrooms have freestanding baths. Lumbe Pools is best experienced by one or two families or a group of friends.
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ACTIVITIES ON OFFER
Swimming, snorkeling, Pontoon Sleep-outs, Falls Visits’ and more!
Activities at Lumbe Pools Camp center on the water, from targeting tigerfish across 40 kilometers of unpressured Upper Zambezi riverways to fly-fishing rapids and bank angling. Off the boats, guests can explore Sioma Falls’ natural rock pools, snorkel the clear Lumbe River, or head to river sandbars for beach brunches, boat cruises, and private pontoon sleepouts under the stars.
The Main Lodge & River Deck at Lumbe Pools Camp
The main area and firepit serves as the central gathering space at Lumbe Pools Camp, offering wide views over the Zambezi River. The open-plan layout features a communal lounge and dining area where guests share meals between river excursions. At its center is a fully stocked bar, camp shop, and dartboard for casual downtime. Outside, the space steps down to a fire pit for morning coffee and evening drinks, leading directly onto a swimming pool and wooden deck designed for cooling off during the heat of the day.
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Zambezi Tiger fishing
Lumbe Pools Camp provides access to over 40 kilometers of unpressured fishing water on Zambezi River. The variety of water—ranging from fast rapids to deep gorge pools—caters to both seasoned fly fishermen and families looking for bank angling
Day Trips to Sioma Falls
Days at camp center on the Zambezi River, with guided boat safaris, snorkeling in the Lumbe River, and beach stops on river sandbars. Guests can also take a day trip to explore Sioma Falls (Ngonye Falls), walking across ancient basalt formations and swimming in the natural rock pools above the gorge.
Beach Dinners & Pontoon Sleepouts
For a unique night on the river, guests can spend the evening on a private sandbar island for a candlelit dinner, followed by an overnight stay on a luxury pontoon boat. The floating setup has a bathroom, mosquito netting, and a built-in bar, with coffee delivered to the boat at sunrise before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
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Photos from Lumbe Pools on the Upper Zambezi River in Barotseland, Zambia.
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