Lumbe Pools Accommodation

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5 King or Twin chalets with views of the Zambezi River

Our chalets have been uniquely designed – from sandbag walls to canvas chalets, our roll down blinds and flowy curtains, the chalets are designed to be cooled by the Zambezi breezes. Hot water bottles and thick blankets are provided for the cold nights in June and July whilst the airy nature of the rooms keeps things cool in the warmer months. We provide bedside lamps and charging points through our solar system and donkey boilers provide your chalets with hot water.

What can you expect to find in your chalet?

En-suite bathrooms

twin or double beds

Plugpoints available

WIFI ONLY IN THE MAIN AREA

tea of coffee delivered

Laundry service.

ACCOMMODATION

Take a walk through one of the chalets [VIDEO]

Staying true to our Everwild philosophy, we have designed the rooms to let the sounds and smells of the Zambezi in and use mozzie nets to keep the bugs out!

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Lumbe Pool Camp: The Main Lodge & River Deck

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.

See photos of the main area below

Frequently Asked Questions from guests

Browse some of the FAQ’s below:

Do you offer self-catering?

No, bookings are sold on a full board basis which will include your accommodation, 3x meals a day, coffee / tea and all your activities.

Is there electricity in camp?

Lumbe Pools is equipped with solar and a backup generator. Bedside lamps and charging points are available in the rooms

Is it safe to drink the water?

We provide water bottles with water stations filled with borehole water which is safe to drink. Bottled water is also available at an additional price.
Hot water for the showers is provided by donkey boilers. These boilers are lit in the morning and again at the end of the day. If you need hot water at other times, simply speak to your room attendant or host and this will be arranged.

will i have access to wifi or cell phone signal?

There is limited wi-fi and cell phone coverage is poor but available in certain places. Camp management can assist with connectivity to respond to any emergencies etc.

do you have any family chalets?

Chalets 3, 4 and 5 are designed to be close together to allow small children to be safely in earshot of parents. We also provide baby sitting afterhours at an additional cost.

how far are the chalets from the main area?

The furthest chalet is about 100m from the main area. Our paths are laid with beach sand so please advise us in advance if you need assistance walking with a stick

Are there Payment Facilities in camp?

There are currently no card facilities at the camps and all extras and tips need to be settled in cash (ZAR, Kwacha or USD). We also have a selection of fishing shirts and caps available for purchase in camp. Please speak to us about settling bar and shop accounts by EFT after your trip if you wish to explore this option. A separate price list for the drinks, shop items and the tipping guidelines will be sent to you.

DATES & SEASONS

Lumbe Pools Camp is open from 1 March - 15 January

You can visit Lumbe Pools from March to mid-January but keep in mind that some of the activities will be better experienced at certain times of the year. Chat to us about what type of experience you're looking for and we can recommend when the best time to go would be.

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What type of experience are you looking for?

General Fishing

6 night fishing package

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2026 Guest Reviews

What guests from the 2026 season have said so far:

7 april 2026

Top moment? The sleepout on the pontoon. It was amazing. Thank you for the attention to detail!

Eliza Van Vuuren

6 April 2026

A wonderful way to spend Easter! Delicious food, spectacular scenery. We could not have asked for more.

Rob & Jo Brown

12 april 2026

Magical, memorable trip of a lifetime! Service was exceptional. A bucket list trip and perfect place for families!

Mark & Taryn

Please note that camping is not permitted at Lumbe Pools.

EVERWILD group

Lumbe is a part of the Everwild Group. Find out who Everwild is and what other camps are members here.

location & logistics

Lumbe is located in Zambia - on the eastern bank of the Zambezi 300 km from Livingstone.

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