Lugenda Bush Camp is the latest addition to the Rani Resorts portfolio of properties. Unique to all other Rani properties, Lugenda is aimed at the discerning few who have a passion for wildlife, the wilderness and enjoy complete seclusion.
Lugenda Bush Camp is situated within the Niassa Reserve, on the eastern bank of the Lugenda River, amongst the Ngalongue Mountains (towering insilbergs or island mountains). The Serra Mecula is positioned across from the camp. It was on Mecula Mountain that Paul Von Lettow Vorbeck and his men held up towards the end of their incredible First World War East African Campaign against 1.5 million allied troops.
Lugenda Bush Camp consists of a main building housing a reading lounge area, self service bar and dining area. On either side of the main building sit four East African styled luxury tents no more than 40 meters from the Lugenda River. The main pool is directly in front of the main building virtually on the banks of the Lugenda River.
Property Amenities
Accommodation at Lugenda Bush Camp consists of 8 luxury East-African style tents, 6 x Kings and 2 x Twins. All tents have an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, ceiling fan, hair dryer, safe and wooden viewing deck. The tents have a concrete screed floor with individual Victorian styled deep tub and shower. The tents are situated underneath large wild fig trees which attract wild Elephant during the early morning and late afternoon.
Area Attractions
Activities at Lugenda Bush Camp The area is well-suited to game drives, and the vehicle accommodates 8 guests per vehicle. The game drives are directed by qualified guides. The area is a birders' paradise and includes the rare Angola pitta, Pels fishing owl, and an abundant raptor population. Rovuma River is an Important Bird Area and over 370 bird species have been identified already. Big game such as elephant, buffalo, hartebeest, eland and zebra can be seen on drives. Other game such as impala, wildebeest, hippo, lion, leopard, warthogs and spotted hyena can also be seen. The area is still in development and new roads are currently being built. Due to the size of the area game drives are normally lengthy in time.
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