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Croc Valley Camp

3.0 star property
Enjoy the safari at this 3-star South Luangwa National Park tentalow

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Relax by the pool or dine al fresco in our serene outdoor space.
Sit by the fire pit in a serene waterfront setting surrounded by trees and a tranquil body of water.
Guesthouse elevated on stilts amidst lush greenery.
Relax in a casual outdoor setting with a bar, comfortable seating, and a chalkboard menu.
Dine al fresco in a shaded outdoor setting with tables and chairs overlooking the surrounding landscape.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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Mfuwe, South Luangwa National Park
  • South Luangwa National Park
  • Mfuwe (MFU)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Air Conditioned Rooms Not on Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom

Standard Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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EcoTent not En-Suite | 1 bedroom

EcoTent not En-Suite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Camping

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Self-Catering Chalets | 1 bedroom

Self-Catering Chalets

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Air-Conditioned Riverfront Tent | 1 bedroom

Air-Conditioned Riverfront Tent

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

South Luangwa National Park

In South Luangwa National Park .Within the region of this South Luangwa National Park tentalow, you'll find South Luangwa National Park.
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Getting around

  • Mfuwe (MFU) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Project Luangwa Crafts & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Mwalez Chill Point - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Croc Valley Camp

Enjoy the safari at this 3-star South Luangwa National Park tentalow
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Croc Valley Camp also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star South Luangwa National Park tentalow.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Croc Valley Camp offers 7 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Croc Valley Camp

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

This property is located in a national park and requires an entrance fee at the gate.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Croc Valley Camp Safari Mfuwe
Croc Valley Camp Mfuwe
Croc Valley Camp Safari South Luangwa National Park
Croc Valley Camp Safari
Croc Valley Camp South Luangwa National Park
Croc Valley Camp Hotel South Luangwa National Park
Croc Valley Camp Zambia/South Luangwa National Park
Croc Valley Camp Safari/Tentalow South Luangwa National Park
Croc Valley Camp Safari/Tentalow
Croc Valley Camp SafariTental
Croc Valley Camp Safari/Tentalow
Croc Valley Camp South Luangwa National Park
Croc Valley Camp Safari/Tentalow South Luangwa National Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Croc Valley Camp to the airport?

Croc Valley Camp is 17 mi (45-min drive) away from the Mfuwe (MFU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Croc Valley Camp have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Croc Valley Camp.

Does Croc Valley Camp offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Croc Valley Camp, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Croc Valley Camp?

No, there is no casino at this tentalow.

What time is check-in at Croc Valley Camp?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Croc Valley Camp?

This tentalow offers free self parking.

Does Croc Valley Camp have a pool?

Croc Valley Camp features an outdoor pool.

Does Croc Valley Camp have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Croc Valley Camp have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this tentalow.

How close is Croc Valley Camp to downtown South Luangwa National Park?

Croc Valley Camp is 1 mi away from Kakumbi.

Croc Valley Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible experience

Incredible staff, hospitable, warm and welcoming. Highly comfortable accommodation, top notch facilities, gym and swimming pool were well maintained. The animals roaming through the camp were a magical experience, I’d recommend this camp to anyone travelling solo, or as a group through Zambia. If you’re looking for a more budget friendly immersive safari experience, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loving so near Mfuwe park we have had the opportunity to enjoy several of the game lodges. Croc Valley has delightful and attentive staff, an beautiful pool and grounds. Plenty of seating along the river for game viewing while you rest or dine. They have updated and upgraded many of their riverside self contained tents (more like a canvas chalet!) and are in the process of finishing the upgrades to the full amenity chalets. Their game drives are superb! We thoroughly enjoy our trips to Croc Valley!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Bruce

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

Cost effective stay

Convenient place to stay close to the game reserve. Kitchenette allows for self catering, which can make it a cost effective stay. Staff are friendly and service is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Mette

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful location but grumpy staff/terrible food

The place has an amazing location and a wonderful bar/restaurant/swimming pool area. The partly negative review is due to some of the staff being impolite/rude/not service minded at all (some grumpy older men in the bar) and which destroyed some of the atmosphere. The daily manager tried his best, being extremely nice and helpful, but unfortunately he did not compensate for some of the less friendly staff. Another thing was the food- which was a total catastrophe. It took a long time to get the food and when it came it was most of the time cold (and tasteless). On a couple of occasions we asked the staff to warm it - but it came back still cold! We gave up and ate cold food most of the time. It’s a pity because the place has such a potential
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kristen, Zambia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful spot on the river. They offer adorable self-catering prices which is refreshing. Showers were hot and food from the restaurant was good. The camp is a bit old and is currently under construction to update many parts of the camp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great in terms of being right on the Luangwa River with lots of Hippos and crocs visible all day, close to the park entrance, elephants, giraffes and antelope walking in the field/bush in front of our Chalet (#3) during the day and night, was a great Zambian wildlife experience. Chalet was definitely a bit rough living (but we expected that), hard beds, ants and mice and even a baboon came inside and stole our bananas off the counter while we had our backs turned making tea, but that was part of the enjoyable experience. The chalet kitchen had all the basics so we cook most of our own meals. Mozi nets were in good condition, but did not need this time of year. Overall we loved the experience (my Dad and I) and it was a step up from tenting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

FABIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to be!!!!

Our stay was lovely, we were in the eco tent which is perfect: comfortable beds and space. Common bathroom/toilet very clean and close to the tent (but not too close!). Very friendly staff and awesome location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing place to stay

I spent 16 nights at Croc valley and found the staff friendly and attentive. There was lots of wildlife in and around the camp which made the stay interesting if you can't get to the game reserve. They have a lovely swimming pool that I enjoyed using in the evenings after a hot days work.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely unprofessional and lack of communication.. There are much better ludges and camp sites in the park that you can go to.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

MummaScotland, Lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place and staff couldn’t help enough. Always there to ansa questions or advice when required. Friendly management too who interacted with visitors esp in the evenings. Brill evening nightlife in camp. Defo worth a visit
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jenny, East Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay at Croc Valley Camp. There was a good vibe around the camp, and staff were generally friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Hermanus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location on banks of Luangwa River bordering the South Luangwa National Park; spacious a/c tent with river view. Viewing deck over the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Patrick, Zambia Lusaka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I think the service needs to be improved, we arrived at around 10.00 hours, no one was willing to attend to us, it took about 20 minutes before an individual was assigned to show us the rooms. Cleanness of the rooms left much to be desired so was the common toilets, I think they are cleaned just once a day, given that they are common toilets for all, they should be cleaned at least three times a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, but very very dirty and unkept, needs a lot of soap and water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for camping. We woke up at 6am with elefants, girafes, hippos and monkeys coming to the river (10-20m from us!). We were also happy with the self-catering kitchen and the different relaxing areas. We do recommend Croc valley camp !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Limba, Lusaka, Zambia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very calm and relaxing place close to the river.

I spend a couple of days at the valley over the weekend starting 15 June 2018. First of all, the croc valley team was very friendly and welcoming. The staff provided options on the services offered, delivery of services was timely and respectful. Secondly, the calm environment near the river with a view/sound of hippos, as well as the view of crocodiles and picky monkeys whilst enjoying a cold drink made the moment so relaxing. The afternoon and night game drives completed the memorable weekend. We saw two Lions on "Honey Moon" near the river, we also followed a leopard and other animal species. The drivers were patient and took us all around the park for close to 4 hours. Thank you Croc Valley Camp staff. Hoping to visit again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Santa Fe, New Mexico USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the riverfront tents which enable wildlife viewing on your doorstep. Croc Valley offers affordable accommodations, helpful and friendly staff, a nice pool, and a good restaurant and bar right on the Luangwa River. You have the flexibility to design your own schedule for drives and dining although you can opt for two drives a day and full room and board. This is not a luxury glamping resort; it is a pleasant place quite literally at the end of the road, right across the river from one of Africa's premier parks. You will get to meet local people from Mfuwe Village, and more than likely encounter elephants, monkeys, baboons, antelopes, and beautiful birds right in camp. There is a mix of people from overseas and nearby countries and locals. There is no extra charge for listening to hippos in the river as you fall asleep. And yes, there are really crocodiles in the river. You are in the real Africa!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Angora, Cape Town South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location right on the river

We experienced amazing service from the owner. Our booking had somehow gone wrong and they were not expecting us. The place was full but we were lodged at a neighbouring luxury lodge for the night and then upgraded to a luxury river tent for the duration of our stay. WOW!!! The camp is older and it seems to be in the process of some needed upgrades. It has a lovely big swimming pool, large restaurant/bar area overlooking the river. We did not eat there as the prices were beyond our budget. Their coffee was the best in Zambia! Lots of hippos in the river. Baboons and monkeys constantly in camp are fun but absolutely no food can be left anywhere. They were well mannered though and we had no hassles with the. Elephants walk through on their way to the river and the best is the resident bushbuck family. Overall we really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place for visiting south luangwa park

Very nice camp at the border or the national park. We stayed in a tent (with beds inside) for $15 per night & person, which is a great price considering the pleasant surroundings. Food and drinks are affordable and good. Morning and evening safaris are offered each day for $40 + $25 park fee. There were lots of baboons on the camp ground, and we were warned not to leave food in the tent as otherwise elephants might walk in. From the bar we could see hippos on the other side of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023