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Our Opinion
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Lugenda Bush Camp is the latest addition to the Rani Resorts' portfolio of properties. Lugenda is aimed at the discerning few who have a passion for wildlife, the wilderness and enjoy complete seclusion. Superb when combined with a beach holiday at Matemo or Medjumbe island resorts.
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Summary
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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.
The 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.
The 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.
NIASSA RESERVE
Located in northern Mozambique covering parts of Cabo Delgado Province and nearly one third of Niassa Province, the Niassa Reserve core area of 22 000 Km2 is bordered by the Rovuma River in the north (Tanzania border), Lugenda river in southeast, Luatize River, southwest and Lussanhando River in the west. A buffer area of 20,000 km², which was divided in six management concessions, is also part of the Niassa Reserve. The total area is twice the size of Kruger National Park in South Africa.
GETTING THERE
- Lugenda Bush Camp has its own airstrip with fly-in access from Pemba International Airport (Scheduled flights to Pemba can be booked with LAM – Mozambique Airlines and, from 24 March 2007, Airlink)
- Scheduled transfers to Lugenda Bush Camp from Pemba Airport are operated via light aircraft transfer (duration: +/- 90 minutes)
- For any flights arriving in Pemba after 14h00, guests need to overnight in Pemba, and will be transferred to Lugenda the following morning
- Due to the use of light aircraft for your scheduled transfer, you are requested to limit your luggage to a MAXIMUM of 15KG and to utilise SOFT LUGGAGE CARRIERS. Failure to do so may result in luggage arrival being delayed and / or incurring penalties
ACTIVITIES
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 (Pitta angolensis), Pel’s fishing owl (Scotopelia peli), 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. Please discuss this with your guide to ensure you are well prepared.
GAME
The results of an aerial census carried out in October 2002, estimated an elephant population of 12 000 with evidence of an increasing trend in numbers. The Reserve also has over 9000 of the sable antelope and several thousands each of Cape buffalo, Lichtensteins hartebeest, eland, and zebra. There are smaller populations of kudu, bushbuck, impala, wildebeest, waterbuck, reedbuck, and hippo. Duiker and warthogs abound. Lion, leopard and spotted hyena are common. The endangered Cape hunting dog (African wild dog) occurs with an estimated population exceeding 200 animals, which makes the Niassa Reserve one of the last best refugees for this species. Of particular interest are three endemic subspecies, which exist in Niassa but are rare elsewhere, namely: Niassa wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus johnstoni), Boehms zebra (Equus burchelli boehmi), and Johnstons impala (Aepyceros melampus johnstoni).
CAMP CLOSURE
Due to the rainy season in the area, Lugenda Bush Camp will be operational from mid-May to the end of November each year.
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Lugenda Camp Main Building |
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Main Lounge & Bar Facility |
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Swimming Pool & Loungers |
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Main Lounge Area |
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Insilberg & Lake |
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Elephant Next To Tent |
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Bush Buck |
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Log Fire At Night |
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Lugenda Sunset |
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Nearby Rocky Mountain |
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View Of Swimming Pool |
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Swimming Pool At Sunset |
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