Croc Valley Camp

3.0 star property
South Luangwa National Park tentalow with safari and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Garden
Room
Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Air Conditioned Rooms Not on Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

EcoTent not En-Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Camping

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed

Self-Catering Chalets

Highlights

Fireplace
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Microwave
Oven
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Air-Conditioned Riverfront Tent

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Mfuwe, South Luangwa National Park

Getting around

  • Mfuwe (MFU) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Croc Valley Camp

When visiting South Luangwa National Park, Croc Valley Camp is a great choice to consider. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 cabins

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Safari

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children

Policies

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Croc Valley Camp?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Croc Valley Camp?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Croc Valley Camp?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Croc Valley Camp?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Croc Valley Camp and nearby?
On-site recreation at Croc Valley Camp includes a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the tentalow's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Croc Valley Camp?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Croc Valley Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Adam, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Bruce, 4-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

12-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Mette, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Kristen, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Mark, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
FABIEN, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
16-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Extremely unprofessional and lack of communication.. There are much better ludges and camp sites in the park that you can go to.
Sara, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
MummaScotland, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We really enjoyed our stay at Croc Valley Camp. There was a good vibe around the camp, and staff were generally friendly and helpful.
Jenny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jim, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Patrick, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Lovely place, but very very dirty and unkept, needs a lot of soap and water.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 !
Benjamin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Limba, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Dan, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Angora, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

A, 2-night trip
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