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Mama Rula's B&B And Campsite
Located in
Zambia :: Luangwa Basin
:: Chipata
Category:
Camping :: Lodge Camp
Mama Rula's B&B and Campsite is situated 6 km out of Chipata on the Mfuwe Road and is the ideal stopover between Lusaka, South Luangwa and Malawi. The large campsite has lush green lawns under large African mahogany trees. The campsite caters for both overlanding groups as well as private campers. Facilities include a swimming pool and bar.
| Address : | Old Lundazi Road, Chipata, Zambia. |
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| Postal : | P.O. Box 510204, Chipata, Zambia |
| Contact : | Beatrix Richards (Manager) |
| Contact 2 : | Ben Richards |
| Cell : | +260(0)96 412 8435 |
| Cell2 : | +260(0)96 034 1236 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Host Website : | Click Here |
| Cellphone Reception : | Good |
Travelling from Spar Chipata - CBD - towards Lusaka, turn right onto the M12 Lundazi Road, from the T-Junction travel 4 kms, you will see our first sign on the right, just after "China Africa Cotton", turn right onto a gravel road at the sign post, once on the gravel road, travel another 2kms, you will see us on your right.
| Rates Quoted : | Per Person |
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| Base Currency : | USD |
| Minimum Rate : | 101.00 |
| Maximum Rate : | 11.00 |
| Updated for : | 2025 |
| Comments : | Children Under 10 years of age, camp for free. No charges for vehicles, trailers, caravans or motorbikes. Camping rate decreases for groups larger than 10 people. |
| Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash, Credit Card, Foreign Currency |
| Types of Foreign Currency Accepted : | USD |
| Languages spoken : | English |
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| Pre-Booking : | Non-Essential |
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| Accommodation (Rooms), Waste Disposal | |
| Other Facilities : | Bar. |
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| Nearby Facilities : | SPAR in Chipata. |
| Accessible to Disabled Persons : | Yes |
| Day Visitors Allowed : | No |
| Frequented by Tour Groups : | Yes |
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| Is water drinkable? : | Yes | |
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| Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
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| Closest Town : | Chipata |
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| Distance to Chipata : | 9km |
| Travel Time to Chipata : | 7min |
Reportedly the ablutions, restaurant and bar were great in September 2013.
The owners own the Spar in Chipata, so you can phone your order through to them and have your supplies delivered to Mama Rula's. (Jul-14).
The main cellular networks are MTN, Zamtel and Airtel. (Jul-14).
Reportedly still the greatest campsite with the freshest water! (Jul-14).
“This still is a great campsite with the freshest water. They sell fire wood and ice and the owner, Andrea Breytenbach, is a great source of information. As they own the Spar in Chipata you can phone your order through to Andrea and have your supplies delivered to Mama Rula's. ” - Karin Theron, 2014/08/19
“We camped in the beautiful gardens of this campsite in September 2013. The ablutions are great and there is a wonderful restaurant and bar. ” - Mietsie Visser, 2013/10/09
“The campsite is definitely operating, so is the bar and restaurant with the best steaks in Zambia!” - Deon Kotze, 2012/03/12
“There have been reports that camping is not offered here anymore. This is NOT true, they are operating and as busy as ever, with many overlanders pulling in every night.” - Janine Reyneke, 2009/03/06
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