Zambia
A selection of our favourite places to stay in Zambia
King Lewanika – Liuwa Plains National Park
Little known Liuwa Plains
Situated in the little known and seldom visited Liuwa Plains National Park, King Lewanika is a hidden gem in Zambia, providing its visitors with spectacular views of the surrounding floodplains and incredibly intimate game viewing opportunities.... Read More
Dulini Anabezi – Lower Zambezi
Remote elegance on the banks of the Zambezi
Set in the wild heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, Dulini Anabezi Camp is a luxury tented retreat offering front-row access to Zambia’s untamed wilderness. Elevated timber walkways link the camp’s spacious canvas suites, each with plunge pools and sweeping views of the Zambezi River or Mushika floodplain. From thrilling game drives to serene canoe safaris, every experience is deeply immersive and entirely unforgettable.... Read More
Flatdogs Camp – South Luangwa
Value for money in South Luangwa
Flatdogs Camp is the closest camp to the main gate of South Luangwa National Park which reduces the logistical difficulties and costs associated with extreme remoteness. It therefore offers a fabulous but affordable safari experience in one of the richest wildlife areas in Africa.... Read More
Tafika Camp – South Luangwa National Park
True wild adventure
Tafika Camp is situated on the Luangwa River just outside the Nsefu Sector of the South Luangwa National Park, dwarfed beneath giant leadwood trees. It offers genuine warmth and hospitality and some of the finest leopard-sighting opportunities in Africa.... Read More
Tongabezi – Victoria Falls
Stylish & quirky safari lodge
Tongabezi Lodge is a quiet hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream from Victoria Falls. Game drives, bush walks and boating trips are all on offer just a few kilometres from the tourist hub of Victoria Falls.... Read More
Tena Tena – South Luangwa National Park
Zambian tented classic
Tena Tena - meaning 'temporary home', enjoys a stunning location on the banks of the Luangwa River. Open to the wild and lit by lanterns, Tena Tena offers earthy bush luxury at its best, synonymous with the very essence of safari.... Read More
Old Mondoro – Lower Zambezi National Park
Adventurous riverside camp
The objective of Old Mondoro is simple – to provide guests with an authentic safari that concentrates on the bush and wildlife. Here, hyena calls replace the hum of a generator, and Africa’s best guides give guests a closer look at the natural world.... Read More
Luangwa Safari House – South Luangwa National Park
Private house in the wilds
Luangwa Safari House is a stunning private house on the edge of a seasonal lagoon close to the Luangwa River. Lion viewing is excellent, and the area is renowned for leopard sightings. The exclusive use basis villa is ideal for groups of friends and families.... Read More
The Royal Livingstone – Victoria Falls
Five star Victoria Falls hotel
The Royal Livingstone Hotel is situated within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River. Named after the intrepid explorer Dr David Livingstone, the hotel harks back to the bygone safari era and is fittingly serene and gracious.... Read More
Sausage Tree Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park
Luxury Safari Adventure
Sausage Tree Camp is nestled amongst massive winter thorns and mahogany trees on the banks of the Zambezi River in the pretty Lower Zambezi National Park. Sausage Tree Camp offers both river and land safari activities in an eclectic combination of luxury and wilderness.... Read More
Chinzombo – South Luangwa National Park
Riverside luxury
Chinzombo Camp is situated in a beautiful position on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. Wildly luxurious and designed by award winning architects, Chinzombo brings levels of comfort and elegance previously unseen in the Luangwa Valley.... Read More
Chiawa – Lower Zambezi National Park
River-View Tented Camp
Chiawa Camp rests peacefully on the banks of the Zambezi River, in a grove of mahogany and acacia trees. The camp’s construction of natural materials ensures it sits unobtrusively in the landscape and that the idyllic setting can be fully appreciated.... Read More
Royal Zambezi Lodge – Zambezi River
Lower Zambezi luxury
Royal Zambezi Lodge is a spacious but intimate privately owned lodge, situated in Zambia on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park and directly opposite Zimbabwe’s famous Mana Pools World Heritage Site.... Read More
Takwela – North Luangwa National Park
Intimate wilderness experience
Takwela camp is situated on private land at the confluence of the Luangwa and Mwaleshi rivers in the remote North Luangwa. Prime wildlife country where guests can expect to partake in day and night game drives and more in 4636 kilometres of Africa's best.... Read More
Chikoko Trails – Crocodile River Camp – South Luangwa
Wilderness walking
A stay at Crocodile River Camp allows you to undertake a wild walking safari in arguably the best safari destination in Zambia, the South Luangwa. Accommodating just a handful of guests, the camp rests quietly in the landscape, barely leaving a footprint.... Read More
Chikoko Trails – Chikoko Tree Camp – South Luangwa
Walk-in bush camp
Located near David Livingstone’s river crossing, Chikoko Tree Camp sits in a privileged spot in the South Luangwa, Zambia. As a walk-in camp with no roads or vehicles, a stay here is like a journey back in time. This is the Africa that the first explorers saw.... Read More
Thorntree River Lodge – Mosi Oa Tunya National Park
Peaceful Victoria Falls
Thorntree River Lodge is set in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, just a short distance from the famous Victoria Falls. Perfectly peaceful with plenty to do, it's also a great stopover spot between safaris in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.... Read More
Chongwe House – Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia's river and bush
Chongwe River House is a private residence on the Zambezi River, directly opposite Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools. The game viewing in the area is exceptional and best discovered via game drives in open safari vehicles, guided walking, canoeing, fishing or motor boating.... Read More
Chongwe River Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambezi Confluence
Chongwe River Camp is situated on the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers, in Zambia's Lower Zambezi. The game viewing is exceptional and the scenery, dominated by watery floodplains, lush greenery and wide skies, is spectacular.... Read More
Mchenja – South Luangwa National Park
Beautiful Luangwa scenery
Mchenja is a luxurious, elegant and stylish tented camp overlooking a huge sweeping bend in Zambia's Luangwa River. Guests can choose whether they want to view their wildlife on foot or from an open game viewing vehicle.... Read More
Mwaleshi – North Luangwa National Park
Right in the thick of it
Mwaleshi Camp is situated 10km from the Mwaleshi and Luangwa river confluence - a magnet for wildlife in Zambia's remote North Luangwa National Park. The focus is on walking and exploring the area on foot with expert guides.... Read More
Nsolo – South Luangwa National Park
Exhilarating safaris on foot
Nsolo Bush Camp is one of the South Luangwa's more remote, luxury safari camps with many wonderful walking areas in the vicinity. There are few African experiences more exciting than heading out on foot early in the morning, having heard lions calling through the night.... Read More
Nsefu – South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa's ebony groves
Nsefu Camp is perched on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River in the remote Nsefu Sector of Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. Drive or walk through the ebony groves to explore a variety of diverse habitats with your guide.... Read More
Potato Bush Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park
Rich Zambezi wildlife
Potato Bush Camp is situated on the Zambezi River, nestled under mahogany trees. The wildlife is prolific with huge herds of elephant & buffalo, plus lion, leopard and wild dog. The birdlife too is rich and rewarding with over 300 species to spot.... Read More
Kakuli – South Luangwa National Park
Walking wild in Zambia
Kakuli is a tented bush camp on the confluence of the Luwi and Luangwa rivers in the South Luangwa, Zambia. This area of the Park is renowned for stunning views and some of the best game viewing opportunities both on foot and by vehicle.... Read More
Nkwali Camp – South Luangwa National Park
Leopards in South Luangwa
Nkwali Camp hosts a maximum of twelve guests in six cool and spacious chalets which sit on the edge of the Luangwa River in Zambia. This is superb game country with countless channels and lagoons serving as a magnet for wildlife.... Read More
The River Club – Victoria Falls
Vic Falls Riverside Lodge
The River Club is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, 18 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls. It has the feel of a boutique country club with croquet lawns, tennis courts and fabulous sundowners. The sense of leisurely tranquility is wonderful.... Read More
Kaingo Camp – South Luangwa National Park
Camp of the leopard
A stay at Kaingo is perfect for any wildlife enthusiasts in search of prolific game in an intimate setting. The camp is small, exclusive and one of the few owner-run camps left in the region. Game drives and walking safaris will get you close to the action, as will sleeping out on a star bed and spending time in one of Kaingo's photographic hides.... Read More
Mwamba Bush Camp – South Luangwa National Park
Zambia's best place to hide
Built on what was once a poachers campsite, Mwamba has strong roots in the belief of conservation through tourism. Here, four chalets sit idyllically along the Mwamba River and for a truly special safari experience, spend a night in their sleep-out and getting close to a superb number of wildlife from one of their famous hides.... Read More
Chundukwa River Lodge – Livingstone
Idyllic riverside retreat
Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River just 30 minutes from Victoria Falls, Chundukwa River Lodge is tucked away in a quiet wilderness of its own though close enough to the action making it the perfect launch page, or final stop, pre or post your African safari!... Read More
Puku Ridge – South Luangwa National Park
Exceptional Hospitality
Poised on the banks of an expansive floodplain, Puku Ridge brings sublime luxury to Zambia's South Luangwa. With an abundance of wildlife on your doorstep, sometimes quite literally, Puku Ridge is the perfect safari lodge for an exceptional Zambia adventure.... Read More
Busanga Bush Camp – Kafue National Park
An intimate retreat in Zambia’s remote wilderness
Nestled in the heart of the vast Busanga Plains, Busanga Bush Camp offers an exclusive safari experience within Zambia’s Kafue National Park. With just four tented suites, this secluded camp blends rustic charm with modern comforts, immersing guests in one of Africa’s most untouched wilderness areas.... Read More
Lolebezi – Lower Zambezi
Lower Zambezi Luxe
Set in the breath‐taking, untouched wilds of the Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia, Lolebezi enjoys five hectares of protected wilderness, and has been designed to make the most of its one kilometre of private river frontage. It is unashamedly luxurious with no expense spared in creating a benchmark in style and finesse... Read More
Chichele Presidential Lodge – South Luangwa National Park
Hilltop grandeur overlooking Zambia’s South Luangwa
Originally built in the 1970s as a retreat for Zambia’s president, Chichele Presidential Lodge now welcomes guests to experience colonial elegance in the heart of South Luangwa National Park. Perched atop a hill with sweeping views of the valley below, the lodge features ten air-conditioned suites, each adorned with four-poster beds and vintage furnishings. Game drives, walking safaris, and expert-guided experiences offer immersive access to one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations.... Read More
Kutandala Camp – North Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Remote walking safaris in untamed Luangwa wilderness
Set deep within one of Zambia’s wildest landscapes, Kutandala Camp offers a raw and rewarding safari experience shaped by silence, space and the rhythm of the bush. Positioned in the heart of North Luangwa National Park, this intimate camp is reached by light aircraft and guided transfers, reinforcing a sense of genuine isolation. Days unfold on foot, following ancient wildlife pathways, while evenings are spent beside the fire listening to lions calling across the valley.
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