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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

Anabezi – Lower Zambezi

Action packed Lower Zambezi

Anabezi sits on the banks of the mighty Zambezi providing magnificent, panoramic views of both the river and its flood plains. Safaris here offer year-round game viewing and a great range of activities including day and night drives, walking, boating, canoeing and fishing. 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 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

King Lewanika – Liuwa Plains National Park

Anabezi – Lower Zambezi

Flatdogs Camp – South Luangwa

Tafika Camp – South Luangwa National Park

Tongabezi – Victoria Falls

Tena Tena – South Luangwa National Park

Old Mondoro – Lower Zambezi National Park

Luangwa Safari House – South Luangwa National Park

The Royal Livingstone – Victoria Falls

Sausage Tree Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park

Chinzombo – South Luangwa National Park

Chiawa – Lower Zambezi National Park

Royal Zambezi Lodge – Zambezi River

Takwela – North Luangwa National Park

Chikoko Trails – Crocodile River Camp – South Luangwa

Chikoko Trails – Chikoko Tree Camp – South Luangwa

Thorntree River Lodge – Mosi Oa Tunya National Park

Chongwe House – Lower Zambezi National Park

Chongwe River Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park

Mchenja – South Luangwa National Park

Mwaleshi – North Luangwa National Park

Nsolo – South Luangwa National Park

Nsefu – South Luangwa National Park

Potato Bush Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park

Kakuli – South Luangwa National Park

Nkwali Camp – South Luangwa National Park

The River Club – Victoria Falls

Kaingo Camp – South Luangwa National Park

Mwamba Camp – South Luangwa National Park

Chundukwa River Lodge – Livingstone

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