Luxury Zambia Safari Lodges & Camps

Old Mondoro

The finest bushcamp in the Lower Zambezi, Old Mondoro is one of our top three camps in Africa. There are just five rooms, making it intimate and full of character!

Chiawa Camp

Situated directly on the bank of Zambezi River, Chiawa takes the accolade of most luxurious lodge in the park. It would stake its claim as Zambia’s most luxurious property.

Chongwe Camp

Chongwe Camp is the best of the entry-level camps in the Lower Zambezi! It offers a good range of accommodation options, authentic communal areas, and an exhilarating variety of activities too.

Time + Tide Chongwe River House

Unique in design and with a fabulous location, Chongwe River House will give guests an exclusive safari experience they will never forget.

Potato Bush Camp

Smaller sibling camp of Sausage Tree, Potato Bush offers equally luxurious accommodation in addition to an exciting variety of activities!

Royal Zambezi Lodge

The Royal Zambezi Lodge is positioned at one of the widest parts of the river, offering over 3 km of river frontage. All of the rooms and main areas overlook this superb view.

Sausage Tree Camp

Sausage Tree Camp camp offers outstanding accommodation and a thrilling range of activities within the Lower Zambezi N.P.!

Tafika Camp

Tafika is one of the finest examples of an owner-run camp – a style of operation that we seek out. It is the main camp of Remote Africa, one of our favourite operators.

Chikoko Tree Camp

Chikoko Tree Camp is one of the satellite camps of the fantastic Remote Africa Safaris – a company we wish there were more of. Family owned and family run, there are very few places like this.

Time + Tide Luwi Bush Camp

We love this classic bushcamp in the South Luangwa! The location is good, the guides are great, and the atmosphere is really convivial.

Time + Tide Kakuli

Kakuli is one of the most northern camps in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. It is a classic no-frills bush camp that is one of our favourites in the South Luangwa.

Mchenja Bush Camp

Mchenja is one of our favourite bushcamps in the South Luangwa! It boasts a lovely location on the Luangwa river, good food, great guides, and access to a truly superb game-viewing area.

Nsolo Bush Camp

We recommend Nsolo for adventurous travellers with a keen interest in walking safaris! Game viewing is exceptionally good, particularly for big cats on the dry riverbed and elephants at the nearby waterhole.

Tena Tena Camp

Tena Tena offers an authentic base from which to explore the South Luangwa National Park! Guests can enjoy vehicle and walking safaris, as well as some cultural activities.

Nsefu Camp

With a reputation for great guiding, Nsefu is one of the more established lodges here – this camp is a well-oiled property where you can expect a high level of service. It is run by Robin Pope Safaris, one of the park’s most famous operators.

Nkwali Camp

Nkwali is an excellent option for travellers wishing to enjoy both vehicle and walking safaris in the South Luangwa! It combines really well with the park’s walking-focused bush camps.

Big Lagoon Camp

This camp is one of the satellite camps of the fantastic Remote Africa Safaris – a company we wish there were more of. Family owned and family run, there are very few places like this.

Luangwa Safari House

Luangwa Safari House is rather special – it is the perfect place for groups or families to share an extremely exclusive safari experience.

Flatdogs Camp

This camp is a great option for travellers who want a comfortable base to see the South Luangwa at a fraction of the price charged by the more upmarket lodges.

Luangwa River Camp

Luangwa River Camp has a lovely location in an area with high concentrations of game; this area is particularly good for leopard sightings.

Robin's House

Robin's House is a great place for families and private groups to stay as there is no set schedule. Meals, safaris and any activities are all arranged around the guests' convenience.

Chinzombo

This property is ideal for travellers who like their creature comforts while on safari! Unlike the authentic little bushcamps for which the South Luangwa is well known, Chinzombo is stylish and super-luxurious, offering villa accommodation.

Bilimungwe Bush Camp

This camp is a classic Luangwa bushcamp. As it has just four rooms, service is very personal, while guiding is high quality and there is a serious focus on walking safaris.

Chamilandu Bush Camp

Yellow Zebra love Chamilandu for its understated elegance and its unobstructed views of the Luangwa River.

Chichele Presidential Lodge

As its name suggests, Chichele Presidential Lodge was originally built as a presidential retreat in the 1970s.

Kafunta Island Bush Camp

Island Bush Camp is one of the most remote bush camps in South Luangwa. The lodge is open during the dry season from June to October.

Kafunta River Lodge

Kafunta River Lodge is situated on the edge of South Luangwa and is open from April to early January.

Kapamba Bushcamp

If you are looking for a lodge that offers comfort and style and is a bit more structured, Kapamba Bushcamp will be perfect.

Kuyenda Bush Camp

This freshly rebuilt and redesigned bush camp remains one of the most rustic of its kind in the area, and is still well known for its amazing wildlife sightings. It accommodates a maximum of 12 travellers.

Lion Camp

This camp provides a sumptuous base from which to explore the South Luangwa! Appealing to new and seasoned safarists alike, it offers exciting activities, all led by experienced guides.

Mfuwe Lodge

Mfuwe Lodge is located in central South Luangwa National Park, which is just a 5-minute drive from the park’s main gates. The lodge is set on the banks of two lagoons, bringing wildlife to the area all year round.

Puku Ridge Camp

Having opened in August 2019, Puku Ridge is a great base from which to explore the South Luangwa! The camp offers classic vehicle and walking safaris.

Luangwa Bush Camping

Luangwa Bush Camping is a walking camp located in the game-rich Nsefu sector. This is a camp well suited to the adventurous traveller.

Robin Pope's Mobile Walking Safari

Robin Pope’s Mobile Walking Safari is a purely walking camp located in a remote corner of South Luangwa National Park.

Chindeni Bush Camp

Zungulila Bushcamp

Zungulila Bushcamp has great views of the river and onto the plains, where there are natural springs that attract impressive herds of game.

Mwamba Camp

The smaller sister camp of Kaingo, owned by Derek and Jules Shenton, Mwamba Camp is an adventurous little camp in the South Luangwa’s northern region.

Kaingo Camp

Kaingo Camp was set up by Derek Shenton in 1992. Today Derek continues to own and run the camp, with his wife Jules. It reclines close to the banks of River Luangwa, in the shade of a grove of ebony and mahogany trees.

Kawaza Village

Any guests of the Robin Pope Safaris properties in the park are invited to visit the village as an activity offered alongside game drives and walking safaris. You can stay overnight, or even for a few days!

Kafunta Three Rivers Camp

Three Rivers Camp is the newest property to open in the South Luangwa area! It is owned and operated by Kafunta Safaris, a company with almost two decades of experience in the famous national park.

Mwaleshi Camp

Mwaleshi is one of the most remote camps we work with, and one of our favourite camps anywhere.

Wilderness Busanga Bush Camp

Wilderness Busanga is a lovely no-frills bush camp that epitomises the spirit of this adventurous National Park.

Wilderness Shumba

Wilderness Shumba is a high-specification camp with a reputation as the only truly luxurious accommodation in Kafue National Park.

Musekese Camp

Musekese Camp is situated on the edge of a floodplain close to the Kafue River within Kafue National Park.

Stanley Safari Lodge

Stanley Safari Lodge is owned by the famous Zambian operator Robin Pope Safaris. Due to long stay deals when also using their safari camps, there is great value to be had when trips are kept within the one company.

The River Club

The River Club sits on the edge of Zambezi River, approximately 20 minutes’ drive upstream from Victoria Falls. It is one of the most expensive yet highest-quality lodges in the region.

Sindabezi Island

A little gem – just the place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of Victoria Falls!

The Royal Livingstone Hotel

The polar opposite of the small safari camps we sell, The Royal Livingstone provides a contrasting accommodation option before or after your time in the bush! It’s also a very good standalone choice for travellers seeking sheer luxury.

Tongabezi

Tongabezi is the perfect luxury hideaway, yet it’s close enough to Victoria Falls for travellers to enjoy a wide range of activities at the world’s largest waterfall. The accommodation includes options for honeymooners and families.

Wilderness Toka Leya

Wilderness Toka Leya has spectacular views – it is one of the most luxurious properties on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls.

Waterberry Lodge

This fabulous little lodge offers comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting, just over 20 kilometres from Victoria Falls. It’s also amazing value!

Tangala House

Tangala House is ideal as part of a family safari; it sleeps up to 8 people and even has a children's playroom.

Sussi & Chuma

Sussi & Chuma is situated near to the world-famous Victoria Falls and is set on a quiet bend of the Zambezi River within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

Islands of Siankaba

Located 39km upstream from the Livingstone side of Victoria Falls towards Chobe, Islands of Siankaba is the perfect getaway if you are looking to completely relax and get away from the crowds.

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

AVANI Victoria Falls Resort opened in 2001 and is the closest of all the properties in this area to the spectacular sight of The Smoke That Thunders!

The River Farmhouse at Waterberry Zambezi Lodge

The River Farmhouse is great! It’s comfortable, clean, well appointed, and perfect for people seeking something laidback and exclusive use not far from Victoria Falls.

Chundukwa River Lodge

Chundukwa River Lodge is a fantastic option if you are keen on horse riding. Doug has loads of experience in leading horseback safaris, so you are in very safe hands!

King Lewanika Lodge

Designed by Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens the team behind Mombo and North Island, this stylish camp has serious WOW factor! And the park in which it’s situated – Liuwa Plain – is just as impressive for its remoteness and unique environment.

Ila Safari Lodge

Ila Safari Lodge is a superb addition to the camps and lodges in Kafue National Park and an excellent option for travellers who like to get into the wild. Highly recommended!

Thorntree River Lodge

Thorntree River Lodge is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi river, within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. It has recently been rebuilt, and is now owned and operated by African Bush Camps.

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa is owned and operated by aha, the property management company of Tourvest, Accommodation and Activities division.