Tailormade Holidays in Zambia

A beautiful camp nestled on the banks of the seasonal Luwi River, in the heart of the African Bush. Along with Luwi and Mchenja, Nsolo is best accessed on foot and we encourage clients to take up the unique offer of a walking transfer when changing camps! The camp has been built to blend seamlessly into its surroundings, offering a superbly tranquil and intimate base from which to explore South Luangwa. Nsolo offers a slice of luxury amidst remote wilderness.

An authentic luxury bush camp located on the Luwi River. Like its sister camp Nsolo, Luwi is best accessed on foot and is famous for its walking safaris. Of all the camps in this sector of South Luangwa, Luwi is the most private and remote. As a result, the fauna here is abundant, resulting in intimate and unique encounters. Lucky guests may stumble upon the resident Wild Dog pack that the area is famous for.

This exclusive camp is sheltered by an ebony grove and comes equipped with a swimming pool, bar and library. Opulent private chalets lie on the banks of the Luangwa River, offering fantastic wildlife viewing. Being close to a mix of river, lagoon and forest, the birding here is first class. This camp offers walking and vehicle safaris.

Situated in central South Luangwa National Park. This camp is a marriage between rustic simplicity and comfort. Rooms are light and airy. Kakuli is full of personality and home to a wonderful array of wildlife.

Nsefu was first built in the 1950s, making it the oldest camp in the national park. It was set up as the original photographic camp and helped to pioneer the Zambian walking safari. Although since completely refurbished, the park authorities insisted on keeping the original rondavels in their same locations, giving Nsefu a unique feel. This camp is steeped in history as well as nature.

A rustic tented camp that offers access to some of the most remote and well-preserved areas of South Luangwa National Park. Each of the five twin stilted chalets are accompanied by open air bathrooms complete with running water, flushing toilets and a bucket shower. Mahogany trees lining the banks of the river provide shade for the camp, whilst each chalet is equipped with walk-in mosquito nets and solar lighting for night-time comfort. The cosy lounge area at the heart of the camp offers a perfect spot to watch the sun set over the river. A traditional bush kitchen serves local food to an excellent standard.

A chic tented camp situated at the confluence of the Luangwa, Kapamba and Lusangazi Rivers. Five spacious tents sit in an area shaded by sausage trees opposite the Luangwa River, offering fantastic views of the game-rich lagoon from a private viewing deck. Each tent is tastefully decorated and well-equipped with an en-suite bathroom (containing both indoor and outdoor showers), electricity and walk-in mosquito nets. An elevated platform complete with day beds offers the perfect spot to relax in between game drives, whilst star beds offer a unique opportunity to sleep safely in the open air. A candlelit dinner served by the river is the perfect way to round off the day.

Kafunta River Lodge is a small and exclusive lodge situated on the edge of the South Luangwa Valley overlooking the Luangwa River. The ten twin-bedded thatched chalets each have private facilities and a private verandah. The open-plan bar and dining area provides meals and service to an excellent standard and the small swimming pool is perfect for cooling off in. Kafunta’s sister lodge, the remote Island Bush Camp, specialises in walking safaris. Together these two properties offer a great base to enjoy the delights of the South Luangwa National Park!

Kuyenda is located in a remote corner of South Luangwa National Park, nestled on a grassy knoll. This traditional camp specialises in walking safaris and is rustic, yet comfortable. Each of the six thatched rondavels come equipped with solar-powered lighting and en-suite facilties, including an outdoor shower. Each rondavel has its own private veranda from which to relax and observe passing wildlife. The open dining and bar area also provides superb views along the dry river bank and grasslands.

One of the most luxurious and intimate camps in the Luangwa Valley, Chamilandu Bushcamp is set in an extraordinarily picturesque location along the Luangwa River. This charming camp comprises of just three en-suite reed and thatched tree houses, raised on stilts for the ultimate bush experience. Each tree house is shaded by beautiful ebony trees and boasts a private, open veranda with magnificent views along the river. 

Chindendi is a luxurious and intimate tented camp, surrounded by huge ebony trees and overlooking a tranquil ox-bow lake. The camp comprises of four tented chalets raised on decking, each lavishly furnished with hand carved wooden four-poster beds and en-suite facilities. The bar and dining room are set up to overlook the lake, which is home to a wonderful array of wildlife. 

This small, stylish bush camp offers guests a ‘back to nature’ feel with added comfort and class. Overlooking a waterhole, Bilimungwe is constructed in a traditional style and consists of four reed and thatch en-suite rooms, each raised on stilts to blend in seamlessly with their surroundings. The locally hand-crafted furniture which decorates the rooms, reflects the natural feel of the camp. The open plan thatched lounge is shaded by mahogany trees and well situated next to the waterhole for prime wildlife viewing.

Overlooking the mighty Zambezi River, Chiawa Camp is an award winning luxury camp set in a wildlife-rich area of the Lower Zambezi National Park. Nine elegant, en-suite rooms are ideally positioned along the banks of the river. Each spacious room has a charming feel, with wooden floors, thatched roofs and a veranda, complete with a plunge pool, offering spectacular views of the river. The camp also has a pool and gym, and the stunning thatched dining area enjoys similarly exquisite vistas. 

Puku Ridge boasts a spectacularly secluded location atop a hillside in the South Luangwa National Park. This stunningly desinged, semi-tented lodge overlooks the expansive plains towards the Luangwa River. The lodge comprises eight luxury, spacious rooms, each with en-suite facilities, a private veranda and a plunge pool. The rooms are furnished with beautiful textiles and locally crafted materials. Each room offers astounding panoramic views, as does the dining area, set underneath shady ebony trees. 

Nkwali Camp is situated in a secluded area of open grassland and ebony woodland on the banks of the Luangwa River. The six stunning chalets are spacious and open-fronted, offering fabulous views along the river. They are constructed of woven bamboo, with stone floors and thatch, and boast a lavish open-air en-suite bathroom. Nkwali also enjoys an infinity pool and open-air dining room, moulded around a huge ebony tree.

Tena Tena sits nestled under a thick grove of magnificent mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River, in the Nsefu sector of the park. This intimate camp is comprised of six luxurious tents placed along the riverbank, and each well-spaced apart to maximise privacy. Each room has its own stunning open-air en-suite bathroom and a veranda with expansive views over the river. The dining area, built around an old mahogany tree, is an ideal place to relax and unwind in the evening.

The award-winning Mfuwe Lodge is well positioned close the main entrance of South Luangwa National Park, and beautifully situated beneath the shade of magnificent ebony and mahogany trees. The 18 thatched chalets are arranged around the banks of two stunning lagoons and are each beautifully decorated using locally-crafted materials. The lodge has a charming dining area and swimming pool, in which guests can relax and admire the passing wildlife.

Zungulila is a classically designed and intimate tented camp which overlooks the beautiful Kapamba River in an isolated section of southern South Luangwa National Park. It is built on a raised bank with spectacular views of the floodplains sweeping down towards the river. There are four spacious, Meru-style thatched tents built on wooden platforms, each with a stylish open-air en-suite bathroom. This traditionally styled camp boasts a main dining and bar area, in addition to a boma area, complete with a firepit.

Set in a remote location on the beautiful Kapamba River, Kapamba Bushcamp is one of only a few camps to be open from April to January. Four luxurious thatched chalets are open-sided, offering magnificent views over the river bed. Each stunning room, with its own en-suite bathroom, has a large veranda, complete with a plunge pool.  The main dining and living area is built around impressive matumi and sausage trees which provide welcome shade and an ideal place to enjoy a sundowner. Alternatively, you may wish to take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool.

This 2-bedroom private house has a spacious living area, shady gardens and a refreshing pool overlooking the Luangwa River (the latter shared with the nearby Nkwali Camp) – the perfect place for a family or a small group of friends looking for an outstanding private safari.

Luangwa House sits at the edge of a lagoon system frequented by large herds of African Bush Elephant and plenty of other interesting wildlife. This thatched property has four bedrooms and a wonderfully airy open-plan lounge with views out to the water’s edge. There’s a viewing platform and a cooling plunge pool.

This lodge is built in an intimate and traditional style, consisting of just five bush suites, hidden underneath ebony trees. The stylish suites are spacious and elegantly designed, with large beds, private outdoor decking and en suite bathrooms. The camp faces the Luangwa Wafwa, an area particularly well represented in game. The surrounding forest is also rich in avifauna, boasting over 450 species.

This camp overlooks the hippo-filled Zambezi River. The charming rooms, nestled between acacia bushes, are well presented, and finished with local touches. The camp radiates a laid-back feel and acts as an excellent base for which to explore Lower Zambezi National Park. Old Mondoro is a particular favourite with birders, with more than 350 species present in the local area.

The Chongwe River Tented Camp lies on the banks of the Zambezi River. The ten spacious tents all overlook the river where Elephants can often be found cooling themselves in the heat of the day. The thatched tents also have their own outdoor bathroom as well as private verandah overlooking the river. Excursions from camp include either vehicle or walking safaris as well as canoe excursions.

Overlooking the mighty Zambezi River, Chiawa Camp is an award winning luxury camp set in a wildlife-rich area of the Lower Zambezi National Park. Nine elegant, en-suite rooms are ideally positioned along the banks of the river. Each spacious room has a charming feel, with wooden floors, thatched roofs and a veranda, complete with a plunge pool, offering spectacular views of the river. The camp also has a pool and gym, and the stunning thatched dining area enjoys similarly exquisite vistas. 

Takwela camp is constructed in a traditional style and is annually rebuilt using natural materials. A sister camp to Mwaleshi, Takwela offers a similar, intimate style. Each of the four chalets is equipped with mosquito nets, fans, solar-powered lighting and an open air en-suite bathroom. Unusually for North Luangwa, both walking safaris and game drives are offered from Takwela

North Luangwa’s Mwaleshi Camp lies 10 kilometres from the confluence of the Mwaleshi and Luangwa Rivers and is set on the banks of the former. With just four chalets, each with en suite facilities and exquisitely constructed of timber and thatch around a tree, this is one of the most intimate and exclusive safari experiences both in Zambia  and elsewhere in Africa. Of the plentiful game, perhaps most impressive is the healthy population of resident Lions which predominately hunts large herds of African Buffalo that are often found in the vicinity of the camp.

Colloquially known as “The Gateway to The Kafue National Park”, this lodge sits on the banks of the Kafue River. Traditional thatching keeps the spacious rooms nice and cool. Relax in the bar after a day exploring the park or take a refreshing dip in the infinity pool.

Hidden away in one of Kafue National Park’s less explored areas. Luxurious tented accommodation sits on stilts in between tall fig trees. Immerse yourself in the serenity of the Zambian bush from your private balcony or cool off in the infinity pool. The food at this camp is generally excellent.

Busanga Bush Camp lies in the heart of the Busanga Plains, set within an ‘island’ of Sycamore Figs. From this shady spot four well-appointed tents look out over the expansive plains and marshlands, where a range of wildlife can be viewed. The open-air lounge and bar enjoys similarly expansive views.

This lodge occupies an enviable position on the banks of the Zambezi River just a short drive from the Victoria Falls. Its seven thatched cottage rooms all have en suite bathrooms, mosquito nets, fans and high ceilings to keep you cool. Many of the rooms have private decks overlooking the river, and there are plenty of birding, wildlife and other activities to enjoy. The owners here have created a relaxed and informal atmosphere whilst maintaining a high level of service and comfort.