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Zambia - Places To Stay
The population of Zambia is concentrated mainly around the capital of Lusaka and the Copperbelt, leaving vast unspoilt wilderness areas teeming with wildlife. The remote National Parks including the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa, offer some of the best classic safari experiences and are amongst the wildest places in Africa to view big cats, elephant and other game.
The mighty Victoria Falls, regarded as one of the wonders of the natural world and Africa's adventure capital, makes Zambia one of the most exciting destinations on the continent.
South Luangwa valley is considered to be the home of the walking safari. The bush is alive with game all year around and there is the option of travelling deep into the park to stay in the luxurious bushcamps which make this park so exciting. Each bushcamp has its own unique features based on its location. The camps are within walking distance from each other allowing for walking safaris between the camps. The standard of accommodation and food is excellent. Hot water is available on demand and evening lighting is provided by hurricane lamps.
Below you will find a selection of our preferred small lodges and bushcamps carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
 |  Luangwa River Southern area - Bilimungwe camp is nestled in a riverine forest along the picturesque banks of the Luangwa River. This restful camp has a permanent water hole in front of the main dining/lounge deck, which attracts a wide variety of game (especially in the dry season) and is an ideal spot to sit and relax while keeping watch for an exciting sighting. |
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 |  Luangwa River Southern area - Chamilandu Camp offers travellers the classic African adventure - comfort, class and beauty in one of Luangwa's prime river locations. A series of ox-bow lakes yield diverse habitats and attract abundant wildlife. The 2m high treehouse chalets are tastefully designed with a blend of wrought iron & brass. Each chalet is en-suite and has a four-poster bed enjoying the gorgeous view over the Luangwa River. Open to a 180 degrees vista, the front of the chalets provide the exciting frame for all of Luangwa's diversity. |
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 |  Luangwa River Southern area - Chindeni camp is Bilimungwe's sister camp located only 6km away, but has an altogether different theme & character. It is nestled on the apex of a permanent oxbow lake offset by the magnificent Nchendeni Hills. The ideal spot for both the avid and intrepid game spotter as well as the more sedentary visitors, who wish to observe nature at its best without too much personal effort. The lush & wide permanent lagoon stretches out in front of the camp ensuring a game parade in front of your tent. Ancient ebony trees with their sweet fruit shade bar & dining area and an adjacent, gently sloping, walkway provides access to a lagoon-side retreat for evening camp fires. |
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 |  Island Bush Camp is an authentic safari bush camp set in the cool shade of 100 year old Mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River. It is located in a more remote part of the park, in the eastern Luangwa valley and behind the Muchinga escarpment. It is not only in an incredibly beautiful part of the park, but offers complete solitude and the chance to explore the bush on foot through the woodlands and open plains. Guided by some of the valley's very best guides and escorted by an armed wildlife scout ensuring your safety.
Although the main activity at the bush camp is walking safaris, a safari vehicle is used to get into a variety of walking areas or return to camp after dark to discover some of the nocturnal wildlife in the area.
Island Bush Camp has just 5 bush chalets tastefully decorated in a simple bush chic style, open to the front with stunning views over the river and allowing the sounds of the bush to drift through. Each chalet is built out of natural materials and sits on a wooden platform high off the ground. The beds are protected by large walk-in mossie nets and each chalet has an open en-suite bathroom with bucket shower, filled twice a day with steamy water, running water and flush toilets.
The bush kitchen provides fantastic meals cooked with flair and imagination on the wood burning stove and served in the dining area or under the African sky. Early morning tea is taken around the campfire during sunrise where the bread is freshly toasted over the fire. There is no better way to start the day in the bush! |
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 |  Kafunta River Lodge is a family run, classic Zambian safari lodge located centrally in a quiet corner of the South Luangwa National Park. It is built around a wild mango tree and overlooking the floodplain of the Luangwa River. All chalets are built on raised wooden platforms and overlook the game rich floodplain. All have recently been refurbished and the luxury suites with an upstairs viewing deck are new additions to the lodge.
Kafunta's spacious wooden deck above the waterhole provides you with undisturbed views over the floodplain. The lodge also has a pool and natural hot tub, fed completely by natural and local geothermal water. When darkness falls, enjoy a scrumptious candlelit dinner under the African stars, whilst watching animals attracted to the floodlights at waterhole in front of the lodge.
Kafunta River Lodge has its own pontoon based 5 mins drive from the lodge. The adventurous river crossing takes you into the more remote areas of the park. The safari activities on offer focus on day & night game drives, although the early hours of the day are ideal for a walk in the bush. |
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 |  Kapamba River Southern area - Kapamba camp is situated on a prime stretch of the Kapamba River. The focal point of the camp is the bar & lounge area, which overlooks the river and allows close up game viewing opportunities as the animals come down to the river to drink. The en-suite chalets are designed individually to make the most of the stunning view of the Kapamba River. Open fronts ensure that you can enjoy game viewing from the privacy of your own room and bathroom. |
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 |  Manzi River Southern Area - Kuyenda is the ideal base from which to experience the continual unfolding of Africa's dramatic wilderness at close range. The authentic thatched rondavels offer exclusive personalized service and tranquillity for no more than 8 guests. Phil Berry, resident safari guide, is a great asset to the camp. Phil is noted as the most experienced guide in the South Luangwa Valley having lived here for 35 years. He has published widely on the Valley's wildlife and is a genuine safari expert |
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 |  Central Mfuwe Area - Mfuwe lodge is a luxurious lodge overlooking the surrounding lagoons that attract wildlife throughout the day. All chalets are well equipped and have private verandas with fabulous views across the lagoons. The lodge has an outdoor swimming pool in the central bar area and a library. Meals are served by candlelight under the African stars or in the dining area.
Lions and wild dogs have been observed hunting from the bar's veranda and hippo, elephant and buffalo are attracted to the lodge's lagoons. Elephants are known to come into reception during the wild mango season - their favourite food.
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 |  Kapamba River Southern area - This camp is a more rustic tented camp set in even more untouched sections of the South Luangwa National Park. In order to preserve the integrity of these unspoilt wilderness areas, all activities are limited to walking only (no night drives either). On your bush walks you will be accompanied by a small specialised team, including an expert guide, trail leader and camp staff preparing home style cooking for you, such as braai, potjie pot and Mongolian grill.
Zungulila is a spacious tented camp situated on a raised knoll overlooking an expansive plain and to the left of the camp is a sweeping view of the Kapamba River. Each tent has its own large private veranda, perfect for viewing the abundance of plains game that gathers at the natural springs to drink. Each tent is en-suite with hot & cold running water and solar & paraffin lighting. |
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Alongside the mighty Zambezi river there is a multitude of safari options with accommodation in luxurious wildlife lodges. As well as vehicle and walking safari on land you can take boat safari's and canoe peacefully along the mighty rivers tributaries. All lodges work to a similar day program based around the activity of wildlife. Daily activities include walking safaris, day and night game drives, boat cruises, canoeing and fishing. Safari lodges are small and exclusive, offering accommodation in luxury safari style canvas tents on raised platforms overlooking the Zambezi River. Fly-camping at remote bushcamps can be arranged for the more adventurous (16 years and older)
Below you will find a selection of our preferred small lodges and bushcamps carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
 |  Zambezi River Western area - Set in a grove of mahogany and acacia trees, Chiawa Camp became the first safari lodge inside the Park. The camp has spectacular waterside views from its main veranda. It was voted as one of Africa's Top 10 Safari Camps and no effort has been spared to provide guests with a truly sensational Zambian safari experience. Chiawa Camp is constructed essentially of natural materials and has a modern infrastructure built in a traditional style. The tents are spacious and well ventilated set on raised wooden decks. The main lounge has an upstairs observation deck and during the summer there is a plunge pool whilst the fireplace is great for the cooler winter nights. |
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 |  Zambezi/Chongwe Rivers Western area - Set under a complete canopy of huge Winterthorn Acacias, Chongwe occupies an unrivalled location, used twice as a base camp by David Livingstone on his travels, as well as Courtney Selous, when he hunted in his favourite wilderness. Each tent is a large walk in canvas safari tent hung from a thatch roof. Bathrooms are open-air surrounded by a stone wall for privacy and are probably the most novel bathrooms we came across in Zambia. The communal dining/bar area overlooks the Chongwe & Zambezi Rivers. Fly-camping at Bushbuck Camp available by prior arrangement. |
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 |  Zambezi River Western area - Old Mondoro is an exclusive seasonal bushcamp set in a beautiful area overlooking a maze of hippo inhabited islands & channels. Here, the Park is characterised by vast floodplains and open woodland making for ideal walking & game viewing opportunities. The concept of Old Mondoro is simple - to step back from the ultra-luxurious lodges and rather provide an authentic remote safari that concentrates on the wildlife and bush experience. The traditionally designed tents are rustic and simple but offer stunning views and have twin or double beds with large mosquito nets. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with loos and buscket showers. |
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 |  Zambezi River Western area - Sausage tree camp is the epitome of bush chic, set in a stunning location along the Zambezi River. The luxury tents are well spaced and shaded by mature Sausage and Mahogany trees, providing cool, private sanctuaries to return to after an early morning game drive and for a good nights rest. All Bedouin style tents have been constructed on raised, screened platforms with large four-poster beds and walk-in mosquito nets. Each has its own ‘Muchinda' (butler), who amongst other brings tea & coffee first thing in the morning. |
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No trip to Zambia is complete without a visit to the impressive Victoria Falls. The Zambezi river gorge below the falls has developed into Africa's centre for adventure sports offering adrenaline surging activities such as white water rafting, abseiling, gorge swings and the famous bungee jump into the gorge. Accommodation options in the area range from small safari lodges overlooking the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, to canvas tented chalets located on secluded sand islands in the Zambezi River. Use your lodge as a base to explore the area and participate in various activities available.
Below you will find a selection of our preferred small lodges and bushcamps carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
Lusaka is the capital city and the gateway to Zambia's National Parks. Spend a day in one of the fasted growing cities in Africa, before catching your charter flight to one of Zambia's remote wilderness areas. The Chaminuka Game reserve just outside Lusaka is the ideal setting for an overnight stop before of after your safari.
