Wildlife holiday accommodation in Zambia

Chiawa Camp is a much-loved luxury camp on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park. It offers elegant accommodation for just 16 guests together with magnificent wildlife-viewing and beautiful scenery in a rustic, unpretentious atmosphere. Find Out More

This exclusive camp is set amidst an acacia grove, right on the bank of the Luangwa River. Consisting of just three grass-walled chalets raised off the ground, all have en suite bathroom and offer views of wildlife throughout the course of the day. Walking safaris are the highlight of any stay here. Find Out More

In South Luangwa National Park’s remote south lies this intimate, service-driven camp built around a lagoon well-frequented by wildlife. Overlooking the stunning Chindeni Hills, the elevated communal deck provides exceptional views, and just four stylish tents ensure a peaceful and tranquil stay. Find Out More

Secluded, stylish and innovative, this idyllic camp - which takes its name from the eponymous fruit - occupies a pristine area on the banks of the meandering Luangwa River, alive with wildlife. Each villa has separate living and sleeping areas, a private plunge pool, luxurious bathroom and wide deck. Find Out More

Located on the banks at the confluence between the Zambezi and Chongwe Rivers, this camp enjoys a perfect spot on the edge of the Lower Zambezi National Park. The spacious tents have superb river vistas and the camp is well positioned for exploring this unique region of Zambia. Find Out More

Standing on the banks of the magical Chongwe River, close to the Zambezi, this lodge offers an award-winning formula of excellent service in a great location. Accommodation is in four spacious bedrooms with luxury open-air en suite bathrooms, and makes an ideal base for a family wanting a private safari. Find Out More

Chula Island Camp is beautiful bush camp set on Chula Island, on the edge of the mighty Zambezi River. Providing accommodation for up to ten guests in simple, but stylish tents, each with their own unrivalled views across the river, Chula is arguably the valley’s most secluded properties. Find Out More

Situated 25 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls, Chundukwa River Lodge accommodates guests in five elevated, open-fronted thatched chalets boasting uninterrupted views of the beautiful Zambezi River. Chundukwa is a haven for birdlife, where previous visitors have recorded up to 100 species in a day. Find Out More

This comfortable and intimate camp is situated beneath a grove of muchenja (ebony) trees in South Luangwa National Park. Constructed using a combination of natural materials, its three en suite chalets overlook a dambo, attracting an abundance of wildlife, which can be seen from the room. Find Out More

Situated on the banks of the Luangwa River, Flatdogs Camp offers a good range of accommodation from safari tents with en suite facilities to luxurious chalet rooms. It is the closest camp to the Mfuwe main gate, providing easy access to South Luangwa National Park and its abundant wildlife. Find Out More

Islands of Siankaba is a five-star lodge on two untouched islands in the mighty Zambezi River, mid-way between Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park. Its seven secluded chalets, each elevated on stilts and fashioned in teak and canvas, offer the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings in comfort. Find Out More

This stylish camp nestles on the banks of the Luangwa River, deep in South Luangwa National Park. It has six chalets with stunning views, and a deck built out over the river from where you can watch wildlife. The camp also has dedicated hides for watching elephant, hippo and carmine bee-eaters. Find Out More

Kakuli is a luxurious ten-bedded tented camp located on an elevated section of the Luangwa’s west bank. As well as offering walking safaris, and day and night drives, you can watch wildlife on the river and even the lawn right in front of you, from the camp’s central thatched dining area. Find Out More

A four bed camp, located in the game rich southern reaches of South Luangwa National Park, Kapamba is a remote and romantic camp positioned along the bank of its namesake river. Surrounded by wildlife and huddled under matumi and sausage trees, it's an ideal spot to relax between safari activities. Find Out More

Located on the Upper Munde Stream in Liuwa Plains National Park, King Lewanika Lodge comprises of six luxury villas (including a two-bedroom family villa), accommodating a maximum of 15 guests. Liuwa is home to a wealth of wildlife including its famed lion pride and over 300 bird species. Find Out More

Set within pristine bush, overlooking permanent waterholes, KuKaya provides a luxury safari experience close to South Luangwa National Park’s main gate. Both game drives and walking safaris are with a private guide and vehicle, allowing guests to tailor their forays into the wilds of the park each day. Find Out More

Kutali Camp is simplicity at its finest. Comprising of five fly sheet rooms, nestled under canvas, the accommodation here is the ultimate way to reconnect with the wilds of the Lower Zambezi. This is an ideal base for those looking for an authentic African camp, with some of the finest wildlife watching. Find Out More

Kuyenda is a quaintly luxurious bush camp on the bank of the Manzi River in a remote, yet wildlife-rich area of South Luangwa National Park. There are just six authentic rondavels, each with en suite facilities and the camp is run by renowned guide Phil Berry who has been in the Luangwa for over 30 years. Find Out More

An ideal stopover hotel either before or after an unforgettable wildlife trip to Zambia, Latitude 15° is a well appointed hotel in the country’s capital, Lusaka. The hotel is conveniently located just 30 minutes from the international airport and 20 minutes from the city centre. Find Out More

This small lodge stands on a historic family-run game farm near Lusaka, where a number of well-appointed chalets - some suitable for families - are scattered throughout the surrounding bush. Activities include guided wildlife drives, bush walks and excursions to the Lilayi Elephant Orphanage. Find Out More

Nestled under an ancient ebony grove, the intimate and exclusive Luangwa River Camp is made up of just five bush suites. The surrounding oxbow lagoon and plains of the Luangwa Valley hold vast concentrations of wildlife, including elephant, leopard, lion, hippo and puku, as well as over 400 bird species. Find Out More

This stunning four-bedroom private house is situated on the edge of a seasonal lagoon where herds of elephant and giraffe feed and drink throughout the day. It provides a large living area, verandahs, a swimming pool and an open-air terrace for dining, as well as hosted activities for children. Find Out More

Luwi is a superb camp constructed on the site of legendary Norman Carr’s first every walking safari in the South Luangwa National Park. Five reed-and-thatch chalets, accommodating a maximum of ten guests, sit in a beautiful shady grove and offer probably the perfect bush camp - remote yet comfortable. Find Out More

Set under the shade of ebony trees, this stylish and luxurious camp overlooks the Luangwa River in an impossibly picturesque location. Each of the five spacious tents stands on a wooden deck under a thatched roof. Activities from the camp consist of day and night drives and walking safaris. Find Out More

This award-winning lodge lies inside South Luangwa National Park, a few minutes’ drive from the main gate. Thatched chalets are set around two lagoons, and after a game drive you can relax on the open deck or take a dip in the swimming pool while an endless stream of wildlife keeps you enthralled. Find Out More

Taking its name from the local Kaonde name for the monkey-bread tree, Musekese is a small camp situated on the Kafue River, with superb views over the floodplain. Four chalets are surrounded by the sounds of the bush, with leopard coughing at night, hippo snorting and the eerie call of the scops owl. Find Out More

Located deep in the bush of North Luangwa National Park, this tiny seasonal camp stands on a beautiful stretch of the perennially flowing Mwaleshi River. It is a real wilderness retreat, and the abundant wildlife includes lion, elephant buffalo, plus herds of endemic Cookson’s wildebeest. Find Out More

Mwamba is a satellite camp of Kaingo in South Luangwa National Park, and is located deep in the park, offering solitude far from other safari vehicles. With only six beds, it offers a perfect contrast to the main camp, while still offering the superlative quality and feel of its larger relative. Find Out More

Located on private land just outside South Luangwa National Park, this lodge lies in an area of ebony woodland and open grassland that is superb for wildlife viewing. It consists of six cool and spacious chalets - including one for a family - built from woven bamboo with stone floors and thatched roofs. Find Out More

On a sweeping bend of the river, in the heart of the South Luangwa National Park, lies what was the first photographic safari camp in Zambia, dating back to the early 1950s. The dining room overlooks the river where elephants come to drink and cross, with the bar overlooking a busy waterhole. Find Out More

Nsolo is a simple, yet luxurious tented camp with five open-fronted chalets overlooking a nearby waterhole. One of the more historic camps in Zambia, it is also one of South Luangwa’s more remote. Walking safaris are a speciality, and there are also opportunities for night drives to see nocturnal animals. Find Out More

Located right in the centre of Kafue National Park’s Busanga Plains, this bush camp accommodates eight people in four en suite chalets. Activities include game drives, walking safaris and night drives, led by qualified experienced guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. Find Out More

Set in acacia trees on a bank of the Zambezi, Old Mondoro has four unpretentious reed-and-canvas chalets and aims to offer an authentic, intimate safari while not forgoing creature comforts or good service. Activities focus on walking, and you can also enjoy day and night game drives, and canoe safaris. Find Out More

This tiny camp in the heart of the wildlife-rich Lower Zambezi National Park offers a stunning panorama of the river and escarpment. Four spacious tents, including one ideal for a family, are stylishly built from canvas and native rosewood, and include a large deck area with private plunge pool. Find Out More

This conveniently located hotel is close to both the city centre and the airport in Zambia’s capital city, Lusaka – the perfect stop before or after your safari. It has 142 modern en suite rooms and suites, all with balcony and air conditioning, and a variety of leisure facilities are available. Find Out More

Robin’s House lies in a beautiful position on the Luangwa River with a stunning view across to the park. It is a small private and exclusive house, ideal for families or friends seeking a more indulgent type of safari, and offers both flexibility and comfort, with its own private plunge pool and team of staff. Find Out More

In a stunning setting in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, Sausage Tree Camp epitomises ‘bush chic” with eight luxurious, white Bedouin-style tents overlooking the river. Add to the mix your own personal butler, and animals wandering through the camp, and you have a true yet civilised bush experience. Find Out More

Located on a huge private concession in the centre of the Busanga Plains, Shumba is a luxurious camp named after the area’s large prides of lion. It comprises six spacious safari tents raised on platforms with spectacular views of the varied landscape of estuaries, grassy plains and island thickets. Find Out More

Sindabezi sits alone on a totally secluded private island in the middle of the Zambezi River, just a few kilometres from Victoria Falls. It consists of just four comfortable reed and thatch cottages, and offers stylish and intimate accommodation - a perfect place to relax after a safari in southern Africa. Find Out More

This beautiful and unique lodge lies only three kilometres from Victoria Falls, in a lovely quiet setting on a hill bordering Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Its location ensures splendid and unmatched views of the spray of the falls in the distance, as well as being able to savour the sights and sounds of the African bush. Find Out More

Tafika is superbly situated just to the north of the Nsefu sector of the South Luangwa National Park on a magnificent stretch of the Luangwa River. The camp consists of six comfortable chalets and offers a highly personalised, friendly service and flexible wildlife-viewing activities. Find Out More

This intimate camp of just four chalets is perfectly located in a quiet area of the exclusive North Luangwa wilderness. Situated on the riverfront, Takwela offers you an ideal base from which to explore, combining day and night drives with walking safaris to richly enhance your wildlife experience. Find Out More

One of the most stunning sites in the Luangwa Valley, this remote, small camp stands in a grove of mahogany trees on a wide sweep of river. It consists of six beautifully designed safari tents, and a charming open-sided dining room and bar. Morning, evening and night drives and walking safaris are all offered. Find Out More

Set on a bend of the Zambezi River, within easy reach of Victoria Falls, the well-appointed chalets of this refined property have commanding views over the river to Zambezi National Park. Elephant and hippo are regularly seen (and heard) along the river’s edge, and the birdlife is excellent. Find Out More

This camp is located beside the Zambezi River, and consists of 12 spacious safari tents. There is a lovely verandah from which to soak up the views and sound of birds, elephant and grunting pods of hippo, and activities on offer include tours to Victoria Falls (Zambian side), river cruises and guided nature walks. Find Out More

Tongabezi is a luxury riverside lodge in a romantic location on the banks of the Zambezi River, just upstream of the commanding Victoria Falls. Each cottage or house is unique in its design and eclectic furnishings, and has a private view across the river. Game drives, boat trips and walks are all possible. Find Out More

Wasa Lodge is a well-maintained, rustic but comfortable camp, overlooking the blue waters of Lake Wasa in the eastern part of Kasanka National Park. It is close to a sitatunga hide and swamp forest and offers excellent walking trails, as well as safaris by canoe and four-wheel drive. Find Out More

Standing on the Zambian bank of the Zambezi, just 30 minutes from Livingstone, this secluded lodge has wonderful views to Zimbabwe on the opposite bank. Each thatched cottage has a private deck overlooking the river – a perfect spot for that African safari sundowner! This is one of our best value options. Find Out More

Located just a few minutes from Victoria Falls, this unpretentious and welcoming hotel reflects the Zambia’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. The architecture is inspired by an African village, and an inviting pool area, spacious rooms and sprawling gardens together create a relaxed atmosphere. Find Out More

Positioned on a tranquil bend of the Kapamba River overlooking the plains of the untouched southern section of South Luangwa, Zungulila is a remote, classic safari camp that embodies the essence of old Africa and the natural springs in front of camp attract huge herds of game right to your doorstep. Find Out More