Amanzi Camp | Lower Zambezi
24 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2025
Opened in 2015, Amanzi lies on the banks of the Ngwenya Channel, looking across to the main Zambezi River in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. As the easternmost camp in the park, it feels very remote, set in a quiet area between mopane forest and a winterthorn grove. The camp is small and luxurious, yet with a rustic feel, and offers a range of activities.
The smaller sister camp of Anabezi, Amanzi is for the most part set on a low ridge above the Ntwenya Channel, looking out to the main river and several of its islands.
With just four tented rooms, it’s a peaceful and intimate camp. The tents are spacious, their canvas roofs topping substantial structures of wood and canvas, with reed walls at the back and huge gauze windows in front. Each is raised on a wooden deck along the ridge, with views across the river.
Inside, the tents are furnished with either a king-size bed or two doubles, all within a large walk-in mosquito net. Mattresses are comfortable and extra blankets are provided for the cooler winter months. Dark wood complements the cream furnishings, and African textiles add a dash of earthen colour to the room.
At the furthest end of the tent is a large indoor bathroom, in cool cream concrete, with similar dark wood and cream furnishing elements. Separate shower and toilet cubicles are set behind a sink and vanity unit, with a variety of toiletries supplied. Wooden units house hanging and shelving space, kitted out with dressing gowns and slippers, and a small safe.
To the other end of the tent is a sitting area with comfortable armchairs, which overlook the surrounding countryside through the mesh sides of the tent. You’ll also find a minibar, a tea and coffee station plus kettle, and a desk with a multi-socket (UK and US) charging point. An outside deck has sturdy rattan chairs and a small table, we particularly liked the cushioned hammock chairs that face the river.
Two of the tented rooms are set up individually, while the other two are connected at the back by a short walkway. Once the connecting doors are unlocked, these two tents can form a two-bedroom unit for families or small groups.
The tents are connected to the main area by a raised walkway which is lit at night, offering a bit more security to walk around (though you will be escorted to and from your tent at night by a member of staff).
The open-sided main area, incorporating a bar, dining area, and large deck, also overlooks the river. Along with rustic furniture and comfortable sofas, there is a tea and coffee station, complete with coffee machine and a jar of home-made rusks.
Steps from the main area lead down to river level, where you’ll find Amanzi’s infinity pool, along with an area of lawn (with relevant warnings about the resident hippos and crocodiles!) and a firepit with surrounding chairs.
The range of safari activities at Amanzi includes walking safaris, boat trips, fishing, canoeing and birding. Day and night drives are offered, too, and Amanzi does its best to have no more than four guests in one vehicle. There is also the opportunity to do a day trip through the Mpata Gorge. Viewing in the area is very productive, especially later into the dry season.
Amanzi is a stylish, yet rustic, comfortable camp in a game-rich area of the park. For those wanting a more intimate camp with great food, service and guiding, yet in a remote location, Amanzi is an excellent choice.
Rates include safari activities, meals, drinks, laundry and airstrip transfers.
- Information
- Rooms
- Units
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Single Room
Fast Facts
5 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 4
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Amanzi Tent
Accommodation consists of 4 traditional safari tents, approximately 500 sq ft in size, positioned on a raised wooden deck. The tents are generously spaced allowing the game to wander around the camp freely.
There is a family unit where two standard tents are connected, allowing for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, family tent perfect for groups with young children.
Each of the luxury tents boasts:
•indoor bathroom;
•a spacious sitting area;
•two teak double beds or placed within one well-designed mosquito net;
•a private deck;
•a wood deck with a stunning view of the Ngwenya channel;
•24 hour battery power.
Family Unit
The family unit consists of two interconnected tents, with a king-size bed and two, twin, double beds.
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Disability, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Game drives with vehicles seating max 4 guests. Game drives can be taken in the morning and afternoon. Enjoy a private sundowner watching elephants crossing the mighty Zambezi, or your coffee in the morning in the absolute splendour of the Winterthorn forest after an exciting morning tracking lion.
The wildlife on the river is everchanging, surprising and always exciting. Whether watching a pod of hippos jostle in the afternoon light, or a family of elephant bathing in the mud at the bank, the calm of the Zambezi will flood the soul with the magic of the bush.
With the gentle lap of water against the canoe, the measured peace of slowly drifting down the Zambezi in serene wonder, canoeing gives you the opportunity to see the wildlife along the riverbank at your own pace, guided by an experienced paddler.
Encounter the bush at it's best - on foot with our experienced guides. Watch as they explain the art of tracking animals from their spoor and listen as they unravel the symbiosis of species that make up the rich tapestry of life in the bush.
With an almost unparalleled species diversity of birds in the Lower Zambezi, there is always something to excite both experienced birders and novices alike.
Whether a keen angler or complete beginner, catching a Tiger Fish is one for the bucket list. With a selection of rods, reels, and all necessary tackle, our coxswains will guide you through the cast, play, landing, and of course the trophy shot before releasing back into the water.
Tafika Camp | South Luangwa National Park
27 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2025
Home to the Coppinger family, Tafika is a small and outwardly rustic camp on the banks of the Luangwa River. Its location, on the northern side of the beautiful Nsefu Sector within in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, makes Tafika – along with its two satellite bushcamps on the other side of the river – the most northerly of South Luangwa's safari camps. This allows most activities to be carried out in quiet areas of the park, where you’ll invariably have wildlife sightings to yourself
The camp has gradually evolved and been refined over time but it's heart and character has never really changed. And that is exactly why we love it!
Tafika has six chalets made to a high standard from locally sourced poles, reed and thatch. These include four doubles or twins, a honeymoon suite and a larger chalet sleeping up to four guests.
- The four double/twin chalets are almost identical in layout, each with two very comfortable queen-size beds made up with quality cotton bedding and colourful local textiles under their own large walk-in mosquito nets. As with everything else here, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, but not ostentatious – and very much in keeping with the feel of the bush. The floors are polished stone, scattered with locally made reed mats; there’s simple, polished wooden furniture and large decorative clay pots. The room is lit by efficient, solar-powered lights and boats a solar-powered fan for the warmer months, as well as a bank of USB port chargers for phones (there’s a solar camera charging station (220V) in the main area too).
A small veranda to the front of each chalet has a couple of chairs overlooking the Luangwa River. And a door at the back of the chalet leads to a private and enclosed bathroom that's completely open to the sky. Here, there's a large shower, with piping hot water at the turn of a tap, twin washbasins and, inside a small thatch-roofed hut – a very normal flushing toilet! - Tafika's honeymoon suite is very similar to the other chalets, but has a double his-and-hers shower and a king-size bed, plus a desk and some extra comfy chairs.
- Tafika's sixth chalet, which we often call the family chalet is very different. Its reed-and-thatch construction is the same as the other chalets, but it’s super-sized, with two large, adjacent bedrooms, separated by a central hallway, and a shared bathroom area: albeit with two separate toilet areas and two outdoor showers. It’s ideal for a family or two couples travelling together, and comfortable to share some communal areas. Each bedroom has a large, walk-in mosquito net covering either a king-size bed or two doubles, simple furnishings and lovely linens. The thatch is high and the rooms are comfortable, shady retreats. The back of the chalet opens out to the open-sir bathroom, with a shared double sink area and two, mirror-image toilet and shower areas, one of the latter being cleverly built around the trunk of a massive Kigelia africana or sausage tree, to give a little more privacy.
Tafika's main area is a large open-sided structure with a high, thatched roof that incorporates a comfortable lounge area, a small but well-stocked bar (which is always open and with a smiling staff member to assist you) and a dining area. Meals, eaten together at social circular tables, are deliciously fresh and imaginative, with produce grown in Tafika’s superb fruit and vegetable garden – itself worth a visit! It’s a terrific opportunity to chat about wildlife sightings and hear tales from the bush from the knowledgeable team. When they're in camp, which is usually all season, John and Carol Coppinger, or their daughter Jennifer and her husband Nick, as well as long-standing members of the team and guides, will join everyone for lunch – and occasionally also for dinner.
The standard of cuisine is consistently impressive, served politely and without fuss. If you’re interested, one of the staff will be more than happy to take you on a 'back-of-house' tour where you'll see that, despite being largely open, the kitchen is a hive of professional activity. It’s well worth having a look.
Tafika's plentiful fruit and vegetable garden, which is an extensive area surrounded by an electric fence, primarily to keep the elephants out, is a delight. A labour of love to plant and maintain, it's a major undertaking, professionally run, and ensuring that much of the camp’s produce is home-grown and exceedingly fresh. From papayas to aubergines and fragrant herbs, much of what you’ll eat here was picked the morning it’s eaten.
And much though it’s idyllic in camp, and good company is always on hand, there’s a great array of activities on offer to explore the park. Guests may choose what they'd like to do daily and it would be very unusual for the team not to be able to arrange your request.
As with many camps in the South Luangwa, activities focus on game drives (day and night) and walking safaris. The drives are generally conducted in purpose-built, open-sided and open-topped 4WD vehicles, which have just two rows of comfortable bench seats. There are no more than four guests per vehicle, a real feature of the activities at Tafika. The guides have always been exceptional, on occasion getting you as close as safely possible to some of the herds of buffalo, and always pointing out a plethora of insects, plants and spoor along the way.
Custom-built hides near to the camp provide ideal opportunities to view and photograph animals at the waterhole and, in season, the nesting carmine bee-eaters (September – October).
You can also head out on a mountain-bike safari with John, a passionate cyclist who often leads these trips. It’s a great opportunity to get active. Starting with a gentle afternoon ride through the game management area and village of Mkasanga, home to most of the staff, where Tafika has helped support education and healthcare. You'll be guaranteed a warm welcome before cycling on into the park and meeting up with a 4WD safari in time for drinks at sunset and a night drive back to camp. There are no other Luangwa camps offering this activity and it’s a great 1.5hr ride.
It's also possible to have a proper visit to Mkasanga, where you are invited to visit the school, wander around the village and enjoy the church choir. Although they don't boast about it, Tafika is very much in touch with its local community, supporting its development through the Tafika Fund and providing considerable training and employment to the people who live there.
What distinguishes Tafika further is that it's virtually the same team of guides every year, including John Coppinger, Bryan Jackson and Isaac Zulu and Alex Phiri. The least experienced of these has been guiding for more than 20 years – guaranteeing the exceedingly high level of knowledge and experience that draws many travellers back to Tafika on a regular basis.
A stay at Tafika combines very naturally into a longer trip including its sister walking camps, Big Lagoon Camp and Chikoko Tree Camp, both of which are situated across the Luangwa River, in a section of the national park set aside exclusively for walking safaris.
If you want to venture further, then Tafika and its bushcamps combine well into a ten-night (or longer!), fly-in trip that includes their more distant sister camps, Mwaleshi Bushcamp and Takwela Camp located in the remote North Luangwa National Park, famed for its burgeoning rhino population.
Rates are fully inclusive of safari activities, meals and drinks, laundry and airstrip transfers.
- Information
- Rooms
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Your Stay
4 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Single Room
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Each thatch chalet has two double sized beds, under-cover veranda, en-suite bathroom with double vanities, flush loos, hot and cold running water and solar powered lighting.
There is one large family chalet offering two bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed, the other with two double beds and a spacious outdoor bathroom. The bathroom includes two covered flush toilets and two showers open to the stars.
This chalet is ideal for guests travelling with children or friends.
The honeymoon chalet has one extra large king bed and a double shower open to the stars.
Property Facilities
Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Cultural Tours, Mountain Biking
All vehicles are open, comfortable and accommodate only four guests allowing for great photographic moments and plenty of opportunity to ask the guide questions.
Morning drives set off early from camp and are taken at a relaxed pace. A stop is taken at a scenic sight during the morning to enjoy a hot cuppa' and snack.
On afternoon drives, sundowners are taken overlooking the Luangwa River, after which a spotlight is brought into play, revealing Africa's nocturnal wildlife.
All vehicles are open, comfortable and accommodate only four guests allowing for great photographic moments and plenty of opportunity to ask the guide questions.
On afternoon drives, sundowners are taken overlooking the Luangwa River, after which the drive continues in the dark with the help of a spotlight.
Night drives are led by an experienced guide accompanied by a hawk-eyed spotter who controls the spotlight and finds many nocturnal animals rarely seen during the day activities.
On foot guests are given the rare opportunity to become part of nature, to immerse themselves in the wonders that present themselves at every turn. A walking safari is always led by an experienced guide with an armed National Park scout and a tea bearer so their are many eyes ready to spot the Luangwa's wildlife, identify the smallest insect, track last night's lion spoor and identify a possible threat before it really becomes one.
Children under the age of 12 are unfortunately not able to take part in walking safaris at Remote Africa Safaris.
Sitting in a game-viewing vehicle or walking delicately through the African bush may not provide the level of activity craved by more energetic guests. For these guests Tafika offers mountain bike safaris led by an experienced guide who in most cases is the owner, John Coppinger.
The cycling route takes the safari cyclists along the tracks and paths of the Game Management Area, adjacent to Tafika Camp. Mountain bike safaris generally take place in the afternoon. This gives participating guests enough time to finish their ride and meet up with the game drive, just before sunset, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of a night drive after an hour and a half of cycling.
At Remote Africa Safaris the local village, Mkasanga, kindly invites guests to visit and gives them the opportunity to learn about the lives of the people from the Luangwa Valley.
Highlights of these visits include: a guided tour of the local school - proudly showcased by the teachers, a visit to the village and a local church choir performance where guests experience the perfect harmony of Africa's song
The Tafika camp hide is available to all camp guests and can be accessed any time of the day from the camp. The hide is a dug out seating chamber that looks out over a lagoon behind the camp. Birds, baboons and antelope frequent the lagoon and elephants visit on a daily basis from about August during the hotter time of the year.
A seasonal Carmine bee-eater hide is built annually at Tafika. The hide is built into the banks of the Luangwa river to gain the best view of the carmine colony as they flock around their newly dug breeding holes. This hide is generally available during September and October and visits to the guide are done with a guide.
Tafika guests are also able to visit the Kawere hide during a game drive activity. It is built on the camps private land and overlooks a productive waterhole where elephants and buffalo come to drink and fishing parties frequent towards the end of the season.
Mwaleshi Camp | North Luangwa National Park
1 Oct 2025 - 4 Oct 2025
Set in a seriously remote part of Zambia’s North Luangwa National Park, the seasonal Mwaleshi Camp stands beside the crystal-clear Mwaleshi River, 10km from its confluence with the Luangwa. It’s a small, rustic and unpretentious walking camp in a remote and peaceful wilderness area.
Mwaleshi Camp opens only in the dry season, between June and October, and is constructed afresh each year from reed and thatch. Facing the river are just four light and airy chalets, with “windows" to the front (expect open spaces rather than glass!), and open eaves too, letting a cool breeze through.
The chalets are furnished simply, but very comfortably. Canvas directors' chairs sit by the windows – and one of the chalets boasts a hammock under the trees. Twin or double beds with stone headboards and walk-in mosquito nets face the window too, and on the bedside tables are mosquito spray and a flask of drinking water. A solar light hangs next to each bed, with a small solar lamp to take with you to dinner as a torch if necessary. There’s hanging space (with a couple of kikois for you to use during your stay) and two large shelves cater for even the sturdiest luggage.
The en-suite bathrooms are largely open air, albeit mostly shaded by trees, their soft sand floors covered with rattan mats. A separate flush toilet is the only part of the bathroom to have a “roof'” Each morning, a jug of hot water is passed through a “hatch” behind the basin, while hot water for the shower is supplied on request.
Set up on the riverbank, Mwaleshi's main area is understated: a thatched open-sided “chitenje” that overlooks the river. Pull up a bar stool to the polished wooden bar, relax with a wildlife book or magazine in a comfortable armchair or sofa covered in local fabrics, or perhaps in one of the directors’ chairs outside.
Steps cut into the riverbank lead to a firepit right by the river’s edge, where two well-placed sunloungers under a thatched shelter are lapped by the shallow water. The river is usually shallow enough (often just a few inches deep!) to be a safe and very refreshing place to cool off. But lions roaring close by leave no doubt that this really is the wild African bush.
Mwaleshi focuses solely on walking safaris; the camp doesn't offer game drives, although a vehicle is often used to drive guests to more remote walking areas. Walks from the camp normally last about three–four hours, and are fairly relaxed – so only a modest level of fitness is required.
The aim is to track and see some of the area's great wildlife, not to provide an endurance test or route march. There's usually a stop for refreshments, such as mid-morning tea, cake and, refreshingly, fresh fruit. The terrain in North Luangwa National Park is fairly flat but is occasionally uneven underfoot – so do bring sturdy shoes. A hat should be key on your packing list, as it can get extremely hot in the park, especially in the later months of the season.
The wildlife around Mwaleshi is abundant, with a particularly good population of lion and buffalo – as well as large herds of the endemic Cookson's wildebeest, which are rare in the more oft-visited South Luangwa National Park.
Mwaleshi is run by the team of top-notch guides from Remote Africa Safaris’ led by John Coppinger, they are some of the most experienced walking guides in Africa. Typically, one of the guides comes to the North Luangwa with a small team of staff to build the camp in mid-May, and then stays for much of the season – occasionally swapping with one of Tafika's permanent guides. All walks are also accompanied by an armed scout, whose presence came into its own when we chanced upon an injured hippo that was resting in a thicket. The situation was swiftly dealt with by him and our guide, who turned the group around efficiently and safely out of potential harm’s way.
Mwaleshi lies near the area where black rhino have been re-introduced during the past few years. The project is protected by a certain amount of secrecy, to aid anti-poaching efforts, but the camp estimates that there is now a healthy population of rhino in the park. That said, don’t come here expecting to see them, you have a roughly 10% chance of that happening. The interest here is the conservation story behind the relocation, and the incredible efforts by the team involved to reintroduce these endangered animals into the park.
Takwela is Mwaleshi's sister camp in the North Luangwa and offers both walks as well as game drives, so if you don't want to focus as much on walks this is a great option.
Mwaleshi combines very naturally into a longer Zambia trip by including its sister camps in the South Luangwa National Park: Big Lagoon Camp, Chikoko Tree Camp and the base for the group, Tafika. Big Lagoon Camp and Chikoko Tree Camp are small walking camps, very much like Mwaleshi, whereas Tafika also offers 4WD safaris and night drives. Keen walkers will often arrange for a week in South Luangwa, walking between the three camps there, followed by three–five nights at Mwaleshi to experience the “North Park”.
Rates are fully inclusive of safari activities, meals and drinks, laundry and airstrip transfers.
- Information
- Rooms
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Single Room
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 4
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Twin single bed chalets. En-suite flush toilets and running water from overhead drums that are filled daily. Hot water is provided in the evening unless otherwise requested. There is a centrally located inverter with a re-charging facility available for guest’s use.
Double bed chalet. En-suite flush toilets and running water from overhead drums that are filled daily. Hot water is provided in the evening unless otherwise requested. There is a centrally located inverter with a re-charging facility available for guest’s use.
Property Facilities
Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Fan, Fireplace, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
On foot guests are given the rare opportunity to become part of nature, to immerse themselves in the wonders that present themselves at every turn. A walking safari is always led by an experienced guide with an armed National Park scout and a tea bearer so their are many eyes ready to spot the Luangwa's wildlife, identify the smallest insect, track last night's lion spoor and identify a possible threat before it really becomes one.
Children under the age of 12 are unfortunately not able to take part in walking safaris at Remote Africa Safaris.
Sleep outs are for the more adventurous looking to become in tune with the wilderness of the Luangwa.
After a buffet lunch and siesta in the camp, guests shower and prepare for their night out in the bush. Tea and cake is enjoyed in camp and then the group sets off on a short afternoon activity, at the end of which they arrive at the sleep-out location. This is usually on a wide open beach on the banks of the Mwaleshi river.
Feast on a delicious dinner cooked over the flames of a raw wood fire out on a remote bend of the Mwaleshi river. Sip on a night cap around the fire before retiring to bed – a camper mattress on the ground tucked under a net leaving unobstructed views of the night’s sky.
The safety of having an experienced guide and armed scout nearby ensures a sweet nights sleep while listening to the natural calls of the bush.
The next morning, a light breakfast is enjoyed at dawn and then the group sets off for a morning walking activity back to camp.
Sleep outs must be pre-booked as they are a ‘whole camp’ activity. They may be done at no additional cost.
Waterberry Zambezi Lodge | Victoria Falls (Zambia)
4 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2025
Waterberry’s scenic position on the banks of the Zambezi, with excellent accommodation and outstanding service, makes it the perfect base for a visit to Victoria Falls while escaping the busy town.
Guests can choose between three different accommodation options – bright, individual rooms in the 7-room lodge, a private safari house or a luxury tented woodland site.
Waterberry Lodge on the Zambezi riverbank has spacious sun and dining terraces, a lounge to enjoy the panoramic views, and magnificent gardens with individual cottages dotted around the lawns and along the river. An inviting swimming pool is surrounded by rockery gardens.
The River Farmhouse is a private riverside safari house sleeping up to 10, with magnificent views across the infinity pool to the Zambezi and the national park opposite.
The Woodlands Forest Tents set in the shady woods of the conservation area are perfect for birdwatching and relaxing in the peaceful wild.
An international Zambian, German and British team run this independently owned lodge and Waterberry is a proud community partner. Guests are able to witness rural Zambian life first hand, and see how tourism is genuinely giving back with schools, a farming cooperative and adult skills centre.
- Information
- Rooms
- Units
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Single Room
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, German
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Star Gazing, Wildlife
The Waterberry cottages are set around lawns, gardens and the Zambezi riverbank. Named after birds found around the lodge, these are lovely cool rooms open to the high thatch. All have private terraces and are en-suite with air conditioning, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, private terrace, inside and outside lounge seating, wifi, toiletries, hairdryer, gowns, water, hand sanitiser. Private dining on the terrace is available on request.
The versatile cottages are doubles, twins or triples with one two-storey family house that is particularly good for families.
Originally set up for birders, The Woodlands proved so popular that the tents are now available to those wanting to be in the wild without sacrificing comfort and luxury.
The three 40m2 safari tents are furnished as doubles or twins, with lounge seating inside and out, plenty of space for clothes and luggage, a private veranda garden, a separate dressing room with hanging and shelves, and en suite shower room.
Guests enjoy breakfast at The Woodlands either at their tent or on the central dining veranda. Other meals are served in the Waterberry restaurant, a couple of hundred metres walk away along sandy paths round the private dam, the swimming pool and other lodge facilities are also for Woodlanders. Private dining can be arranged at The Woodlsnds on request.
There is a permanent waiter/groundsman/guard in attendance.
The Woodland is also available for exclusive use for a minimum of 4 guests.
A private, fully serviced house for exclusive use by groups of family or friends, River Farmhouse has three ensuite bedrooms and one two-bedrooms suite.
South and East doubles have a river view, French windows opening onto the terrace and en suite bath/shower rooms. North is a two-bedroom suite with views over the gardens, West is a double/twin overlooking the gardens, with an en suite shower room. All bedrooms have ceiling fans, mosquito nets and air conditioning.
The lounge has comfortable sofas and chairs with amazing views over the terrace, pool and river to the game park beyond. There’s a fireplace for cold evenings and air conditioning for warm ones. In the kitchen off the lounge chef and kitchen team prepare meals to serve inside or outside depending on the weather and guest preference.
On the shady terrace guests can dine, relax and stay cool out of the hot sunshine or warm up with braziers on cold evenings.
The large infinity pool overlooks the Zambezi and the game park beyond whre elephants and game often come to the river to drink.
And for people who just can’t bear to leave the world behind there’s wifi – for downloading great birding, stargazing and other apps to help you make the most of what you see.
With seven thatched cottages set in beautiful gardens or along the riverbank, Waterberry is famous for good service, great foot and the very best of Zambian hospitality.
Each thatched cottage is different. All are en suite with a private terrace and inside lounge seating. Furnished in clean colorful style, with huge comfortable beds made by our local craftsmen, each room has air conditioning, ceiling fan and electric blankets for cold nights and a safe for personal belongings.
The en suite shower rooms are stocked with toiletries, bathrobes and a hair dryer,
The rooms have a mix of double, twin and triple beds with one family unit (Owl House) having two en suite bedrooms and a lounge.
The central dining area has sundecks overlooking the Zambezi, and a shady upstairs lounge.
A swimming pool is in the middle of the beautiful gardens and guests can walk around the marked paths beside the private lake.
THE RIVER FARMHOUSE - 1 private safari house with 4 bedrooms sleeping 8-10
A private, fully serviced house for exclusive use by groups of family or friends, River Farmhouse has four bedrooms, two doubles and two doubles/twins with the option of extra guests in the lounge annexe.
South and East doubles have a river view, French windows opening onto the terrace and en suite bath/shower rooms. North and West doubles/twins have en suite shower rooms overlooking the gardens. All bedrooms have ceiling fans, mosquito nets and air conditioning.
The L-shaped lounge has comfortable sofas and chairs with amazing views over the terrace, pool and river to the game park beyond. There’s a fireplace for cold evenings and air conditioning for warm ones. In the kitchen off the lounge chef prepares meals to serve inside or outside depending on the weather and guest preference.
On the shady terrace guests can dine, relax and stay cool out of the hot sunshine or warm up with braziers on cold evenings.
The large infinity pool overlooks the Zambezi and the game park beyond.
And for people who just can’t bear to leave the world behind there’s wifi – for downloading great birding, stargazing and other apps to help you make the most of what you see.
THE WOODLANDS - A FOREST CAMP WITH 3 TENTS
The latest addition to the Waterberry accommodation. Originally set up for birders, The Woodlands proved so popular that the tents are now available to those wanting that special wilderness feeling without sacrificing comfort and luxury.
The three 40m2 safari tents are furnished as doubles or twins, with lounge seating inside and out, plenty of storage for clothes and luggage, a private veranda garden, and a fully en suite bathroom with basin, shower and toilet, a safe for personal belongings and a bar fridge.
Guests enjoy breakfast at The Woodlands either at their tent or on the central dining veranda. Other meals are served in the Waterberry restaurant, a couple of hundred metres walk away along sandy paths round the private dam, the swimming pool and other lodge facilities are also for Woodlanders.
The Woodland has a permanent waiter/groundsman/guard in attendance.
The Woodland is also available for exclusive use as a unit for family and friends wanting to holiday privately with exclusive service.
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fishing, Game Viewing, Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Museums, Rhino Tracking, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Sky Diving, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Nothing beats drifting down the Zambezi at sunset. Listen to the sound of the river settling in for the night. Baboons and monkeys climbing to safe-haven perches high in the trees, flocks of birds heading to their night-time roost. Herds of elephant and buffalo coming down for an evening drink, hippos grunting and splashing around, jostling for the best position in the water. This is what you'll do on your first night at Waterberry - sundowner in one hand, camera in the other. Bliss.
At dawn the Zambezi wakes - completely still with mist rising from the waters, this is a magical time to set out in a small boat with hot water bottle and blankets and hot coffee to see the sun rise as the birds setting out for their daytime feeding grounds.
Our village guide lives in the community and will show guests how rural Zambians lead their lives in this completely noncommercial setting. Followed by curious children guests will see our school and education areas, the village library and the community farm that are part funded by the village walks.
Waterberry's owners have built a school, library and adult education centre, and given land for a community farm opened during the pandemic to help provide food for the village. From a mud and stick classroom in 2009 to recognition of the school as a regional exam centre, the community projects programme is at the heart of Waterberry.
Victoria Falls never ceases to amaze. Flowing over 1.6km of sheer cliff between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the huge body of water changes with every season. High water in the early part of the year floods with absolutely astonishing force, shaking buildings miles away, releasing massive spray and vast double rainbows. In the dry season, from late October until early January, the huge 100m deep canyon is exposed with boiling rapids and views to the fast running cataract on the west side.
Walking the paths around the Falls is an unmatched, awe-inspiring experience. We think everyone should see the Falls from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides, because they are very different experiences.
Waterberry's expert bird guides take guests around the 1km Waterberry riverbank and through the wooded areas to see our amazing collection of birds. Keen birders can also visit Mosi O Tunya Park. A dawn cruise on the Zambezi reveals flocks of birds leaving their night time roost and heading for their daytime feeding grounds.
Livingstone was the capital of Zambia at the beginning of the 20th century, and some fascinating architecture remains. In the Museum guests can actually pull out and read David Livingstone's handwritten letters. At Maramba Market local Zambians shop for food, beautiful fabrics and literally everything!
Mma Dinare | Okavango Delta
6 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2025
Enjoy a classic Botswana safari at Mma Dinare Camp. Operated in collaboration with the Sankuyo Community Trust in the Dinare Private Reserve (allowing off-road and nighttime game drives), this traditional safari stay has a positive impact.
Keep your camera handy! Mma Dinare (meaning ‘Mother Buffalo’ in Setswana) is designed to embrace the natural surroundings. Thatched and open, the central area is a great place to relax and watch the wildlife drawn to the Gomoti River. There are nine canvas tents and one family tent, each with an elevated deck, en suite bathrooms and outdoor showers. The main area comprises a bar, swimming pool and safari shop. The dining and lounge area is raised on stilts and decked, with an attractive fire pit area adjoining it.
Seasonal mokoro rides thread through the Okavango Delta waters. The Sankuyo community directly benefits from every visit. Over 60 employees at the Dinare camps are from the Sankuyo village, and further proceeds support local development. Citizens of Sankuyo fund crucial projects via this trust, such as installing household water connections that minimise human contact with dangerous animals and a high-tech, eco-friendly solar system.
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- Rooms
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Single Room
Fast Facts
Camp
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Spacious tents - consisting of a private lounge area with secluded verandas and spacious interiors, with en-suite bathrooms. Tent Size of the tents is 60m2 excluding outdoor deck in front (varying in size but approximately 15m2 – 25m2).
Family tent consists of two luxury tents joined together each with it's own en-suite bathroom. Only one entrance which is through the main bedroom.
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), ATM, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Mokoro Excursion, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided)
Enjoy the freedom of driving in a private concession, off-road, day and night, giving you the best possible opportunities for great wildlife sightings.
Enjoy the peaceful glide down the rivers and channels, experiencing the smaller wildlife members of the Okavango Delta.
The Maun Studios | Maun
9 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025
Situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River in Maun, The Maun Studios are set under a riverine tree canopy in a secure, private garden teeming with birdlife. Inspired by the surrounding landscape and garden, the suites are designed to ensure a unique, comfortable, and tranquil experience. Accommodation consists of two bespoke studios, the king-sized River Studio and the twin-sized Garden Studio, both of which are charming in design and equipped with Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and a self-catering kitchenette. During their stay, guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning before embarking on scenic outdoor adventures.
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Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Single Room
Fast Facts
Hotel