Puku Ridge Camp, named after the Puku antelope that graze the floodplains in its vicinity, is perched high on an escarpment in a remote part of the South Luangwa. The camp is well secluded, blending in beautifully with its natural surroundings, overlooking a wildlife-rich floodplain and waterhole where there’s seemingly always something to see, on one of the South Luangwa National Park’s prime sites.
Unique in design, the feature rich (think starbed, private plunge pool - even custom built, near-silent airconditioning for respite from the hottest months) Puku Ridge is being completely rebuilt yet with a lighter footprint. The camp will be carbon neutral and will contribute to the existing conservation, education and social charities already operating effectively in the area.
We believe that the new Puku Ridge will be that perfect blend of wilderness, luxury and responsibility for the location. Although these images are computer generated they present quite a realistic picture of how the tents will look. Elements from the Luangwa bush camps of old have been combined with traditional village life; and authentic, local art works complement crucial creature comforts, making for one of the most appealing and welcome safari camp launches for many years.
The Luangwa Valley "home of the Leopard" and its spectacular wildlife, including the endemic Thornicroft's giraffe, of course need no introduction and we are simply delighted to be bringing our own blend of safari and hospitality to this amazing National Park. The region is abundant with elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffalos, hippos, wildebeests and antelopes – many of which will be easily spotted as you lounge on your balcony or eat dinner. This stunning park can also be explored on foot with park rangers and tracking guides, offering a chance to see some of the more elusive animals, such as leopards, the genet cats, and honey badgers. Sunset is a perfect time to enjoy a cocktail in the bush, or on the banks of the Luangwa River watching a hippo swimming party.
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3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
5 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
One of Africa's premier and most renowned safari camps, now completely solar. On the banks of the Zambezi River, under the largest grove of Mahogany trees on the Lower Zambezi, the multi-award winning "Best in Africa" Chiawa Camp holds the prime position in the heart of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. A stunning thatched lounge/bar area with an upstairs viewing deck provides one of the best views of the Zambezi.
Indulge in attentive yet unpretentious, personalised service, fabulous cuisine and fantastic "tents" with spectacular views of the Zambezi and its resident wildlife. This family owned and operated camp, the pioneer of tourism in the Lower Zambezi NP, offers unusually varied activities with a choice of game drives, walking, canoeing, boating and angling in the company of Africa's finest guides.
There is also plenty to do and wildlife to see if you just wish to relax in camp with two viewing platforms, two viewing hides, a beautiful pool and sundeck overlooking the Zambezi and for the more energetic, a well equipped functional fitness shack.
Winner - BEST IN AFRICA - Safari Property; Guiding Team;
Winner - BEST IN ZAMBIA - Cuisine; Guiding Team, Location; Romance, Family Safari; Ecologically Responsible
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3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Old Mondoro, now completely solar, is set in a grove of Acacia trees that tower above the massive elephant bulls that seem to be constantly feeding on them. On the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park some 35 km downstream from Chiawa Camp this is a beautiful and remote site overlooking a maze of hippo-inhabited islands and channels. With only 5 rooms, 10 beds, Old Mondoro is the Lower Zambezi’s most intimate and private safari camp.
Old Mondoro's setting is exquisite, one of the few safari camps with views in all directions, from one's chair - to the south the spectacular Zambezi river and its islands sprinkled with wildlife, swivel around to face north and see beautiful woodland full of towering trees dwarfing the impalas, waterbuck, buffalo and elephants. A fun addition is Old Mondoro's outdoor "loo with a view" overlooking the Zambezi and its wildlife.
If you wish to be truly immersed in nature but with all the comforts then look no further than Old Mondoro.
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3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 5
Special Interests: Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Star Gazing, Wildlife