There are four main chalet buildings, each of which has two separate guest bedrooms; the downstairs room is a double room with ensuite and a verandah, the upstairs room can be a king, twin or triple room with bathroom and verandah downstairs from the bedroom but entirely private. In between the 2 bedrooms is the small "kitchenette" where there is a fridge, kettle and tea/coffee making things. This works as an inter-connecting door for families so that kids can walk through to their parents room without having to go outside.

Furthest from the main area, is the larger family chalet which has three bedrooms in total but just two ensuite bedrooms, both of which are on the ground floor. There is also a kitchen area between the two bedrooms. There is a spiral staircase from the kitchen leading up to the "loft room" and upstairs viewing deck. The viewing deck looks towards the Luangwa river, the perfect place to relax and watch the sun set... The loft room has two more single beds but has no ensuite bathroom, guests sleeping here need to use a bathroom in one of the other bedrooms.

Chalet interior (downstairs room) Credit: Stevie Mann
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Family chalet viewing deck view Credit: Stevie Mann
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Family chalet loft room Credit: Stevie Mann
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Room Facilities

Cooking Equipment, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Kitchenette, Microwave, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Portable BBQ, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Table, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wardrobe

There are seven Luxury ensuite safari tents, six of which are pitched permanently on the banks of the Luangwa. These tents have a thatched roof for extra shade, ensuite facilities (hot shower, flush toilet and basin) with a canvas half roof over the bathroom, full-sized king or single beds, large mosquito nets. The tents have electric lights, a fan and universal charging points. There is also a room safe and tea & coffee making facilities. Six of the luxury tents including the family tent look straight out onto the river, one tent (tent 11, the honeymoon tent) has plenty of privacy and looks out onto a pretty lagoon, which attracts plenty of birdlife as well as elephant for their daily mud baths and giraffe and bushbuck when they are thirsty.

The Family Tent (a luxury tent) is a little different to the others, this is a specially designed tent which has space for a king bed and two single beds, with a large bathroom at the back of the tent, shared between the family. The family tent is on the river bank, with lovely views of the river.

Luxury tent at night Credit: Stevie Mann
Luxury tent view of the river Credit: Stevie Mann
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Luxury tent interior & view Credit: Stevie Mann
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Luxury tent dressing area Credit: Stevie Mann
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Luxury tent bathroom Credit: Stevie Mann
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Honeymoon tent view Credit: Stevie Mann
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Family tent set up Credit: Stevie Mann
Luxury tent view Credit: Stevie Mann
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Luxury tent verandah Credit: Stevie Mann
Luxury tent at sunset Credit: Stevie Mann
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There are three “Classic” en-suite safari tents available which are Meru style tents, three windows long with ensuite bathrooms with semi-open shower, toilet and basin. The Classic tents are smaller than the Luxury tents and are even better value. They work well for single travellers or guests who are on a tighter budget. Two of the three classic tents are on the river bank, the other looks directly onto the same water hole as tent 11 (the honeymoon tent) and has more privacy. The classic tents have full beds (one king or two singles), large mosquito nets, Universal charging points and stand up electric fans. The standard tents do not have tea and coffee making facilities or safes and have smaller verandahs than the luxury tents.

Classic tent position Credit: Anthony Grote
Classic tent on waterhole Credit: Dana Allan
Classic tent from outside Credit: Anthony Grote
Classic tent exterior Credit: Anthony Grote
Classic tent from outside Credit: Anthony Grote
Classic tent interior Credit: Anthony Grote
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Classic tent bathroom Credit: Stevie Mann
Classic tent interior Credit: Anthony Grote

CROCODILE (CROC'S) NEST – 1 private tented house with 3 ensuite bedrooms The main tent has been split into two en-suite tented bedrooms , plus a third bedroom off the main deck towards the river with one king bed inside. All 3 rooms have Evening Breeze solar cooling systems over the beds. The bedrooms in the main tent have semi-open air bathrooms with hot showers, flush toilets and basin. The third bedroom has a fully enclosed bathroom. There is a generous living room/dining area in the Main tent with sofas and a dining table for guests to eat privately at the house. The living room and bedrooms open onto an outside deck and sitting area, with views onto the Luangwa River. There is a private swimming pool built into the deck too, just for Croc's Nest guests, which also looks onto the river. The house has 24/7 power & universal sockets as well as Wifi and a fridge for cold drinks and a mini bar. Guests staying in the Croc's Nest also have a private guide and their own safari vehicle so they can plan their activities depending on their particular interests.

Croc's Nest from front Credit: Stevie Mann
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Croc's Nest at night Credit: Stevie Mann
Croc's Nest decks during the day Credit: Stevie Mann
Sunset at the Croc's Nest Credit: Stevie Mann
Private dining at the Croc's Nest Credit: Stevie Mann
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Croc's Nest at sunset Credit: Stevie Mann
Sundowners at the Croc's Nest Credit: Stevie Mann
Sunset at the Croc's Nest Credit: Stevie Mann
Croc's Nest Living & Dining room Credit: Stevie Mann
Croc's Nest master bedroom in main house Credit: Stevie Mann
Semi open bathroom in main house Credit: Stevie Mann
Croc's Nest third bedroom looking to pool Credit: Stevie Mann
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Croc's nest third bedroom interior Credit: Stevie Mann
Croc's Nest visitor Credit: Stevie Mann
Croc's nest dressing areas Credit: Stevie Mann
Croc's Nest sundowner with Cleopas Credit: Stevie Mann
Croc's Nest aerial Credit: Stevie Mann
View room plan
Croc's Nest with third bedroom position
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Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Drinking Water Filtration System, Electrical Outlets, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Fridge/Freezer, Lounge, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sahara Style Tent, Smoke Alarm, Verandah

Set in a private spot away from the rest of camp, the Jackalberry Tree House is a special treat indeed. The “house” is made up by three joined platforms built around three mature Mchenja trees (African Ebony or Jackalberry tree). There are two en-suite bedrooms with an open sitting/dining deck in-between them. The Treehouse is entirely open at the front.

The bedroom platforms have romantic and rustic four poster beds (one queen and one king which can be split into two twin beds), open front walls and uninterrupted views of Africa. Each bedroom has an open air bathroom platform down a short flight of steps with hot shower, flush toilets and basin. A large sofa, armchairs and throw cushions are spread out on the middle deck for relaxing during the heat of the day and watching the game which wanders past the house, oblivious to your presence. There is also a dining table should guests prefer to dine at the house. A fridge and bar are provided in the treehouse as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. A hand-held radio is provided, so that guests can call for a vehicle to bring them to the pool, restaurant or bar, or in case there is a problem of any kind. Their safari guide will otherwise plan with them when they would like collecting from the house and their preferred activities.

The tree-house is on mains electricity, ideal for re-charging cameras or laptops. Giraffe, bushbuck, puku and elephant are commonly found all around the Treehouse and it is wonderful to wake to the sounds of elephant feeding below you or having a mud bath from the waterhole in front of the house.

Treehouse living & dining Credit: Stevie Mann
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Treehouse bedroom at dawn Credit: Stevie Mann
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Treehouse at dawn with waterhole Credit: Stevie Mann
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Treehouse at dawn with waterhole view Credit: Stevie Mann
Treehouse shower with view Credit: Stevie Mann
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Treehouse at dawn Credit: Stevie Mann
Treehouse at dawn Credit: Stevie Mann
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Massage at Treehouse with visitor Credit: Stevie Mann
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