Hotels in Zambia

Situated along the banks of the Mfuwe Lagoon in the heart of South Luangwa National Park, which is considered one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and not without reason. The concentration of game around the river and it’s ox bow lagoons is among the most intense in Africa and affords fantastic game viewing opportunities. Mushroom Lodge offers comfortable, rustic but modern accommodation in twelve secluded thatched chalets, and Highly trained staff ensure the highest standards of hospitality and service at Mushroom Lodge and Presidential House, where your every whim is catered for. The Lodge has a swimming pool overlooking the Lagoon which brings welcome relief when temperatures soar. Guests can relax in the Nsaka with an entrance framed by Elephant Tusks of a size not seen anymore, It was from here that Dr. Kaunda consulted and made decisions that often had implications for the entire sub continent of Africa. Guests can enjoy meals in the Dining area with uninterrupted views over the Lagoon, and often Dinners are served in the Boma under the stars. The Adjoining fully-stocked bar offers a variety of drinks for even the most discerning. Additional Facilities at Mushroom Lodge and Presidential House include: Laundry Service 24Hour Security Optional Butler Service Internet Facilities Cell phone reception Welcome drinks on arrival Massage facilities Dining room & Open-air boma Room Service Guests usually enjoy dining together in the communal Dining area or Boma, however private drinks and meals can be arranged upon request.

Set on the beautiful shores of Lake Kariba, Kariba Bush Club's guesthouses offer the perfect break to appreciate the wonders of Zambia. Both houses are fully furnished and self-contained - they are both spacious, private, comfortable and offer spectacular viewsof Lake Kariba. With us you can experience the challenge of tiger fishing under the eye of the great variety of wildlife on our private islands that include eland, kudu, sable, hartebeest, defasa waterbuck, zebra, blue wildebeest, impala, reedbuck, warthog, bushpig, hippo, crocodile and occasional elephants to name some, as well as the spectacular birdlife that Kariba is home to. Explore the islands on a guided bush walk, visit one of the worlds largest commercial Nile crocodile farms, enjoy one of the lake’s most famous spectacles from the water on a sunset cruise or from a canoe, spend a lazy day relaxing by the swimming pool and enjoying the magnificent view over the rolling green lawns that run down to the lake shorw or wine and dine with loved ones in our lake-view restaurant that offers a selective menu and fully-stocked bar. Marula House comfortably accommodates 10 adults, Baobab House accommodates 6 adults. These comfortable farm-style houses offer a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area, DSTV, swimming pool, BBQ facilities and plenty of fridge and freezer space. All housekeeping chores including making fires and laundry are taken care of by the friendly and helpful staff, leaving your days free to enjoy the many activities on offer. The houses are rented as units, making it ideal for groups of friends or family getaways.

Located on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park, the park's main entrance only 5 minutes away, Track and Trail River Camp is as enchanting as its surroundings. We are specialized in organizing (photo) safaris. Explore the surrounding wilderness by open game vehicle or for the more adventurous we organize safaris on foot. Spend the day floating in our elevated River pool with unrivalled views or rejuvenating in our specially designed wellness area offering holistic wellness treatments to calm body and mind. Our comfortable chalets reflect the rustic theme of simply safari escape. Discover our campsite at a prime spot on the Luangwa River, each camping spot ensures sufficient privacy, offering unsurpassed panoramas. Dining diversities range from simple barbecues to a feast of unlimited flavours. We pay great attention to detail and individual service. We want to awaken your senses, returning revitalised with your own personal experiences! Track and Trail River Camp was designed in 2005 by the Dutch owners Peter Geraerdts en Kirsten Gottenkieny.

Ana Tree Lodge lies within the lower Zambezi National Park and offers the most luxurious hospitality in a desolate yet scenic environment. Legend has it that the name 'Ana Tree' was named after the Winterthorn Trees, by David Livingstone. Elephants frequent these trees and are a welcome sight in the camp. The Lodge has 8 twin bedded luxury tents on a solid concrete foundation. All lodges in Lower Zambezi National Park are closed from November to April annually. A vast plain stretches from the Lodge to the banks of the Zambezi River. The visitor, while sitting on the porch, faces a panoramic view of herds of elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, baboons and bushbuck grazing in the plains. Hippo, lion, leopard and hyena are also occasional visitors at the camp. A fast and deep channel of the Zambezi River runs alongside the Lodge 200 metres away, offering the keen angler an opportunity to bait and land Bream and Tiger-Fish. The atmosphere is that of peace and tranquility among the different sounds of birds singing happily. Ideal place to discover yourself through meditation in the wild Ana Tree Lodge - where the wildlife finds you!

Situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, just upstream from the Lower Zambezi National Park, is Kanyemba Lodge, an exclusive relaxing spot designed to board up to only fifteen people at a time. The lodge offers expertly guided canoe and walking safaris, photographic safaris, and river cruises where you can enjoy the dramatic Zambezi sunset. Activities also include angling for the intrepid Tiger Fish with Richard, our popular specialist Tiger fishing guide. Although respectful of local tradition and deeply immersed in the surrounding nature, this small lodge was planned following highly innovative techniques, with the use of natural materials and paying careful attention to the smallest details in order to provide the comfort and well-being characteristic of an angle of paradise. The central building enriched with a wonderful patio, lodges the dining room, the bar, a lounge and a library housing interesting books about nature and local traditions. In the heat of the day you can choose to relax in the pool, swimming or just sipping a cocktail while watching the lazy sleep of the hippoes and regular visits byt he elephants in the river. The lodge provides daily laundry service on request, e-mail and satellite telephone and is constantly radio-connected with its office in Lusaka. The five chalets and the romantic honeymoon suite forming the lodge, are discreetely located on the river bank under the shadow of wild mangoes and huge trees. Built of natural materials, they blend in perfectly with the surroundings, providing extreme comfort in the warmer months and a very high level of privacy throughout your stay. Each chalet has it's own private verandah overlooking the Zambezi River, where early morning teas and espresso coffees or cuppacinos are delivered at the time of your specified wake up call. Each chalet has been beautifully decorated using local art, and the stunning ensuite bathrooms include state-of-the-art fittings and bright mirror lighting. Chalets also include a walk in robe with shelving, hanging rails, and room for storage. Kenyamba Lodge's award winnning chef, Edson, mingles a traditional Italian Cuisine with the freshest and most typical local ingredients. The day starts with a sumptuous buffet breakfast served in the patio overlooking the breathtaking African dawn. When spending the day at the lodge, you will be served lunch on the terrace while in the evening a three course dinner will be arranged around a nice warm fire under the African stars. Canoe Safari: Requiring an early start canoeing is possibly the most rewarding activity on the river. Trained guides ferry guests to the top of Kanyemba Island. After a comprehensive safety talk our canoes follow small channels that weave for 10 kilometres to a prearranged pickup area. As the sun rises and the animals wake there is nothing more magical than drifting silently through one of natures marvels. Canoe safaris are the perfect way to enjoy the tranquillity of the river while experiencing the Zambezi's unique emotional power. Canoes provide a totally different approach to Zambian fauna and you will be able to silently get close to the animals drinking along the river or quietly soaking in the shallow waters. Walking Safari: Walking Safaris are an experience of its own. Invented in Zambia, and conducted by knowledgeable and qualified guides, this activity allows its participants to experience the African bush on its own terms in all safety. With all your senses enhanced, you will be following your guide on animal-worn trails to learn and discover the more intricate and interesting signs of the wild. Tracks, spoor, plant and trees, their medicinal properties as well as possible encounters with large mammals and the extensive birdilfe, will guarantee participants an adventure of a lifetime. Photographic Safari: Expert guides will be at your disposal to take you on daytime photographic safaris or night excursions to observe animals while feeding, drinking or hunting. Zambezi sunrises provide an ideal photographic setting. Enjoy Italian style coffee while witnessing the breathtaking beauty of soft sunlight play over the glassy Zambezi river. The cool fresh air and rising mist enhance the early morning sounds of nature. Angling: Anglers may enjoy wonderful opportunities as in this area the Zambezi widens and creates pools of still water, natural habitat for tiger fish, bream, vundu, knupi and plenty of other species of tropical fish. Specialist Tiger Fishing guides, Sun shades, cushioned seating, equipment tried and tested and expert guides make fishing with Kanyemba lodge exciting, successful and comfortable.

Kafunta River Lodge is set in riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. Kafunta accommodation is of the highest standard in the Valley. This classic safari lodge offers every comfort, yet in a wilderness environment. The high standard of personalised service will provide attention to all details. Our 8 private chalets are built on raised wooden platforms under a thatched roof. The mahogany floors and walls give a natural charm to the luxurious interiors, which are of unmatched standard. Central to the chalets is the spacious bar and dining area. Built around a large semi-evergreen wild mango tree and thatched in the traditional style, it offers panoramic views over the Luangwa River and South Luangwa National Park. Great game viewing and bird watching from the lodge is guaranteed. Adjacent to the bar is our swimming pool and a natural hot spring tub with a constant temperature of 38 degrees. The lodge was built on a natural hot spring and it makes Kafunta the only lodge that offers this wonderful natural resource for our clients relaxation. There are also magnificent views from the pool area. Kafunta River Lodge has its own pontoon only 5 minutes drive from the lodge. The adventurous crossing takes you into the more remote areas of the Park. Alternatively, the main gate is 10 km (game driving) north of the lodge. Kafunta River Lodge is the ideal base to discover vast areas of the South Luangwa National Park and our high standard safaris will ensure an unmatched experience. Kafunta River Lodge is open 12 months of the year. Safari Activities South Luangwa is an area of superb game viewing and our open 4x4 game vehicles are the ideal way to discover the National Park. We offer a wide range of game activities including game drives, night drives, walking safaris, bird watching tours and cultural tours, any of which can be combined at your request. All our activities are of the highest standard and are accompanied by an experienced and qualified safari guide.

THE LUANGWA RIVER ... ... which marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, is one of the last unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa. It covers an area of over 9050 sq. km through which the Luangwa River runs. The ox bow lagoons, Miombo woodland and plains of the Valley host huge concentrations of game including elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, hippo, wild dog, the puku, endemic to the region – and over 400 species of birds. Nestled under an ancient ebony grove in Zambia on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the Wafwa Oxbow Lagoon lays this intimate owner run lodge, caters for just five couples at any one time. The Lodge’s gentle but exquisite décor fuses vibrant earth tones and raw materials. Palm stalks, indigenous timber, thatch and red earthen plaster create a strikingly elegant yet warm atmosphere. An unhurried environment to reflect and unwind providing a continuous link with nature and the natural flow of Africa’s endless wide open spaces. The Luangwa River Lodge consists of just five Chalets thus catering for no more than 10 guests at any one time. The chalets are individually named; Mwala, Mazi, Merzi, Moto and Ziko and all feature unique decorative themes. Fine dining is on offer and the food is a fusion of Modern European and African. On request, most dishes can be catered for. Special dietary requirements must be requested on booking.

On the Zambian bank of the Zambezi River, overlooking the Mana Pools National Park shoreline is Kayila Lodge, a comfortable 20 bed  lodge. Kayila Lodge is situated on a private wildlife sanctuary on the northern banks of the Zambezi River and is overlooked by the impressive hill of hills that form the Zambezi escarpment, approximately 45km downstream from Chirundu opposite Mana Pools National Park. The lodge accommodates up to 20 guests in: 6 x twin bed stone under thatch chalets with en suite shower, toilet and hand basin. 1 x Honeymoon suite with large sunken bath, shower, toilet and hand basin. 1 x double bed Tree house with a lower level shower, toilet and hand basin. 1 x duplex chalet with two separate twin rooms both with en-suite shower, toilet and hand basin. 1 x family room – 1 double and 2 singles with en suite shower, toilet and hand basin. All chalets have a veranda with deck chairs and a private view of the river. Thatched central lounge and dining area with swimming pool. A central dining area on higher ground affords magnificent views of the river and the escarpment. A Baobab tree with a toilet and hand basin. A swimming pool. There are a multitude of activities to choose from when staying at Kayila including bush walks with an armed Professional Guide, hikes to the nearby escarpment with visits to its natural pools and waterfalls, game viewing by boat or simply relaxing in the beautiful gardens of the lodge. Kayila is also able to offer its guests walking trails and safaris with experienced, knowledgeable guides within the Chiawa Game Management Area.

Wonderfully remote and peaceful, the site is a relaxed 3-hour bushwalk from Kaingo. Set on the banks of the Mwamba River, a tributary of the Luangwa, the camp enjoys shady views of perennial water-holes. The chalets are uniquely designed with two large skylights (protected by mosquito gauze) allowing you to experience sleeping under the stars. These three reed and thatch en-suite bungalows also have solar lighting, flush toilets and hot showers. The accommodation reflects a thoughtful balance between back-to-nature simplicity and essential comforts. Meals are of the same high standard as Kaingo, and the bush-style dining/bar area or 'chitenge' is set under the deep shade of huge ebony trees. A spectacular sunset viewing-point on top of a large termite mound and a glowing campfire under the stars completes the camp's friendly and personal atmosphere. The game around Mwamba is excellent; large herds of buffalo, eland and Cookson's wildebeeste are followed by the 'Mwamba pride', which consists of six beautiful lionesses and two classicly dark maned males. Good leopard sightings are also common due to the large numbers of impala and puku in the area. Elephants use the Mwamba's waterholes regularly and there is a large bull which frequents the camp. Another appeal of Mwamba is the surrounding terrain. The land varies tremendously from wide open plains such as Lion Plain and Eland Plain, interspersed by shady mopane/crocodile bark woodland with short grass, and bordered by Combretum thickets along the Mwamba river. The area is excellent for walking safaris and game drives. We also offer over-night 'camp-outs' (sleeping open under a net, close to the camp-fire) on request. These trips allow visitors to get a sense of the absolute wildness of the National Park as there are no other camps or trails for miles around. One of the most unusual sights is the Baobab 'forest' near Mwamba Sands. As Mwamba is a specialised camp and is an extension to Kaingo, the small staff have been hand-picked and will work tirelessly to ensure guests are comfortable and relaxed.

Overlooking the Luangwa river in the prime game viewing area of the South Luangwa National Park, Kaingo's relaxed, personal and friendly atmosphere offers its guests fantastic game-viewing opportunities within an area of stark beauty and varied terrain. From the safety of your chalet you may witness some of the night time visitors to camp: an inquisitive hyena, prowling leopard, grazing hippo or silently hunting owls. Accommodation comprises of four twin bedded chalets and one honeymoon suite with a stunning out door bath on the banks of the river. All the rooms have en-suite facilities, are well ventilated, mosquito-proofed and silently lit by solar power. A special feature of Kaingo is the unique wooden deck built out over the river. From this relaxing vantage point one can view game coming down to drink, basking hippos, water birds fishing, and daily elephant crossings. In addition to Kaingo Camp, Shenton Safaris operate Mwamba Bush Camp, providing an opportunity for those of a more adventurous spirit to explore the parks heartland. Wonderfully remote and peaceful, the site is a relaxed 3-hour bushwalk from Kaingo (or 20 minute driving transfer). Set on the banks of the Mwamba River, a tributary of the Luangwa, the camp enjoys shady views of perennial water-holes. The chalets are uniquely designed with two large skylights (protected by mosquito gauze) allowing you to experience sleeping under the stars.