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The River Farmhouse

Victoria Falls

4 Rooms

From $780 per person/night

A charming private family home on the northern side of the Zambezi River

The River Farmhouse lies on the banks of the Zambezi River, about 30 minutes by road from Livingstone, the picturesque town known as Zambia’s gateway to the Victoria Falls. It's a wonderful colonial farmstead, with four comfortable rooms, plenty of living space, and glorious gardens with a swimming pool overlooking the river. Enjoy the delights of the Zambezi – the wildlife reserves and the thrilling adventure activities – knowing that the on-site staff and personal chef will take care of all your needs.

Lolebezi Safari Lodge

Lower Zambezi

From $740 per person/night

Inspired by its surroundings, Lolebezi knows how to do a Lower Zambezi safari in style.

Occupying a prime location along the Zambezi River, Lolebezi combines all the swankiness of a luxury lodge with a down-to-earth closeness with nature. The latest addition to the African Bush Camps family, Lolebezi promises the same level of expertise and detail to every safari, whether it's walking along the river's edge in the hopes of spying a leopard or canoeing past herds of elephant - and the five hectares of protected wilderness is just the place to do so. During the build, leaving a small footprint was a big priority too: trees were incorporated into the design, the dining area was built from reclaimed railway sleepers and, when open, all lights will be solar-powered. That's what we like to hear!

Kasonso Camp

Kafue

4 Rooms

From $1.1K per person/night

All the essentials in Zambia's wildlife-rich wild west

Kafue National Park is one of southern Africa's hidden gems – hiding in plain sight, as Zambia's biggest nature reserve. Here, the sheer variety of landscapes draws an awe-inspiring spectrum of animals – all of the major African players, plus a good sum of lesser-known ones. Busanga Plains, in the park's north, spans an especially good cross-section of habitats, from miombo woodland to riverine forests, teak groves, open savannas – and game. Kasonso Camp is a charming pared-down tented camp, with excellent guides, a small team and a pretty setting. You'll find all the elements of a classic African safari.

InterContinental Lusaka

Lusaka

117 Rooms

From $80 per person/night

Zambian hospitality in the heart Lusaka's professional district.

This lodge is currently closed until further notice. Though often treated as little more than a layover or transactional pit-stop, the bustling, chaotic, colourful Lusaka is on its way to becoming major hub of culture in southern Africa. Whether you're up to exploring or not, the InterContinental Lusaka makes for an easy stay in the capital. Within walking distance from a number of embassies and corporate offices, the hotel sits at the centre of this transforming city, and, rest assured that you'll be in good hands with top-notch facilities and on-the-ball staff who ensure your stay is seamless.

Kulandila Camp

South Luangwa

From $1.1K per person/night

A stylish yet understated camp on the banks of the Luangwa River. Safari goals!

A picture-perfect scene of shimmering waters and lush Lala palms, Kulandila Camp sits right on the banks of the Luangwa River. And that means a mind-boggling amount of wildlife to spot, too! The great, winding Luangwa is home to one of the largest populations of hippo and crocodile in the world, not to mention all the land-based beasties that often come to drink on the banks. Meaning to receive or welcome, Kulandila Camp feels like home - if your home also had decks overlooking a vast wilderness and an outdoor bathtub! And the staff will certainly feel like family when it's time to leave...

Royal Chundu River Lodge

Victoria Falls

14 Rooms

From $1.4K per person/night

Royal treatment on the Zambezi's edge, just upstream from Victoria Falls.

Watch the Zambezi powerful current and, on its far bank, game resting on the water's edge – all from your deck at Royal Chundu River Lodge. As the first Relais & Châteaux properties in Zambia, Royal Chundu River and its sister Island Lodge are super-luxury retreats on the giant waterway. River Lodge, perched on the riverbank, is tucked among otherworldly plant species, from giant ferns to huge trees, some as old as 1500 years. The food is top-drawer (local with an international twist), there's plenty to do, see and learn, and you're just an hour's drive from Victoria Falls.

Kutali Camp

Lower Zambezi

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5 Rooms

From $790 per person/night

Top guides and an exciting bush camp in the wildlife-rich Lower Zambezi National Park.

Kutali Camp is a realisation of the dream of Luke Evans and Kyle Branch, two young men who have spent the past decade guiding travellers throughout southern and East Africa's most sought-after sanctuaries. They've come to know the essential ingredients of a great bush experience. A truly wild, beautiful and productive wilderness – in this case, Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park. Dedicated, knowledgeable guides – the owners themselves. And the atmosphere – there's certainly little to beat the under-the-stars campfire spirit, with good food and wine.

Kikuji Camp

Kafue

4 Rooms

From $630 per person/night

A slice of riverside tranquillity in Zambia's largest game reserve

As the Lunga River meanders through Kafue National Park's eastern edge, it widens and narrows, gets hemmed in by thick vegetation, and gives way to open grasslands. Kikuji Camp, a new arrival here, is poised to make the most of this very particular habitat. A small camp, tucked into evergreen forest on the river's edge, it has an intimate, enchanted feel. It's ideal for water-lovers – those keen to explore via motorboat or exercise their fishing skills. The pools and tributaries are good places to spot hippo and crocodile; the banks draw elephants galore and other creatures needing a drink.

Pioneer Lodge & Camp

Lusaka

From $130 per person/night

Surrounded by pretty woodlands, Pioneer Lodge is understated, relaxing and private.

On arrival in Zambia and before you zip off into the bush, you'll more than likely spend a night in Lusaka. While the city is mostly known for its markets and mod hotels, Pioneer offers a taster of what's to come... Originally a campsite set within 25 acres of miombo woodland, the lodge has a rugged, unpretentious quality and its chalets have been painted with the same brush. Thatched roofs conceal the open-sided lounge, bar and restaurant - but you'll often find yourself dining under the trees. Of course, Zambia's capital city has plenty of diverting sights to enjoy if you're in town for more than a night.

Kapamba Bushcamp

South Luangwa

4 Rooms

From $840 per person/night

An exotic retreat on the banks of the Kapamba River in the remote south of the Luangwa.

An exotic blend of North African influences awaits at Kapamba, a stylish retreat deep in the remote southern region of the park. The walking trails follow the meandering path of the Kapamba River, one of the only tributaries of the Luangwa that flows year round. Visible from camp, the clear waters attract throngs of animals from the dry surrounds and dainty bushbuck and puku vie for a prime riverside position alongside elephant and giraffe. And the experienced guides at Kapamba will make sure you are right alongside them, whether in a vehicle or on foot.

Royal Chundu Island Lodge

Victoria Falls

4 Rooms

From $1.6K per person/night

Feel the pulse of the river at this private island lodge in the middle of the Zambezi.

As the first Relais & Châteaux properties in Zambia, Royal Chundu Island Lodge and River Lodge offer the kind of experience you'd expect from this group - and Island Lodge may even take it to the next level. Tucked among baobabs and 2000-year-old jackalberry trees, the lodge sits privately on Katombora Island in the Zambezi and you’ll be whisked across the water on a small boat to reach it. Just four villas overlook the river, so isolation is yours for the taking. Not that there's a shortage of things to do – try canoeing or fishing, go birdwatching, or head to Victoria Falls, just an hour by road with lots to see en-route.

Chiawa Camp

Lower Zambezi

9 Rooms

From $1.6K per person/night

Understated elegance with a tremendous reputation in the heart of the Lower Zambezi.

Established by the Cummings family, Chiawa was one of the first camps to be developed in the Lower Zambezi in the 1990s and has certainly earned its fabulous reputation. Owner-run camps are a rare breed in Africa and Chiawa is truly the blue-print for the remaining bastions. Here, understated luxury is standard and nothing is ever too much trouble for the owners and their dedicated team. Mix this with a superb location on the banks of the Zambezi where hippos splash in the water and buffalo graze lazily on the grassy islands and you have a camp that is hard to beat.

Mukambi Fig Tree Bush Camp

Kafue

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4 Rooms

From $570 per person/night

An intimate, rustic camp in Zambia's vast, wildlife-filled Kafue.

Open from May to the end of November, this cosy four-tent camp in central Kafue National Park is dwarfed by its surroundings, one of the world's largest areas of unspoiled wilderness. Fig Tree Camp lies just south of the main road that traverses the 22,000-square-kilometre park. Unlike its larger sister, the more luxurious Mukambi Safari Lodge, Fig Tree (named for the giant specimen that looms over the dining boma) has a real bush-camp atmosphere, with rooms built on stilts overlooking a permanent lagoon on the Shishamba River. Settle back quietly, the game will come.

Kafunta River Lodge

South Luangwa

10 Rooms

From $580 per person/night

A classic Zambian safari lodge that feels like a true home from home.

There’s always a warm welcome at Kafunta, a classic Luangwa lodge just a few minutes away from the boundary of the national park. Established by Ron and Anke Cowan in the 1990s, many of the original team still work here and the atmosphere is effortlessly fun, friendly and relaxed. Its position overlooking a watery floodplain reveals beautiful views and the chance to watch a host of animals straight from the deck. But don’t miss the opportunity to search for the Luangwa’s notorious leopard on a game drive with one of the brilliantly knowledgeable guides either.

Toka Leya Camp

Victoria Falls

12 Rooms

From $980 per person/night

Continue your safari at this tented camp within the national park at Victoria Falls.

Perched near the edge of the Zambezi river, just a short distance from the town of Livingstone in Zambia is the perfect stopover for those that are looking for something beyond a hotel stay as they arrive or depart for their Zambian adventures. Toka Leya, named after the Toka Leya people who call this area home, is found in the western sector of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, upstream from the famous Victoria Falls. Nestled among the acacia and sausage trees this is a lovely transition camp if don't want to let go of the safari bush experience just yet.

Potato Bush Camp

Lower Zambezi

4 Rooms

From $970 per person/night

A tiny bush camp tucked away in a genuine, unspoiled Lower Zambezi wilderness area.

Overlooking the confluence of the Chifungulu Channel and the mighty Zambezi River, Potato Bush Camp couldn't be in a better location to discover the magic of the Lower Zambezi. How you do it is up to you however, and there's game drives, walking safaris, canoe expeditions and even a scenic boat trip or two to choose from. Don't underestimate the tiny, four room camp either. You're in extremely capable hands, whether relaxing in camp or adventuring through the bush, and the team of guides, managers and hosts, not least the excellent muchindas (personal attendants) are fabulous in every way.

Konkamoya Lodge

Kafue

4 Rooms

From $710 per person/night

An intimate, down-to-earth experience in Zambia's game-rich southern Kafue

Set on the banks of Itezhi Tezhi Lake in the southern portion of Zambia's Kafue National Park, Konkamoya is a dry-season lodge, open from mid-June to mid-November, when the bush is less picturesque but the action is more intense as animals congregate around shrinking water sources and predators capitalise on this concentration. This simple but professional lodge is known for its expert guiding, an invaluable asset if you're keen to see the many wildlife wonders of this large, diverse park. Kafue is famed for its wild dog and lion populations, and for its plains game, including sable and roan antelope.

Mfuwe Lodge

South Luangwa

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18 Rooms

From $650 per person/night

Style and sophistication in a hotel-style lodge in the central area of the South Luangwa.

Just inside the park gate, overlooking a watery lagoon filled with splashing hippo and emerald Nile cabbages, is the Bush Camp Company’s flagship property, Mfuwe Lodge. With a central location and access to a network of roads and tracks that wind past lagoons, the Luangwa River and pretty wooded areas, game viewing is unsurpassed. Many of Africa’s most iconic species are practically on the doorstep and with a contemporary and funky main area to relax in and on-site spa, we wouldn’t blame you for not leaving the lodge itself.

Tangala House

Victoria Falls

4 Rooms

From $1.2K per person/night

A super-stylish home from home near the mist-shrouded Victoria Falls.

A picture-perfect property straight from the pages of a lifestyle magazine (well, it did feature in UK's Home & Garden), accommodation doesn't get more exclusive than Tangala House, a beautifully furnished and equipped family home on the banks of the Zambezi. It even comes with its own chef and experienced guide. Ideal for a low-key family holiday, Tangala lies 15 kilometres upstream from the falls on the Zambian side, just outside the town of Livingstone, so you have access to a panoply of activities, from bungee jumping and river rafting to chilling beside the river, savouring the view.

Time and Tide Chongwe House

Lower Zambezi

4 Rooms

From $890 per person/night

An architectural masterpiece offering private stays for small groups and families.

Welcome to Chongwe River House, a four-bedroom private house on the banks of the Chongwe River with more than a touch of the Fred Flintstone, accommodating a minimum of 4 people. Designed by renowned architect Neil Rocher, the house is a grand architectural medley of curving walls and enormous leadwood furniture – there’s barely a straight line in sight. But you’re not coming on safari for style we hear you say? Well that’s ok then as the house comes complete with a private guide, armed guard, vehicle, boat and kayaks for the ultimate exploration of all corners of the Lower Zambezi National Park.

Ila Safari Lodge

Kafue

10 Rooms

From $590 per person/night

Set by the Kafue River, this lodge is elegance and ecological wisdom personified.

Created by a safari company thoroughly committed to preserving the pristine bush areas in which they operate, Ila Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of the mighty Kafue River, bordering the wilderness of the Kafue National Park. Welcoming guests of all ages, with a maximum number of 24 people, ensures unequivocal privacy. Easily accessible from both Lusaka and Livingstone, Zambia’s oldest and largest park is home to lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and wild dog and the diversity of the habitat also guarantees some of the best birdwatching in Africa.

Tafika Camp

South Luangwa

6 Rooms

From $720 per person/night

An owner-run gem in the north of the park, that’s all about safari the way it used to be.

The original Luangwa home of John and Carol Coppinger, Tafika is a traditional bush camp with a heart of gold. Situated on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River, the fabulous location allows for an uninhibited exploration of the northern reaches of the park, led by a guiding team with a combined expertise of over 60 years. The camp itself is simple and unassuming but don’t let this put you off; the sheer attention to detail both at the camp and on safari make for a phenomenal experience that you won’t forget in a hurry.

Thorntree River Lodge

Victoria Falls

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10 Rooms

From $740 per person/night

A stylish, riverside lodge with all the mod cons and very close to Victoria Falls.

Thorntree River Lodge is a beautifully designed addition to the banks of the Zambezi River in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. Victoria Falls is just twelve kilometres upstream, putting you in a perfect spot for experiencing the breath-taking cascade of water at the awe-inspiring natural wonder. Back at the lodge, the cutting edge design is stylish and classic at the same time - floating wooden decks rise and fall with the water levels, creating the illusion of being on a boat - and we guarantee that you'll feel right at home in the idyllic setting.

Nanzhila Plains Camp

Kafue

6 Rooms

From $720 per person/night

Small, owner-run and very exclusive lodge in the stunning wilderness of southern Kafue.

Despite its proximity to Livingstone and Victoria Falls, four-star Nanzhila Plains is the only lodge in the southern Kafue. Your nearest neighbours are three hours away, so you'll have this 3000-square-kilometre area of pure wilderness to yourself. The southern Kafue is a luscious place of beautiful woodlands and green plains, and the lodge itself is set on the edge of a dambo (shallow wetland). Expect a warm welcome from the owner-hosts, good accommodation and, more to the point, excellent game viewing with four of the Big Five, antelope galore, African wild dog, cheetah and 500-plus bird species. Nanzhila Plains is an affordable camp and far from the surging safari crowds.

Bilimungwe Bushcamp

South Luangwa

4 Rooms

From $840 per person/night

A wild yet welcoming camp that blends seamlessly with its beautiful surroundings.

From shady groupings of ancient mahogany trees to open plains and the ever-present Luangwa River, the southern section of the South Luangwa is starkly beautiful and hard to beat. The wildlife is as varied as the habitats and there’s a surprise around every corner. And in the middle of it all, in a secluded patch of riverine forest, is Bilimungwe Bush Camp. Rustic, warm and entirely charming the camp is set around a small lagoon attracting a bevy of animals. And with only 4 rooms at the camp, the remote wilderness is all yours to explore in privacy.

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

Victoria Falls

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212 Rooms

From $240 per person/night

A large resort near Livingstone town that couldn't be any closer to Victoria Falls!

This resort styled hotel, is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, a five minute walk from Victoria Falls. Set amongst the trees of a riverine forest, relax in affordable luxury with a range of vibrant rooms, each enjoying views of zebra, giraffe and impala wondering by, so close you can almost touch them. Truly surprising is the list of activities offered in the vicinity including game drives, boating safari, elephant-back explorations and a host of adrenaline activities for the fearless at heart.

Time and Tide Chongwe Camp

Lower Zambezi

11 Rooms

From $810 per person/night

Scenery to take your breath away

There is a corner of the Lower Zambezi National Park where the rushing waters of the Zambezi meet the tranquil Chongwe channel, where curved ox-bow lagoons shimmer in the heat and where spiky winterthorn woodlands stretch endlessly to the horizon. And in the heart of it all is Chongwe Camp, a 9-roomed tented haven offering a variety of water and land based activities amid scenery that truly takes your breath away.

Mawimbi Bush Camp

Kafue

3 Rooms

From $670 per person/night

A corner of heaven on the Kafue, with a chorus of hippo and elephant

Mawimbi is a bespoke and exclusive lodge situated in the heart of the Kafue National Park, one of Zambia's finest parks. It's the perfect getaway spot, unhurried and far from civilisation. The tents are large and comfortable, the people are friendly and the surroundings are sublime. On the animal and bird front, there's lots to focus your lens on and plenty of ways to view them too, both on land and water. And when you're not exploring Kafue by boat, sit back and watch the light dancing off its ever-changing surface. Magical.

Kakuli Bush Camp

South Luangwa

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4 Rooms

From $880 per person/night

A relaxed bush camp on a large meander of the Luangwa River with a view to kill.

One of only a handful of camps open in the Green Season, Kakuli is a relaxed and intimate oasis in area renowned for frequent sightings of the notoriously elusive leopard. Perched on a high bank, the 4 chalets all have expansive views across the Luangwa river and down to a grazing lawn where antelope congregate to nibble on the green grass. Game viewing is spectacular year round and this, combined with the encyclopaedic knowledge of the resident guides, puts Kakuli high on the list of ultimate safari hot spots.

Royal Zambezi Lodge

Lower Zambezi

15 Rooms

From $760 per person/night

A good dose of pampering surrounded by wildlife on the lower Zambezi

Royal Zambezi Lodge is located in the Chiawa Conservancy, a wildlife management area just three kilometres west of Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park. Its location on the banks of the river make for front-row access to the action, with elephant, hippo and crocs in the water and monkeys in the trees. In the park you're likely to encounter a host of other wildlife too. There's a huge array of activities on offer to make sure you get the most out of your visit, but it's a great place to do nothing at all (or DNA, as the Royals call it).

Zambia

Best hotels in Zambia

The River Farmhouse

Lolebezi Safari Lodge

Kasonso Camp

InterContinental Lusaka

Kulandila Camp

Royal Chundu River Lodge

Kutali Camp

Kikuji Camp

Pioneer Lodge & Camp

Kapamba Bushcamp

Royal Chundu Island Lodge

Chiawa Camp

Mukambi Fig Tree Bush Camp

Kafunta River Lodge

Toka Leya Camp

Potato Bush Camp

Konkamoya Lodge

Mfuwe Lodge

Tangala House

Time and Tide Chongwe House

Ila Safari Lodge

Tafika Camp

Thorntree River Lodge

Nanzhila Plains Camp

Bilimungwe Bushcamp

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

Time and Tide Chongwe Camp

Mawimbi Bush Camp

Kakuli Bush Camp

Royal Zambezi Lodge

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