Living up to its name (‘amanzi’ means ‘water’ in the local Tonga language), this charming camp is tucked away in the waterways of the Zambezi River on the beautiful and secluded Ngwenya channel. Whether you choose to discover the wildlife of this watery paradise by boat, canoe, vehicle or on foot, a safari from Amanzi is intimate, exclusive and highly personal. And with only 4 perfectly stylish tents, the same can be said for the camp too.
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4 tents are raised on stilts and connected to the main area by a network of elevated walkways, allowing 4-legged visitors to pass by (mostly!) undetected. The rooms are simple and rustic but with every creature comfort you could wish for and, we think, rather stylish with vast beds, hand-woven rugs and snug armchairs. The en-suite bathrooms are covered but there’s an outdoor shower with a view to complete the glamping experience.
The extraordinary peace and quiet - and the sense of being completely at one with nature and your surroundings in this little slice of heaven.
The centrepiece of the magnificent view is a mosaic of pretty islands in the centre of the channel. Watch from camp as the ellies munch on the green grass only a stone’s throw away.
The minimum age at Amanzi is 8 and 12 for most of the water-based activities, so this probably isn’t number one for family holidays.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Amanzi Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zambia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zambia trips featuring Amanzi Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zambia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Amanzi Camp start from around $1.2K, or US$1.2K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Glide down the Zambezi by boat, spotting elephants and tiger fishing to your heart’s content.
