South Luangwa

Puku Ridge Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Puku Ridge Camp?

Stays at Puku Ridge Camp start from around US$1.6K 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.

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Puku Ridge Camp

About Puku Ridge Camp

A stunning safari lodge with luxe tented suites and safaris that tick every box.

Renovated to perfection, Puku Ridge is a gorgeous safari lodge in the land of walking safaris, South Luangwa. Rebuilt with an even lighter footprint than before, the lodge has earned its place beside the private floodplain. Enjoy the shimmering view from your sky bed or alfresco dinner table and scan the waterhole for wildlife that seems to appear out of nowhere. As for the tents, they take glamping to new heights with a multi-level veranda, plunge pool, and outdoor shower. Run by true safari masters, Puku Ridge invites you to experience South Luangwa in its full glory.

South Luangwa , Zambia

From $1.6K per person/per night

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The property

Sheer style and luxury have been blended with authentic local artworks to make Puku Ridge a delight. Enjoy the creations of its world-renowned chefs (try Chef Jason's chichele chilli, if you're brave) in the sumptuous dining room or out on the terrace, before an evening of stargazing and storytelling beside the fire. When you're not footing it across the landscape, sit back with a book, or grab your binos to spot zebra, giraffe and puku drink at the waterhole - or get the ultimate snap from the lodge's private hide.

The rooms

We don't throw this word around, so we mean it when we say the tents are a real luxury. Settled on the namesake ridge, the tented suites have super-king size beds under sheer, grey netting and whirling fans, light wooden furnishings, and a delightful stone bathtub with views that deserve mentioning. Sit out with a freshly ground coffee on your multi-level veranda as the wildlife comes and gos, enjoy a dip in the private pool and, if you can't get enough of the view, sleep under the stars on the rooftop bed.

Activities

We're not joking when we say, South Luangwa is King when it comes to walking safaris. Join your seasoned guide as they lead you into this wild world, learning to recognise bird calls and hoofed tracks, and spying on Zambia's natural microcosms. There are also night game drives on offer and with infrared spotlights, you'll spot all manner of big cats and beasties. During the day, have your camera at the ready to capture a hippo mid-yawn, African painted dogs in greeting, and the colourful flight of a bee eater.

Why we love it

The intimate feel that accompanies every meal, game drive, and moment spent in your large and luxury suite.

Insiders Tip

The guides at Puku Ridge know a thing or two about how to get those once-in-a-lifetime photos, so don't be shy about asking them to help.

Something to think about

This camp isn't one for the whole family so if you're travelling with children under 14, keep looking.

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How do I book Puku Ridge Camp?

Puku Ridge 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 Puku Ridge 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Puku Ridge Camp?

Stays at Puku Ridge Camp start from around $1.6K 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.

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South Luangwa National Park

The home of the walking-safari, chic yet rustic bush camps and incredible guides.