Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp

Highlights

• Riverfront setting where the Mushika River floodplain meets the Zambezi, in the quiet eastern sector of Lower Zambezi National Park
• A private plunge pool and viewing deck at every one of the 12 tented suites
• Indoor Victorian-style soaking bath plus an outdoor shower in every tent
• Two main decks and two swimming pools on a raised boardwalk that wildlife walks beneath
• Day and night drives, walking safaris, canoeing, boat cruises and tigerfish fishing
• A two-room family tent sharing one deck and plunge pool
• In-room spa treatments between activities
• Open from May to November

Information

• Lodge type: Luxury tented safari camp
• Location: Eastern Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia, on the Zambezi River at the Mushika floodplain
• Lodge size: 12 tented suites, including 1 family tent
• Recommended stay: 3-7 nights
• Malaria risk: Yes. Lower Zambezi National Park is a malaria area; take prophylaxis on medical advice
• Getting there: 40-minute scheduled Proflight from Lusaka to Jeki Airstrip, then a 40-minute drive to camp; charter flights land at Kulefu Airstrip, 10 minutes from camp

Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp: Where Elegance Meets Wilderness In The Heart Of Zambia

Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp is a 12-tent luxury safari camp on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the eastern sector of Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park. It stands on a ridge where the Mushika River floodplain meets the main channel. Across the water lies Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park, and behind camp rises the Zambezi Escarpment. It is one of the great river views in Africa.

Anabezi takes its name from the Ana trees (winterthorns, Faidherbia albida) that shade the camp, and from the river it faces. The whole camp sits on a raised wooden boardwalk, so elephant, buffalo and antelope wander straight through and beneath it. Few other camps operate at this end of the park, so you share sightings with very few vehicles. Since late 2024 the camp has been part of the Dulini collection, trading as Dulini Anabezi.

For travellers who want the full wildlife intensity of the Lower Zambezi without giving up comfort, this is one of the finest camps in the valley. It offers plunge pools, Victorian baths and in-room spa treatments.

Rooms and Suites

The camp has 12 tented suites. Each sits on an elevated wooden deck with its own plunge pool, looking over the Zambezi River, the Mushika floodplain or the Kulefu Channel. Suites have a king bed or two twins. They are spaced well apart along the boardwalk for privacy. From your plunge pool you can watch elephants wade out to the river islands while buffalo graze below the deck.

Every tent includes:

• Private viewing deck and plunge pool
• King or twin beds within a mosquito net
• Spacious indoor sitting area
• Indoor en-suite bathroom with a Victorian-style soaking bath
• Outdoor bathroom with outdoor shower
• Ceiling fans (no air-conditioning)
• 24-hour electricity and WiFi; the camp runs on around 90% solar power
• Mini-bar and coffee station
• Free daily laundry, bathrobes, slippers and eco-friendly toiletries
• Yoga mat

The family tent has two connected rooms sharing one deck and plunge pool. Details are under Child Friendly below.

Cuisine and Wine

Anabezi's kitchen serves a fusion of European and African cooking, built on fresh, locally sourced produce. Buffet lunches are served on the Zambezi Deck with elephants often in view. High tea comes before the afternoon activity, and plated dinners are served under the stars.

A selection of South Africa's finest wines accompanies dinner, and local beverages are included in the rate. Plant-based menus are available on request.

Facilities

The camp has two main guest areas, both on the boardwalk and each with its own swimming pool:

• Zambezi Deck: the heart of camp. It holds the main dining area, high tea, a swimming pool and a fire pit, and it is the meeting point for every activity. Elephants regularly drink, bathe and cross to the islands right in front.
• Mushika Deck: at the far end of the boardwalk, with a second swimming pool, a full bar and views across the Mushika floodplain. A waterhole here draws elephant, buffalo, mud-wallowing warthog and the camp's resident baboon troop.
• In-room spa: deep-tissue massage, full-body scrub, manicure and pedicure, delivered in your tent.
• Raised boardwalk: guests walk between tents and decks unescorted by day while wildlife moves freely below.

Activities

Dulini Anabezi runs activities on land and on water. That combination sets the Lower Zambezi apart from most African safari parks.

• Morning and afternoon game drives in open vehicles
• Short night drives for leopard, hyena, civet and genet
• Walking safaris through the Kulefu woodlands with a professional guide and an armed wildlife officer
• Canoeing the Zambezi side channels with a certified guide
• Sundowner cruises on custom pontoon boats
• Catch-and-release tigerfish fishing; spin and lure tackle is supplied, and fly anglers bring their own
• Birding, with more than 350 species recorded
• Photographic safaris, with modified vehicles and beanbags on request

The eastern Lower Zambezi supports a resident lion pride, an exceptional density of leopard, and large herds of elephant and buffalo. A painted dog pack also ranges the length of the park and hunts the Chakwenga area. With few other camps nearby, many of these sightings are yours alone.

Child Friendly

Families stay in a dedicated family tent that sleeps four. It has two connected rooms, a king room with an en-suite and outdoor bathroom and a twin room with its own bathroom, sharing one viewing deck and plunge pool. The tent sits towards the Mushika Deck end of the boardwalk, close to the second pool and bar.

Uyaphi recommends Anabezi for families with children aged 12 and over. Children of that age get the most from boat cruises, canoeing and tigerfish fishing on the Zambezi, as well as drives through Lower Zambezi National Park.

Anabezi Camp FAQs

Where is Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp?

Anabezi sits on the Zambian bank of the Zambezi River, in the eastern sector of Lower Zambezi National Park in southern Zambia, where the Mushika River floodplain meets the Zambezi. The camp faces Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park across the river and sits in a winterthorn forest below the Zambezi Escarpment. Few other camps share this end of the park, so game drives see very little vehicle traffic.

How do you get to Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp?

Anabezi is reached by light aircraft from Lusaka. Proflight runs three daily scheduled flights from Lusaka's domestic terminal to Jeki Airstrip, a 40-minute flight. A 40-minute road transfer follows, and it can be stretched into a two-hour game drive. Charter flights land at Kulefu Airstrip, 10 minutes from camp. Proflight also links Jeki with Mfuwe, for South Luangwa, three times a week.

Is Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp in a malaria area?

Yes. Anabezi lies in Lower Zambezi National Park, a malaria area. The valley is low-lying, hot and river-fed, and the risk is highest in the rainy season from November to April. Guests should see a travel doctor about prophylaxis before departure and use insect repellent at dawn and dusk. Every bed at the camp is set within a mosquito net.

What activities does Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp offer?

Anabezi offers morning and afternoon game drives, short night drives, and walking safaris with a professional guide and an armed wildlife officer. On the Zambezi River there is canoeing, sundowner cruises on pontoon boats and catch-and-release tigerfish fishing. Birding covers more than 350 species. Photographic safaris with modified vehicles and in-room spa treatments are also available.

Can families with children stay at Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp?

Yes. Anabezi welcomes families in a dedicated family tent that sleeps four. It has two connected rooms, a king room and a twin room, each with its own bathroom, sharing one viewing deck and private plunge pool. Uyaphi recommends the camp for children aged 12 and over, who can make the most of boating, canoeing, fishing and game drives in Lower Zambezi National Park.

When is the best time to visit Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp?

Anabezi opens for the dry season, May to November. May to mid-August is the cool dry season, with mild days and chilly early-morning drives. Mid-August to mid-November is hot and dry. In those months game concentrates along the Zambezi and the Mushika floodplain, and sightings peak. The Lower Zambezi Valley runs noticeably hotter than Lusaka, especially in October.

In Conclusion

Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp is the Lower Zambezi camp to choose when you want big-game safari and genuine luxury in one place. You get your own plunge pool, a Victorian bath and elephants on the floodplain in front of your deck. And you are in an eastern sector of the park where you rarely share a sighting.

Why Anabezi: it offers land and water safaris from one camp, with game drives, walks, canoeing, cruises and tigerfish fishing. There is a resident lion pride, outstanding leopard viewing and painted dogs on the move. It also has some of the most generous tents on the Zambezi.

How to get there: it's a 40-minute Proflight hop from Lusaka to Jeki Airstrip, then a 40-minute transfer that doubles as your first game drive. The camp pairs naturally with South Luangwa via the Jeki–Mfuwe Proflight link, or with Victoria Falls via Lusaka.

When to go: the camp is open May to November. Choose May to mid-August for mild days, or mid-August to November for the hottest, driest and most game-packed weeks of the year. We recommend at least three nights to do both river and bush justice.

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