Zambia Most Luxurious Lodges

Zambia Most Luxurious Lodges

Our selection of the most exclusive, luxurious and expensive safari lodges and camps found in Zambia, establishments that have gone beyond what others offer in terms of privacy, location, rooms size, amenities, facilities, furnishings and design.

A selection of unique establishments that will stand tall and proud against anything Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya can offer, at a cost, of course. But a cost that is well worth it at the end of the day.

All lodges listed below are all located within Zambia's national parks, private wildlife concessions or positioned on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.

A key element to all these lodges is that they offer up the best in guiding, service, cuisine, and location. Should you require only the best when travelling, look no further than at the below lodges.

All rates below are 'Low Season' prices.

Most Expensive lodges In Zambia

  • Sussi & Chuma Lodge

    Rates from US$ 745.00 per person

    Sussi & Chuma, both lodges take full advantage of their enchanting riverbank setting, resident wildlife, such as hippopotamus and elephant, are likely to wander through the grounds, since in the National Park they have priority.

  • Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge

    Rates from US$1 095.00 per person

    Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge, a Relais & Châteaux property situated on the mighty Zambezi River just upstream from Victoria Falls on a 15 km stretch of private waterway.

    The perfect option for both a romantic escape or a unique, fun-filled family holiday.

  • Chinzombo Safari Camp

    Rates from US$1 150.00 per person

    Chinzombo Safari Camp is a wildly luxurious option for those wanting only the best that a safari to the South Luangwa National Park has to offer.

    Chinzombo offers games drives, walking safaris and boat cruises (seasonal) all led by award-winning guides and trackers.

  • Kafunta River Lodge

    Rates from US$485.00 per person

    A classic Luangwa and Zambian safari lodge, Kafunta River Lodge is located overlooking a spectacular floodplain just outside of the South Luangwa National Park.

    Kafunta River Lodge in the "Valley of the Leopard" is best suited for games drives and is ideal for those interested in wildlife and birdlife sightings as well as photography.

  • Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp

    Rates from US$950.00 per person

    Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp overlooking the Zambezi River and Mushika River flood plain offers guests a premium safari experience that includes, game drives, night drives, canoeing, and boating activities within a remote corner of this spectacular park.

  • Shumba Camp

    Rates from US$ 1 277.00 per person

    Shumba Camp is situated in the northern region of the Kafue National Park, in the famed Busanga Plains area.

    The Plains, covering approximately 750 square kilometres, is considered one of Zambia's most important wetlands as well as a wildlife paradise with a wealth of plains game, predators and birds.

  • Chiawa Camp

    Rates from US$1 070.00 per person

    Chiawa Camp is a must for any visit to Zambia with superb accommodation, magnificent game viewing and scenery, and a large variety of activities are complemented by renowned guiding.

    A stunning thatched lounge area with upstairs viewing deck provides one of the best views of the Zambezi.

  • Old Mondoro

    Rates from US$990.00 per person

    On the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park some 35km downstream from Chiawa Camp this is a beautiful and remote site overlooking a maze of hippo-inhabited islands and channels.

    Old Mondoro is the Lower Zambezi's most intimate and private safari camp.

  • Chongwe River Suites

    Rates from US$815.00 per person

    Chongwe River Suites is the proud culmination of years of design and experience and is also the perfect marriage between Chongwe Camp and Chongwe House.

    The two rooms share a lounge and dining area appointed with fine furniture and antiques that over look a private pool and the Zambezi.

  • Chongwe River House

    Rates from US$815.00 per person

    Chongwe River House stands on the banks of the magical Chongwe River, close to the Zambezi, and with a sensational view of the dramatic mountainous escarpment beyond.

    Sitting on the deck, under a huge winterthorn tree and next to the large pool, your view across the Zambezi escarpment is magnificent.

  • Sausage Tree Camp

    Rates from US$990.00 per person

    Sausage Tree Camp is set in a stunning location on the banks of the Zambezi in the heart of the Lower Zambezi's best game viewing area.

    The camp overlooks an expanse of narrow channels and low set reed islands teeming with game, with the magnificent Zambezi escarpment as the backdrop.

  • Puku Ridge Camp

    Rates from US$810.00 per person

    Puku Ridge Camp has a very intimate atmosphere and combines an authentic safari experience under canvas with panoramic views over the abundant South Luangwa floodplain below.

    Each of the seven oversized tents has picture windows out onto the floodplain over a private viewing deck.

  • Sindabezi Island Camp

    Rates from US$ 650.00 per person

    Sindabezi Island Camp is a private island paradise nestled in the waters of the Zambezi, upstream of the Victoria Falls.

    Sindabezi is the only bush camp in the area, so at night and day the sounds of Africa surround one completely.

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