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5 Best Bush Camps and Lodges Retreats in Zambia

Zambia is one of the few unexplored destinations in Africa. With huge landmasses set aside for wildlife, you will definitely love being just alone in the wild. A close encounter with wildlife, such as elephants, lions, wild dogs, kudus, impalas, leopards, and much more. Such experiences provide you with the ultimate safari therapy and rest away from the normal schedules, programs, and activities. 

5 Best Bush Camps & Lodges Retreats in Zambia

Zambia is one of the few unexplored destinations in Africa. With huge landmasses set aside for wildlife, you will definitely love being just alone in the wild. A close encounter with wildlife, such as elephants, lions, wild dogs, kudus, impalas, leopards, and much more. Such experiences provide you with the ultimate safari therapy and rest away from the normal schedules, programs, and activities. 

While in Zambia, you can engage in heart-throbbing activities such as bungee jumps at Victoria Falls, and swimming across the devil’s pool in the Zambezi river. A more relaxing experience such as wildlife viewing, sunset river cruises, game walks, and much more. 

We have listed some of the best Safari Retreats one can have while in Zambia.

  1. Thorn Tree Lodge (By African Bush Camps):- It’s one of the leading safari lodges in Livingstone Zambia. Strategically located on the banks of the River Zambezi, and close to Victoria Falls, provides you with a unique holiday in Africa.

    The Lodge accommodates a maximum of 20 Guests. Some of the activities available here include:- Adventure, Birding, Fishing, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Star Gazing, Watersports, Wildlife, Wine

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    Thorn Tree Lodge (By African Bush Camps)
    Thorn Tree Lodge (By African Bush Camps)


  2. Lion Camp in South Luangwa Zambia:- Lion Camp by Mantis is a privately owned safari lodge in one of the best safari locations in Zambia. It is built on the edge of an oxbow lagoon which attracts a wide variety of wildlife. Game viewing in and around camp is spectacular with lions, leopards, wild dogs, large herds of elephant and buffalo, the highest concentration of hippo in Africa, incredible bird viewing, and plentiful sightings of the unique Thornicroft’s Giraffe, Cookson’s Wildebeest, and Crawshay’s Zebra. Savannas, woodlands, and the meandering Luangwa River form the backdrop to this amazing part of the South Luangwa.

    Lion Camp Accommodates 20 Guests at a go. It has 10 luxury rooms. These are some of the activities to do while at Lions Camp include Nature, Star Gazing, Wildlife.

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    Lion Camp in South Luangwa Zambia
    Lion Camp in South Luangwa Zambia
  3. Mfuwe Lodge, South Luangwa Zambia:- Beneath a canopy of ebony and mahogany, its thatched buildings are arranged around the banks of two lagoons where an endless stream of wildlife will keep you enthralled as you lounge on the open deck or take a dip in the swimming pool. The airy interior of the lodge is an exquisite complement to its natural surroundings.

    This region of the park is renowned for its prolific game – giraffe, buffalo, antelope, crocodile are constant visitors to Mfuwe Lodge’s lagoon, whilst in November the local elephants regularly wander right through the lobby, lured by a nearby wild mango tree. Whether you stay overnight or just have lunch en route to a bushcamp, Mfuwe Lodge’s relaxed charm and enviable surroundings make it the perfect stopover. Voted Best Lodge in Zambia in 2009, Mfuwe Lodge also offers you the chance to relax at its Bush-Spa or buy a few mementos of your time in Zambia at our curio shop.

    The Lodge manages a total capacity of 36 Guests at a go. Activities to do here include:- Adventure, Birding, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife Viewing, Game walks.

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    Mfuwe Lodge, South Luangwa Zambia
    Mfuwe Lodge, South Luangwa Zambia


  4. Anabezi Tented Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia:- The discerning traveler will find Anabezi – the stunning luxury tented camp and one of Lower Zambezi’s premium safari experiences stretched under the shade of a winter thorn grove at the edge of the Zambezi floodplain. Situated on a ridge above the river, our twelve extensive and beautifully designed tents are connected by raised walkways so that the game is free to pass in and out of camp, affording you unparalleled sightings from the comfort of your room or the main area.

    This camp can host a maximum of 24 guests at a time. Activities you can engage with here include:- Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine. 

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    Anabezi Tented Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia
    Anabezi Tented Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia


  5. Fig Tree Bush Camp, Kafue N. Park, Zambia:-Immerse yourself in the vast beauty of true African wilderness. Fig Tree Bush Camp is situated on the banks of the Shishamba River, an exciting short drive from its sister camp, Mukambi Lodge. The camp has an elephantine Fig Tree, hence the name, as its centerpiece, hanging over the dining Boma.

    Lagoons are formed seasonally along the Shishamba River, leaving sprawling, sandy beaches along its length. Fig Tree Bush Camp has one such beach of its own, allowing guests to unwind under the illustrious African stars after supper, around a hearty campfire, encompassed by the sounds of the bush.

    Spend your nights in one of four luxurious safari tents, raised 3 meters of the earth to offer spectacular views of the River on one side and the surrounding plains on the other side, granting unique opportunities to spot game from the veranda, and enjoy the privacy provided by your own en-suite bathroom.

    The Camp can host a maximum of 8 guests at a time. Activities available here include:- Adventure, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine.

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    Fig Tree Bush Camp, Kafue N. Park, Zambia:
    Fig Tree Bush Camp, Kafue N. Park, Zambia:

There are better and amazing safari camps and lodges in Zambia that offer amazing and incredible experiences. With this accommodation, most of them are great for retreats and relaxation holidays. A place where nature takes control of your whole holiday, and get immersed into another world that only found in Africa.

Most camps are in the middle of the wild, and chances are very high to spot wildlife just outside your balcony. Some are on the shores of river Zambezi, bring you some amazing calm nature music.

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