10 Luxury Zambia Safari Lodges & Camps 2027
Zambia offers some of the most remote, pristine, and exclusive luxury safari lodges in Africa, combining high-end design with raw wilderness.
Zambia features world-class safari lodges located in pristine national parks known for walking safaris, incredible leopard sightings, and majestic river views.
Our lodges offer the chance to enjoy exceptional land and water safaris in Zambia, one of Africa’s leastspoiled areas. South Luangwa National Park is a big, beautiful terrain full of animals and one of the best areas to see leopard. In the Lower Zambezi National Park, the life-giving Zambezi River draws prolific wildlife. The Lolelunga Private Reserve has crystal blue waters of the Lunga River where crocodiles, monitor lizards, sunbathing hippos and spotted-neck river otters snooze.
Look out for the endemic Thornicroft’s giraffe with its distinctive white legs and face. Marvel at buffalo and elephant herds in the hundreds. See the explosion of colour as millions of carmine bee-eaters rise from the burrows on the muddy riverbanks, and hippos wallow peacefully in the sun. Nite drives from our lodges bring sightings of the elusive aardvark, captivating bushbabies and cautious porcupines, while the serenity of the darkness is broken by hyena calls and the roar of a lion.
Top Luxury Zambia Safari Lodges by Region
South Luangwa National Park
Time + Tide Chinzombo: A ultra-luxury, design-forward camp set under massive trees along the Luangwa River, featuring plunge pools and stunning modern architecture.
Sungani Lodge: An intimate, family-owned retreat in the south of the park featuring tented rooms with private plunge pools overlooking a game-rich lagoon.
Puku Ridge: Offers contemporary luxury with elevated suites, private splash pools, and exceptional wildlife viewing directly from the camp.
Lower Zambezi National Park
Sausage Tree Camp: Known for its “bush-chic” style, white canvas tents, private-river-facing decks, and personalized butler service right on the Zambezi River.
Lolebezi: An ultra-luxury eco-lodge featuring gorgeous open-sided living spaces, river views, plunge pools, and wellness spa treatments.
Royal Zambezi Lodge: An award-winning property offering a mix of relaxation and high-end adventure along a private stretch of the river.
Livingstone & Victoria Falls
Tongabezi Lodge: An iconic, romantic property upstream from Victoria Falls featuring open-fronted houses and private river sampan dinners.
Thorntree River Lodge: A modern eco-lodge inspired by local culture, boasting a main lodge that hovers over the Zambezi River with an infinity pool.
Kafue National Park
Shumba Camp: Located on the remote Busanga Plains, famous for seasonal wildlife drama, massive lion prides, and hot air balloon safaris.