The best accommodations South Luangwa National Park

Located in the heart of the park, this large lodge built over a lagoon offers a panoramic view of hippos, elephants and antelopes drinking here. The 18 chalets are truly luxurious apartments, with wooden floors and beautiful decorations. All have a veranda with a view of the lagoon. The pool is quite large. In November, it is common to see elephants crossing the reception area to taste the fruits of the nearby mango tree. Can be combined with excellent bush camps in the south of the park. Great spa facing a hippo pool.

The sublime Kafunta River Lodge spreads its refined luxury on the banks of the Luangwa. Access to the park is from the south, via a small reserved ferry. Imagine yourself in the lovely pool watching the giraffes drink from the floodplain. Or watch a herd of elephants taking a mud bath in front of your terrace. Restaurant, pool, designer lounge with distinguished sofas and boma. The stilt cottages and two suites were renovated in 2019. Small massage room. Can be combined with Island Bush Camp and Three Rivers Camp.

Managed by Shenton Safaris, this bush camp is located 7 km north of Kaingo, another claw camp. It is located in a picturesque area frequented by many wildebeest and elands. The 4 reed cabins are decorated with beautiful batiks from the Tribal Textile workshop and the roof is designed in such a way that you can sleep under the starry sky. You feel like you are in the heart of the wilderness. Observatories have been installed nearby. The safari guides, led by Derek Shenton, are particularly attentive to photographers.

Well located in the park at the junction of the Luangwa and Mwamba rivers, this small lodge run by the Shenton family has 6 comfortable chalets, including 2 "honeymoon" chalets. Each has a terrace overlooking the Luangwa River. In the lounge, one can notice the magnificent bar carved in a chigomier trunk. Its privileged location offers beautiful game drive & walk. Kaingo has opened a number of observatories to photograph the hippos in their intimacy and an elephant hide allows, in addition to admiring the pachyderms, to spend a night on a platform.

Reopened in late 2019 after a total facelift by Chiawa, this design and aesthetic camp has nothing to do with a bush camp. Eight safari tents are all equipped with a star bed in an adjacent tower, a refreshing plunge pool, but also wifi and even air-conditioning, a rarity in the rooms and appreciated when it is 40°C. The terrace of the lounge restaurant facing the flood plain is sublime, the meals refined. Its isolated position in the heart of the park guarantees exceptional game drives in this area populated by leopards.

Located within the South Luangwa National Park, set back from the river but overlooking the valley from a hilltop, this lodge was the private residence of President Kenneth Kaunda for the duration of his term. Today, it is under the management of Chiawa Camp as is the exclusive Puku Ridge Camp in the heart of the national park. It is currently undergoing a complete renovation. The new lodge with a spa is scheduled to open in 2023.

In a most charming setting, the 6 thatched chalets with whitewashed walls offer a superb view of the Luangwa River. The décor is seductively rustic. The open-air bathrooms are very pleasant. The lodge is located in the Lupanda Game Reserve, in the middle of ebony and acacia trees that regularly attract elephants and giraffes. For families, there are two superb houses, Robin's House and Luangwa Safari House, with their round architecture. Can be combined with a stay at Nsefu Camp and/or Tena Tena Camp.