Zambia & Zimbabwe Luxury

The journey begins in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, widely regarded as one of Africa’s finest safari destinations and internationally recognized as the birthplace of the walking safari.  

Puku Ridge is an elevated luxury safari camp positioned overlooking a private flood plain and wildlife-rich waterhole deep within the South Luangwa wilderness. Operated by Chiawa Safaris, the camp combines refined safari hospitality with immersive bush experiences in one of Zambia’s most celebrated conservation areas.

Accommodation is in elegant luxury safari retreats featuring spacious interiors, private plunge pools, air conditioning, indoor and outdoor living spaces, and panoramic views across the surrounding wilderness. The camp’s design blends contemporary comfort with traditional safari characters and local artistic influences.

Activities include guided walking safaris, day and night game drives, wildlife photography from the camp’s photographic hide, birding, and immersive wildlife viewing throughout the park. South Luangwa is especially famous for leopard sightings, lions, elephants, giraffe, buffalo, and outstanding guiding standards.

Transfers & Flights: Scheduled flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU), followed by road transfer to Puku Ridge.

The safari continues into the Lower Zambezi National Park, one of Southern Africa’s most scenic and exclusive safari destinations, where the Zambezi River creates a remarkable landscape of winterthorn forests, river channels, floodplains, and abundant wildlife habitats.

Chiawa Camp is the pioneering luxury safari camp of the Lower Zambezi and one of Zambia’s most celebrated safari properties. Family owned and operated, the camp is renowned for exceptional guiding, personalised service, and a sophisticated yet relaxed safari atmosphere.

Accommodation is in luxurious safari tents positioned along the banks of the Zambezi River, featuring spacious interiors, elegant safari styling, outdoor living areas, and uninterrupted river views. The camp blends understated luxury with an authentic connection to the surrounding wilderness.

Activities include day and night game drives, guided walking safaris, canoeing, boating excursions, tiger fishing, birding, photographic hide experiences, sunset cruises, bush dining, and seasonal river-based activities. Wildlife sightings frequently include elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and prolific birdlife.

Transfers & Flights: Road transfer to Mfuwe Airport (MFU), scheduled flight to Jeki Airstrip (JEKI), followed by lodge transfer to Chiawa Camp.

The adventure transitions into Zimbabwe’s renowned Sapi Private Reserve, a protected wilderness forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage ecosystem celebrated for exceptional wildlife densities and remote safari experiences.

Tembo Plains Camp is an ultra-luxury safari retreat positioned within riverine forest along the banks of the Zambezi River. Designed by Great Plains Conservation, the camp combines sophisticated contemporary safari design with strong conservation principles and one of Africa’s most exclusive wilderness settings.

Accommodation is in expansive luxury suites featuring private plunge pools, indoor lounges, outdoor dining spaces, spa-style bathrooms, professional camera equipment, and uninterrupted views across the surrounding bushveld and river systems.

Activities include game drives, guided walking safaris, canoeing, boating excursions, wildlife photography, birding, and catch-and-release fishing. The reserve is particularly renowned for close elephant encounters, painted wolves (wild dogs), lions, leopards, buffalo, and exceptional photographic opportunities within a low-density tourism environment.

Transfers & Flights: Transfer to Jeki Airstrip (JEKI), scheduled flight to Lusaka, onward connection to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), followed by regional flight to Sapi Reserve and safari transfer to Tembo Plains Camp.

The final stage of the journey concludes along the banks of the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders and a destination combining wilderness, luxury, adventure, and cultural experiences.

Mpala Jena is an intimate luxury safari camp located within a private concession in Zambezi National Park. Positioned beneath mature riverine trees overlooking a tranquil stretch of the Zambezi River, the camp offers an elegant and peaceful retreat within close proximity to Victoria Falls.

Accommodation is in beautifully designed tented suites featuring spacious interiors, elegant safari-inspired décor, ensuite bathrooms, and private outdoor spaces immersed in the surrounding riverine forest.

Experiences include guided game drives, walking safaris, seasonal boating excursions, birding, wildlife viewing, and a guided visit to Victoria Falls. Additional optional experiences include helicopter flights, white-water rafting, cultural tours, river cruises, spa treatments, and adventure activities throughout the Victoria Falls region.

Transfers & Flights: Scheduled flight from Sapi Reserve to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), followed by road transfer to Mpala Jena.

Final road transfer from Mpala Jena to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) for onward regional and international flight connections.