Owner-operated Chundukwa River Lodge offers five River Front Chalets (one is a family room with space for two extra beds) and a 3-bedroom Cottage, all of which are constructed of blockwork and traditional reedwork under thatch, set up on stilts above the river. Every chalet is individually designed - all focus on their unique open-fronted layout with views over the Zambezi River. The decor and furniture has been made by the owners themselves using recycled wood, metal and sustainable reeds.

The center of the lodge is open-plan lounge and dining area, thatched with ceiling fans for the hotter months. An open-air deck over the river with comfy couches and loungers is the perfect spot to enjoy beautiful views. By night, the deck and patio are transformed with candles, solar lights and a fire. Guests can cool off in the rock plunge pool in the hot months and warm up as it is heated during the colder months. Most of the food comes from local farmers or from the lodges own garden.

Chundukwa River Lodge lies the banks of the Zambezi river, just 25 km from Livingstone and the mighty Victoria Falls (40 minutes drive from Livingstone Airport). Close enough to enjoy all the activities available but far enough to be retain the tranquility that the Zambezi River should be known for.

Busanga Bush Camp is a small, intimate camp with four double en-suite rooms positioned in pairs either side of the main building. The tents and main building are constructed at ground level offering guests a genuine bush experience. Those in need of a little more comfort can stay at Shumba Camp, which is located just 15 minutes away.

A fire pit is situated close to the main building, ideal for those cooler evenings, and a boma lit by paraffin lamps provides the setting for evening meals. Located just around the corner is the lookout point, which offers guests superb views of the plain to the front of the camp. Lions seem to love this place and visitors are well advised to take a quick look around before leaving their tents!

Busanga Bush Camp is situated on a fig-tree-covered island in the heart of the Busanga Plains in Northern Kafue National Park and accessed by air from Lusaka (1.5 hrs flight time) or Livingstone (2 hrs flight time). The open plains are not home to annoying tsetse flies, which are all too often found in the rest of Kafue National Park.

Kafue National Park covers an area of 22’400 km² which makes it one of the largest parks in Africa. The northern part of the park is home to the spectacular Busanga Plains, which flood during the wet season and gradually dry up again as October approaches. As the dry season progresses and the surrounding water holes dry up, more and more wildlife find their way onto the plains. Most camps open in May/June and close again in November when the rains arrive.

Tusk & Mane’s (Classic Zambia) intention is to return to simplicity, back to the roots of the original safari. The owners - Kyle Branch and Luke Evans - both grew up in the African bush and wish to give guests an understanding of the pure safari experience of their childhoods. This is achieved by good guiding, simple but very functional and well thought-out fly camps and plenty of campfire story-telling.

Tusk & Mane operates two camps, Kutali and Chula. Each camp consists of 5 very airy and identical tents that are positioned far apart on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. All tents have comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms with traditional bucket showers, flush toilets and washbasins with mirrors. A simple bedouin-style tent with a large table and a well-stocked bar defines the main area.

Each camp is small and well-structured, which makes the safari experience very personal. At the end of the season the camp will be torn down, only to be rebuilt in April / May next year.

The camps are situated in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, which stretches 120 km along the Zambezi River and sits in the southeast of Zambia (4092 km²) opposite the Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe.

Both Kutali and Chula are located in the vicinity of Old Mondoro Camp, about a 15 minute boat ride apart. The camps are accessed by airplane from Lusaka to Jeki Airstrip. The flight is followed by a 30 to 40 minute drive in an open game drive vehicle to the respective camp. The camps are often referred to as beeing on an island, but in fact it is just a smaller channel that separates the "island" from the main land. Having said that, a boat transfer is required to access Chula, whereas the channel surrounding Kutali can be crossed by vehicle.

This small intimate camp is set on the dry Mushilashi River and has this area of the park pretty much to itself. Accommodation is in five fairly simple, Meru-style tents. Whilst the camp is comfortable enough the emphasis here is on the safari experience rather than the frills of camp.

The walk-in safari tents are a mix of back-to-nature charm and safari comfort. Each has an open-air ensuite bathroom (with hot water bucket showers and flushing loos), wooden-framed double or twin beds with crisp cotton linen, canvas safari chairs, fan, solar-powered lighting and a small charging station. Adjoining the tents an inviting outdoor lounge area with two recliners has been added to the rooms. As the camp is small and intimate, you will always receive a personalised holiday experience.

Nkonzi Camp is situated in the northern part of South Luangwa National Park on the dry Mushilashi River riverbed, far from the Luangwa River. The Mfuwe main gate is a 45-minute drive south, and Mfuwe International Airport is approximately 1.5 hours by road.

The eight private safari chalets at Kafunta River Lodge have been built on raised wooden platforms and have thatched roofs. Additionally, there are two luxury suites which feature a private deck, an upstairs viewing veranda and a luxurious bathroom. The rooms overlook a game rich flood plain with the Luangwa River in the background. In the dry season elephants and plains game can easily be watched from the comfort of your room.

Central to the lodge is the spacious lounge and dining area and the open fireplace. Kafunta River Lodge’s spacious wooden deck provides guests with undisturbed views over the plain and is of the perfect place for a sumptuous dinner under the stars. Next to the bar is the infinity pool and the only natural hot tub in the Luangwa Valley (37°C)! During the cooler nights from May to July you may want to give it a try. Located under the main deck, a photographic hide has been built, a great place to relax during the day and watch the game at the lodge and waterhole.

Kafunta River Lodge is situated approximately 1 hour from Mfuwe Airport. The road turns left just before the main bridge to South Luangwa National Park and leads south along the river. The camp is located right on the edge of the river.