Must-see hotels in Zambia

  • Ndole Bay Lodge

    Zambia

    Set on a pretty beach just outside Nsumbu National Park, this family-owned lodge has several spacious chalets dotted around the grounds, all made from…

  • KaingU Safari Lodge

    Zambia

    Set on a magical stretch of the Kafue River, this lodge overlooks a primordial stretch of lush islands among the rapids, with delightful birdwatching. The…

  • Jollyboys Backpackers

    Livingstone

    The clued-in owner here knows exactly what backpackers want, making Jollyboys popular for good reason. From its friendly staff, social bar and restaurant…

  • Chiawa Camp

    Zambia

    In a spectacular position at the confluence of the Chiawa and Zambezi Rivers, this luxurious lodge inside the park was the first in the Lower Zambezi. As…

  • Sausage Tree Camp

    Zambia

    Overlooking the Zambezi, deep inside the national park, Sausage Tree is wonderfully unconventional. Traditional safari decor is rejected in favour of cool…

  • Royal Zambezi Lodge

    Zambia

    The epitome of luxury bush mixed with a colonial-era vibe, Royal is only a short drive to the eponymous airstrip as well as Chongwe Gate. Despite its…

  • Mayukuyuku

    Zambia

    This rustic bush camp, small and personal, is in a gorgeous spot on the river with a well-landscaped camping area and four tastefully furnished thatch…

  • Mukambi Plains Camp

    Zambia

    The approach to this bucolic oasis, basically an island just 7km from the park's northern border, is made all the more dramatic by the wooden walkway over…

  • Nkonzi Camp

    Zambia

    Run by Jackalberry Safaris, Nkonzi is a bush camp within the national park that offers a wonderful (and relatively more affordable) wilderness experience;…

  • Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge

    Zambia

    Featuring a scenic river location, with nearby hot springs and lush rainforest, this lodge is popular for good reason. The chalets are light and spacious,…

  • Mishembe Bay (Luke’s Beach)

    Zambia

    With its stunning white sands, palm trees and thatched bungalows, Luke's Beach resembles some secluded Southeast Asian beach paradise. The stilted…

  • Mayense Camp

    Zambia

    Built into the hillside are Mayense's individually designed chalets, each with outstanding views. All are beautiful in their simplicity and blend in…

  • Marula Lodge

    Zambia

    Occupying a stretch of riverfront with plenty of lawn, Marula offers one of the best choices in the park for budget travellers. Options include waterfront…

  • Wasa Lodge

    Zambia

    Doubling as the park headquarters, accommodation here consists of thatched bungalows overlooking Lake Wasa. Larger chalets are airy and cool with wide…

  • Latitude 15 Degrees

    Lusaka

    Lusaka's best accommodation is this fashionable hotel with an architecturally designed building that resembles a chic contemporary gallery. Its rooms are…

  • Bayama's Lodge, Pub & Grill

    Zambia

    Bayama's Lodge is a real gem for a backwater like Mpika. Under German-Zambian ownership, it is just off the Great North Rd and offers budget rooms or…

  • Thorn Tree Guesthouse

    Zambia

    The Thorn Tree is family-run, homey and very popular, so book ahead to avoid disappointment. Rooms are either in the main house sharing spick-and-span…

  • Stanley Safari Lodge

    Livingstone

    Intimate and indulgent, Stanley is a 10km drive from the falls in a peaceful spot surrounded by mopane (woodland). Rooms scattered among the landscaped…

  • Mutemwa Lodge

    Zambia

    A wonderful place to capitalise on all that's on offer in the area, here at Mutemwa a typical day offers an assortment of activities from visiting Ngonye…

  • Chizombo

    Zambia

    One of the park's most exquisite lodges, Chizombo offers luxury villas done out in designer soft white tones, with spacious, breezy and immaculate areas…

  • Katuba Guesthouse

    Zambia

    Comfortable, clean and relaxed, this friendly guesthouse is within a secure residential compound in a well-heeled neighbourhood with jacaranda-lined…

  • Natwange Backpackers

    Lusaka

    In quiet residential street, this lovely and secure home offers a relaxed atmosphere for independent travellers. Rooms are clean, though can be a little…

  • Mukwa Lodge

    Zambia

    This lodge has gorgeous stone-floor rooms that are beautifully furnished, and the bathrooms are as good as any in Zambia. It's a delightful place to stay…

  • Luwi Bush Camp

    Zambia

    One of Norman Carr Safari's original remote luxury wilderness camps in South Luangwa, Luwi nails the rustic:luxury ratio with each of its open-plan thatch…

  • Brenda’s Best & Baobab Bar

    Zambia

    Run by the friendly Brenda and her Dutch husband, this relaxed guesthouse is easily the best place to stay in Sesheke. The thatch-roofed double-storey…

  • Kiambi Safaris

    Zambia

    This well-run and atmospheric operation at the confluence of the Zambezi and Kafue Rivers has a smattering of different, relatively affordable…

  • Chongwe River Camp

    Zambia

    Right on the Chongwe River that marks the boundary between the GMA and the national park, this camp has an enviable position with plenty of wildlife…

  • Mukambi Safari Lodge

    Zambia

    Easily the most accessible of the Kafue lodges and easy to reach from Lusaka, Mukambi makes a great base to explore the park. Tastefully designed…

  • McBrides Camp

    Zambia

    Situated at the confluence of the Mushingashi and Kafue Rivers, this genuine bush camp is cleverly built around wildlife paths, assuring the regular…

  • Moorings Campsite

    Zambia

    This is perhaps the most beautifully landscaped campsite in Zambia. It’s a lovely secluded spot on an old farm with plenty of grass and there are open…

  • Tikondane Community Centre

    Zambia

    This grassroots initiative does wonderful work in assisting to empower local communities. It's a great place to hang around and help out as a volunteer…

  • Mfuwe Lodge

    Zambia

    Laid out along an enviable stretch of a well-trafficked oxbow lagoon only 2km from the Mfuwe Gate, this resort-like lodge, one of the largest, is also…

  • Konkamoya Lodge

    Zambia

    One of the best lodges in the southern sector, Konkamoya has a wonderful location on the southern shores of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi. Enjoy dramatic views of…

  • Nkwali

    Zambia

    A long-standing, classic Luangwa lodge, Nkwali has just six small cottages with delightful open-air bathrooms. They’re all very comfortable but with no…

  • Nanzhila Plains Camp

    Zambia

    In the very southern section of the park, this isolated camp is beautifully situated on a large dambo. Four thatch- and two Meru-style safari tents are…

  • Rose Rabbit Zambezi River Bushcamp

    Livingstone

    This riverside beach camp is one for independent travellers looking for a different scene. Right on rapid 21 of the Lower Zambezi, it will suit not only…

  • Kasabushi Camp

    Zambia

    Run by husband-and-wife team Andy and Libby, Kasabushi gets great reviews for both its tranquil riverside campsite and luxury chalets. Separated from the…

  • Chamilandu Bushcamp

    Zambia

    Built along the banks of the Luangwa River, Chamilandu Bushcamp's stilted thatch-and-reed chalets are utterly exposed to the elements; they have no fourth…

  • Mwaleshi Camp

    Zambia

    A top-notch operation – at once luxurious, in terms of care from the staff, and relaxed. It's a bush camp with accommodation in four charmingly simple…

  • Buffalo Camp

    Zambia

    Located in the south of the park, Buffalo Camp is a quiet, secluded place. It’s good value (and unusually welcomes children) and the six traditional-style…

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