Time + Tide Kakuli in South Luangwa National Park has been given a thoughtful makeover with each of the four tents getting redesigned. The new tents are a comfortable combination of classic thatch, timber and grass with expansive decks made [...]
Following the success and popularity of the Numbu star bed at Mwamba Bush Camp, Shenton Safaris decided to build a dedicated sleepout at sister camp, Kaingo in South Luangwa National Park. Named ‘River Song’ for its enviable position on the [...]
The 2025 impact report shows that the Green Safaris Conservation Foundation (GSCF) has put USD410 000 towards education, community upliftment and wildlife preservation in Zambia and Malawi, where the company has renowned safari lodges. Highlights in Zambia include: Nearly 300 [...]
Capturing stunning wildlife photographs requires far more than technical skill alone; it demands a deep understanding of animal behavior. By learning how animals move, react, and interact with their environment, photographers can anticipate decisive moments rather than rely on chance. [...]
Guests arriving for the 2027 season at Kaingo Camp will experience completely new rooms. Shenton Safaris' flagship lodge – built in 1992 – is getting a major overhaul during the annual shutdown between November 2026 and May 2027. All the [...]
The sought-after Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park will soon have a comfortable camp for serious safari enthusiasts, wildlife photographers and birders. Once the base camp for the team that filmed the BBC’s incredible documentary Kingdom, about the lives [...]
Named after legendary guide Jacob Shawa, Shawa Luangwa is a small eco camp in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park, where the BBC One documentary Kingdom was filmed over five years. The camp had opened two new tents [...]
From September 2026, visitors to South Luangwa National Park will be able to claim back peace, quiet and time at an expansive villa that promises privacy and superb game viewing. Chikunto Safaris will be opening Nthawi House, a 2-bedroom exclusive [...]
Supper under the stars at Croc's Nest Green season’s camp closures are traditionally a time for maintenance and refurbishments to be done. This year is no different at Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa National Park where the team [...]
Green Safaris, who have lodges in Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi, have been rewarded for their regenerative tourism model fostered by founder Vincent Kouwenhoven. His belief is that, with the right approach and partners, ‘Tourism can restore [...]
Some of the top lodges and camps in North and South Luangwa are making it even easier for you to visit in 2026 with discounts, deals and specials for groups, families, solos and honeymooners. In addition, the government has dropped [...]
Kingdom, the BBC’s new nature documentary, was filmed entirely in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park and follows the fortunes of the same leopards, wild dogs, lions and hyenas over five years as they give birth, hunt, fall [...]
Green Safaris, operators of several top lodges in Zambia, have released their 2024 annual report with a breakdown of spending and support for conservation projects. Some of the highlights include: Eight check dams were built in Kafue National Park to [...]
Visitors to Mwamba Camp in South Luangwa National Park have yet another reason to enjoy their stay: a new sleepout platform that puts you in the heart of the savannah with only the moon, stars and night sounds as company. [...]
The Zambezi Basin, which encompasses almost the whole country except for the northern half of the northern region, has received a major funding boost from Climate Investment Funds (CIF), which is co-ordinated by the African Development Bank and World Bank. [...]
Sungani, which has two lodges in South Luangwa National Park, has again hit its fundraising target, gathering USD62 492 in 2024 to benefit Conservation South Luangwa. To date, it has contributed more than USD130 000 to CSL’s important work and has achieved [...]
Zambia is unique among Southern Africa’s safari destinations in that many lodges and camps still close for all or part of the summer rainy season from November onwards. With wildlife dispersing and some roads not being passable, this is the [...]
Zambia has long been on our radar, and 2024 is the year we embark on a much-anticipated reconnaissance trip. At Ultimate Routes, we take pride in building a rich, first-hand knowledge base that informs our route designs and bookings [...]
Despite significant challenges such as power cuts, funding cuts and the cyclical El Nino Southern Oscillation weather pattern bringing a drought in its wake, Project Luangwa is powering ahead to help communities in South Luangwa National Park and the greater [...]
Mwamba Camp in South Luangwa National Park is up-and-running after an extensive series of upgrades. The chalets now feature woven bamboo on the exterior and interior, with a layer of matting and a screen in between to keep out insects [...]
