Given our extensive portfolio and network of operators, we can offer
a variety of accommodation choices throughout Zambia. Our database
covers all the major cities and tourist destinations in the country,
but does not limit itself to a certain market sector. Whether you’re
looking for something small, intimate & ethnic, or you need to house
a large group, or prefer the budget, self catering option, we will
do our best to find what you’re
looking for.
There are generally five categories of accommodation offered in
Zambia. These are:
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Luxurious, up-market establishments
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Comfortable, middle market establishments
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Simple, budget establishments
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Self catering establishments
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Camping
In order to help you establish which type of accommodation would
suit you best during your visit to Zambia, we have tried to give an
indication of what level of comfort and facilities are usually
available at the various
‘levels’.
Please bear in mind that the descriptions below are generalisations
and we cannot guarantee that everything described will be as such in
the particular establishment you may choose to book.
UPMARKET
As can be expected, the luxurious, upmarket lodges and camps offer a
very high standard of comfort and service. Chalets or rooms are
often fairly large in size and furnished with various extra luxuries
or thoughtful attentions, such as special soaps, shampoos, creams
etc in the bathrooms, mosquito repellents, bathrobes & slippers,
writing pads, minibars or coffee and tea facilities. Services such
as internet connections or other business facilities are usually
also available if requested. Some establishments even offer spa &
beauty treatments such as facials, body massages and scrubs!
It is usually safe to assume that the rates at these establishments
are inclusive of most costs such as activities, park entry fees,
transfers/shuttles, meals and in some places even drinks.
MID-MARKET
Although just as comfortable and efficient, most mid-market
establishments choose to offer less facilities and luxuries in order
to be able to keep the costs for the visitor affordable. Most
mid-market establishments have standard chalets or rooms with the
essential requirements and little extra frill! Standard of service
within these establishments are still of significant level and the
expertise of guides and hosts high.
Rates at these establishments can vary as many tend to offer a
variety of
‘packages’
you can choose from. Some include everything such as meals,
activities and transfers. Packages simply covering bed and breakfast
are then also available. Even dinner, bed and breakfast arrangements
can be made.
BUDGET
Budget establishments, like in all countries can vary in
reliability! Generally speaking though, the more renowned
establishments offer clean and simple accommodation. Some rooms have
en-suite bathrooms but some have shared ablution blocks. Some rooms
even have air-conditioning systems or fans.
Rates at budget guesthouses or backpackers lodges are usually rooms
rates only, but some do include breakfast. Establishments usually
have cash bars and restaurants serving simple, cheap meals.
SELF CATERING
Zambia has a number of superbly located, conveniently built self
catering camps. Often relatively small, these camps are popular with
large families or groups traveling together. Booking these camps as
a group often allows the group to have the camp to themselves. Most
self catering camps are foreseen of kitchen equipment including
crockery and cutlery, and some even have kitchen staff to help with
the preparing of meals and laying/clearing of tables and washing of
dishes. Most camps also have linen and towels available in the rooms
so that guests literally only have to bring in their own food and
drinks.
It is advisable to double check which facilities are available at
the particular camp you are interested in as some are very basic and
guests are even required to bring in more than just their food, such
as their own candles, ice and paraffin for lamps.
Prices per person at self catering camps usually range between USD
60 and USD 25 depending on the standard of, and facilities available
at the camp.
CAMPING
Campsites throughout Zambia vary in size, location & facilities.
Most however have the basics such as basic kitchen facilities
(barbeque spots, washing up basins etc), and ablution blocks.
Some lodges also offer an accommodation choice which falls in
between chalet/room and camping. Usually referred to as ‘safari
tents’, these are basic tents but without en-suite bathrooms. So for
those travellers who do not want to, or can’t carry their own
camping equipment, but do not mind ‘roughing’ it a little, and
sharing ablution block, these safari tents are ideal solutions for
keeping budgets down.
SAFARI HOUSES
Recently, we have seen an interesting type of accommodation
introduced into the industry - the so called Safari Houses! These
are fabulous, large, villa type accommodations which house a good
sized family or group of friends under one roof. The villas are
fully equipped and offer a genuine bush experience with all the
luxuries of a lodge run establishment with private chefs and guides.
These safaris houses are booked as separate entities in themselves -
activities and meals are therefore not shared or incorporated in
with other guests. Staying at one of the safari houses is a unique,
intimate experience in the bush!
Below is just a small selection of operators we represent and where
we can arrange accommodation for you.
South Luangwa
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Robin Pope Safaris camps: Nkwali, Tena Tena & Nsefu
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Norman Carr Safaris camps: Kapani & their bushcamps
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Luwi, Nsolo, Kakuli & Mchenja
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The Bushcamp Company: Mfuwe lodge & their bushcamps
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Kuyenda, Chamilandu, Chindeni, Bilimungwe & Kapamba
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Remote Africa Safaris: Tafika & their bushcamps
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Chikoko Tree Camp & Crocodile River Camp
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Luangwa River Lodge
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Kafunta Safaris: Kafunta Lodge & Island Bush Camp
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Flatdogs Camp
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Wildlife Camp
North Luangwa
Kafue National Park
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Kaingu Safari Lodge
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Mukambi Safari Lodge
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Nanzhila Safari Lodge
Lower Zambezi National Park
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Kanyemba Lodge
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Kasaka River Lodge
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Redcliff Lodge
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Ana
Tree Lodge
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Sausage Tree Camp
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Chongwe River Lodge
Livingstone
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Taita Falcon Lodge
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Stanley Safari Lodge
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Tongabezi Lodge
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Thorntree Lodge
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Zigzag Guesthouse
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The
Waterfront
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Maramba River Lodge
Lusaka
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Pioneer Camp
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Kaingu Guesthouse
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Reed Mat Lodge
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Holiday Inn
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Cresta Golf View
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Intercontinental Hotel
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Taj
Pamodzi Hotel
