The South Luangwa in Zambia is probably the best place in the world to see leopard in the wild. The habitat here is a leopards paradise and as such they live here in abundance, and have become accustomed to the vehicles that take guests on luxury safaris. The South Luangwa has become a little busy in certain areas which is why wed like to draw attention to the following luxury South Luangwa safari camps which still offer an off the beaten track luxury experience with fantastic game viewing. The South Luangwa will remain one of the most beautiful and magical safari locations in Africa, here are our top five luxury remote South Luangwa camps:
Tena Tena
Tena Tena is run by famous safari company Robin Pope Safaris and a safari here will certainly not disappoint the guides and staff are the best in the business and its location in its own private Nsefu Sector ensures that you will not see another soul. In fact the location is so good for game viewing that the BBC often film in the area, and use a private Robin Pope camp. The tents here are semi permanent and very luxurious, with quirky and comfortable dcor that makes you feel instantly relaxed, and at one with the bush.
Puku Ridge
Puku Ridge is extremely luxurious and very wild, with views of a plain dotted with game all the time. The lodge is run by Sanctuary Retreats who offer the most magical luxury safari camps and lodges across Africa. Puku Ridge is small and intimate and offers a private and exclusive safari experience for discerning travellers who like a mix between modern and authentic dcor. Puku Ridge reall do get it right when it comes to luxury South Luangwa safaris.
Chindeni Bushcamp
Chindeni is very special and located in the far South of the park here you have stunning views of a lagoon with the Chindeni Mountains in the back ground the foreground is often dotted with elephant and other game species, and you will often here baboons alarm calling at some unseen cat. The camp is very luxurious with heavenly hammocks perfect for relaxing. It is very small at just six luxury tents built on raised decking and you will not see another soul for miles around.
Zungulila Bushcamp
Zungulila Bushcamp is taken on exclusive use only and is extremely luxurious and quirky, with beautiful fabrics used at every opportunity and the emphasis being on real privacy, in a real safari camp. It feels wild and remote and is surely one of the most exclusive private safari options in all of Africa. Even for a smaller group this camp is feasible and can mean that your South Luangwa experience is one of the most unique youll ever have on any travels.
Bilimungwe Bushcamp
This camp is quirky and unique too, as are the sister camps of Zungulila and Chindeni the location again is very wild and in the far south of the South Luangwa. It has just four rooms and this makes it a very intimate and unique experience in itself. Its atmosphere is very relaxed and informal and you will feel part of the family as soon as you arrive a real luxury bush camp which doesnt compromise on comfort, or a feeling of being in the wilderness.
