{"title":"Luangwa","description":"Properties in Luangwa","products":[{"product_id":"time-tide-mchenja","title":"Time + Tide Mchenja","description":"\u003cp\u003eMchenja sits on a wide bend of the Luangwa River inside South Luangwa National Park, in a grove of ebony trees — mchenja is the local word for ebony. Five octagonal tented suites string along the riverbank, each with views across the water. Inside, a clawfoot bath and floor-to-ceiling windows face the river; outside, a private shower and verandah complete the tent. One of the five is configured as a family suite. The central lounge — the chitenje — is built around a fallen ebony trunk, and dinner moves outside to the riverbank when conditions allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe camp runs game drives in open four-by-four vehicles, night drives as an extension of the afternoon drive, guided walking safaris, and sleep-outs under the night sky. A game-viewing hide is also available on site. Walking safaris here follow a method Norman Carr developed in the Luangwa Valley in the 1950s — tracking on foot rather than from a vehicle. The surrounding area holds lions, leopards, and large elephant herds that cross the river in sight of camp; hippos are audible from the tents. A permanent lagoon lies close to the ebony grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe camp is reached by air; a complimentary airport transfer connects arriving guests to the camp from the local airstrip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43532329713723,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/97761737117572087breakfasttime-and-amptidemchenga-and-23169oliverflyphotography27jpg_7dd98f03-3f81-4841-ac51-1f5901e5e17a.webp?v=1779338830"},{"product_id":"time-tide-kakuli","title":"Time + Tide Kakuli","description":"\u003cp\u003eKakuli sits on a high bank above the Luangwa River in South Luangwa, Zambia, looking down over a stretch of river that holds a permanent waterhole and a dense hippo population. The camp is seasonal and small — four safari tents and a family suite, all built from reed and thatch, each with a private verandah facing the water and an open-air bathroom with an outside shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central chitenje, also reed and thatch on a wooden deck, is where meals are served and where you can watch giraffe and elephant coming down to drink without leaving your chair. Norman Carr Safaris, which operates the camp, is credited with pioneering walking safaris in the Luangwa Valley in the 1950s, and walking remains central to what the camp offers alongside morning and afternoon game drives in open four-by-four vehicles. Night drives run as an extension of the afternoon drive. Boating safaris operate during the wet season months, when the river rises and moves differently. A sleep-out under the stars in the Luwi dry river bed is available as an overnight option away from the tents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGame drives carry no more than six guests per vehicle, so everyone sits on the outside row. A complimentary airport shuttle connects the camp to the nearest airstrip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43532332531771,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/98551757595946030arrivalkakuli-oliverflyphotography4jpg_56c425e4-7c4c-4751-85d7-9cddf88f1c12.webp?v=1779339560"},{"product_id":"time-tide-chinzombo","title":"Time + Tide Chinzombo","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinzombo sits on a bend of the Luangwa River inside South Luangwa National Park, with the national park directly across the water. The camp holds six villas — five standard and one two-bedroom family unit — built from canvas, timber and reed, with leather and raw linen inside. Each villa has a private plunge pool, a soaking tub, a shaded verandah, and air conditioning for sleeping. The family villa sleeps up to five guests and is positioned along the tree line overlooking the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo game drives run daily in open four-wheel-drive vehicles, with no more than six guests per vehicle. Night drives extend the afternoon outing. Walking safaris are part of the programme — the tradition in the Luangwa Valley goes back to the 1950s, when Norman Carr established Zambia's first photographic safari operation here. Boat safaris run seasonally on the river. A spa operates in camp, with treatments using products made from plants and produce sourced locally around Mfuwe. The camp also offers sleep-outs on the riverbank, available at an additional cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinzombo is open year-round and is the largest and most fully equipped of the Time + Tide camps in South Luangwa — the others at Mchenja, Kakuli, Luwi and Nsolo operate on a seasonal schedule and close in the wet season. Transfers from the local Mfuwe airport are included in the rate. A private vehicle and guide can be arranged at extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43532362350651,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/278861760085694203familytentchinzombo-oliverflyphotography17jpg_3491f1ab-0fc7-404a-8c39-79702925b5f4.webp?v=1779343124"},{"product_id":"kapamba-bushcamp","title":"Kapamba Bushcamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eKapamba Bushcamp sits on the bank of the Kapamba River, a shallow spring-fed channel that runs through some of the richest wildlife country in South Luangwa National Park. The camp holds four stone-and-thatch chalets: two with twin queen-sized beds, two with king-sized doubles. Each chalet has dark russet walls, oversized beds dressed in linen, copper accents, and a private verandah looking onto the river. The front of each chalet is fitted with folding wrought-iron latticework panels that open to give an uninterrupted view of the water — and at night, of the sky above it. Bathrooms have indoor showers that open to the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElephants come to drink and bathe in the river regularly, and you can watch them from a private plunge pool or from the raised main deck. The central bar and dining area sits beneath a canopy of matumi and sausage trees, the deck stretching out toward the river. Sundowners are served in the river itself — guests stand in the shallows with drinks in hand. Bush dinners are also run as part of a stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivities include game drives, guided walking safaris, and birding. Laundry is handled by the camp at no additional charge. Of the Bushcamp Company's camps in the area, Kapamba runs the longest season, from April through to January.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43807241142331,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/15475kap2jpg.jpg?v=1784335888"}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/en-us\/collections\/place-luangwa.oembed","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}