{"title":"South Luangwa National Park","description":"Properties in South Luangwa National Park","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-luwi","title":"Time + Tide Luwi","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuwi sits on the Luwi River inside South Luangwa National Park, with no other camps nearby. The river is ephemeral — it runs seasonally and dries to a sand bed — and that dry bed is part of what you come for. The camp holds four tented suites under a grove of mahogany trees, each with a verandah, private sitting area, en-suite bathroom, outside shower, and a fireplace for cold mornings. The floodplains in front of the camp draw wildlife through the day; hippos are audible from the lagoon nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGame drives run in open four-by-four vehicles, morning and night, with a maximum of six guests per vehicle so everyone has an unobstructed view. Walking safaris are a serious part of the programme here — South Luangwa is where Norman Carr pioneered the guided walking safari in Zambia in the 1950s, and Time + Tide continues that practice with trained guides and trackers reading spoor and behaviour on foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sleep-out is the camp's most singular activity: you spend a night in the dry Luwi river bed on a bedroll under a mosquito net, with no tent overhead. A game-viewing hide is also available on the property for guests who want to watch wildlife from a fixed position. A complimentary airport shuttle connects the camp to the nearest airstrip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43532360384571,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/203831764243848033time-tide-luwi1jpg_605cc707-fb75-418e-82bc-1ea2806e36c0.webp?v=1779342537"},{"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"},{"product_id":"big-lagoon-camp","title":"Big Lagoon Camp","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Lagoon Camp sits on a permanent lagoon in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, on a site that holds its water through the dry season. Because the lagoon never empties, elephant, buffalo, and birds arrive at the water's edge every day, and you watch them from the camp itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe camp holds three chalets — a double with a king bed and two twin-bed chalets — arranged beneath a grove of ebony trees. Each chalet is built from natural materials: the bathrooms run water through a raised drum, heated on request. There are no crowds; three chalets means three groups of guests at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main activity here is walking. Remote Africa Safaris guides lead daily walks through sections of the Luangwa Valley that vehicle tracks do not reach. Each walk goes out with an armed National Parks scout alongside, and a tea bearer carries supplies. The routes follow natural wildlife trails, reading spoor and tracking animals on foot at close range. Game drives and guided birding are also available from camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Lagoon was previously called Crocodile River Camp and was moved to this lagoon site in 2022, reviving one of the Luangwa Valley's original bush camp locations. 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The building is solid and substantial from the outside; inside, the front opens fully to the bush through a large pivoting door, so the living areas look directly into wilderness with nothing between you and it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four double rooms are each decorated in a distinct style, loosely organised around natural themes — one reads as cool and aquatic, another earthy, a third airy, a fourth warm and textured. Each room is en-suite and has its own private verandah. The house also has a bar, a shared pool, complimentary laundry, and a mini-bar in each room. Meals are prepared on request, with vegetarian options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivities cover the full range the Luangwa offers: game drives by vehicle, guided walking safaris, night drives, and boating on the river when the season allows. A game-viewing hide is on site. 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