Lusaka is a cosmopolitan city sitting at about 1,279 meters (4,196 ft) on a limestone plateau. One in ten Zambians lives here, many surviving on selling their wares or services at busy markets. It became the capital of northern Rhodesia in 1935, and is the commercial center of the country, especially for trade in maize and tobacco. There is a burgeoning local art scene, an elephant orphanage, botanical gardens, and a reptile park outside of town, but the city is surrounded by farmland and mainly serves as a gateway to game reserves and parks in other parts of Africa.

Latitude 15° is a contemporary boutique hotel in Lusaka that blends modern African design with a cosmopolitan, socially driven atmosphere. Set in leafy surroundings, the property features 35 stylish guest rooms and suites, along with a restaurant, a bar, a lounge, and a poolside terrace. Guests also have access to The Other Side, a private members’ club offering additional dining, a heated pool, a gym, a spa, workspaces, and a vibrant calendar of cultural and social events. With thoughtfully designed interiors showcasing local artistry and sustainable materials, the hotel combines comfort, creativity, and community to create a distinctive and engaging stay for both business and leisure travelers.

Kafue was established by the legendary Norman Carr in the 1950s and is Zambia's oldest and largest national park. Covering a massive 22,400 km2 (8,650 mi2), the park is dominated by Miombo woodlands and interspersed with seasonal floodplains, rivers, and dambos - the dry riverbeds that provide seasonal refuge for the wide variety of wildlife. In fact, Kafue boasts more species than any other park south of the Congo.

Wildlife sightings can be very good with large herds of lechwe and buffalo in the floodplains, alongside all the predators of which lions are very well represented. There is also excellent birdlife.

Musekese Camp is a remote bush camp, founded in a pioneering spirit by its owners, nestled by the stunning Eden Lagoon in Northern Kafue National Park, set on the edge of a permanent lagoon connected to the Kafue River. The property accommodates just six chalets, each positioned for privacy and views over the water, creating an intimate and low-impact presence in the landscape.

The central area is open and relaxed, with a lounge and dining space that overlooks the lagoon, where meals are freshly prepared and often enjoyed communally, either at a shared table or in scenic outdoor settings. Thoughtful touches such as solar power, a well-stocked bar, and a photographic hide near camp add to the experience, reinforcing a balance of comfort and authenticity in a truly wild setting.

Musekese Camp offers a varied and highly personalized safari experience, with activities shaped around individual interests and led by expert guides. The surrounding wilderness can be explored on foot through guided walking safaris, by vehicle on day and night game drives, or from the water on boat trips along the Kafue River, each offering a different perspective on wildlife.

Seasonal options such as canoeing and fishing add further variety, while photographic hides and specialist equipment support close-up wildlife viewing and photography. The overall experience emphasizes flexibility, immersive guiding, and a deep connection to the remote Kafue ecosystem.

Musekese Conservation is a Zambian run Non-Profit organisation created by the founders of Classic Zambia Safaris and Musekese Camp. Each and every guest that stays with CZ is contributing to the conservation of the Musekese-Lumbeya area. The primary focus was to establish law enforcement efforts, which has been achieved with over 40 officers trained and stationed in the region.

Today our community-arm has grown, with efforts expanding into the surrounding game management areas alongside an increasingly concerted wildlife research program, studying the recovery of wildlife in the area.

Just a one hour flight from Lusaka, the South Luangwa is known for its big cat sightings and is often referred to as the Valley of the Leopard. It is in the South Luangwa that the legendary Norman Carr pioneered the walking safari and conservation-based tourism in Africa. Today, award-winning Zambian guides, some who were trained by Norman himself, offer guests a wonderfully immersive experience in one of the most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries in the world.

The guides offer guests a raw, authentic safari experience and don't let the finer details in these vast spaces pass you by.

There's something undeniably special about Kuyenda. Set beneath shady trees by the Manzi River, it may be the simplest of the bushcamps collection, but Kuyenda embodies the authentic charm of old Africa with its cluster of five traditional thatched grass huts and back-to-nature feel.

As for the wildlife, you hardly need look for it as it will come to you. Settle down in the lounge and look out over the rippling grasses of the neighboring plain where the drama of the African wilderness is played out each day.

Top of the list at Kuyenda is a walking safari, with game drives also on offer both morning and afternoon/evening. Whether you are looking at a leopard or a termite mound, you will always be surrounded by some of the South Luangwa's most diverse and breathtaking landscapes, guaranteeing that no two outings will ever be the same.

The Bushcamp Heritage Collection offers meaningful safari experiences inspired by early Luangwa exploration, including private bush dinners, fly camping, farm-to-table meals, sunset champagne, scout school visits, and community-focused encounters.

South Luangwa is 9,060 km2 (3,500 mi2) in size and has incredibly diverse landscapes ranging from dense forests of mopane, ebony and sausage trees to wide open savanna punctuated only by the occasional lonely baobab - all hugged by the wide and winding Luangwa River. The river is the most intact major river system in Africa and the lifeblood of this park. The now famous “walking safari” originated here and is still one of the finest ways to experience Africa’s pristine wilderness firsthand. The changing seasons add to the park’s richness, from dry bushveld in the winter to lush wonderland in the summer months.

60 different animal species and over 400 different bird species live in South Luangwa National Park. The only notable exception is the rhino, sadly poached to extinction. Aptly named the Valley of the Leopard, it is widely considered one of the best places in Southern Africa to look for these elusive cats. With an estimated 50 hippos per kilometer of the Luangwa River, it's a very popular destination for them too.

Perfect for small private groups, this intimate classic tented safari camp delivers an authentic African safari experience. The newest camp in the collection, Zungulila is a charming camp that embodies the essence of old Africa and a bygone era, with breathtaking views onto the Kapamba River and an expansive plain where natural springs attract huge herds of game. Zungulila is eminently peaceful, and you may be tempted to stay forever!

The boma area in the main dining area is the perfect place to relax with a drink, as is the river itself - sundowners in the river are always popular. Each of the chalets and the main area have expansive views of the plains leading to the Kapamba River and afford wonderful opportunities for watching the large herds of buffalo and other game that frequent the area.

If you long to explore Africa as it used to be, then come to Zungulila. The expert guides will lead you on foot through some of the park's most untouched wilderness, where large herds of buffalo roam the grassy plains and thirsty elephants come to drink at the springs and along the river.

The Bushcamp Heritage Collection offers meaningful safari experiences inspired by early Luangwa exploration, including private bush dinners, fly camping, farm-to-table meals, sunset champagne, scout school visits, and community-focused encounters.

Lower Zambezi National Park covers an area of 4,092 km2 (1,580 mi2), with game concentrated on the valley floor. There is an escarpment along the northern end which acts as a physical barrier to most of the park’s resident wildlife, and enormous herds of elephant, some up to 100 strong, are often seen at the river’s edge. The riverine woodland includes ebony, fig, and Albida trees, whose seed pods are a huge attraction to the elephants and browsing animals. Further inland is a floodplain fringed with Mopane forest interspersed with winter thorns and huge Acacias.

The hills which form the backdrop to the park are covered in broadleaf woodland and on the opposite bank of the river lies Zimbabwe's Mana Pools. Animals can be seen crossing from one side to the other.

Amanzi is synonymous with luxury African accommodation. Nestled beneath an ancient grove of Jackelberry and Apple Leaf Trees, high on the banks of the endlessly impressive Zambezi River, Amanzi offers some of Africa’s most incredible wildlife experiences and epic big game viewing.

This intimate, luxury safari camp has just four classically styled tented luxury suites. Relax on the deck of your suite and enjoy the magnificent river views, or take a short stroll along raised wooden walkways to the lounge and dining room which in turn flow through to the pool and teak sundeck, which offers sweeping vistas across the ceaselessly flowing Zambezi from our elevated riverbank position.

The pool deck sits on the banks of the Zambezi River, offering the perfect place to relax and take in the views of the river. Enjoy time around the fire on the river bank with a cold drink in hand.

Explore Southern Africa’s safari wilderness on foot, by vehicle, and by boat. All our land and water-based safari experiences are tailor-made for our guests with absolute flexibility, offering excellent big game viewing and bird watching.