Green Safaris

Capturing the authentic African bush camp experience in true Tongabezi luxury and style, Sindabezi Island is ‘nature therapy’ for the soul.

Enjoy views of the Zambezi River floodplain and Victoria Falls National Park from your open-fronted Chalet, knowing your only neighbours are the resident wildlife. Quiet hang-out spots and the main camp beckon you to unwind amidst the tranquillity of this tiny isle, just 12km upstream from Victoria Falls.

With zero grid dependence, Sindabezi is one of Africa’s top 10 eco lodges according to Fodors. So the only footprints you will leave behind are in the island’s silky soft sand.

Redefining life on the banks of the Zambezi River, Tongabezis signature African-fusion style has been distilled in our five River Cottages.

The Cottages feature high ceilings, giant bespoke wood and glass windows, and doors leading onto expansive sustainable pine decks. The best of Made in Zambia is carried throughout both the interior and outdoor spaces in the most elegant ways.

The River Cottages are perfect for the couple dreaming of a romantic and secluded retreat. They can also be booked out by a group that wants to connect with each other, while still enjoying downtime in private.

Sausage Tree camp is the epitome of bush chic offering a civilized approach to a true bush experience with lavish attention to detail. This exclusive safari camp, voted number one on the BBC Holiday Programmes Ten Best Luxury Destinations, specializes in the very best game viewing with the highest international standards in luxury and service.
If you are visiting Zambia, then the Lower Zambezi National Park is a must and only Sausage Tree Camp will show you the very best of what the park has to offer.

Potato Bush Camp lies adjacent to its sister camp, Sausage Tree Camp. With a stunning panoramic view overlooking the Zambezi River and escarpment, this site is nestled under Mahogany, Sausage, Winter Thorn and Acacia Tortillas Trees, which provide excellent shade.

Accommodation at Potato Bush Camp comprises 3 well-appointed canvas and rosewood Safari Tents and also a 2-bedroom Family Tent.

The Safari Tents are very spacious and have en suite bathrooms with twin showers, twin basins and a full size four-claw bath tub.  Large folding doors lead onto the large balcony which hosts a 2-person hammock and a private plunge pool, with well-appointed furniture to complement the ambiance and architecture of the safari tents.  Two of the Luxury Safari Tents are furnished with king-size beds while the 3rd Safari Tent is a twin.

The 2-bedroom Family House is a 21m wide  "safari tent" offering a large central living, dining and balcony area which divides the two bedrooms.  Both bedrooms have their own en suite bathrooms with twin showers, twin basins and large four-claw bath tubs (with a view).  The Family House also features a plunge pool, fully stocked bar and fridge, private dining table and furniture that complements both the style of the tent and the surrounding environment.  Extra beds can be added in any of the rooms.

All beds are covered with large walk around four-poster mosquito nets and each fitted with a fan.  24-hour electricity is supplied to all rooms for charging batteries, cameras, computers etc.

To complement the accommodation there is an open plan dining, bar and lounge area, which is accessed by all four tents by way of raised timber boardwalks. The boardwalks also enable the camp to stay open from the 1st of April through to early January, when the heavy rains really start.

Potato Bush Camp offers professionally guided game drives, scenic canoeing and boat trips, educational walking safaris, exciting night drives, and, of course, fishing.

On the white sandy beaches of Likoma Island sits Kaya Mawa, a boutique lodge that welcomes honeymooners, families and friends for an indulgently carefree getaway.

Meaning ‘maybe tomorrow’ in Chichewa/Nyanja, the ethos of Kaya Mawa is in its name. Relaxed lakeside living is woven into the style, luxury and comfort of its Houses and Rooms. Dinner by starlight, massage therapy at our spa, and snorkelling in turquoise waters – it’s just another blissful day at Kaya.

Built by local hands and as Malawi’s first resort run solely on renewable-energy, Kaya Mawa is firmly grounded in sustainability, community empowerment and ethical trade.

As a luxury tented lodge sensitive to the pristine ecosystem of Kafue National Park, Ila Safari Lodge is intimately woven into the stillness of its place on the Kafue River.

From environmentally friendly, locally sourced building materials and solar-powered electricity to development of Zambia’s first electric game drive vehicle, Ila is a truly environmentally conscious safari experience. Yet it still manages to effortlessly infuse modern African style, elegance and comfort to make this your unique bush retreat in the heart of Kafue.

After falling in love with the Busanga Plains, we built Chisa Busanga Camp to mimic its surrounds through beautiful architecture and environmentally conscious design.

Chisa is the Nyanja word for ‘birds nest’, and the rooms were inspired by the weaver bird nests that decorate the trees here. Sitting on a small tree-lined island, the camp uses only solar power as do the game drive vehicle and bicycles used to explore the watery dambos beyond.

Chisa Busanga Camp celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the Busanga Plains, a place that will leave an indelible imprint on your mind, as it has on ours.

Our partnership with legendary guide, Jacob Shawa, not only inspired the name of Shawa Luangwa Camp; it created the foundation for us to bring Silent Safaris to the South Luangwa.

Like us, Jacob fell in love with the Zambian wilderness many years ago and has been deeply connected to it ever since. The spot where Shawa Luangwa sits overlooking the Luangwa River was handpicked by Jacob and is one of the park’s most untouched areas.

Voted one of Wanderlust’s top 8 best professional guides and one of the finest people you will meet, Jacob is at the heart of Shawa Luangwa’s story.

With just 5 luxury tents the classic Sausage Tree Safari Camp is an idyllic destination for guests seeking an understated “Kruger under canvas” style camp. Located in the heart of a Big 5 region in the Olifants West Nature Reserve, Sausage Tree is a sanctuary for all things wild. The entire camp sprawls across terrain dotted with Marula, Acacia thorn and Sausage Trees; and has commanding views of the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains.

The camp is owner-run and managed by James and Sonja who, combined, speak over five languages. James’ expert guiding skills and bushveld knowledge is passed down to the many guests who frequent the camp, and he is backed by his two right-hand trackers Themba and Jimmy who have over 15 years’ experience. Local figurehead, Sonja, is a whizz with décor and anything food related. She ensures that chef Pitso delivers only the finest homecooked fare to hungry safari-goers.

There is approximately 3000 ha of traversing, with 4 kms stretching across prime riverfront terrain where you’ll discover local specials like the rare Pel’s fishing-owl. The guides at Sausage Tree Safari Camp ensure there are a multitude of opportunities to explore the unruly wilderness and undisturbed biodiversity of the area during their twice-daily game drives. From sundowners to coffee stops and private romantic set-ups, the team certainly know how to take advantage of the spoils of the bushveld.