Lying on a floodplain that is a favorite with elephants at the confluence of the Zambezi and Mushika Rivers is Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp, one of Lower Zambezi National Park’s premium safari experiences in a spectacular setting.

This sumptuously designed lodge is nestled in a grove of shady Ana trees, with elevated wooden walkways meandering through the grounds. From your beautifully appointed and very spacious suite (which has a private plunge pool and daybeds overlooking the floodplain) you can observe the river and the passing parade of wildlife in luxurious surroundings. With a host of activities on offer, you can explore the myriad wonders of this unique region on game drives and safari walks, as well as take to the river by canoe or boat for bird watching or game fishing.

Perfect as an addition to a Zambian safari itinerary, Anabezi will appeal to seasoned safari hands and newcomers alike with its stunning location easy distance from Lusaka, a wide choice of activities, superior service, and magnificent cuisine.

Highlights

• Family owned & run
• Good game viewing with regular elephant, leopard & lion sightings
• Exclusive location with few other vehicles
• Day & night drives, walks & birding
• Canoeing & fishing on the Zambezi River
• Only open from May to November

Activities

• BIRD WATCHING
• CANOEING
• FISHING
• GAME DRIVES
• NIGHT DRIVES
• GUIDED WALKING SAFARIS
• BOAT EXCURSIONS

Owner-managed, we love the location of this camp affording exclusivity at sightings, the wooden walkways winding through the trees, and the airy design of the suites.

Rooms

Luxury Tent

Each of the 12 suites is set along the ridge lining the Mushika floodplain, allowing for fantastic views of the parade of grazing animals below. Built on raised wooden decking, the sumptuous rooms are spacious as well as being beautifully designed and decorated. A large lounge area greets you from the entrance and leads out to an expansive verandah area complete with outdoor furniture, day beds, and a private plunge pool.

The glass-fronted bedroom has two double beds below an enormous 4-poster mosquito net, a writing desk, and plenty of storage space. The spacious en suite bathroom separates the bedroom and lounge area and features a large deep bathtub, flushing toilet, and hand basin, while the outside bathroom boasts a wonderful outdoor showering area and vanity.

Facilities

The thatched main lodge building at Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp serves as the bar and dining room. Stylishly and elegantly decorated in an eclectic mixture of contemporary and traditional elements, this opens out onto a large timber deck with sun loungers and umbrellas next to the inviting rim-flow pool. In pride of place with the best views of both the Mishuku River bed, flood plain, and beyond to the Zambezi is a big pavilion tent, open on all sides, with plenty of comfortable sofas to relax on. Just behind this is a cozy fire pit on a beautifully manicured lawn with contemporary block seating around it.

Dining

The Anabezi menu is a fusion of European and African cuisines featuring a variety of fresh ingredients. A continental breakfast is served in the early morning before your game drive, followed by a generous buffet lunch on your return. Before the afternoon activity, you will be tempted to indulge in a traditional high tea of scrumptious treats and fresh fruits. Dinner is a sumptuous 3-course affair; served with a selection of fine South African wines either in the conviviality of the dining room or in romantic seclusion on your private deck below the stars.