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Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Sausage Tree Camp

Impeccably luxurious and with a prime location for encountering the wildlife wonders of the lower Zambezi Valley, Sausage Tree Camp was deservedly included by the BBC in a programme on the world’s ten best luxury destinations. Impeccably luxurious and with a prime location for encountering the wildlife wonders of the lower Zambezi Valley, Sausage Tree Camp was deservedly included by the BBC in a programme on the world’s ten best luxury destinations.
Impeccably luxurious and with a prime location for encountering the wildlife wonders of the lower Zambezi Valley, Sausage Tree Camp was deservedly included by the BBC in a programme on the world’s ten best luxury destinations. Impeccably luxurious and with a prime location for encountering the wildlife wonders of the lower Zambezi Valley, Sausage Tree Camp was deservedly included by the BBC in a programme on the world’s ten best luxury destinations.
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Location

Overlooking a complex maze of braided islands amid the Zambezi River, the camp sits in the shade of mahogany trees and (of course) the sausage trees after which it is named.

It’s an unfenced camp, so wildlife can wander in relatively from the surrounding area, which means the Lower Zambezi National Park. Beyond the islands is the border with Zimbabwe and a further protected area—the Mana Pools National Park.

Given its remote location, the easiest way to get to Sausage Tree Camp is to fly. From the Jeki airstrip to the camp is a one-hour game drive, so you’ll arrive having already had an adventure.
Bedroom Suite Sausage Tree Camp Lower Zambezi

Accommodation

The nucleus of Sausage Tree Camp is a spacious teak deck overlooking the wildlife action of the river and its reed islands. Whether you’re lounging in a deep sofa, indulging in a drink at the bar, dining, or doing a few lengths in the 25-metre lap pool, you’ll have views of yawning hippos and wading elephants. The action is very close, but it’s always worth having binoculars to get the best out of the birdwatching possibilities.
Spaced out around the site, though with enough room between for elephants to access the river, are the seven Bedouin-style tented suites and a two-bedroom house, combining to accommodate a maximum of 18 guests. From raised deck vantage points through sliding teak doors, the views over the river are fantastic and just as important as the luxurious perks indoors. Each of those decks, by the way, comes with a private plunge pool.

For groups and families, the ideal choice of accommodation is Kegelia House, which benefits from an extra-large open-plan living area and a large dining table for those unforgettable meals with great food and a superb view. Whatever you opt for in terms of accommodation, expect a king-size bed, a smooth stone tub, an outdoor shower, and even – if you want one – a butler.
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Bar Area Sausage Tree Camp Lower Zambezi
Dining Sausage Tree Camp Lower Zambezi
Luxury Suite Exterior Sausage Tree Camp Lower Zambezi

Experiences

With more than 4,000 square kilometres of protected wilderness to explore and expert guides to help you to do so, the safari experiences at Sausage Tree Camp are just about as good as you could ever hope for.

  • Game drives in state-of-the-art open-sided off-road vehicles will enable you to experience an environment teeming with wildlife in a beautiful setting. Private drives, even for one person, are available.
  • One of the attractions of Zambia as a safari destination is that it permits night drives within its national parks. With red-filtered spotlights, a whole new array of creatures is revealed.
  • Glide down the network of the Zambezi’s many channels in a canoe. Tranquil and relaxing, it also gives a new vantage point from which to observe wildlife.
  • Head out onto the waters with the aim of landing a fish. Perhaps it will be an enormous tigerfish.
  • Meal locations are varied and exciting at Sausage Tree Camp. Perhaps have lunch at a table in the water of the river or dinner on a sandbar beneath the starlit heavens.
  • Despite the wonderful food, there’s no excuse for putting on the pounds. In addition to the 25-metre pool, there’s a large and well-equipped gym.
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