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Lodges & Wilderness Camps

Stay in the heart of African conservation.

Browse 33 verified lodges and authentic camps across Zambia, South Africa and Kenya — from ultra-luxury solar sanctuaries to community-owned wilderness bush camps.

33Curated lodges & safari camps
3Historic conservation landscapes
100%Community-aligned or conservation partnered
15%Average booking commission retained locally

Lodge Booking Hub. African Conservancies connects you directly with lodges or packages multi-lodge itineraries through local operators. Rates shown are indicative starting prices and are confirmed with operators during your enquiry.

Shumba Camp Ultra-Luxury ★ AC Verified Conservation Partner
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Busanga Plains

Shumba Camp

Where lions rule the plains

Six luxury suites elevated above the Busanga Plains by Wilderness — world-class predator sightings, hot air ballooning, and one of Africa's finest guides-to-guest ratios. Just 12 guests maximum.

Hot air balloon safaris (Aug–Oct)Water-adapted lion pridesMax 12 guestsPhotography hides
Starting from $1173 per person / night
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Busanga Bush Camp Luxury ★ AC Verified Conservation Partner
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Busanga Plains

Busanga Bush Camp

Four tents, infinite wilderness

Just four tented suites on a private tree island — arguably the most intimate luxury safari in Africa. Eight guests maximum, Wilderness guiding excellence, and the entire Busanga Plains effectively yours.

Just 4 tents — max 8 guestsHot air balloon available Aug–OctExpert Wilderness guidesPredator-rich territory
Starting from $1366 per person / night
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Chisa Busanga Camp Eco-Luxury ★ AC Verified Conservation Partner
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Busanga Plains

Chisa Busanga Camp

The silent safari pioneer

Four extraordinary nest suites elevated 4 metres above the Busanga floodplains — 100% solar, silent electric e-Cruiser game drives, e-bikes, and Green Safaris' most innovative eco-design. One suite includes an electric lift for accessibility.

100% electric vehiclesE-bike floodplain safarisBird's nest architectureAccessible suite with lift
Starting from $1055 per person / night
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Ntemwa-Busanga Camp Authentic Bush ★ AC Verified Conservation Partner
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Busanga Plains

Ntemwa-Busanga Camp

Raw wilderness, refined comfort

The sister camp to Musekese, located at the edge of the Busanga Plains. A walking-focused seasonal camp with some of Africa's finest tracking guides and a strong conservation ethos.

Walking safari specialistsExpert tracking guidesBusanga Plains edgeMusekese Conservation link
Starting from $690 per person / night
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Ila Safari Lodge Eco-Luxury ★ AC Verified Eco-Certified
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Central Kafue

Ila Safari Lodge

The silent safari pioneer

Zambia's first fully electric safari vehicles, solar e-boats, year-round operation, a floating spa, and genuine community partnerships. Ila proves eco-responsibility and luxury are the same thing.

Zambia's first electric game drivesYear-round (closed Feb only)Community farm & school visitsFloating river spa
Starting from $600 per person / night
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Musekese Camp Authentic Bush ★ AC Verified Conservation Partner
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Central Kafue

Musekese Camp

Where guiding is an art form

Owner-run by Phil Jeffery and Tyrone McKeith, who also founded Musekese Conservation — a non-profit working in the surrounding GMAs. Award-winning guides, lagoon-front location, and an extraordinary treehouse hide.

Owner-run with conservation non-profitMusekese Conservation GMA operationsAward-winning guidesTreehouse wildlife hide
Starting from $690 per person / night
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Mukambi Safari Lodge Mid-Range ★ AC Verified Eco-Certified
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Central Kafue

Mukambi Safari Lodge

Your gateway to Kafue

A well-established, family-friendly lodge near the main park entrance offering comfortable chalets, year-round operation, and easy access for self-drive visitors.

Easy access from Lusaka (3.5hrs)Year-round operationFamily-friendlyFig Tree Bush Camp excursions
Starting from $350 per person / night
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McBrides' Camp Luxury ★ AC Verified Conservation Partner
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Central Kafue

McBrides' Camp

The art of the walking safari

A remote owner-run camp at the confluence of the Kafue and Mushingashi rivers — where traditional tracking and walking safaris are conducted by masters of their craft. Partners with African Parks and ZCP.

African Parks & ZCP conservation partnerMaster walking safari guidesRemote Kafue/Mushingashi confluenceHistoric hot springs visits
Starting from $992 per person / night
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Kasabushi Camp Budget-Friendly ★ AC Verified Eco-Certified
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Central Kafue

Kasabushi Camp

Premium feel, accessible price

A highly regarded, 100% solar-powered camp on the Kafue River offering exceptional value. Full-board from $125 pp/night; campsite from $30 pp/night — one of the best value safari experiences in Zambia.

100% solar poweredSelf-drive accessibleCampsite & full-board optionsBest value on the Kafue River
Starting from $30 per person / night
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Mayukuyuku Bush Camp Budget-Friendly ★ AC Verified Eco-Certified
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Central Kafue

Mayukuyuku Bush Camp

Simple luxury in the wild

A peaceful riverside bush camp in north-east Kafue offering an affordable entry point to the park with classic safari activities. Strong sightings of sable, roan, and wild dog in miombo woodland.

Affordable Kafue entryRare antelope sightingsPeaceful riverside setting
Starting from $280 per person / night
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KaingU Safari Lodge Community Focus ★ AC Verified Community Benefiting
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Namwala GMA

KaingU Safari Lodge

Where community IS conservation

A charming riverside lodge in the Namwala GMA that charges a dedicated $10/guest/night community trust levy — funding anti-poaching, teacher salaries, and two local schools. 10-minute boat ride to Kafue NP.

$10/night community levySchool & village visitsGranite boulder river landscapeCommunity trust transparency
Starting from $450 per person / night
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Nanzhila Plains Camp Authentic Bush ★ AC Verified Conservation Partner
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Southern Kafue

Nanzhila Plains Camp

The place of predators

Four intimate tents in remote Southern Kafue — owned by Steve Smith, trustee of the Kafue Trust. Exceptional predator density: lion, leopard, cheetah, and wild dog all regularly seen. Legendary night drives.

Owner is Kafue Trust trusteeAfrican Parks partnershipExceptional night drivesRemote southern wilderness
Starting from $675 per person / night
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Nanzhila Lake Camp Authentic Bush ★ AC Verified Conservation Partner
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Lake Itezhi-Tezhi

Nanzhila Lake Camp

Where giants drink

Sister camp to Nanzhila Plains, on the shores of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi. Renowned for "Predator Season" (Oct–Dec) when mega-herds of elephant and buffalo attract lion prides to the lake's edge. Boat safaris and trophy Tiger Fish fishing.

"Predator Season" Oct–DecLake-edge mega-herdsTiger Fish catch & releaseKafue Trust partner
Starting from $480 per person / night
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Konkamoya Lodge Eco-Lodge ★ AC Verified Conservation Partner
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Lake Itezhi-Tezhi

Konkamoya Lodge

Eco-sanctuary on the lake

Four solar-powered tented suites on the Lake Itezhi-Tezhi shoreline — just outside the Kafue NP south gate. Community village tours, game drives, boating, and one of the most beautiful lakeside settings in Zambia.

Solar powered throughoutCommunity village toursLake Itezhi-Tezhi shorelineMax 8 guests
Starting from $780 per person / night
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Chibila Camp Community Conservation ★ AC Verified Community Benefiting
Kafue, Zambia 📍 Lake Itezhi-Tezhi

Chibila Camp

Conservation society, extraordinary setting

Managed by the Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia — Chibila Camp offers affordable chalets and tents on Lake Itezhi-Tezhi's scenic granite shoreline. The most accessible entry to the lake ecosystem for budget-conscious travellers.

Managed by WECSZ non-profitRevenue funds conservationGranite hills & lake viewsBudget-accessible
Starting from $15 per person / night
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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Eco-Luxury ★ AC Verified Community Conservancy
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, South Africa 📍 Hluhluwe Section

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Luxury perched above the rhino heartland

The first and only private luxury 4/5-star lodge inside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Set high on a panoramic ridge with breathtaking views over the reserve and a pioneering 50% community equity partnership.

Only private lodge inside the park50% Mpukunyoni community ownedExceptional white & black rhino sightingsPanoramic ridge-top views
Starting from $480 per person / night
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Hilltop Camp Classic Safari Camp ★ AC Verified Rhino Protection Partner
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, South Africa 📍 Hluhluwe Section

Hilltop Camp

Commanding views from Hluhluwe’s summit

The flagship camp of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in the northern hills. Comfortable chalets, stunning horizon views, an à la carte restaurant, and direct access to premier forest and river game-drive routes.

Highest vantage point in the parkRich birdlife and forest floraGuided night drives for leopards & genetsHistoric conservation hub
Starting from $180 per person / night
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Mpila Camp Authentic Bush Camp ★ AC Verified Rhino Protection Partner
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, South Africa 📍 iMfolozi Section

Mpila Camp

The wild heart of the iMfolozi savannah

An iconic, unfenced bush camp in the central iMfolozi savannah. Rustic chalets, luxury safari tents on stilts, hyenas calling at night, and the gateway to the world-famous wilderness trails.

Unfenced raw wilderness experienceStarting base for iMfolozi Wilderness TrailsExceptional lion & wild dog sightingsAuthentic campfire atmosphere
Starting from $110 per person / night
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Nselweni Bush Lodge Eco Bush Lodge ★ AC Verified Rhino Protection Partner
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, South Africa 📍 iMfolozi Section

Nselweni Bush Lodge

Eco-lodge on the Black iMfolozi River

A secluded eco-lodge overlooking the sandbars of the Black iMfolozi River. Elevated wooden chalets, solar power, and elephants digging for water directly below your private deck.

Direct Black iMfolozi River frontageIntimate 10-chalet settingElephants crossing daily in dry winter monthsCompletely off-the-beaten-path
Starting from $135 per person / night
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Mthembu Lodge Community Eco-Luxury ★ AC Verified Community Conservancy
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, South Africa 📍 Greater Hluhluwe

Mthembu Lodge

Community-owned luxury on the Wilderness edge

An architectural jewel handcrafted from local stone by Mpukunyoni artisans. Intimate stone villas on the White iMfolozi River where luxury tourism directly underwrites community education and healthcare.

100% community-built & partneredExtremely private and low-impactDirect river walking accessEmpowering 500+ local families
Starting from $395 per person / night
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Zululand Tree Lodge Forest Treehouse Lodge ★ AC Verified Rhino Protection Partner
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, South Africa 📍 Ubizane Wildlife Reserve

Zululand Tree Lodge

Sleep among the ancient fever trees

Stilted wooden chalets set in the forest canopy of an indigenous fever tree forest, bordering Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Birdwatching, roaming antelope, and quick access to Memorial Gate.

Enchanting fever tree forest settingOnly 15 minutes from Memorial GateProlific birding paradiseGentle walking trails with harmless wildlife
Starting from $195 per person / night
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Emdoneni Lodge & Cheetah Project Conservation Eco-Lodge ★ AC Verified Rhino Protection Partner
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, South Africa 📍 Greater Hluhluwe

Emdoneni Lodge & Cheetah Project

Frontline wild cat rehabilitation & education

Family-friendly safari lodge renowned for its non-profit Endangered Cat Project. Intimate educational encounters with rehabilitated cheetahs, servals, and African wildcats alongside Hluhluwe safaris.

World-renowned Cheetah Project on siteFantastic for families & educational travelEasy 20-minute drive to Hluhluwe GateDirect contribution to predator release programmes
Starting from $165 per person / night
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Finch Hattons Luxury Camp Ultra-Luxury ★ AC Verified Community-Owned / Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 Tsavo West National Park

Finch Hattons Luxury Camp

Hemingway-era elegance beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

Set within 35 acres of pristine wilderness around natural freshwater springs in Tsavo West, Finch Hattons is Kenya’s premier ultra-luxury tented camp. Featuring custom chandeliers, private plunge pools, and uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro and resident hippos.

Natural freshwater hippo spring poolsChyulu Spa & Yoga Pavilion with Kili viewsUnderground photo hides & observation deck100% off-grid solar & green water treatment
Starting from $920 per person per night (all-inclusive)
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Campi ya Kanzi Ultra-Luxury ★ AC Verified Community-Owned / Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 Chyulu Hills / Tsavo Ecosystem

Campi ya Kanzi

Maasai-owned luxury where Kilimanjaro touches the sky

Legendary eco-luxury lodge nestled in the Chyulu Hills overlooking Kilimanjaro, partnering with the local Maasai community of Kuku Group Ranch. Operating 100% on solar power with zero carbon footprint, offering authentic Maasai-guided walking safaris and private fly camping.

283,000-acre private conservancy exclusivityDirect Maasai community ownership partnershipZero carbon footprint & 100% solar poweredSpectacular panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Starting from $850 per person per night (all-inclusive)
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Satao Camp Luxury ★ AC Verified Tsavo Conservation Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 Tsavo East National Park

Satao Camp

Authentic tented classic around Tsavo East’s premier waterhole

Tucked beneath a grove of tamarind trees in the heart of Tsavo East, Satao Camp overlooks a natural watering hole that attracts hundreds of Tsavo’s famous red-dusted elephants daily. Spacious classic canvas tents with private verandas provide front-row seats to unscripted wildlife spectacles.

Non-stop waterhole wildlife action in front of campAuthentic Hemingway-style canvas safari tentsHome of Tsavo’s legendary red-dusted elephant herdsRaised viewing platform with telescope
Starting from $340 per person per night
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Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Luxury ★ AC Verified Tsavo Conservation Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 Tsavo West National Park

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Kenya’s first lodge, perched opposite the volcanic waterhole

Immersed in Tsavo West with breathtaking panoramas of the volcanic Chyulu Hills, Kilaguni was Kenya’s very first lodge built inside a national park. Its central stone terrace and sunken bunker sit meters from an active waterhole frequented by buffalos, leopards, and elephant herds.

Floodlit permanent waterhole right below dining deckDirect access to Ngulia Rhino SanctuaryPanoramic vista of Mount Kilimanjaro and Chyulu HillsFull swimming pool & safari conference facilities
Starting from $260 per person per night
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Severin Safari Camp Ultra-Luxury ★ AC Verified Tsavo Conservation Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 Tsavo West National Park

Severin Safari Camp

Unfenced bush luxury in the heart of Tsavo West

An oasis in the Kitani wildlife area of Tsavo West, Severin combines upscale eco-architecture with the wild romance of the African bush. Free of fences, wildlife freely wanders past luxury canvas suites, the KENBALI wellness spa, and the illuminated Baraza firepit.

Unfenced layout with elephants roaming through campKenani Bush Spa & fitness tentViews of Mount Kilimanjaro across the savannaExtensive wine selection & fine dining
Starting from $410 per person per night
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Lions Bluff Lodge Luxury ★ AC Verified Community-Owned / Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary

Lions Bluff Lodge

Suspended over the LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary

Perched high on the dramatic crest of the Mwakitau Hills inside the LUMO Community Sanctuary, Lions Bluff offers 360-degree vistas of Mount Kilimanjaro and the vast Tsavo plains. 100% community-owned, revenue directly funds education and medical care for the local Taita communities.

Owned and operated on community-dedicated conservancy landNight drives permitted inside the private sanctuaryUnrivaled cliffside panorama of Kilimanjaro and Tsavo plainsSignificant elephant and predator corridor protection
Starting from $290 per person per night
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Galdessa Camp Ultra-Luxury ★ AC Verified Community-Owned / Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 Tsavo East National Park (Galana River)

Galdessa Camp

Wild river luxury on the banks of the Galana River

Nestled along the wild banks of the Galana River under doum palms, Galdessa Camp offers an exclusive low-impact safari experience in a private concession of Tsavo East. Managed in partnership with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, it is renowned for close-up river elephant encounters and big tuskers.

Galana River frontage with daily elephant river crossingsRemote wilderness sector of Tsavo East away from crowdsEco-certified low impact designPrivate plunge pools and river-facing bathtubs
Starting from $650 per person per night (all-inclusive)
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Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge Luxury ★ AC Verified Tsavo Conservation Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge

Iconic stilted roundels above the famous natural salt licks

One of the world’s most photographed safari lodges, Sarova Salt Lick is elevated on stilts above active mineral waterholes in the Taita Hills foothills of Tsavo. Linked by raised wooden walkways, guest chalets provide 24-hour subterranean and aerial viewing of elephant herds and big cats.

Suspended stilt chalets connected by elevated timber bridgesGround-level bunker hide for close-up elephant photosNight game drives permitted inside the private sanctuaryYear-round non-stop elephant and wildlife visits
Starting from $310 per person per night
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Ashnil Aruba Lodge Luxury ★ AC Verified Tsavo Conservation Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 Tsavo East National Park

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Oasis luxury overlooking Aruba Dam’s wildlife gathering

Built near the historic Aruba Dam across the Voi River, Ashnil Aruba is in one of the most prolific game-viewing zones of Tsavo East. The dam attracts a magnetizing concentration of plains game, predators, and over 200 waterbird species throughout the dry season.

Direct view of Aruba Dam — key permanent water sourceSwimming pool and spacious sun terrace facing savannaStrategic central location in Tsavo East National ParkDeluxe family-friendly safari suites
Starting from $220 per person per night
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Ithumba Camp & Hill Ultra-Luxury ★ AC Verified Community-Owned / Partner
Tsavo, Kenya 📍 Tsavo East Northern Sector

Ithumba Camp & Hill

Exclusive Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant re-wilding haven

An exclusive self-catering luxury eco-camp operated directly by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Tsavo East’s remote northern sector. Guests have rare, privileged access to watch the re-integration of orphaned elephants at the SWT Ithumba rehabilitation stockades.

Exclusive access to the Sheldrick Elephant Re-wilding ProjectIntimate 4-tent camp reserved for private groupsNorthern Tsavo wilderness sector — virtually zero other vehicles100% of camp proceeds support elephant rescue & anti-poaching
Starting from $780 entire camp exclusive hire
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