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Fly into Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, then a short light-aircraft transfer to Jeki Airstrip (roughly 30 minutes from Lusaka), followed by a game-drive and boat transfer into camp, road-and-boat access from Lusaka is also possible (around 5 hours).
Eight riverfront units rebuilt from scratch in 2018, evenly spaced and nearly hidden from one another beneath mature sausage and mahogany trees, positioned deliberately so animal trails run between them. The seven Luxury Suites are vast, with four-poster canopy beds, massive gauze windows and sliding doors for the river breeze, indoor and outdoor bathrooms with double outdoor showers, expansive decks and a private plunge pool facing the Zambezi, each with a dedicated Muchinda (butler). The two-bedroom Kigelia House is the pick for families of up to five or two couples, adding a private lounge, dining area, spacious deck and pool.
African-inspired fusion cuisine from the freshest ingredients, widely called a highlight of the stay, with plentiful choice at every meal, taken in the open-sided main area and on decks sweeping over the Zambezi, or privately on your own deck, plus the celebrated out-of-camp experiences, the "water lunch" with your feet in the river, island lunches, bush dinners under the stars and candlelit surprises laid on by your butler.
Neutral safari clothing, warm layers for chilly May–July mornings and boat outings, lighter clothing for the hot September–October build-up, closed walking shoes for the walking safaris, a sun hat, sunscreen, your preferred insect repellent and antimalarials, swimwear for the plunge and lap pools, binoculars, a soft bag for the light aircraft, and USD cash dated 2016 or newer for extras and tips.
The private guide and private vehicle for every group is the real luxury here, use it, and set your own rhythm rather than the camp's. Book the full-day canoe trip with a picnic en route (a four-hour drift that gets you eye-level with hippos and crossing elephants) and the famous "water lunch" with your feet in the Zambezi surrounded by hippos and crocs, both are signatures.
Part of Green Safaris' sustainability-led "silent safari" ethos, with solar power and an electric pontoon shared with sister camp Potato Bush for emission-free water safaris, the camp is remote enough that wildlife are its only neighbours, and through the Green Safaris Conservation Foundation it supports Conservation Lower Zambezi (founded 1994), whose work spans community empowerment, environmental education, wildlife protection, anti-poaching and research, guests are welcome to visit CLZ's headquarters, and every Green Safaris property backs at least one conservation and one community initiative.
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