The best available Specialty lodgings to stay near Zambia

Located just outside central city of Kitwe and 65km to Ndola, the new Garden Court Kitwe is an oasis of comfort and convenience and offers guests outstanding service and a modern hospitality experience. The hotel is well located close to the Mukuba Mall and adjoins the ECL Business Park.It is an ideal base for conducting both business and corporate functions with a host of professional services.

There’s nothing quite like waking up at The Bushcamp Company's Chamilandu. Early morning views don’t get much better – the rippling waters of the Luangwa River, the gentle rise of the Chindeni Hills and a vast African sky especially when you’re lying in a four poster bed in a stilted tree-house. Camp can accommodate up to six guests in three raised tree-houses and offers guided walking safaris, plus day and night game drives (open from June to November).

At Robin Pope Safaris we have one goal: to give our guests an unforgettable safari holiday to tick off their bucket list. To experience the wonders of Africa's secluded wilderness, rich culture, beautiful beaches and - our primary focus - the outstanding wildlife, including leopard, lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, wild dog, hippo, to name a few; more than 450 species of birds and an amazing array of tropical fish found only in Lake Malawi. Founded in 1985, this family run business offers a comprehensive range of locations in Zambia (The Victoria Falls and South Luangwa National Park), Malawi (Lake Malawi and Majete National Park) and we have recently branched out into Zimbabwe with the newly taken over John’s Camp. Our exquisite bush venues offer rustic luxury, each small and intimate ensuring an exclusive and personal guest experience. We also have partners in Liuwa Plains, the Lower Zambezi, Kafue and North Luangwa National Parks in Zambia and the best of Malawi. To explore all these areas we have created some amazing itineraries for you as well as set departure dates for special interest and mobile walking safaris. Get addicted to Africa with Robin Pope Safaris

Flanked by a grove of towering ebony trees and the Luangwa River, Time + Tide Mchenja is a haven of luxury where pukus roam and leopards nap in the treetops. Relax in a refreshing bath in the privacy of your luxury suite as you watch elephants wade across the river. Sink into your feather-top bed with a good book in hand and the sounds of the bush serenading you. Cool off in the pool between safari activities, just be ready to share with curious monkeys when they stop by for a drink. For friends and families travelling together, immerse together into the rhythm of life in the bush with our two-bed, two-bath family suite. Explore the South Luangwa, known as Valley of the Leopard, with our award-winning guiding team. Go on a walking safari in search of the lions you heard calling all night or relax on a game drive beside a family of elephants as they feed on seed pods. The camp’s ebony grove is often home to lions and leopards searching for prey, bringing the action right to you.

Perched high on the banks of the Luangwa River, Time + Tide Kakuli is an escape from modern life, where giraffes wander past and bee-eaters dance through the air. Relax in the panoramic suites, immersing into the wild with the effortless flow between the inside and outside. With a cold drink in hand, listen to the hippos bellowing nearby and watch as a parade of elephants marches past, little ones in tow. As first light spreads across the land, sip on coffee around the campfire deck overlooking the waterhole below. Pukus and impalas drink quietly, a little taste of the wildlife to come on your morning drive. In the dry season, explore by vehicle and foot, seeking out the area’s abundant leopards and lions or the colony of carmine bee-eaters. During our Secret Season (mid-January to early April), Time + Tide Kakuli is a lush haven where wildlife frolics in the verdant abundance, boat safaris provide a fresh new perspective and thunderstorms bring the sky to life every afternoon.

On the banks of the seasonal Luwi River beside a permanent river lagoon, lies Time + Tide Nsolo. Offering quintessential barefoot luxury, this historical camp has an intimate riverside ambiance that allows you to immerse into the sights and sounds of the bush. Sit in the shade of your private raised deck and watch as kingfishers dip and pukus drink, carefully avoiding the lagoon’s resident crocodiles. Gather together and dine under the stars, sipping on a gin and tonic served in a crystal cut glass. Fall asleep to the sound of lions and hyenas calling, which often use the riverbed in front of camp as a thoroughfare to find their prey. Rise with the rays of golden sun and sip on coffee around the campfire before departing on a walking safari to track the very lions you heard all night. Venture into the camp’s surroundings, which are famous for predator action. As you track them through the bush with hushed voices and beating hearts, your mind suggests there is a lion over every rise.

Beneath a grove of ancient mahogany trees deep in the national park sits Time + Tide Luwi. Immerse into the rhythms of the bush, rising as the first rays of golden light warm the land and sleeping with the stars as hyenas whoop their night-time revelries. Set at the confluence of the dry Luwi River and a grassy flood plain, tranquillity envelops the camp, with only the bellows of grumpy hippos in the nearby lagoon breaking the reverent silence. Relax on your feather-top bed or on your private outdoor lounge and listen to the calls of songbirds overhead while a bushbuck tiptoes past. Gather around the campfire with your fellow travellers, reconnecting with the simple joys in life in this wild haven. From the Luwi hide, watch as crocodiles lounge and birds hunt in the shallows or explore the woods and network of dry riverbeds on foot. Alongside the area’s resident elephants, lions and wild dogs, there are good chances to see more elusive species that relish the secluded surroundings.