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Description

Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, Sausage Tree Camp specialises in excellent game viewing in authentic safari style – without sacrificing an inch of luxury. Nestling in the shade of mature sausage and mahogany trees, each of the seven sumptuous Bedouin-style canvas tents is attended by a personal mchinda (butler), has a private open-air bathroom and a four poster bed complete with flowing white mosquito nets.

Two of the rooms are Honeymoon Suites, and are much larger than the five Signature Tents, with a separate dining area, private deck and plunge pool.

The new Kigelia House consists of two bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms, a large plunge pool, fully stocked bar and dining table for private meals. The huge open-plan living area is furnished with leather loungers, day bed and sundeck chairs. A beautiful teak deck sweeping across the entire front of the suite offers amazing panoramic views. Kigelia House is ideally suited to small groups (two couples) and/or families. Both bedrooms are large enough to accommodate a third bed on request.

Meals can be taken under the African sky or in the huge open dining tent on the banks of the Zambezi. As the camp is totally unfenced, you may even be joined by a hippo or other four-legged visitor. As well as game drives and guided walking safaris, guests can also venture onto the mighty Zambezi for canoeing, boating and fishing for the renowned tigerfish.

Sausage Tree are currently working on a children's adventure and educational program.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in 5 luxurious Bedouin style tents, generously spaced along the Zambezi River bank allowing the elephants to amble in between. Local materials create a minimalist style in which the teak furniture, including sumptuous four-poster beds, contrasts with pure white fabrics and flowing mosquito nets. Each of the five 'Signature Tents' has a unique open-air en-suite bathroom and sliding teak doors opening onto private decks with Zambezi River views.

There are two enormous 'Honeymoon Suites' each boast indoor and outdoor bathrooms, dining area, bar and a king size bed overlooking the private pool set into the expansive teak deck.

Finally, there is Kigelia House for small groups or families, with two en-suite bedrooms separated by an open plan living area leading onto the private deck and pool.

Childcare

Children may be accommodated on a request basis only.

Facilities

The central dining and bar area is fronted by an enormous teak deck overlooking the Zambezi River and low set reed islands teeming with game. The large swimming pool is idyllically situated under shading Mahogany trees.

Activities

It's location within the Lower Zambezi National Park on the banks of the Zambezi River means that Sausage Tree Camp offers game viewing activities both on the water, by boat and canoes, and on the land by four-wheel drive game viewing vehicles or on foot (bush walks). The camp is well equipped with game viewing vehicles, boats and canoes allowing us to easily cater to the personal and individual needs of all the guests.

Services

During a stay at Sausage Tree Camp guests are looked after by a personal butler or 'Muchinda' which means 'Attendant to the Chief'. Each Muchinda will go out of his way to ensure your stay is truly special and will be happy to share his experience of life in Zambia and the bush.

When to travel

Location and directions

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

How to get there

10hr international flight, 1hr by light aircraft, 40mins by road and boat