King Lewanika

Zambezi, Zambia

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King Lewanika is one of the most interesting and exciting camps in Sub Saharan Africa. Found in the far west of Zambia in the Liuwa Plains National Park, this is a prime location for anyone looking for a blockbuster experience. Take yourself into one of the most un-spoilt National Parks on the Earth, stay in a unique camp and see nature at its absolute best. Liuwa Plains National Park is a combination of the bustling wetlands of the Okavango Delta and the vast plains of the Serengeti. Due to the extreme weather that changes throughout the year, the safaris are immensely diverse. This National Park has a prestigious reputation for being unspoilt. It is remoteness on a whole different level.

In the camp, there are five ‘villas’ and one ‘family villa’. Each villa has panoramic views of the plains, indoor and outside showers, private verandas and vast airy interiors complete with a sitting room. There is limited wifi and absolutely no telephone signal. The camp is a Time + Tide creation and comes with all the style that they generate. The design reflects the golden hue of the plains, contrasting against masculine accents of vintage leather and burnished metal.

The verandas are the key to the rooms. From your room you can watch birds during the day and star gaze in the evening. The natural sounds of the bush create a peaceful atmosphere. You literally don’t have to move and the authentic safari experience is directly under your nose.

Once you get out onto the plains, depending on what time of year you travel, your expert guide will show you a vast variety of beautiful plants, birds and wildlife. Migrating wildebeest come in from neighbouring Angola to have their babies. With them comes a plethora of predators. Birds flock into the wetlands on their migratory path north and south. You can walk, canoe or take a Land Cruisers out to find the game.

Because of the pandemonium of nature, we would describe this camp as a photographer’s paradise. The immensely warm light with dramatic back drops means the most amateur of happy snappers create wonderful images. This is camp is a safari connoisseurs ultimatum.

Why we love it

Liuwa Plain is a photographer’s dream, with every season offering a different backdrop for capturing the robust wildlife
The ultimate wild safari experience
Award-winning lodge design, made to completely immerse you in the vast surrounding landscape

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Experiences

Game Drives

Enjoy an intimate safari excursion to discover the Liuwa Plain, home to Africa's second biggest wildebeest migration, Lady Liuwa lion pride and a growing cheetah population.

Canoeing Safaris

Paddle down the Luangwa River on this seasonal experience to canoe past a pageant of wild beauty and natural heritage.

Scenic Helicopter Flips

Take to the skies by helicopter to experience one of Africa's earliest protected areas and to discover the unspoilt plains and exclusive game from above.

Sleepout under the Stars

Enjoy this stargazing experience, uninterrupted by noise or light pollution, for a clear panoramic view of the African night sky.

Jetset Safari

From the annual wildebeest migration across the savannah, to pods of spinning dolphins amongst the Indian Ocean's vibrant coral reef, experience the best of African wildlife.

Walking Safaris

Explore the Liuwa Plain by foot, first protected by the lodge's namesake, King Lewanika, to get up close and personal with a host of spectacular creatures.

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Will Greenwood

The team at True Travel had a simple brief: to send us on the world’s best family safari. As soon as our boat headed down the Zambezi, it all kicked off; we passed a herd of hippos, a lazy crocodile and a giraffe drinking nonchalantly on the riverbank. A magical experience from beginning to end. Nothing was too much trouble and if we had any issue that needed resolving, there was always someone on hand to do this. Before and after, they were off the charts – simply an awesome team.