Game drives, night drives, canoe safaris, boat trips, walking, fishing
There's something about the combination of Sausage Trees, yurts and the striking views of the mighty Zambezi River which make for a rather interesting place. If arriving by boat, the first view of Sausage Tree is of the great canopied white rooves of the lodge which are in stark contrast to the earthy tones of the bush behind.
Sausage is one of a handful of luxury camps and lodges on the Lower Zambezi and has a reputation for excellent service, great wildlife and lashings of pampering. Game drives and night drives are on offer to explore the big game of the interior between the river and the escarpment. The area is rich in bird and animal life and it is a particularly good place to see leopard. Walking, too, is very rewarding. For the safari-weary, the river is as good a place as any to unwind, either on a sunset cruise, fishing for tiger and bream or coasting through the shallows in a canoe to see the bush from a different angle. If you really can't tear yourself away from your airy tented room, there is a range of therapeutic treatments on offer to aid your total relaxation.
Sausage Tree have gone all out to ensure that a stay is memorable so you can expect the odd surprise lunch and breakfast location or lovely sundowner spot. The meals are tasty and interesting and often surprising, given the logistics of getting supplies in and out.
If you are looking for a particularly private get-away, the Kigelia House is a beautiful and self-contained suite where private dining can be arranged along with your own guide and vehicle.
Sausage makes a good final destination on a safari but don't make it a rushed stop. There's so much to do that a good 3-4 nights will be needed to make the most of it. For a more rustic experience, have a look at Ol Mondoro. Other less formal but just as comfortable options include Kulefu and Chongwe River Camp.
8 vast canopied tented rooms
Game drives, night drives, canoe safaris, boat trips, walking, fishing
full board includes all food and drink, laundry, park fees, all activities. Requests for private boats or vehicles is an extra $300 per day.
Lower Zambezi National Park, in the south central part of Zambia, lies on the banks of the Zambezi River some way down stream from Kariba Dam and well below the Victoria Falls. The river is more than a mile wide at places and the current is generally languid as the river makes its way gradually towards Mozambique. Read more?
Zambia has made a name for itself in the last ten years, as a high quality wildlife destination and one that is particularly good for walking safaris. Intimate (and often rustic) bushcamps, excellent local guides, beautiful riverine scenery and varied game and birdlife are the trademarks of a safari in Zambia. Jump straight to our favourite Zambia experiences. Read more?
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