
South Luangwa National Park · Zambia
Time + Tide Mchenja
Safari Camp · 5 rooms
Time + Tide Mchenja is an intimate riverside retreat nestled in a shady ebony grove along the Luangwa River in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. This luxurious camp offers five exquisitely designed safari rooms, including a spacious two-bedroom family safari room, all featuring natural elegance with grass walls, feather-top beds, large picture windows, and open-air en-suite bathrooms with river-view baths. Guests can immerse themselves in the wilderness while enjoying luxurious comfort, from listening to a chorus of birdsong and laughing hippos at breakfast to tracking big cats and discovering nocturnal surprises on exciting night drives. The camp also boasts a refreshing swimming pool overlooking the Luangwa River, providing a perfect spot for relaxation between safari activities.
A stay at Time + Tide Mchenja includes accommodation, all meals, standard drinks, transfers to and from the local airport, inter-camp road transfers, laundry, and service charges. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as morning and afternoon game drives, walking safaris, and cultural visits. For an unparalleled experience, the camp offers a unique "Sleepout Under the Stars" adventure. The camp is open from May to November, offering an unforgettable escape into the heart of African wilderness.
Highlights
- Intimate riverside retreat in South Luangwa National Park
- Five elegantly designed safari rooms, including a family room, with river-view en-suite bathrooms
- Excellent for tracking big cats and observing nocturnal wildlife
- Opportunity to see carmine bee-eaters during the right season
- Unique "Sleepout Under the Stars" experience available.
- Refreshing swimming pool overlooking the Luangwa River
Why we love it
- Tucked away in a secluded ebony grove beside the Luangwa River
- Open-air en-suite bathrooms with baths overlooking the river
- One of the best camps for viewing carmine bee-eaters in season
- Personalized guiding with deep understanding of conservation
- Offers a spiritual and solitary wildlife viewing experience as highlighted by a guest
Facilities
- · 4 Safari Rooms (one bed, one bath)
- · 1 Family Safari Room (two beds, two bathrooms)
- · Soaking tub with river views in each room
- · Double or twin bed configuration options
- · Fans in bedrooms
- · Solar power
- · Charge stations
- · Wifi in safari rooms (not in main area)
- · Main lodge with dining areas, lounge, bar, campfire, and pool
- · Morning and afternoon game drives
- · Walking safaris
- · Sleepout Under the Stars
- · Sundowners
- · Cultural Experiences
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