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Boldman Curated Safari Collection
Experience the pinnacle of safari luxury with our handpicked collection of South Africa's most prestigious game lodges. Each property in our portfolio represents the perfect blend of exceptional wildlife viewing, world-class hospitality, and uncompromising comfort.
Through our exclusive partnerships with South Africa's leading hospitality groups, we offer preferential rates, VIP amenities, and seamless transfers via our private aircraft fleet directly to these remote wilderness paradises.
Mountain
&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge offers an elevated safari experience with spectacular views over the Ubombo Mountains and Mkuze River floodplain. This intimate lodge features contemporary African design with spacious suites that blend seamlessly into the natural landscape. Each suite offers privacy and luxury with expansive decks, private pools, and panoramic views. The lodge provides exceptional game viewing opportunities across seven distinct ecosystems, from rare sand forest to open savannah, ensuring diverse wildlife encounters including the Big Five.
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Vlei
&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is positioned on the edge of a pristine wetland system, offering guests front-row seats to exceptional wildlife viewing. This exclusive lodge features elevated suites with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the vlei's ever-changing tapestry of wildlife activity. The contemporary design maximizes the connection with nature while providing luxurious comfort. Guests can observe hippos, crocodiles, and a myriad of bird species from their private decks, making it a photographer's paradise and nature lover's dream.
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Forest
&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge is nestled within one of South Africa's rare sand forests, offering an intimate and secluded safari experience. The lodge's unique location provides access to specialized ecosystems where rare species thrive, including the elusive suni antelope and red duiker. The elevated walkways and tree-house style suites create minimal environmental impact while maximizing the forest canopy experience. This lodge offers a different perspective on African wildlife, focusing on the smaller, more elusive creatures and unique plant life.
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Rock
&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge is dramatically positioned on a cliff face overlooking the spectacular Leopard Rock formation. This architectural masterpiece combines Malian and pueblo influences, with suites that appear to float between earth and sky. Each suite features stone and adobe construction with private plunge pools offering breathtaking views of the reserve below. The lodge's elevated position provides unparalleled vistas and exceptional game viewing opportunities, making it one of Africa's most photographed safari lodges.
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Zuka
&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge offers a contemporary safari experience with a focus on modern luxury and comfort. This stylish lodge features spacious suites with clean lines and sophisticated décor that complement the natural surroundings. Each suite includes private outdoor areas and modern amenities while maintaining a strong connection to the African wilderness. The lodge's design philosophy emphasizes sustainability and environmental harmony, providing guests with a guilt-free luxury experience in one of Africa's most biodiverse regions.
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Homestead
&Beyond Phinda Homestead offers an exclusive-use safari experience perfect for families or groups seeking privacy and personalized service. This elegant homestead features multiple bedrooms, communal living spaces, and private facilities including a dedicated chef, guide, and vehicle. The homestead's design reflects traditional African architecture while incorporating modern luxury amenities. Guests enjoy complete flexibility in their safari schedule and dining preferences, creating a truly bespoke African adventure in the heart of one of South Africa's premier private game reserves.
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Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge is an extraordinary luxury safari lodge nestled in the indigenous forest canopy along South Africa's renowned Garden Route. This unique property offers an intimate forest safari experience with elevated tree house-style suites that provide privacy and stunning forest views. The lodge combines luxury accommodation with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, including forest elephants, various antelope species, and over 280 bird species. The elevated walkways and tree-house design create minimal environmental impact while maximizing the connection with nature.
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Cheetah Plains
Cheetah Plains is a pioneer of eco-luxe safari, offering an ultra-exclusive experience in the prestigious Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The lodge features contemporary, off-grid villas with private plunge pools, dedicated staff, and a personal safari vehicle. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Cheetah Plains provides a guilt-free luxury safari with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, including the famous Sabi Sand leopards.
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Royal Malewane
Royal Malewane offers a classic luxury safari experience in the heart of the Thornybush Private Game Reserve. Known for its exceptional guiding and opulent accommodations, the lodge provides an unforgettable wildlife adventure. Guests can enjoy lavish suites with private pools, fine dining, and a world-class spa, all while surrounded by the untamed beauty of the African bush.
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Simbambili Game Lodge
Simbambili Game Lodge offers a tranquil and intimate safari experience in the northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The lodge's suites are designed to blend with the natural environment, featuring private plunge pools and riverbed views. With a focus on romance and relaxation, Simbambili provides an idyllic escape with exceptional game viewing and personalized service.
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Tengile River Lodge
&Beyond Tengile River Lodge is a sophisticated and contemporary safari lodge on the banks of the Sand River. The lodge's design emphasizes space and light, with expansive suites that offer incredible river views. With a strong focus on sustainability and luxury, Tengile provides an exceptional safari experience in one of Africa's most renowned wildlife destinations.
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Tintswalo Safari Lodge
Tintswalo Safari Lodge is a traditional and authentic safari lodge in the pristine Manyeleti Game Reserve. The lodge's suites are designed to reflect the pioneering spirit of early explorers, with classic and elegant decor. With a focus on providing an immersive and educational safari experience, Tintswalo offers exceptional game viewing and a range of unique and meaningful activities.
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Tintswalo Manor House
Tintswalo Manor House is an exclusive-use villa that offers a private and personalized safari experience in the Manyeleti Game Reserve. The Manor House is perfect for families or groups, with spacious living areas, a private pool, and a dedicated team of staff. Guests can enjoy flexible game drives, customized meals, and a range of activities designed to create a memorable safari adventure.
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Saseka Tented Camp
Saseka Tented Camp is a modern and stylish safari camp in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve. The camp's design combines contemporary luxury with a classic tented safari feel, offering spacious and elegant suites with private plunge pools. With a focus on providing a sophisticated and immersive safari experience, Saseka offers exceptional game viewing and a range of unique activities.
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Gorah Elephant Camp
Gorah Elephant Camp is a luxurious and historic safari lodge located in the heart of Addo Elephant National Park. The camp offers an exclusive and intimate safari experience, with elegant tented suites that overlook a waterhole frequented by elephants. With a focus on providing a classic and authentic safari adventure, Gorah offers exceptional game viewing and a range of cultural and historical activities.
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Shamwari Safari Lodge
Shamwari Safari Lodge is a world-renowned and multi-award-winning private game reserve that offers a range of luxurious and family-friendly safari experiences. The reserve is home to the Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife, as well as several conservation and rehabilitation centers. With a focus on providing a holistic and educational safari adventure, Shamwari offers exceptional game viewing and a range of unique and meaningful activities.
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Elephant Point
Elephant Point is a premier private estate bordering the Kruger National Park, offering luxurious and spacious villas with private pools and stunning river views. The estate provides a unique and flexible safari experience, with direct access to the Kruger National Park and a range of activities and amenities for the whole family.
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Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Rhino Sands Safari Camp is a luxury tented safari camp located in the pristine Manyoni Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. This intimate camp offers an authentic African safari experience with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, including rhino, leopard, and diverse plains game. The camp combines conservation efforts with sustainable tourism, providing guests with an educational and thrilling safari experience in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal's wilderness.
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Thanda Safari Lodge
Thanda Safari Lodge is a luxury safari destination located in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal's pristine wilderness. This award-winning lodge offers world-class accommodations with stunning views of the African bush. Guests can enjoy exceptional game viewing experiences, including sightings of the Big Five and rare species like cheetah and wild dog. The lodge combines luxury with authentic African hospitality, featuring beautifully appointed suites, gourmet cuisine, and personalized service in one of South Africa's most spectacular safari destinations.
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Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Londolozi Private Game Reserve is a world-renowned safari destination located in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park. This legendary lodge has been owned and operated by the Varty family for over 90 years, pioneering the photographic safari concept. Londolozi is famous for its exceptional leopard viewing and is where the concept of ethical wildlife interaction was developed. The lodge offers luxurious accommodations, world-class guiding, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas.
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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is an ultra-luxury safari lodge located in the exclusive Lion Sands Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park. This intimate lodge accommodates only 20 guests in 10 luxurious suites, each featuring private pools and elevated game viewing decks. The lodge is renowned for its exceptional service, world-class cuisine, and incredible wildlife encounters including the Big Five. Ivory Lodge offers an exclusive and personalized safari experience with stunning river views and unparalleled luxury in the heart of the African wilderness.
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Monwana Game Lodge
Monwana Game Lodge is a luxury safari lodge located in the pristine Thornybush Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. This elegant lodge offers sophisticated accommodations with stunning views of the African wilderness and a nearby waterhole that attracts abundant wildlife. Monwana provides exceptional game viewing opportunities with expert guides and trackers, ensuring incredible wildlife encounters including the Big Five. The lodge combines contemporary luxury with authentic African hospitality, featuring world-class amenities and personalized service.
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Singita Ebony Lodge
Singita Ebony Lodge is the founding lodge of the prestigious Singita collection, located in the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve. This iconic lodge has been completely redesigned to offer a perfect blend of heritage and contemporary luxury. Ebony Lodge features 12 elegant suites, each with private plunge pools and stunning views of the Sand River. The lodge is famous for its exceptional leopard sightings, world-class cuisine, and unparalleled service standards. Guests enjoy exclusive access to 45,000 acres of pristine wilderness with guaranteed Big Five encounters.
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Singita Boulders Lodge
Singita Boulders Lodge is a contemporary luxury safari lodge located in the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Built among ancient granite boulders along the Sand River, this architectural masterpiece offers 12 sophisticated suites with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and private pools. The lodge is renowned for its innovative design, exceptional wildlife viewing including frequent leopard sightings, and world-class hospitality. Boulders provides guests with access to 45,000 acres of pristine wilderness and represents the pinnacle of modern African safari luxury.
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Singita Lebombo Lodge
Singita Lebombo Lodge is a boldly contemporary safari lodge situated on Singita's private concession within Kruger National Park. This architectural marvel features 15 loft-style suites built into a cliff face overlooking the N'wanetsi River. The lodge's design was inspired by eagles' nests, with structures seemingly floating between river and sky. Lebombo offers guests access to 33,000 acres of pristine wilderness with exceptional game viewing opportunities, including the Big Five, while providing ultra-modern luxury accommodations and world-class service.
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Singita Sweni Lodge
Singita Sweni Lodge is an intimate luxury safari lodge nestled along the banks of the Sweni River in Kruger National Park. This boutique lodge accommodates only 12 guests in six stunning suites, each elevated on stilts among ancient trees. The lodge offers a romantic and secluded safari experience with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities from the comfort of your suite. Sweni's design emphasizes harmony with nature, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls and private decks overlooking the riverine forest where elephants, hippos, and diverse wildlife frequent.
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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is an award-winning architectural masterpiece that redefines luxury safari accommodation in the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve. This innovative lodge is literally sculpted into the earth, featuring organic design that seamlessly blends with the natural environment. The lodge offers 13 luxury suites, including the spectacular Amber Presidential Suite, each with private pools and unique design elements. Earth Lodge provides exceptional Big Five game viewing opportunities while showcasing cutting-edge eco-luxury design and world-class hospitality.
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Stanley & Livingstone
The Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel is a luxury 5-star property operated by Anantara, positioned on a private concession near Victoria Falls. This intimate and exclusive hotel offers sophisticated accommodations with modern amenities and exceptional service. Located within the Stanley and Livingstone Private Game Reserve, guests can enjoy wildlife viewing opportunities while being just minutes away from the iconic Victoria Falls. The hotel features elegantly appointed suites with private terraces, offering a perfect blend of safari adventure and luxury comfort.
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Victoria Falls River Lodge
Victoria Falls River Lodge is a pioneering luxury retreat established in 2012 as the first private game lodge within Zambezi National Park. Located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, this exceptional lodge offers unparalleled proximity to Victoria Falls while providing an authentic African safari experience. The lodge features luxury tented suites, island treehouse suites, and exclusive villas, all designed with meticulous attention to detail. Guests enjoy world-class service, diverse accommodation options, and activities ranging from game drives to river cruises, all while being surrounded by pristine wilderness.
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Mpala Jena
Mpala Jena is an intimate luxury safari camp positioned along the beautiful tree-laden banks of the Zambezi River within the 56,000-hectare Zambezi National Park. This exclusive retreat epitomizes 'Barefoot Luxury' at its finest, combining natural elements with flowing canvas luxury tents. The camp offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities with higher concentrations of buffalo and elephants, while maintaining strong sustainability practices with solar power and environmentally conscious design. Guests enjoy professionally guided activities, access to Victoria Falls, and a sophisticated dining experience in one of Zimbabwe's most pristine wilderness areas.
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Matetsi
Matetsi Victoria Falls is a luxury safari lodge situated within the vast 136,000-acre Matetsi Private Game Reserve, offering an exclusive and intimate safari experience. The lodge is highly acclaimed for its distinctly African contemporary interiors, featuring polished earth finishes and hand-beaten local copper detailing. Located along 9 miles of private Zambezi River frontage, Matetsi provides the ultimate combination of safari, river activities, and Victoria Falls access. The lodge offers luxury suites, family suites, and a private villa, all designed to showcase exceptional Zimbabwean hospitality and design talent while providing guests with unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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Mukwa River Lodge
Mukwa River Lodge is an exclusive boutique family-owned retreat situated on the banks of the renowned Zambezi River. With its classic charm and refined style reminiscent of a bygone era, this intimate lodge provides accommodation fit for royalty and embodies the essence of bush chic. Every creature comfort is thoughtfully provided, accompanied by 5-star service and exquisite dining comparable to that of an award-winning restaurant. Located just 18km from Livingstone International Airport and only 3km from the mighty Victoria Falls, guests can observe elephants and other captivating wildlife as they gracefully traverse the banks of the majestic Zambezi River.
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Islands of Siankaba
Islands of Siankaba is a luxurious tented camp situated on two islands in the mighty Zambezi River. This unique destination offers a distinctive and enchanting experience nestled on two islands, providing a tranquil oasis surrounded by the natural beauty of the river. The camp features seven tents raised up above the ground in the tree canopy on the edge of the Zambezi River, creating an idyllic escape for guests. With its intimate setting on the Zambezi and proximity to the majestic Victoria Falls, Islands of Siankaba promises an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Africa, epitomizing the harmonious integration of community partnership and sustainable design.
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Tongabezi Lodge
Tongabezi Lodge is an award-winning eco-lodge that leans into the tranquillity of its hidden location on the banks of the Zambezi River. This romantic hideaway combines luxury with a hint of adventure as guests relax just 12km upstream of Victoria Falls. The lodge welcomes guests to a selection of Houses and Cottages, each embellished with interiors lovingly chosen from around Africa. Called by Condé Nast one of the top 20 Hotels in the World, Tongabezi offers unique dining experiences including romantic candlelit sampan dinners floating on the Zambezi River, where each course is delivered by canoe. The lodge is deeply embedded within the community with various conservation and education projects.
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Toka Leya
Toka Leya is a luxury safari lodge situated within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the banks of the Zambezi River. This intimate lodge offers expansive viewing decks and a rustic pizza oven, focusing on fabulous experiences both on game drives and during relaxation times. The lodge provides an authentic African safari experience with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities in the national park, while being just minutes away from the iconic Victoria Falls. Guests can enjoy diverse activities ranging from game drives to river cruises, all while being surrounded by the pristine wilderness of one of Zambia's most spectacular locations.
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Royal Chundu
Royal Chundu is an award-winning luxury lodge voted as the 4th Best Resort in Africa and 9th Best Resort in the World by Condé Nast Traveler. As Zambia's first and only Relais & Châteaux property, this tranquil hideaway celebrates romance and family in a secluded setting on the banks of the Zambezi River. The lodge encompasses two locations: River Lodge with 10 exclusive suites set among the trees, and Island Lodge with 4 spacious villas on the private Katombora Island. Both locations offer unique adventures and community empowerment, with Victoria Falls just 30km downstream. The lodge features outdoor bathtubs, infinity pools, and a strong focus on sustainable tourism and local community support.
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Chongwe House River Camp
Chongwe House River Camp is a luxurious private safari house located at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers. This exclusive retreat offers unparalleled privacy and luxury with its own private guide, boat, and vehicle. The house features beautiful contemporary African design with natural materials and stunning river views.
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Sausage Tree Camp
Sausage Tree Camp is one of Zambia's most luxurious bush camps, established in 1996 and still one of the few camps in Africa that guarantees private guiding. Located within Lower Zambezi National Park, it offers immersive safari experiences on land, water, and on foot with expert guides and personal 'Muchindas' (butlers).
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Lolabezi Lodge
Lolabezi is the jewel of the Lower Zambezi National Park, offering an extraordinary blend of opulence and nature. This Icon Experience features luxury suites with plunge pools, a spa, gym, and stunning architectural design that pays tribute to local culture and craftsmanship with contemporary African heritage.
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Anabezi Camp
Anabezi is Zambia's leading luxury tented camp, situated in a secluded corner of the eastern Lower Zambezi National Park. Surrounded by the iconic Winterthorn forest and far from other camps, it offers 12 luxury tented suites with unparalleled wildlife viewing and pristine wilderness experiences.
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Baines River Camp
Baines' River Camp is a luxury safari lodge named after explorer Thomas Baines, offering timeless elegance on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. With 8 luxurious suites and a family house, it provides an exclusive safari experience with exceptional tiger fishing, game drives, and river activities.
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Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp is set on the banks of the Zambezi River within Lower Zambezi National Park, featuring 9 superior safari tents with excellent views. Famous for exceptional guiding and wildlife experiences, it offers diverse safari activities including game drives, walking safaris, boat cruises, and canoeing.
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Royal Zambezi Lodge
Royal Zambezi Lodge offers luxury accommodation overlooking the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park. This intimate lodge provides exceptional service with spacious suites, excellent dining, and comprehensive safari activities in one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas.
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Old Mondoro
Old Mondoro Bush Camp offers an authentic African safari experience in the Lower Zambezi National Park. This intimate camp provides comfortable accommodation with stunning river views, excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, and a variety of safari activities in a pristine wilderness setting.
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Zambezi Grande
Zambezi Grande offers luxury safari accommodation with spectacular views of the mighty Zambezi River. This exclusive lodge provides intimate and personalized service with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, comprehensive safari activities, and luxury amenities in a pristine wilderness setting.
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Barotse Tiger Camp
Established in May 2008, Barotse Tiger Camp offers fishing enthusiasts and guests unparalleled guided Tiger fishing adventures in one of the most pristine and remote freshwater fishing locations on earth. Hidden within the upper reaches of the mighty Zambezi's 15,000 km² Barotse Flood plain, this unique setting is nestled within a secluded paradise of lush bushland and untouched river waters teeming with trophy Barotse tiger fish. The camp rests gracefully upon the eastern bank of the magnificent Zambezi River, opposite the Liuwa Plains National Park, within a picturesque bush setting.
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Zambelozi Island Lodge
Zambelozi Island Lodge is an exclusive island retreat situated in the pristine Upper Zambezi region of Zambia. This intimate lodge offers a unique wilderness experience on a secluded island, providing guests with unparalleled privacy and direct access to some of Africa's most spectacular fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. The lodge combines rustic elegance with modern comfort, creating an authentic African safari experience in one of Zambia's most remote and beautiful locations.
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Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge
Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge is Zambia's premier venue for trophy tigerfish, bream and catfish, located in the floodplain region of the upper Zambezi River. This places the lodge in the middle of 'Tiger Country', the premier location for awesome tiger fish. The lodge can accommodate 12 people in thatched, en-suite chalets with private teak decks overlooking the magnificent Zambezi River. The Van Togo bar, sundowner deck, lounge, library, open dining area, swimming pool and fire pit provide guests with unparalleled vistas of the Zambezi floodplain. Besides being a premier tiger fishing destination, the upper Zambezi River is home to over 300 bird species.
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The Ultimate Safari Experience
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Private Air Transfers
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Tailored Itineraries
Our safari experts will craft a personalized journey combining the perfect selection of lodges based on your preferences, wildlife interests, and desired experiences.
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