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Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River
Kafue National Park, Zambia · Anantara · High Luxury
Opened in July 2026 as Anantara's first tented safari camp, this 13-key camp sits on the riverbank in Kafue National Park, raised on platforms at least 3.5 meters off the ground, the only lodge in Zambia built that high to keep wildlife corridors clear underneath. Its three Horizon Terrace Suites hang 14.3 meters up and are reached by glass elevator, while the 400-square-meter Presidential Villa has its own boat dock and spa room. The camp runs entirely on solar power.
- 13 rooms
- Opened 2026
- Neighborhood: Mumbwa District
- Rooms from 495 sq ft (46 m²)
About Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River
- The camp is Zambia's only lodge with rooms raised at least 3.5 meters above ground on timber platforms, keeping wildlife movement corridors clear underneath.
- Its three Horizon Terrace Suites sit 14.3 meters up and are the highest guest suites in Zambia, reached by glass elevator with rooftop star beds.
- The 400-square-meter Presidential Villa includes its own boat access and a private spa room.
- The camp took three years to build and opened during Anantara's 25th anniversary year, running entirely on solar power with no single-use plastics.
- Thirteen elevated tents on the Kafue riverbank — Anantara's first tented safari camp, opened July 2026 on solar power.
Experiences
- Boma dining with traditional performances — Al fresco dining by the boma fire to the rhythms of traditional performances.
- Private game drives in luxury 4x4s — Private game drives in luxury 4x4s; the camp has four Land Cruisers and four boats for land or river safari.
- Game drives — River or land safari at the camp, using four boats and four Land Cruisers.
- Boat cruise on the Kafue River — Drifting along the river spotting wildlife, including a sunset sail.
- A Breathtaking Cruise — Afternoon river cruise listed among the camp's experiences.
- Birdwatching — Birdwatching, with the Horizon Terrace Suites described as ideal for it from the outdoor deck.
Amenities
- Presidential Villa spa room
- Butler service
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