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Puku Ridge
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia · Independent · High Luxury
Chiawa Safaris renovated Puku Ridge — eight tents in South Luangwa National Park with a private watering-hole hide — as Zambia pushes its safari inventory upmarket alongside sister property Chichele Presidential. The camp sits on an oxbow lagoon circuit famous for walking safaris and endemic Thornicroft's giraffe in one of Africa's birthplace-of-safari landscapes along the Luangwa River floodplain.
- 8 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Neighborhood: Lavushimanda District
The setting
The address sits in Lavushimanda District, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
Experiences
- Game drives — Game drives in South Luangwa National Park in game viewing vehicles outfitted for the camp.
- Walking safaris — Bush walks exploring the valley on foot, with the possibility of walking with wild dogs.
- Photographic hide — A photographic hide positioned in front of the camp's private watering hole.
- Dining under the stars — Meals served with views over the floodplain and watering hole, with animals coming to drink at night.
Amenities
- Photographic hide in front of the camp's private watering hole
- Game viewing vehicles
- Day and night game drives
- Guided game drives and walking safaris
- Dining under the stars
Awards
- Zambia's Leading Safari Lodge 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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