Wild Africa


ZAMBIA The valley on Zambia’s side of the Zambezi River is home to idyllically located camps such as Chongwe River Camp and Sausage Tree Camp. Notable recent openings in the Lower Zambezi include the luxurious Amanzi Camp, with just four rooms. Out west, the remote Liuwa Plains National Park offer a truly remarkable safari experience, and this year sees the opening of the first permanent camp here, Norman Carr Safaris’ King Lewanika Lodge. Liuwa Plains also hosts Africa’s second-biggest


wildebeest migration, in October, and as flights from the capital, Lusaka, to Liuwa stop off in Kafue National Park, the two make a logical safari pairing. Plus, Proflight Zambia has added services, including Lusaka to Kalabo (for Liuwa Plains), and flights now link South Luangwa to Lower Zambezi. Another big draw in Zambia are walking safaris, offered by specialists such as Robin Pope Safaris.


NAMIBIA Etosha National Park, in the north, is a key centre for wildlife viewing, while Damaraland and Kaokoland are home to desert-adapted elephants. More wildlife sightings can be had on hikes and tours in the vast Fish River Canyon, while the country’s famous and much-photographed sandy peaks are exemplified by the enchantingly named Dune Sea of Sossusvlei. Air safaris, such as those offered by Original Travel, open up the landscape, while visits to remote Himba setlements add a fascinating human element. Key local operators include Namibia


Exclusive, which operates Sorris Sorris Lodge in Khaudum National Park and the recently opened Omatendeka Lodge, Xaudum Lodge and Sheya Shuushona Lodge. Shipwreck Lodge opens this year, on the country’s dramatic and wild Skeleton Coast National Park, featuring an innovative design complete with shipwreck-themed rooms.


Clockwise from top left: Deck, Amanzi Bush Camp; view from Singita Pamushana Lodge; cooking a meal at Chongwe River Camp


60 ABTA Magazine | June 2017


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