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Flanked by a grove of towering ebony trees on one side and the Luangwa River on the other, Time + Tide Mchenja offers luxury in the heart of the national park. Overlooking a wide river expanse, Time + Tide Mchenja is wonderful for watching large herds of elephants crossing the Luangwa River.
Explore the region’s diverse habitats with our award-winning guiding team. The game viewing in this area is superb, with leopards and lions sometimes wandering through the camp’s ebony grove in search of prey. Night drives are usually very rewarding, with the bush revealing a different nocturnal surprise every time.
NEED TO KNOW
+ 20 May to 7 November
+ Minimum age 8
+ 2.5 hr game drive transfer from Mfuwe
Rooms
Although this camp takes luxury in the bush to a level not previously seen in Zambia, it is a bush camp designed to be combined excellently with other more rustic locations. The camp comprises five stylishly designed tents each under its own thatched roof and with a deck in front overlooking the Luangwa River. The tents have inside baths with an outside shower room. There is a small pool alongside the bar within the thatched main chitenje, allowing guests to seek cool refuge after their morning’s safari activities.
THE VILLAS
+ 4 rooms – one bed, one bath
+ 1 family room – two bed, two bath
+ Soaking tub with river views
+ Double or twin configuration
+ Fans in bedrooms
+ Solar power, British three pin plugs in main lounge
+ No wifi and phone signal
+ Main lodge – dining areas, lounge, bar, campfire and pool
Facilities
+ Beautiful river setting in an ebony grove + Luxury meets adventure + Pool overlooking the river
Amid the wild bush setting, our award winning culinary team creates an extraordinary dining experience that blends expert culinary skills, impeccable service and artful plating. Our dishes draw from the rich cultural and natural heritage of Zambia by featuring our vibrant flavours, produce and traditions.
By bringing together the best of Zambia with inspiration from around the world, we create a dining experience that appeals appeals to our international clientele, while retaining its wonderful Zambian authenticity.
Activities
Home to the original walking safari, Time + Tide South Luangwa is the perfect destination for adventurous and active travellers. With our award winning guiding team, you can explore as you please, discovering the diverse tapestry of habitats of the South Luangwa.
The game viewing around Time + Tide Mchenja is superb, with leopards and lions sometimes wandering through the ebony grove in search of prey. Night drives are usually very rewarding, with the bush revealing a different nocturnal surprise every time. Expect large herds of elephants and rivers packed with hippos and crocs. Time + Tide Mchenja is also one of the best camps in the park for seeing the iconic carmine bee-eater
+ Day and night game drives
+ Walking safaris
+ Wildlife hide
+ Sleep-out Under the Stars*
(*supplementary charge)
