Botswana & Zambia Luxury Safari

Chief’s Camp is yet another example of the many luxury safari camps to choose from in the predator-rich Okavango Delta. Set in the Moremi Game Reserve, Chief’s Camp is made up of 101,500 sq. feet of luxury bush pavilions and one suite, all with private decks with plunge pools, as well as indoor and outdoor showers (using the outdoor showers in this remote, pristine environment is truly exhilarating!) We particularly like the pavilion’s polished teakwood floors, insect-proof netted windows and colorful batik fabrics. Other amenities include a new spa treatment room, a small pool, and picturesque dining area/observation deck. Based on the Chief’s location overlooking a large lagoon on the northwest tip of Chief’s Island, many mokoro (canoe/boat) game excursions are a continuing fun activity in the summer! Chief’s extraordinary location and wildlife-rich Moremi Island allows for game-viewing to include all of the “Big 5” (African lions, elephants, Cape buffalo, and rhino) hence, our choice as a prime family safari site. Chief’s renovation includes 10 luxury bush pavilions (in effect like small cottages), all with private terrace plunge pools, 462 sq. feet!

Chief’s Camp is yet another example of the many luxury safari camps to choose from in the predator-rich Okavango Delta. Set in the Moremi Game Reserve, Chief’s Camp is made up of 101,500 sq. feet of luxury bush pavilions and one suite, all with private decks with plunge pools, as well as indoor and outdoor showers (using the outdoor showers in this remote, pristine environment is truly exhilarating!) We particularly like the pavilion’s polished teakwood floors, insect-proof netted windows and colorful batik fabrics. Other amenities include a new spa treatment room, a small pool, and picturesque dining area/observation deck. Based on the Chief’s location overlooking a large lagoon on the northwest tip of Chief’s Island, many mokoro (canoe/boat) game excursions are a continuing fun activity in the summer! Chief’s extraordinary location and wildlife-rich Moremi Island allows for game-viewing to include all of the “Big 5” (African lions, elephants, Cape buffalo, and rhino) hence, our choice as a prime family safari site. Chief’s renovation includes 10 luxury bush pavilions (in effect like small cottages), all with private terrace plunge pools, 462 sq. feet!

Reopened in April 2018 following a complete renovation and refurbishment, this camp is named after Dr. Livingstone’s loyal servants who carried his body to the British authorities in eastern Tanzania following his death. Though we also like the 5-star Royal Chundu further down the river, we feel Sussi & Chuma offers a more authentic Africa river/safari experience versus the more Western-style Royal Chundu.  Comprised of 12 thatched treehouse luxury villas, the lodge is nestled on a 90° bend along the historic Zambezi River, eight miles upstream from Victoria Falls. All the villa treehouses are designed in an open-style plan, including air conditioning, very nice soaking baths, glass-enclosed walk-in showers, and colorful local tribal artwork. Though small, Sussi’s river-edge pool offers a wonderful Zambezi picture. In addition to amazing food and personal service, the list of fun activities is impressive: walking safaris, wildlife drives, canoeing, private catch-and-release fishing on the Zambezi (March through November), and, of course, Victoria Falls! We feel the “Flight of Angels” helicopter ride over the Falls is a truly unique experience. Sussi & Chuma’s special location on the Zambezi makes it a perfect geographic contrast to the semi-arid landscape and wildlife of the Okavango Delta.

Reopened in April 2018 following a complete renovation and refurbishment, this camp is named after Dr. Livingstone’s loyal servants who carried his body to the British authorities in eastern Tanzania following his death. Though we also like the 5-star Royal Chundu further down the river, we feel Sussi & Chuma offers a more authentic Africa river/safari experience versus the more Western-style Royal Chundu.  Comprised of 12 thatched treehouse luxury villas, the lodge is nestled on a 90° bend along the historic Zambezi River, eight miles upstream from Victoria Falls. All the villa treehouses are designed in an open-style plan, including air conditioning, very nice soaking baths, glass-enclosed walk-in showers, and colorful local tribal artwork. Though small, Sussi’s river-edge pool offers a wonderful Zambezi picture. In addition to amazing food and personal service, the list of fun activities is impressive: walking safaris, wildlife drives, canoeing, private catch-and-release fishing on the Zambezi (March through November), and, of course, Victoria Falls! We feel the “Flight of Angels” helicopter ride over the Falls is a truly unique experience. Sussi & Chuma’s special location on the Zambezi makes it a perfect geographic contrast to the semi-arid landscape and wildlife of the Okavango Delta.