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Sausage Tree Camp

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8/10

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Highlights

- Wonderful river location
- High quality guiding
- Excellent game viewing
- 25 metre swimming pool

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Overview

Sausage Tree is a high-end safari camp found nestled on the tranquil banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park, southern Zambia. Known for its excellent guiding, friendly atmosphere, and competent hosting, the accommodation comprises characterful bedouin-style tents in a beautiful, game-rich setting. One of the most luxurious safari camps on the Lower Zambezi, the property houses an unusually large swimming pool, and hosts a good variety of water and land based activities. Named after the distinctive African sausage tree or Kigelia, the camp is just one hour’s drive from Lusaka airport, and operates on a seasonal basis, open throughout the peak game viewing months of April to November. The surrounding National Park boasts superb wildlife viewing, including lion, leopard, elephant, zebra, hippo, crocodile, buffalo, hyena, kudu and wild dog, and is home to approximately 500 species of birds.

The main building is an open-sided, stylish tented structure comprising a communal dining area, comfortable lounge, library, and bar. Outside is an expansive decked terrace and a wonderful 25m swimming pool with loungers and panoramic views of the Zambezi. A tranquil fire pit area near the water’s edge is perfect for sundowners and post-dinner stargazing.

Mealtimes in camp are flexible, featuring a variety of exciting locations. Extensive, buffet style breakfasts and lunches are frequently served in the bush, or out on a sandbank in the Zambezi, with water lapping at guests’ feet. Evening meals are relaxed and sociable; communal seating, friendly hosting and several delicious courses are de rigeur, served on the terrace by candlelight or around a campfire deep in the bush. Private dining and special diets can be accommodated.

A variety of land and water based activities is offered, including day and night game drives and walking safaris with extremely knowledgeable guides. Canoe excursions and scenic day and evening boat cruises allow guests the thrill of up-close encounters with the Zambezi’s pods of hippos and resident crocodiles. Fishing excursions are available, and this is a birdwatcher’s paradise, so binoculars are a must!

The camp’s accommodation comprises seven luxurious Bedouin-style tents, plus a two bedroom family unit. Spaced out along the riverbank for privacy, the tents are stylishly decorated with beautiful teak furniture and generous four poster beds draped with mosquito nets. Five of the tents have open air bathrooms and sliding doors opening onto a private veranda with splendid river views. Two larger tents have both indoor and outdoor bathrooms plus a dining area, and an outside veranda with private plunge pool. All units come with their own personal butler, or ‘muchinda’.

Families with children over eight years of age are most welcome at camp, and babysitting can be arranged. A family tented unit is available, with two ensuite double/twin bedrooms, and a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area. Outside is a private veranda and a plunge pool. Note that there is a minimum age restriction of 12 years for walking and canoeing activities. As the camp and swimming pool are unfenced, and wild animals do roam through camp on occasion, families are reminded that children must be supervised at all times.

Sausage Tree Camp offers upmarket, spacious accommodation, and excellent service, in an idyllic riverside setting teeming with Zambezi wildlife.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

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(5.00/5)

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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