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Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp

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8/10

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Highlights

- Stylish, upmarket property
- Exceptional guiding
- Wildlife viewing in camp
- Two swimming pools

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Overview

Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp is an upmarket safari camp offering stylish, comfortable facilities and first rate guiding in the unspoiled, game-rich eastern area of Lower Zambezi National Park, southern Zambia. The camp is situated close to the Zambezi River, overlooking a floodplain popular with wildlife. At the higher end of the price bracket, Anabezi boasts exceptionally spacious tented accommodation along with two swimming pools, flexible dining, and numerous activities, including day and night game drives and river excursions.

Easily accessible from nearby Jeki or Kulefu airstrips, the camp operates seasonally from April to November. Visitors should come prepared for very high temperatures from October onwards, although it’s worth tolerating the heat since these warmer months coincide with the peak wildlife viewing period, when large numbers of lion, leopard, buffalo, antelope, hippo, and baboon can be seen along with elephants, who regularly feast on the pods of the surrounding Ana trees, after which Anabezi is named.

The camp’s main areas comprise an open-sided, tented lounge with contemporary furnishings, plus a separate, thatched dining area with bar. Outside are two decent sized swimming pools, and a lovely boma with a campfire, where guests can relax with a post dinner drink. Mealtimes are frequently communal events, often served alfresco, either by the campfire or in an enchanting bush location. Buffet lunches and three course dinners feature a blend of European and African influences, and private dining can be accommodated.

A good choice of land and water based activities is offered, including day and night game drives, woodland walking safaris, and birdwatching. Atmospheric boating and fishing excursions on the Zambezi River are available, while canoe safaris bring guests thrillingly close to the river’s wildlife.

The accommodation comprises 12 well-appointed and extremely generous tented suites built on raised decking. Each tent comprises a comfortable lounge area, and either two doubles or one king sized bed, plus mosquito nets and fans. All units have an ensuite bathroom with twin washbasins, WC, and a freestanding bathtub, plus an indulgent outdoor shower. Sliding glass doors lead out onto a private veranda with a plunge pool and loungers, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding wildlife.

Children over eight years of age are very welcome at Anabezi. Families with younger children may be accommodated, subject to a minimum group booking of eight people. Although the camp does not provide a dedicated family room, it does offer discounts for younger guests sharing with an adult. Note that there is a minimum age restriction of 12 years for canoe and walking safaris. While the camp offers no child-specific activities, the abundant wildlife and swimming pools should be a hit with most children nonetheless. Note that the camp and pools are unfenced, and wildlife does roam through. Although it is unlikely that animals would approach people or tents, parents are reminded that children should be supervised at all times.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 534 reviews

(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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