Zambia

Lolebezi

A design-led, award winning and intimate lodge stay in Lower Zambezi, where riverfront calm, escarpment views and waterborne activities provide a wild and remote safari experience
Park/Region
Lower Zambezi
Zone/Area
Anabezi Sector
Lodge Type
Small Camp
Price per night (per person)
£560-£1,500

Overview

What we love about Lolebezi

Lolebezi offers an exclusive and luxurious safari base in Lower Zambezi, Zambia, along an incredible stretch of river together with savannah and woodlands. Part of the African Bush Camp's portfolio, founded by professional safari guide Beks Ndlovu, the stay here is intimate with just 6 units each with its own plunge pool. Guests can enjoy game drives, walking safaris, boat safaris and fishing as well in camp wellness - including the award winning spa. This place is a great choice for romantic stays as well as family stays. An added feature is the conservation initiative dedicated to Lolabezi's leopards

Exclusive

Lodge Standard

★★★

Location Rating*

★★★

Guiding Rating*
*Ratings based on Safari Circle's research and ranking methodology.

Awards

What awards & Acclaims have they received?

Condé Nast Traveler : Triple Crown 2025

Lolebezi has earned a number of high profile accolades for its considered hospitality and the way the stay keeps landscape, comfort and safari rhythm in careful balance, without letting polish overwhelm the feeling of being properly in place. Most notable amongst it's recognition are: 

Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown: Recognising the Hot List, Gold List and Readers' Choice Awards (2023-2025)
World Luxury Spa Awards: Winner of Best Luxury Safari Spa & Best Luxury Destination Spa 2025

Location

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Lolebezi sits in the Lower Zambezi, Zambia, within Zambezi riverfront wilderness backed by escarpment and winterthorn forest. The setting keeps the stay grounded in the surrounding landscape, with wildlife, light and distance shaping the sense of place before each day’s safari begins.

From the UK, most journeys connect through Lusaka, Livingstone or regional hubs before continuing by light aircraft or road to the safari area.

For Zambia’s strongest combinations, light aircraft is often the most practical way to preserve safari time between remote parks.

Perfect for The Curator & The Rewilder

Lolebezi speaks first to The Curator travellers through sophisticated and authentic design, setting, and service that sharpen the sense of place. The Rewilder adds a slower rhythm that lets the outside world loosen.

Accomodation

What kinds of rooms are avaliable?

An ABC design-led riverside lodge on the Zambezi

8 x Luxury Suites

Including a plunge pool for each bedroom
1 x Luxury Villa

Two-bed villa for exclusive-use

Timing

Opening times & Seasonal Rates

*Prices are approximate, and may vary with exchange rates.
Peak Season
Jun-Oct
From £1,480 per person per night
Shoulder Season
Apr-May, Nov
From £980 per person per night
Off-Peak Season
Dec-Mar
From £560 per person per night
Includes
Indicative lodge rate typically includes accommodation, meals and standard safari activities - based on 2 people sharing.
Excludes
Conservation fees, premium drinks, transfers, visas, gratuities and private vehicle costs may be excluded.

Sightings

What might you see around Lolebezi?

Elephant
Strongly associated around Lower Zambezi, where water, shade and old movement lines gather.
Hippo
Strongly associated around Lower Zambezi, where channels and deep pools hold through the day.
Fish eagle
Possible around Lower Zambezi, where water, light and open air carry birdlife.
Leopard
Possible around Lower Zambezi, where woodland shade and riverbeds reward patient tracking.
Lion
Possible around Lower Zambezi, especially where grassland, shade and prey movement meet.

Learn more about the local sights & sounds

Ammenities

What amenities do they have at Lolebezi?

+ Swimming pool

+ Private plunge pool

+ Spa & gym

+ Game drives

+ Boating, canoeing, fishing

+ Guided wildlife viewing, nature walks

+ Dining and sundowner spaces

+ Guest lounge or main area

+ Ngwana Kids Club

Notes

Notes from our stylists

Best months for wildlife: Jun-Oct

Minimum Age: None

Lodge style: Small camp with 8 rooms and a swimming pool.

Seasonal opening: Open year-round.

Minimum Stay: 3 nights minimum

Good to know: A design-led riverside lodge on the Zambezi; 8 suites and 2-bed exclusive-use villa, plunge pools; game drives, canoeing, walking, boating, fishing.

Activities for kids: Children are generally welcome, with activity participation guided by age and safety rules.

Malaria health note: High malaria risk (Nov–Jun).

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Credentials & Affiliations

As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.

Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.

Partner
360 Private Travel
Member
Virtuoso
Endorsed by
Forbes Travel Guide
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