Zambia

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Tangala House, Upper Zambezi, Zambia

This large, stylish and unique family home is located on the banks of the Zambezi River overlooking the Zambezi National Park, 15km upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls. Herds of elephant come to drink on the opposite bank, hippopotami are regularly seen and heard, and there is fantastic birdlife.

The house has four beautifully appointed bedrooms, three of which are ensuite, together with attractive and very comfortable other rooms including a comfy sitting room and children’s playroom. A spacious thatch veranda leads to the swimming pool, garden and private river frontage. Tangala is ideal for a family holiday, coming fully serviced and staffed by Tongabezi Lodge with a wide variety of activities available for adults and children alike.

Chongwe River House, Lower Zambezi, Zambia

This uniquely designed house, built entirely of ferro walls and wild wood, is set at the end of a massive winterthorn grove on the banks of the peaceful Chongwe River with spectacular views of the Lower Zambezi escarpment. Its setting is not only beautiful, but also ideal for a wide variety of wildlife.

The four large en-suite bedrooms are each entered through a tunnel, giving the feel of walking through a cave, whilst the huge main sitting and dining area looks out over the pool deck to the river and mountains beyond. Wildlife is constantly in view from the house, but private guides and armed scouts are on hand should you be tempted by a bush walk, canoe safari or night game drive.

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Luangwa Safari House, South Luangwa, Zambia

Lying on the banks of a seasonal lagoon in the Luangwa Valley against the backdrop of the Chindeni Hills, this stunning new house can accommodate up to eight guests. A masterpiece of design and natural materials, its setting is ideal for a wide variety of game which use the area to feed and water.

Each of the four en-suite bedrooms is very individually designed and has a balcony or terrace, whilst elsewhere the house has a sizeable main living area, a terrace with large plunge pool and a magnificent treetop viewing deck in the middle of the lagoon. Activities and meals happen when you want them to, and you have your own guide, armed scout, chef and house manager.

Shiwa Ng’andu, Northern Zambia

Tucked deep into the wooded hills of a remote corner of northern Zambia, overlooking a lake, this gracious 1920s brick and Italianate-style manor house with its formal garden is a testament to one man’s vision of utopia. The house’s history, as witnessed in Christina Lamb’s ‘The Africa House’, make a stay here all the more attractive.

The house, which can accommodate 6 to 8 guests in great comfort, is decorated throughout in exquisite period style with some fascinating memorabilia. It offers a range of activities, including 4WD game drives, nature walks, bird watching, fishing, horse riding and boating on the lake. A number of rare animals may be seen here and the bird life is excellent.