Sausage Tree Camp | The Safari Awards

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Sausage Tree Camp

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FINALIST BEST SAFARI PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA & BEST SAFARI CUISINE IN AFRICA

What's Special About Sausage Tree Camp

Sausage Tree Camp hosts a maximum of sixteen guests, accommodated in eight large “Bedouin-style” tents dotted discreetly along the riverbank. Imagine fine dining on the banks of the Zambezi River to the chorus of laughing hippo and the camp’s resident wildlife surrounding you.

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Sausage Tree Camp was nominated in the following categories:
Best Safari Property in Southern Africa (Finalist)
Best Safari Cuisine in Africa (Finalist)

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Sausage Tree Camp is the epitome of ‘bush chic’, offering all of the game, all of the luxury, but without all of the people. This luxurious and intimate tented safari camp provides excellent service, professional guiding, and is perfectly located in the very best game viewing area (Chifungulu) that the Lower Zambezi National Park has to offer.

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All you need to know

Intro

Sausage Tree Camp is set in the most stunning location on the banks of the Zambezi River in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park's best game viewing area.  Awarded Bronze "Most Romantic Safari Property in Africa" 2017 and "Best Location in Africa" 2016 other Accolades have been from Harpers Abroad, for 'Best for Style' and BBC's choice of Ten Most Luxurious Resorts of the World.

The camp overlooks an expanse of narrow channels and low set reed islands teeming with game, with the magnificent Zambezi escarpment as the backdrop.

Guaranteed private guiding, activities include day and night game drives, walking safaris, canoeing, boating and fishing.

With a maximum of 18 guests accommodated in 7 Luxury Suites each with large decks and private plunge pool overlooking the Zambezi River and serviced by a private Muchinda (Butler). The Kigelia family tent is made up of 2 ensuite bedrooms joined together by an open plan dining and lounge area with its own private plunge pool.

The Front of House Tent houses the Dining, Lounge and Bar areas and connects to a large 25m lap pool which is idyllically situated overlooking the mighty Zambezi River.  

 

 

Highlights

Sausage Tree Camp is the epitome of ‘bush chic’, offering all of the game, all of the luxury, but without all of the people. Set on the banks of the Zambezi River overlooking the hippos, elephant and buffalo usually seen grazing the Chifungulu channel. 

Highlights include dinging with your toes in the Zambezi River or in the bush under the twinkling African stars. 

Need To Know

Guaranteed private guiding allows guest the flexibility to be able to experience any activity at any time, including day & night game drives, walking safaris, canoeing, boat cruises and fishing. Guest are also treated to our signautre water lunch and bush dinner experiences. 

Safaris

Day & Night game Drives, walking, canoeing, boat cruises and fishing (tiger fish). All of the Sausage Tree activities are guided by fully qualified, experienced and licensed safari guides. Much pride is taken in being able to offer any activity, at any time, to all guests.

Wildlife

Guests commonly spot porcupine, honey badger, genet, civet and bush baby, as well as lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, zebra, kudu, impala and waterbuck. The park boasts 378 bird species and the river is teeming with crocodile, hippo, and tiger fish.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents), Safari House / Villa
Average Stay

4+ nights

Average Price

US$1,000.00

Child Policy

Sausage Tree Camp welcomes children 8 years or older

Accommodation

Total 8 rooms: 

  • The 7 "Luxury Suites" each boast, loung area, dining area, bar and a king size bed overlooking the private pool set into the expansive deck.
  • Kigelia House' is the perfect choice for small groups or families, with two en-suite bedrooms separated by an open plan living area leading onto the private deck and pool.

Each tent has its own personal Muchinda (butler) to attend to your every whim. All tents have 24 hour power and plentiful hot and cold treated water. 

 

Accolades

Good Safari Guide Awards

- 2019 Best Location Zambia (Runner Up), Best Safari Property Design Zambia (Runner Up), Best Safari Cuisine Zambia (Runner Up), Most Romantic Safari Property Zambia (Runner Up), Best Walking Safari Experience Zambia (Highly Commended), Best Safari Guiding Team Zambia (Highly Commended) 

- 2018 Best Location Zambia (Gold), Best Walking Safari Zambia (Highly Commended) 

- 2017 Most Romantic Safari Property Africa (Bronze) 

- 2016 Best Location Africa (Gold) 

BBC Holiday Program – “Ten Best Series”:
No. 1 – BBC’s choice of the Ten Most Luxurious Resorts of the World
The Independent Traveller:
“The Five Best Hotels for Wildlife”
Harpers Abroad:
“The 150 Best Places on Earth” – Sausage Tree Camp won “Best for Style”

Season

Shoulder Season: April, May & November

High Season: June – October

Closed: December to April each year

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents) Safari House / Villa

Imagine the roar of a lion echoing through the dawn or the electric thrill of spotting a leopard lounging in a tree—Africa’s safaris are a bucket-list adventure for a reason.

19-03-2025 @ 12:23pm
Best Safari Guiding Team

George made sure we had an incredible experience

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25-03-2024 @ 6:26pm
Best Value Safari Property

Everything was excellent - accommodation, guides, activities, food, landscape. Outstanding safari experience!!

25-03-2024 @ 11:03am
Best Value Safari Property

Right on the Zambezi, surrounded by wildlife and water with wonderful sunsets.

25-03-2024 @ 10:53am

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