Lower Zambezi · UNESCO World Heritage Site

LOLEBEZI

a wild, luxurious safari on the banks of the Zambezi

A lodge where the river sets the pace

Lolebezi Safari Lodge is simply spectacular — set in exquisite, untouched wilderness within the Lower Zambezi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With one kilometre of private river frontage, the majestic Zambezi is at the heart of your stay. The contemporary lodge weaves high-end luxury with the elegance and simplicity unique to the African bush.

Lolebezi

The Lodge

A lodge where the river sets the pace

Emerge from the cocooned luxury of your suite for thrilling game drives and walking safaris, tranquil river tours, indulgent spa treatments and world-class cuisine with an African twist.

Here the Zambezi is not the view — it is the whole day
Private plunge pool overlooking the Zambezi at Lolebezi
  • Foursuites
  • Luxuryfamily suite
  • Villatwo-bedroom, interleading
  • 1 kmprivate river frontage

Rooted in experiences

Shaded deck seating under the trees at Lolebezi

Endless beauty

One kilometre of private Zambezi frontage, a fleet of boats and canoes, and a floodplain that changes with the light. Days here begin and end on the water.

Interior of a Lolebezi superior suite with woven pendant lighting

Intimately yours

It is the rhythm of this place that carries you — the slow arc of the sun, the hum of cicadas, the gentle pull of the river as it moves without urgency. Nothing asks this of you, and yet everything invites it.

Where the land is sacred
Explore landscapes redefined through time and care
Pool terrace shaded by winterthorn trees at Lolebezi
The dining and bar area at Lolebezi Safari Lodge
Experience a space held, just for you
Shaded deck seating under the trees at Lolebezi
A leopard on the move in the Valley of the Leopard
Contemporary lounge seating in the Lolebezi main area
Contemporary calm, in the middle of the wild
Where the land is sacred
Guests wading the shallows of the Zambezi at Lolebezi
The main lounge at Lolebezi beneath hand-woven pendant lights

Lodge experiences

A lodge where the river sets the pace

Life at Lolebezi follows the Zambezi, shaped by the river and the wilderness around it. Open, contemporary spaces bring the landscape in, while private suites offer space to slow down. The river is more than a view, it is part of everything.

The name Lolebezi joins "Lole" — the owner's son — with "Zambezi", underlining the importance of family and the experiences waiting to be shared. The Ngwana Club offers specialised activities for young children.

8 Suites | 1 km River frontage | UNESCO World Heritage Site | 4,092 km² National Park
Conservation
Sunset over the Zambezi River
A guest photographing the Zambezi from the Lolebezi deck
Aerial view of the Zambezi River curling past Lolebezi Safari Lodge

Where the water is our primary feature

One kilometre of private Zambezi frontage, a fleet of boats and canoes, and a floodplain that changes with the light. Days here begin and end on the water.

Lodge experiences
Shaded deck seating under the trees at Lolebezi
Interior of a Lolebezi superior suite with woven pendant lighting
Suite bedroom at Lolebezi with uninterrupted views of the Zambezi

Rooms, suites and accommodation

Set along the Zambezi's northern bank, each suite has a private plunge pool and deck over the water, an expansive forest-green marble bathing area, and indoor and outdoor showers. The suites open completely to the river, so the water is present from the moment you wake.

Rooms and suites
Guests wading the shallows of the Zambezi at Lolebezi

The Zambezi defines our rhythms and the life of our lodge

We did not tame this land. We listened to it.

Our low-impact lodge sits lightly in prime game-viewing country, where conservation is not a feature but the foundation. Days are paced to the rhythm of the river as it moves without urgency.

Lodge experiences
A star-bed beneath the African night sky
Your wild sanctuary awaits you… celebrate the endless wonder of the African skies

A night of intimate wonder on the banks of the Zambezi

Dinner under the winterthorns, an open-air cinema beneath the stars, and the sound of hippo working the shallows all night long.

The lodge does not close down after dark — it simply changes register.

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Getting there

Access & Location

Jeki Airstrip

April to November. Flights from Lusaka International, followed by a 15-minute road transfer to Lolebezi.

Royal Airstrip

December to March. Flights from Lusaka International, then a 1-hour boat transfer to the lodge.

Season

Open April to December. Peak wildlife viewing June to September.

Lower Zambezi National Park · South-East Zambia

Aerial view of the Lolebezi boma and firepit at golden hour