Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, the luxury brand’s first tented safari camp and a key milestone in Anantara’s 25th anniversary year, is now accepting reservations. The new 13‑key camp is located within Kafue National Park, one of Africa’s largest protected areas, supporting the Government and African Parks’ long‑term ecological restoration in Zambia.

With access to river frontage shared only with the resident wildlife, Anantara Kafue is Zambia’s only lodge elevated at least 3.5 meters above the ground, raised on timber platforms to maintain wildlife movement providing uninterrupted views of the Kafue River. Its opening coincides with wildlife restoration initiatives and a steadily recovering wilderness where hippos, elephants, large predators, antelope and over 500 bird species flourish. Guests will experience this transformation through land and water activities such as game drives, river safaris, guided walks, bush picnics and catch‑and‑release fishing.

Designed by Meg Ralph Spaces and recognized with LIV Hospitality Design Awards, the camp follows a low‑impact, contemporary approach, operating entirely on solar power, using on‑site water purification bottling and treatment, and eliminating single‑use plastics from the start. The use of prefabricated structures preserves all existing trees, and soft red lighting is employed at night to minimize disturbance to nocturnal wildlife.

Photos of Pool Villa (top of post) and the Presidential Villa’s bedroom are courtesy of Minor Hotels.

Anantara Kafue’s signature accommodation, the three Horizon Terrace Suites, are the highest suites in Zambia, each suspended 14.3 meters above the ground and accessed by a glass elevator, with upper‑level star beds and large decks. The nine Pool and Bush Villas feature private plunge pools and dedicated indoor spa rooms, while the 400-square-metre Presidential Villa is designed to offer elevated river views, exclusive boat access and a private spa zone. All villas are supported by dedicated hosts for dining, activities and wellness arrangements.

Anantara Kafue also features:

• a signature restaurant, which is located on a floating pontoon on the river and serves dawn breakfasts, afternoon tea and sunset dinners
• Luzuba Harvestry and Twalumba Bar & Lounge, offering modern Zambian cuisine, afternoon tea, cocktails and fireside gatherings
• Spice Spoons, the camp’s immersive, hands-on Zambian cooking classes
• the full-range of Anantara Spa treatments available in-room
• a fully-equipped, floating Technogym fitness platform offering private training, yoga and open-air relaxation
• nature-based activities such as birdwatching and stargazing

“Three years in the making, Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River is a significant step in our expansion across Africa and reflects the shared vision of the Government of Zambia, African Parks and Anantara,” said Nico Vivier, regional director of Operations and Development for Minor Hotels in Africa. “Its location within a major conservation landscape allows us to introduce a new standard of low‑impact luxury in Zambia while contributing to the long‑term restoration of Kafue National Park.”

Anantara Kafue is located within Kafue National Park, with private charter flights available from Livingstone or Lusaka to Chunga airstrip. The camp can also be reached by short domestic flight from Livingstone. Lusaka International Airport is a four‑hour drive from the property.