The name Anabezi is derived from the camp being situated on the Zambezi River and the many Ana Trees or Winter Thorns (Faidherbia albida) that surround the camp. These winter thorns drop yellow pods which attract a wide variety of animals to the area including many elephants, a welcome sight in the camp.

 

Location

Located on the banks of the Zambezi River at the Lower end of the Lower Zambezi National Park (LZNP) in Zambia.

 

Accessibility

GPS: S 15° 36′ 37.8″ E 029° 46′ 11.5″

International arrivals into Zambia can be made directly to Lusaka and Livingstone Airports. Both Lusaka and Livingstone have daily flights from OR Tambo International Airport (South Africa). To/From Lusaka: Proflight offers daily scheduled 30-minute flights into the Lower Zambezi. The aircraft lands at Jeki airstrip, guests then continue their journey by vehicle through the game park for approximately one and a half hours, or a 40-minute drive directly to camp. Alternatively, charters are available into the nearby Kulefu airstrip – situated approximately 15 minutes from the camp. To/From Mfuwe – South Luangwa Proflight offers direct flights from Jeki to Mfuwe return. The flight is approximately 1hr30mins. Charters are also available for this route. To/From Livingstone: A direct charter will take about 2 hours to the nearby Kulefu airstrip, however, daily connections are available on Proflight via Lusaka to Jeki airstrip.

 

Seasons

December, January, February and March – rainy season and Anabezi is closed.

April and May – most of the rain has faded away, leaving a landscape that is green and lush, with clear skies and pleasantly mild temperatures.

June, July and August – the nights are generally much cooler, but the days are clear and warm. Make sure you bring warm clothes to wrap up in the early mornings and evenings, as some nights get very cold.

September and October – the temperatures climb and it can get very hot in October. However, the game viewing is spectacular as the animals concentrate around the limited water sources and along the river.

November is variable, it can be hot and dry like October, or, you may be lucky enough to experience the first spectacular storms of the season.

 

Accommodation

Anabezi is a 24-bed camp. The Camp comprises of 11 luxury tents and 1 luxury family suite on raised timber platforms at the edge of a ridge providing magnificent views of both the Zambezi River and Mushika River flood plain. The plain hosts year-round grazing and offer spectacular diverse game viewing from the comfort of your tent. Accommodation consists of large luxurious tents, approximately 1000 sq ft in size, positioned on a raised wooden deck. The tents are generously spaced along the Zambezi Riverbank and the Mushika flood plain, allowing the game to wander around the camp freely. Each of the luxury tents boasts:

• indoor and outdoor bathroom
• a spacious sitting area
• two teak double beds or one king-size deluxe bed placed within one well-designed mosquito net
• glass sliding doors opening onto a private deck
• a plunge pool set into the expansive wood deck with a stunning view
• 24-hour battery power and plentiful hot and cold filtered water.

The family suite consists of:

• 2 rooms, 1 room with 2 double beds and the 2nd room with 2 single beds
• indoor and 2 outdoor bathrooms
• a spacious sitting area
• glass sliding doors opening onto a private deck
• a plunge pool set into the expansive wood deck with a stunning view
• 24-hour battery power and plentiful hot and cold

Image Gallery