Sausage Tree Camp
An elegant tented lodge in a stunning setting on the banks of the Zambezi River in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Sausage Tree Camp has a wonderful location, with the river and its islands to the fore, and the Zambian escarpment visible towering over the park to the west. Sausage Tree is an established property and offers a high standard of service across the board, with a particular bonus being private safari vehicles for each group of guests. The spacious, contemporary rooms, lovely swimming pool and private guiding certainly make Sausage Tree stand out as one of the best luxury products in the Lower Zambezi.
Rooms
Accommodation is for 18 guests in seven minimalist styled, luxurious tented suites and one family suite called ‘Kigelia House’. Each of the seven suites consists of a lounge area with large gauze windows, king or twin beds and private en suite facilities comprising of a toilet, double vanity, bath and double shower. Sliding doors lead out onto a large deck complete with lounge area, private plunge pool and an open air shower. Each suite has its own personal Muchinda (butler) to attend to your every whim.
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.
Central Areas
The open sided main reception areas house the bar, lounge and dining room (under canvas) and there is an infinity edge lap pool overlooking the river.
Facilities
Wi-Fi – Yes
Power for charging – Yes
Swimming pool – Yes
Habitat & Wildlife
The Lower Zambezi National Park follows the northern banks of the mighty Zambezi River and offers a wonderful mix of miombo, mopane and acacia woodland interspersed with open plains and thick riverine forest.
Along the river, hippo are everywhere, snorting away in their ‘pods’, whilst crocodiles bask in the shallows awaiting their next meal as animals come down to quench their thirst. Elephants are numerous too and can often be seen crossing channels in the Zambezi to reach islands where they can feed peacefully. Buffalo stir up the dust as they approach the river to drink, whilst kudu, eland, zebra, impala, bushbuck and waterbuck graze the sweet grasses or browse on the tasty albida pods. Lion and leopard are the main predators, with leopard incredibly successful in the park and seen very regularly. Wild dog roam through the area, whilst spotted hyaena and black-backed jackals are never far from the action. Night drives can reveal the nocturnal species such as honey badger, porcupine, genet, civet, aardvark and even pangolin. The birdlife is spectacular, with both waterfowl and woodland species in abundance. During the late dry season (late August onwards), both white fronted and carmine bee-eaters nest in the banks of the rivers providing a colourful spectacle.
Activities
Sausage Tree offers game drives (by day and by night, with a private vehicle included as standard for each group), guided walking safaris, boat cruises, fishing and canoeing.
Seasons
Sausage Tree is open between April and November, though the best game viewing will usually be experienced between July and October.
Sausage caters for children 8 years and older, though walking and canoeing require children to be 12 years and older and the Lower Zambezi as a destination is better suited to older children. Kigelia House is an awesome family accommodation unit with two en suite bedrooms which are linked internally, a spacious lounge and a private plunge pool. With a private vehicle and guide also guaranteed, Sausage Tree is the perfect choice for families with older children seeking luxury accommodation and genuine adventure in equal measure.
Sausage Tree Camp support Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ) who work to protect their wildlife and natural environment through community and conservation led efforts.
They are also members of Pack for a Purpose where guests may use the empty space in their suitcases for donations of much needed supplies for supported projects.
