Zambia · South Luangwa National Park

Time + Tide Mchenja

About

Time + Tide Mchenja

Time + Tide Mchenja is an intimate riverside retreat nestled in a shady ebony grove along the Luangwa River in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. This luxurious camp offers five exquisitely designed safari rooms, including a spacious two-bedroom family safari room, all featuring natural elegance with grass walls, feather-top beds, large picture windows, and open-air en-suite bathrooms with river-view baths. Guests can immerse themselves in the wilderness while enjoying luxurious comfort, from listening to a chorus of birdsong and laughing hippos at breakfast to tracking big cats and discovering nocturnal surprises on exciting night drives. The camp also boasts a refreshing swimming pool overlooking the Luangwa River, providing a perfect spot for relaxation between safari activities. A stay at Time + Tide Mchenja includes accommodation, all meals, standard drinks, transfers to and from the local airport, inter-camp road transfers, laundry, and service charges. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as morning and afternoon game drives, walking safaris, and cultural visits. For an unparalleled experience, the camp offers a unique "Sleepout Under the Stars" adventure. The camp is open from May to November, offering an unforgettable escape into the heart of African wilderness.

Highlights

  • Intimate riverside retreat in South Luangwa National Park
  • Five elegantly designed safari rooms, including a family room, with river-view en-suite bathrooms
  • Excellent for tracking big cats and observing nocturnal wildlife
  • Opportunity to see carmine bee-eaters during the right season
  • Unique "Sleepout Under the Stars" experience available.
  • Refreshing swimming pool overlooking the Luangwa River

What makes it special

  • Tucked away in a secluded ebony grove beside the Luangwa River
  • Open-air en-suite bathrooms with baths overlooking the river
  • One of the best camps for viewing carmine bee-eaters in season
  • Personalized guiding with deep understanding of conservation
  • Offers a spiritual and solitary wildlife viewing experience as highlighted by a guest

Facilities

  • 4 Safari Rooms (one bed, one bath)
  • 1 Family Safari Room (two beds, two bathrooms)
  • Soaking tub with river views in each room
  • Double or twin bed configuration options
  • Fans in bedrooms
  • Solar power
  • Charge stations
  • Wifi in safari rooms (not in main area)
  • Main lodge with dining areas, lounge, bar, campfire, and pool
  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Sleepout Under the Stars
  • Sundowners
  • Cultural Experiences