HotelsPublished September 27, 20261 min read

Anantara opens a luxury tented camp on Zambia's Kafue River

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · September 27, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn

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Anantara has just opened a luxury tented camp on the banks of the Kafue River, in Zambia, and it has been designed around an idea I think is the right one, letting nature lead. The property is built around its setting, with hippos and elephants as real neighbours, and the operation revolves around the water: river safaris and even floating fitness suites, as Wallpaper's review reports.

Zambia is not Botswana or Kenya in visitor numbers, and that is where the opportunity lies. A product like this puts the Kafue on the premium safari map and gives high-spending travellers a less crowded alternative. For a tour operator or a specialist agency, it is raw material for seasonal packages with margin.

My reading: luxury safari is no longer won with the biggest tent, it is won with location and how the camp fits into the ecosystem. Anantara gets that. Anyone selling Southern Africa should take a close look.

Quick questions

Where is Anantara's new luxury camp?

It sits on the banks of the Kafue River, in Zambia. It is a luxury tented camp Anantara has just opened, with the natural setting as the heart of the project.

What animals can you see at the Kafue River?

Hippos and elephants are regular neighbours at the camp. The experience is built around the water, with river safaris as the core activity.

What activities does this Zambia camp offer?

River safaris and less conventional touches, such as floating fitness suites. Everything is designed to experience the river and its wildlife from within.

Why is Zambia an alternative to Botswana or Kenya?

Because it draws fewer visitors and premium safari prices tend to be lower. That gives travellers a less crowded experience and operators, margin.

What does this project mean for safari tourism in Southern Africa?

It puts the Kafue on the luxury safari map. It opens a route for agencies and tour operators hunting for alternative destinations with high-end product.

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