Puku Ridge Tented Camp
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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PUKU RIDGE
TENTED CAMP -
SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA
Sanctuary Lodges & Camps have acquired the following camps and lodges in Zambia:
• Sussi & Chuma on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park above the world-famous Victoria Falls
• Lechwe Plains Tented Camp in the Lochinvar National Park north of Lusaka
• Kulefu Camp situated on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park
• Puku Ridge Tented Camp in the South Luangwa National Park
• Chichele Presidential Lodge in the South Luangwa National Park, the world-famous lodge which was originally built by President Kaunda
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For millennia, this low, rocky ridge has overlooked the
wide, water-rich valley.
From
this
vantage
point
among the
trees,
predators
and hunters would quietly observe the prolific hunting grounds
spread out below. But now visitors come to Puku Ridge to revel
in the abundance of wildlife and the comforts of a traditional
old-world safari camp.
Named for the elusive Puku antelope which
never strays far from water, this beautiful camp among the trees is
landscaped into a secluded ridge overlooking the Kakumbu Valley in
the southern section
of South Luagwa National Park. Here, the living is easy for both visitors
and wildlife.
The diverse wildlife along the dambo offers great opportunities for
photography, whether you choose to explore on foot with a keen-eyed guide,
or range further afield in a safari vehicle. And in the evenings, you
dine with the night sounds of Africa for a soundtrack.
Puku Ridge inhabits a remote world of
its own, watching the ancient patterns of life and survival while treating
its visitors to enjoyably
civilised hospitality.
Puku Ridge is a new camp (opened July
2003) operated by Star of Africa. Leopard and lion sightings from
the comfort of the camp have already been excellent.
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Puku Ridge Tented Camp is small and intimate, built
unobtrusively close to the wild. It is a twelve-bed tented
safari camp with six spacious
walk-in canvas safari tents with a wrap around view of the flood plains
below.
Each of the six comfortably furnished
safari tents are huge - 12 meters by
7 meters with lovely big teak verandahs, lavish bathroom with sunken
baths and outdoor showers with superb views overlooking the floodplains.
Well-lit pathways cleared of undergrowth
connect the tents to the main bar/lounge. The natural vegetation
has been left as undisturbed
as possible. All units include:
• Toilet, basin, indoor and outdoor showers and sunken bath
• Two three-quarter beds, double or king size beds
• Mosquito nets
• Private verandah
• Ceiling fans
• Hair dryers
Accommodation includes the following:
• 3 meals a day
• 2 game viewing activities per day
• Laundry service
• Evening camp fire
• Charter flights available
Dining
Meals are served at the usually accepted times but can
be dependent on game drives and will vary seasonally. All meals are table
d’hôte with a wide selection of dishes, and will be served
outdoors whenever possible - often around a campfire in the evening.
Activities &
Wildlife
South Luangwa National Park offers very good game viewing which is
complemented by its dramatic scenery. The Park is home to a significant
population of elephant and the Luangwa River is home to more NIle
crocodiles than any other river in Africa. Four hundred bird species
are found in the Park, which is also famous for its lion and leopard
populations.
• Full range of game drives in
South Luangwa National Park using open four-wheel-drive vehicles driven
by a knowledgeable guide.
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Game to be seen includes Elephant, Lion,Leopard, Wild Dog, Buffalo and
Giraffe.
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Guided Walks by a professional guide and an armed national parks scout. The
emphasis in this area is the wonderful opportunities
for walking safaris.
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