Sausage Tree Camp: A Lower Zambezi Gem

Green Safaris | August 19, 2024

As the sun sinks lower, stretching its golden limbs across the sky, a solitary young bull elephant skilfully balances on its hind legs to reach the plump pods hanging from the top of an Acacia tree.

This remarkable adaptation is a highlight of Lower Zambezi National Park, a place where enchantment abounds, and Sausage Tree Camp by Green Safaris stands ready to offer you an opulent retreat in the heart of the bush.

As night swallows the last light of day and blankets the sky with a canopy of stars, you sip on gin and tonics from your sundowner setup, which offers a panoramic view of the vast plain. A container of freshly made samosas circulates, and you marvel at the magic that kept them warm and crispy throughout your hours of exploration.

Gazing upward, you count nature’s fairy lights and follow the Milky Way until there’s no room left for your eyes to explore. This destination is so remote and raw that not even city lights can dilute its brilliance.

You might think this is a great place to savour the day’s memories, such as tiger fishing followed by breakfast with a view of the Zambezi River. But as you embark on your evening game drive, the park transforms into a completely different world cloaked in darkness, drawing you fully into the present moment once more.

The distant roars of lions echo around you, and although you can’t quite see it, your experienced guide has detected the presence of a leopard—a feat you would find impossible even in daylight.

Two glinting beads of light flicker in response to your guide’s spotlight—eyes! Before you realise it, the vehicle is reversing. There, hidden in the thicket, are not one but two adult leopards feasting on a fresh baboon kill, the only sounds being the crunching and cracking of bones.

From landing your first fish to spotting elephants, lions, and leopards, your first day in this wild paradise has been unforgettable. Yet instead of returning to the comfort of your luxury tented suite at Sausage Tree Camp—where a deep bathtub calls your name—you’re in for a surprise.

Amid seemingly endless wilderness, a bonfire crackles, meat sizzles at the live cooking station, and an elegantly set table lures you in for your evening feast. This is the essence of a bush meal.

Satisfied beneath the stars, your thoughts drift to the adventures that await tomorrow. With plans for a morning swim in the lap pool, a canoe safari, and a river lunch with your feet in the Zambezi, you sense that this journey will be one you’ll cherish forever.

WHERE

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia: Sausage Tree Camp by Green Safaris offers seven luxury tented suites and one spacious family house, each with private plunge pools and en suite bathrooms. The main area features a larger lap pool, dining and bar facilities, a bonfire, a gym, and cosy lounge pockets. The entire property offers expansive, 180-degree views of the Zambezi River, making wildlife sightings a consistent standout.

WHAT TO EXPERIENCE

Twice daily game drives, including night drives.
Guided walking, boat and canoe safaris.
The park features a variety of landscapes, including floodplains, forests, and escarpments, perfect for rich game viewing (including wild dogs and sables), birding and fishing.
Bush dinners, river lunches and private dining.
Conservation conversations with Green Safaris’ wildlife partners, Conservation Lower Zambezi.
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