Who are the best luxury safari operators for Zambia?

These are the safari companies that own and run camps in Zambia, read from their own websites: who runs camps in South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue, what each charges per night and what age limits each sets.

Who are the best luxury safari operators for Zambia?

Each card below names the company's camps in Zambia, from South Luangwa to Lower Zambezi and Kafue, with its rates and child policy where its camps are all in Zambia.

What do they charge per person per night?

1 of the 17 camp owners on this page publish a rate per person per night; the rest do not state it on their own websites. Each line is the company's own figure as its website gives it. Companies with camps in several countries are left out of this list and their cards, because their published figure can be for a camp elsewhere.

• Baines' River Camp: Lowest published: $705 per person per night, Green Season 2026.

What age limits do they set for children?

5 of the 17 camp owners on this page publish a child policy; the rest do not state it on their own websites. Companies with camps in several countries are left out here, because their policy can differ from camp to camp.

• Anabezi: 'Anabezi and Amanzi camp does not allow children under the age of 12 unless they are part of the group bookings.' There is a family tent with two connected rooms.
• Baines' River Camp: Children between 6 and 12 pay 30% of the adult rate. 2027 child rates are shown: $546 (green) and $742 (high) per night.
• Chiawa Safaris: Minimum ages: Chichele Presidential 4 years.
• Flatdogs Camp: A child is anyone under 12 (2021 sheets); children under 12 pay 50%; under 4 pay $46.50 per night on safari package and stay free on room only.
• Remote Africa Safaris: Minimum age: Tafika 8, Olimba 8, Takwela 8 (12 for walking safaris), Chikoko Tree 12, Big Lagoon 12, Mwaleshi 12.

Which offer a private guide and vehicle?

6 of the 17 camp owners on this page offer a private guide or vehicle; the rest do not state it on their own websites. Companies with camps in several countries are left out here, because their terms can differ from camp to camp.

• Baines' River Camp: Private guide and vehicle or boat: $375 per day.
• Chiawa Safaris: Chiawa Camp has the largest guiding team, so private requests for photography or fishing are 'easily managed'.
• Flatdogs Camp: The Crocodile Nest comes with a private vehicle and guide for all activities and Treehouse groups of 4 or more adults are entitled to one (2021 sheets).
• Kafunta Safaris: 'Private Safaris' is listed as a package category.
• Remote Africa Safaris: Also a private photographic vehicle (2 guests, extra daily cost) and private photographic safaris with Bryan Jackson (additional cost).
• The Bushcamp Company: Private guide and vehicle hire: 'Available at all BCC camps.' At the Villas at KuKaya a dedicated guide and vehicle comes with each booking.

Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 2 November 2026 · updated 2 November 2026