PUKU RIDGE

South Luangwa National Park | Zambia

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HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT WE LOVE

Walking the private tower to a personal starbed

Arguably the most luxurious lodge in South Luangwa

Hide overlooking the prolific pan that teems with life

WHEN TO VISIT

CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY

Zambia Carnivore Project
Working with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to preserve the area’s large predators through conservation, research and education

Conservation South Luangwa
Partnering on projects connected to combating poaching, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, community outreach and veterinary support

Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust
Partnering on projects connected to combating poaching, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, community outreach and veterinary support

Bio Carbon Partners
Working with villagers to prevent deforestation and habitat loss across a million hectares of wilderness

Project Luangwa
Reaping the benefits of tourism in action for local communities

OVERVIEW

When the nights are warm and windless, and the stars are out in force, who wouldn’t want to sleep outdoors? At Puku Ridge, this is possible every night of your stay as every room has an elevated tower that houses a comfortable starbed. By day, it’s a wonderful place for siesta game watching as you can spot animals approaching for miles around.

Back on ground, Puku Ridge also has a hide off the main area that overlooks a popular waterhole – this is the place for close-ups of an endemic Thornicroft’s giraffe or Crawshay’s zebra. All rooms have Wi-Fi, air conditioning and cooling plunge pools, and game drives, night drives and walking are all in the hands of expert guides.