Puku Ridge Camp

About Puku Ridge Camp

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Puku Ridge Camp is an intimate camp with just 6 large walk-in canvas safari tents. Each tent has a private teak veranda with views across the expansive Kakumbi flood plains.

All have an ensuite bathroom and outdoor shower. Interconnecting pathways link the tents to the main camp area where the bar, dining and lounge relaxation areas are located. The camp has been designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and is unobtrusive.

Puku Ridge Camp offers game drives and night drives into the south luangwa national park with opportunities to view diverse wildlife. Guests also have the chance to do bush walks accompanied by a guide and an armed park scout. In the evening guests can relax and relive the day’s events with star-lit views of nocturnal game on the floodplain as a backdrop.

Highlights and information

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Highlights

Spacious tented accommodation with great 180 degree views across the floodplains.
Refurbished camp with quirky, fresh innovative design features.
Intimate camp with accommodation for just 12 guests.
Great game viewing opportunities by vehicle and on foot.

Situation

South Luangwa National Park

Activities

Game drives; night drives; guided bush walks;

Facilities

Spacious walk-in tents with ensuite bathrooms; private verandas; dining area; lounge; bar

Child policy

Minumum age 12 years.

Open

All year.

Best time

'Wet' season is December to March with mixes of sunshine and heavy showers. Dry season May to November is the easiest time to travel. June to August have cold morning and evenings. October is hottest with temperatures up to 40C.

Inclusions

All meals, game viewing, park fees, drinks.

Pricing guidelines for Zambia

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless airlines have special offers). Zambia combines well with Malawi and Botswana.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week mid-high season safari staying in one park in good lodge or tented campBetween £3000 and £5000
2 week safari in various parks in quality lodges and tented camps.Between £4000 and £6000
1 week ‘green season’ safariFrom about £2500 +
2 weeks Zambia and Lake MalawiBetween £4000 and £5000