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Fumba Beach Lodge

Fumba Beach Lodge

Menai Bay

Fumba Beach Lodge is a small-scale resort with only 26 spacious en-suite rooms. Twenty are deluxe ‘bandas’ with en-suite bathrooms, private terraces, and stunning ocean and garden views, all suitable for families or couples. Four of the rooms are Luxury Suites, and additionally, there are two special Baobab Suites. All rooms are privately located within walking distance from the main buildings. They have tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-fridges, mosquito nets, a room safe, and a fan.

The lodge is located on the Fumba Beach peninsula, in the Menai Bay Conservation area, this is a large protected marine sanctuary and lies in an area declared as of outstanding natural beauty but the WWF. Next to Fumba Beach Lodge is the Fumba Village the villagers assisted in finding the location and building the lodge, and many are still employed. You can organise a visit to the village to experience the local culture and daily life.

The restaurant makes use of local ingredients in the cuisine so expect plenty of fresh seafood, local spices and delicious tropical fruits. The lodge is built around 6 huge baobab trees, the oldest being 900 years old. Look out for the resident monkeys whose antics are always entertaining.

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Activities, Beach, Bar, Spa, Diving, Suitable for Families

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Escape to the heart of the Franschhoek Winelands at Le Quartier Français

Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Franschhoek Valley, Le Quartier Français is a charming 25-room boutique hotel that exudes romance and tranquillity. This idyllic retreat offers the perfect base for exploring the renowned Winelands or simply wandering through the quaint village, with its delightful shops and galleries.

Experience true luxury and impeccable service

Immerse yourself in the luxurious comfort of our beautifully appointed rooms, where every detail has been carefully considered to ensure an unforgettable stay. Our attentive staff are dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that your every need is catered for.

Indulge in culinary delights and world-class wines

Le Quartier Français is home to two exceptional dining experiences:

Protégé: A relaxed and stylish eatery showcasing fresh, seasonal cuisine.
Epice: An intimate fine-dining restaurant offering an exquisite culinary journey.

Le Quartier Français

Franschhoek

Named after the legendary Zambian tracker and Safari guide Jacob Shawa, Shawa Luangwa Camp is a small, eco-friendly bush camp overlooking the Luangwa River in the Nsefu Sector. This is one of the park’s most untouched areas where excellent year-round game viewing and astonishing habitat diversity make it ideal for safaris by foot and vehicle.

Each of our 4 Luxury Safari Tents is individually styled for a modern under-canvas experience on the banks of the Luangwa River. The tents consist of three Couples Tents and a spacious Family Tent.

The camp enjoys an excellent position overlooking the nearby river, a comfortable and welcoming main area for dining and socialising and a small pool 

Activities are varied and based around game drives, using electric 4x4 vehicles and these are conducted as silently as possible, and with minimal impact on the environment. As the birthplace of the walking safari, South Luangwa beckons you to step out into the bush with one of the camp's knowledgeable guides and to fall in love with this wild and precious place.

Shawa Luangwa Camp

Nsefu Sector

Set in an area of pristine wilderness, the lodge offers a magnificent safari experience in the heart of Kafue National Park. This owner-run lodge offers comfortable accommodation, a warm welcome and a unique place to stay for experiencing the ‘real’ Zambia and to enjoy the wildlife and scenery.  

Set on raised individual private wooden decks, each overlooking the Kafue River, the Lodge comprises 6 double Meru-style tents with en suite bathrooms, indoor showers and an open-air shower. The “Honeymoon-tent” has an additional outside bath. Every tent is additionally roofed with thatch to provide extra shade and further blend into nature. The family house consists of 2 bedrooms (one queen, one twin), 2 en-suite bathrooms, an outside shower and a central living area opening onto a private deck overlooking the river. It’s a perfect spot for a couple with children or a small group of friends.

Another experience is to sleep in a Tonga Tree Basket, which provides a unique and secure night under the stars close to nature. Seasonally set in trees at stunning river locations, you fall asleep and wake up to the relaxing sounds of the Kafue. Enjoy a night out individually, or with your group of up to six. To answer everyone’s first question, besides the bucket ‘bathroom’, there is an ash-pit drum toilet. Alternatively, the camp manages several campsites in the area – ask us for details. 

The camp also does special dining experiences where you can have your breakfast on an island on the way back from your game drive, or even dinner around the fire watching the sun go down and listening to the sounds of the rapids. 

The camp’s activities are plentiful and, as well as game drives there are boat safaris, canoe trips, young adventurers’ activities, out-of-camp-dining, walking safaris, community visits and fishing.

KaingU Safari Lodge

Namwala Game Management Area

How our Tent Ratings work

These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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All good things start with a conversation and planning your holiday shouldn't be like flicking through a catalogue. Email us, book a free consultation, or give us a call, to get your next bespoke adventure underway.

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+44 (0)7516 766404

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