Puku Ridge, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

$600 per person per night (peak season)

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Puku Ridge – Our View

We struggle with Puku Ridge simply due to the fact that the Luangwa is known for its privately run camps, or small un-commercial companies. Sanctuary lodges is owned by A&K and so certainly goes against the grain for what makes the Luangwa so famous. However having said all that, the quality of the lodge is as to be expected from Sanctuary lodges and the game viewing area is good. Ultimately we would recommend Puku to older clients, wanting an A&K approach to safari as opposed to the bush camp approach of the other Luangwa companies.

Puku Ridge - The Facts

More about Puku Ridge

Puku Ridge Camp is situated in a remote wildlife rich area in the South Luangwa National Park. Named for the elusive Puku antelope that inhabits the Kakumbi Dambo (floodplain), which the camp overlooks, Puku Ridge Camp is built on a hillside, providing stunning vistas of the floodplain and the wildlife that frequents it.

Puku Ridge Camp is small and intimate and has been constructed to blend into the local surroundings. The camp offers 6 luxury oversized tents with a wrap around view of the floodplains. Each of the comfortably furnished tents boasts ensuite facilities which provides the option of taking a shower with the sun on your shoulders. All tents feature an indoor and outdoor shower, three-quarter or king size beds, mosquito nets, private deck, ceiling fan and hairdryer. Tea /coffee is brought to the rooms each morning.

Wildlife to be seen includes elephant, lion, wild dog, buffalo and a wide variety of antelope in addition to endemic species such as the Thornicroft’s giraffe and Cooksons wildebeest. This is an excellent area for leopards. There is the full range of game drives and night drives in the South Luangwa National Park using open 4X4 vehicles driven by knowledgeable guides. Two game activities per day. The emphasis in this area is the wonderful opportunities for walking safaris and night drives. On night game drives, guests are to return to camp by 20h00. Walking Safaris are guided walks by a professional guide and an armed national parks scout.