Puku Ridge

Puku Ridge Our exclusive camp offers 8 luxury tented retreats on an elevated ridge overlooking plain and woodlands teeming with wildlife.
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This extraordinary lodge retreat is close to the vibrant Luangwa River, providing unrivalled wildlife experiences.

Puku Ridge sits within the heartland of walking safari country. South Luangwa pioneered the guided walking safari, and t...
06/09/2026

Puku Ridge sits within the heartland of walking safari country. South Luangwa pioneered the guided walking safari, and the tradition here is among the deepest and most respected in Africa.

With the bush completely open and cool morning temperatures creating ideal walking conditions, a walking safari from Puku Ridge offers an extraordinary way to experience Zambia's wilderness.

Meet Pro Guide Innocent Simango.

Book your walking safari at http://zambialuxurylodges.com/connect/

Puku Ridge sits above the floodplain, overlooking a landscape where water, grassland and woodland create habitat for a d...
04/09/2026

Puku Ridge sits above the floodplain, overlooking a landscape where water, grassland and woodland create habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The lodge was designed around this setting, bringing the landscape into every part of the stay.

Here that mornings begin with wildlife and first light, days unfold between game drives and time at the lodge, and evenings end with sundowners, dinner beneath the open sky and the option of sleeping beneath the stars.

Puku Ridge is part of the landscape. The landscape is part of the experience.

Puku Ridge offers a view that changes throughout the day. From the deck, the valley unfolds, revealing the movement of w...
02/09/2026

Puku Ridge offers a view that changes throughout the day. From the deck, the valley unfolds, revealing the movement of wildlife, shifting light and the scale of this destination. This lodge invites guests to take in the landscape and experience South Luangwa from a unique perspective.

Plan your stay at https://zambialuxurylodges.com/puku-ridge/

29/08/2026

Zambia’s Leading Safari Lodge, four years running. World Travel Awards 2026.

Four years. One extraordinary honour.Puku Ridge has been named Zambia's Leading Safari Lodge at the 2026 World Travel Aw...
29/08/2026

Four years. One extraordinary honour.

Puku Ridge has been named Zambia's Leading Safari Lodge at the 2026 World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year.

Set within South Luangwa, Puku Ridge is a place where wilderness, thoughtful design and exceptional guiding come together.

We are honoured to receive this recognition once again, and grateful to the team who make the Puku Ridge experience what it is.

Discover Puku Ridge. Zambia's Leading Safari Lodge, 2023 - 2026.

The guiding tradition in South Luangwa runs deep. At Puku Ridge, the team brings years of experience in this specific e...
28/08/2026

The guiding tradition in South Luangwa runs deep.

At Puku Ridge, the team brings years of experience in this specific ecosystem. An intimate understanding of animal behaviour, seasonal patterns, and the particular character of the Luangwa Valley that only comes from time spent inside it.

Whether on foot, in a vehicle, or out after dark, the guides at Puku Ridge are the reason guests come back.

Plan your stay at https://zambialuxurylodges.com/puku-ridge/

South Luangwa National Park has earned its reputation as one of Africa's great safari destinations. Known for its health...
24/08/2026

South Luangwa National Park has earned its reputation as one of Africa's great safari destinations. Known for its healthy predator populations and exceptional leopard sightings, every game drive offers something different.

Puku Ridge places you at the heart of it all.

Plan your stay at https://zambialuxurylodges.com/puku-ridge/

Elephants shape the landscape as much as they inhabit it. Their daily movements open pathways through the bush, disperse...
22/08/2026

Elephants shape the landscape as much as they inhabit it. Their daily movements open pathways through the bush, disperse seeds, and create space for countless other species to thrive. At Puku Ridge, watching a herd pass by is simply part of the rhythm of the day.

Learn more at https://zambialuxurylodges.com/puku-ridge/

There is a particular pleasure to dining in the wild. Every moment at the table here is shaped by what surrounds it, and...
18/08/2026

There is a particular pleasure to dining in the wild. Every moment at the table here is shaped by what surrounds it, and what surrounds it is extraordinary.

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Muchinga is the escarpment that forms the western edge of the Luangwa Valley, creating the dramatic backdrop to one of A...
14/08/2026

Muchinga is the escarpment that forms the western edge of the Luangwa Valley, creating the dramatic backdrop to one of Africa's great wildernesses.

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South Luangwa National Park
Livingstone
10101

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