Where silence has depth, the river reveals hidden life, and the wild
greets you like an old friend.
Carmine’s River Lodge is beautifully situated where two rivers meet, in an area celebrated for its abundance of wildlife and its raw, unspoiled beauty. This is Africa at its most genuine-vast, wild, and teeming with life. The lodge draws its name from the spectacular Carmine Bee-Eater, and it is here that the world’s largest colony of these birds makes its home near our property.
Set between South Luangwa National Park and the Nsefu Game Reserve. The South Luangwa Valley,
lies at the southern edge of the Great Rift Valley, a landscape known for its biodiversity and enduring wildlife populations. It is also recognised as the birthplace of the African walking safari, a tradition that continues to define how this land is experienced today.
This is a landscape cared for with the same intention as it is experienced. Conservation is entwined into everyday life at Carmine’s River Lodge.
Luxury at Carmine’s River Lodge is defined by respect for the land, its wildlife, and its people.
The lodge features three private two bedroom villas designed for space, privacy, and quiet comfort, allowing guests to ease naturally into the rhythm of the Luangwa Valley. Intimate in scale and unhurried in spirit, the lodge offers a calm retreat where the sounds of the bush replace the distractions of the modern world.
Location:
13°04'52"S 31°49'56"E 5
050 km² / 5 623 mi²
South Luangwa Park
Contact:
Email:
enquiries@carminesriverlodge.com
Phone:
+260 570 236 402
