North Luangwa Skybeds

Our four newly rebuilt chalets in North Luangwa National Park blend comfort and wilderness, with river-facing rooms and open-air skybeds beneath the stars.

Please note: As of 2025, the property formerly known as North Luangwa River Lodge is under new ownership and has been completely rebuilt. Now reimagined as North Luangwa Skybeds, the camp offers a fresh, immersive experience in one of the most remote and pristine corners of the Luangwa Valley.

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"Wild, remote, incredibly beautiful! For travellers who want to revisit earlier memories of an unspoilt Africa."

- John Henderson, Australia, September 2025

For travelers seeking remote destinations, tranquil beauty, and a safari experience far from the crowds, North Luangwa National Park is truly unmatched. This is not about luxury lodges or simply ticking off wildlife sightings—it’s about space, solitude, and being fully immersed in nature.

During the day, you can explore the park on walking safaris or game drives led by our experienced head guide, Andrew. As night falls, return to your unique “skybed” and fall asleep beneath a canvas of stars, accompanied by the sounds of hyenas, leopards, and elephants.

Thoughtfully designed to blend into the landscape, each "skybed" features comfortable bedding and simple comforts, providing a front-row seat to the night sky. If your ideal safari is defined by solitude, wilderness, and authenticity, North Luangwa Skybeds (formerly North Luangwa RIver Lodge) delivers precisely that—where the true luxury lies in the silence, space, and wild surroundings

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Sleep Under the Stars in North Luangwa: The Skybeds Experience

North Luangwa Skybeds (formerly North Luangwa RIver Lodge) features 4 chalets, each offering a ground-floor en-suite room overlooking the Luangwa River. A concrete staircase leads up to a second ‘sky bed’ bedroom, open to the sky with only a mosquito net, providing unobstructed views of the river. Choose to sleep beneath the stars and ebony trees or enjoy the comfort of the traditional bedroom downstairs.

Each unit has a bathroom downstairs which comprises of a bucket shower and toilet. There is no wifi in the chalets, although there is wifi available in the main dining area.

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Ensuite Bathrooms

Solar Power / Plug points in rooms

Mosquito Nets

Wifi (Main Area only)

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One of Africa’s last true wildernesses - remote, rugged and completely untouched by mass tourism.

Set in the far northern reaches of the Luangwa Valley, North  Luangwa National Park offers a safari experience that feels raw, authentic and deeply connected to nature. This is a place where you don’t just observe the wild; you feel it—through the silence, the vast landscapes, and the sense that you are somewhere genuinely far from the modern world.

Unlike more developed parks, North Luangwa has deliberately remained off the beaten track. Access is limited, visitor numbers are extremely low, and much of the exploration is done on foot—meaning the wildlife encounters are intimate, personal and often unforgettable. Whether it’s a lion calling across the floodplain at dawn, elephants quietly moving through the riverine forests, or the thrill of tracking animals with an expert guide, every moment feels unscripted and unfiltered.

The park’s commitment to conservation is another reason travellers seek it out. Thanks to decades of dedicated protection—particularly its pioneering black rhino reintroduction—North Luangwa has transformed into a thriving ecosystem where wildlife flourishes without human pressure. Being here gives you the rare privilege of witnessing what an African wilderness looks like when it is allowed to simply be wild.

For travellers who crave remote places, quiet beauty and a safari without crowds, North Luangwa is incomparable. It’s not about luxury lodges or ticking off sightings—it’s about space, solitude, and the kind of deep, immersive nature experience that stays with you long after you’ve left. If you want a safari that feels like stepping back in time, North Luangwa is where you need to be.

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"Magical. A true African experience with natural wildlife encounters. A unforgettable experience."

- Mark & Michelle, July 2025.

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Walk, Explore and Discover the Wild Heart of North Luangwa

North Luangwa National Park offers a style of safari that feels very different from the rest of the Luangwa Valley—more raw, more intimate, and far more focused on true wilderness immersion. 

The activities here are shaped by the park’s remoteness, low visitor numbers and long-standing conservation ethos, which means everything is centred on experiencing nature quietly, respectfully and up close.

The park is renowned for walking safaris—arguably some of the best in Zambia. With vast tracts of untouched bush, limited roads and expert guides, walking is the most authentic way to explore the park. You aren’t simply observing wildlife—you’re learning to read tracks, follow signs, understand behaviour and feel part of the landscape. Encounters here feel personal and thrilling, whether you’re tracking buffalo through the riverine forests or quietly watching a herd of elephants cross the floodplain.

While the park is famous for walking, game drives are still offered and provide access to remote areas you can’t reach on foot. The big difference? You won’t share sightings with a queue of vehicles. Most of the time, it’s just you, your guide and the wilderness. The drives are slower, more interpretive and more focused on the full ecosystem—birdlife, plants, predators, the movements of the river—rather than racing from sighting to sighting.

Travel Packages featuring North Luangwa

Experience the best of what the Luangwa has to offer by booking one of our packages

TRAVEL PACKAGE

6 night Safari Package featuring North Luangwa

Our "Best of Both North: Luambe and North Luangwa 6 night package is priced on a Stay 6, Pay 5 basis. The package includes Park Fees as well as road transfers from Mfuwe airport to Luambe Horizons and then onto North Luangwa Skybeds (return).

Visit 2 of Zambia's most remote and wild National Parks located in the Luangwa.

All road transfers are included  throughout (from Mfuwe airport return).

Activities include: Game Drives, Safari Walks, Bush Dinners & Bush Breakfasts, Access to our Photographic hides

TRAVEL PACKAGE

South Luangwa, North Luangwa and Luambe: 9 (or 10) night Safari Package

This is the Ultimate Luangwa Safari: It will begin with 3 nights at North Luangwa Skybeds, followed by 3 nights at Luambe Horizons and finally 3 nights at Painted Dogs lagoon in South Luangwa.

Option to Fly in or out directly from / to North Luangwa

This safari package can also be done in reverse (drive in, fly out)

Road transfers between the camps included

Let's start Planning Your Safari

Contact the team today for a free quote!

Guests Feedback from 2025

Read what some of our guests have had to say about their time in the Luangwa this past season.

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"The most unbelievable wild experience! Some amazing sightings of leopards and lion... what a special place. "

- Chris and Vikki Irwin, Sept 2025
(North Luangwa & Luambe)

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"Luambe was our last destination on our trip but definitely the best! Thank you for unforgettable memories."

- The Koch Family, October 2025
(Luambe Camp)

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"Wild, remote and incredibly beautiful... for those who want to revisit earlier memories of an unspoilt Africa or for those who want to soak in Africa at its remote best.

- John & Di, Sept 2025
(North Luangwa & Luambe)

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"An absolute privilege to share this experience. Will always be a fantastic memory. Thank you!

- Liz & John Williamsson, Sept 2025
(North Luangwa & Luambe Camp)

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"A huge success for me to see this beautiful place, experience the wild and the people!"

- Bill Willis, Canada, Sept 2025
(North Luangwa River Lodge)

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"What an amazing place - a true wilderness with comfort and style. The sleep-out was a night I will never forget."

- Chloe Neild, July 2025
(Luambe Camp)

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"Luambe is perfect. Absolutely amazing... thank you so much for everything."

- Sylvia Phillips, June 2025
(Luambe Camp)

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"The most impressive beautiful tranquil place with so much warm people and wonderful tranquility. I really, really don't want to leave!"

- Rasa, July 2025
(Luambe Camp)

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Is the Luangwa the right destination for you?

Are you an adventurous traveler drawn to the authenticity and untamed beauty of Africa's wilderness? Are you drawn to destinations that prioritize conservation efforts? Do you seek to escape the ordinary, embrace the extraordinary and create lasting memories in one of Africa's remotest and wildest safari destinations?

Then the Luangwa is definitely for you!

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Who is Luangwa Valley Safaris?

Luangwa Valley Safaris a collection of 3 safari lodges within the Everwild portfolio. The 3 camps are Luambe Horizons, North Luangwa Skybeds and Painted Dogs Lagoon.

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About Everwild Travel Portfolio

The Everwild Travel Portfolio consists of 8 camps located in various remote and wild areas across Zambia.  

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