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Zambia

Restaurants, hotels, bars and wineries across Zambia in the En Primeur Club guide.

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Zambia luxury dining and travel destination
Livingstone has the largest concentration of venues in our Zambia guide, with Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges offering an extensive wine list. Luxury Zambian fine dining is the restaurant's focus. Mukwa River Lodge serves farm-to-table cuisine at a family-owned riverside property in Livingstone. Across the country, our guide covers 16 venues in 7 cities, with hotels and safari camps making up most of the selection. Royal Zambezi Lodge in Lower Zambezi National Park has an on-site restaurant and tented suites with private plunge pools and river-facing decks. Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges serves Zambian cooking at its riverbank and island lodges in Katambora / Upper Zambezi River. In South Luangwa National Park, Puku Ridge overlooks a waterhole and floodplain, while Sungani Lodge has suites with locally sourced craftsmanship beside a lagoon. Toka Leya in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park has river views and private decks for wildlife sightings.

Livingstone for wine and lodge dining

Livingstone has the largest share of venues in our Zambia guide. Royal Chundu's restaurant offers a wine list, while Mukwa River Lodge serves farm-to-table cuisine.

  • Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges

    Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges in Katambora / Upper Zambezi River serves Zambian cooking. The property has one lodge on the riverbank and another on an island, with thatched suites above the water upstream from Victoria Falls.

  • Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges

    Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges in Livingstone is the one restaurant in our guide with a wine list and extensive wine list. It offers tasting menu and prix fixe formats alongside luxury Zambian fine dining.

  • Mukwa River Lodge

    Mukwa River Lodge is a family-owned riverside property in Livingstone with farm-to-table cuisine. Its design draws on classic bush camp aesthetics, with private decks and plunge pools positioned for wildlife sightings from the riverbank.

Lower Zambezi for river lodges

Lower Zambezi National Park has river lodges and tented camps with private plunge pools. Royal Zambezi Lodge also has an on-site restaurant.

  • Royal Zambezi Lodge

    Royal Zambezi Lodge has luxury tented suites with private plunge pools and expansive decks overlooking the river in Lower Zambezi National Park. The property has an on-site restaurant and holds a Michelin Key award for its accommodation.

  • Anabezi Camp

    Anabezi Camp occupies the western reaches of Lower Zambezi National Park on the Zambezi River banks. The 2025 World Travel Awards named it Zambia's Leading Tented Safari Camp, and its tented format and private plunge pools place it in the premium safari tier.

  • Lolebezi

    Lolebezi is a luxury safari lodge in Lower Zambezi National Park with private plunge pools in every suite. The property combines considered design with direct water-edge access and wildlife viewing from the lodge.

South Luangwa National Park for safari hotels

South Luangwa National Park has ridge-top camps and lagoon-edge lodges. Puku Ridge holds a World Travel Awards distinction, while Sungani Lodge combines local craftsmanship with a conservation programme.

  • Mfuwe Lodge, the Bushcamp Company

    Mfuwe Lodge, the Bushcamp Company is a safari lodge in South Luangwa National Park with lagoon-side viewing areas. Elephants and hippos move through the property, and its air-conditioned lodges offer wildlife encounters from rooms and the pool deck.

  • Puku Ridge

    Puku Ridge is an 8-suite luxury tented safari camp overlooking a waterhole and floodplain in South Luangwa National Park. It combines contemporary design with safari guiding and was named Zambia's Leading Safari Lodge at the 2025 World Travel Awards.

  • Sungani Lodge

    Sungani Lodge is a family-owned camp beside a lagoon in southern South Luangwa National Park. Its suites feature locally sourced craftsmanship, private decks, and plunge pools. Stays support a conservation programme in the surrounding wilderness.

Kafue and Livingstone for river camps and hotels

Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp - Virtuoso Preview has elevated tented suites in Kafue National Park. Toka Leya and The Royal Livingstone Anantara are riverfront properties in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, with private decks at the camp and deep verandas at the hotel.

  • Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp - Virtuoso Preview

    Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp - Virtuoso Preview stands on rosewood platforms above the river in Kafue National Park. Its Horizon Terrace Suites sit at tree level, with a design focused on minimal environmental intervention and private riverboat access.

  • Toka Leya

    Toka Leya is a tented camp in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park with river views and wildlife sightings from private decks. It operates at a smaller scale than larger resort properties and holds a La Liste Top Hotels distinction.

  • The Royal Livingstone Anantara

    The Royal Livingstone Anantara is a riverfront hotel in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Its 17 colonial-style buildings sit among indigenous forest, with deep verandas, a timber deck beside the river, and original artwork referencing the region's exploration history.

Planning FAQ

Which city has the most venues in your Zambia guide?

Livingstone has the largest concentration, with 7 of our guide's 16 country venues. Its selection includes Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges, whose restaurant offers tasting menu and prix fixe formats, and Mukwa River Lodge, which serves farm-to-table cuisine.

How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in Zambia in your guide?

There are no Michelin-starred restaurants in the cities covered by our Zambia guide. Royal Zambezi Lodge in Lower Zambezi National Park received a Michelin Key for its hotel accommodation in 2026.

Where can I find an extensive wine list in Zambia?

Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges' restaurant in Livingstone has an extensive wine list and a wine list. The restaurant serves luxury Zambian fine dining at a private lodge on the river.

Which places in Zambia have tasting-menu or prix fixe dining?

Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges' restaurant in Livingstone offers tasting menu and prix fixe dining. The restaurant focuses on luxury Zambian fine dining and has an extensive wine list.

By Emmett Haley · Updated October 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

City atlas

Cities in Zambia

Livingstone, Zambia
16 venues

Livingstone

Kafue, Zambia
3 venues

Kafue

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
3 venues

Lower Zambezi National Park

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
2 venues

South Luangwa National Park

Jeki, Zambia
1 venue

Jeki

Luangwa, Zambia
1 venue

Luangwa

Mfuwe, Zambia
1 venue

Mfuwe

Masala, Zambia

Masala

Zambia

Where to eat in Zambia

Selected entries from the current guide for Zambia.

Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges restaurant in Livingstone

Livingstone, Zambia

Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges

Set along the Zambezi River near the Botswana border, Royal Chundu offers riverside lodge accommodation with direct access to one of southern Africa's most active wildlife corridors. Sunset cruises, guided Zambezi safaris, and family-oriented programming place it within a specific tier of Zambian river lodges where the river itself is the primary experience. Nearest access is via Kasane International Airport, approximately 40 kilometres away.

Livingstone, Zambia

Zambia

Where to stay in Zambia

Selected entries from the current guide for Zambia.

Anabezi Camp hotel in Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

Anabezi Camp

Anabezi Camp occupies the western reaches of Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park, where the river's floodplains draw some of Africa's densest elephant populations. The 2025 World Travel Awards named it Zambia's Leading Tented Safari Camp, a signal of where it sits within the country's premium safari tier. For travellers weighing the Lower Zambezi's lodge options, Anabezi represents a serious entry point into tented camp accommodation at this end of the park.

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Mukwa River Lodge hotel in Livingstone

Livingstone, Zambia

Mukwa River Lodge

A family-owned boutique retreat on the Zambezi River's edge along Nakatindi Road, Mukwa River Lodge occupies a stretch of riverbank directly across from Zambezi National Park. The design draws on classic bush camp aesthetics, with private decks and plunge pools positioned to capture unobstructed wildlife sightings. For travellers routing through Livingstone who want proximity to both the river and the park without the scale of a resort, it occupies a distinct position in the local accommodation tier.

Livingstone, Zambia
Sungani Lodge hotel in Luangwa

Luangwa, Zambia

Sungani Lodge

Sungani Lodge sits in the remote southern reaches of South Luangwa National Park, where a family-built, design-led camp overlooks a hippo-frequented lagoon. Suites combine locally sourced craftsmanship with contemporary comfort, and each stay is tied directly to a conservation programme protecting one of Zambia's least-visited wilderness corridors. For travellers who want both considered design and ecological purpose, this is a compelling Luangwa option.

Luangwa, Zambia
The Royal Livingstone Anantara hotel in Livingstone

Livingstone, Zambia

The Royal Livingstone Anantara

Set on the banks of the Zambezi River within walking distance of Victoria Falls, The Royal Livingstone Anantara occupies 17 colonial-style buildings arranged through indigenous forest, with deep verandas, a Zambezi-edged timber deck, and interiors hung with original artwork referencing the region's exploration history. It sits at the upper end of Livingstone's hotel market, where position and access to the Falls define the competitive set.

Livingstone, Zambia
Toka Leya hotel in Livingstone

Livingstone, Zambia

Toka Leya

Ranked among La Liste's Top Hotels for 2026 with 90 points, Toka Leya occupies a prime position on the Zambian bank of the Zambezi River near Livingstone, placing guests within reach of Victoria Falls while offering a quieter, more immersive alternative to the town's larger resort properties. Compared to the high-volume offerings along the main strip, it operates at a smaller, more deliberate scale suited to travellers prioritising proximity to the river over amenity breadth.

Livingstone, Zambia
Tongabezi Lodge hotel in Livingstone

Livingstone, Zambia

Tongabezi Lodge

Tongabezi Lodge sits on the Zambian bank of the Zambezi River, roughly 20 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls, where open-fronted cottages and tree houses dissolve the boundary between interior and river. The property belongs to the smaller, design-led tier of African safari lodges that treat architecture as the primary amenity. For travellers already considering Livingstone, it represents the riverside option furthest from town-centre infrastructure.

Livingstone, Zambia

Zambia

Where to go for a drink in Zambia

Selected entries from the current guide for Zambia.

No venues found.

Zambia

Which wineries to visit in Zambia

Selected entries from the current guide for Zambia.

No venues found.

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