Where Luxury Meets the Wild: Anantara’s New Treetop Safari Retreat

If “new year, new destinations” is calling your name, consider something way beyond the standard getaway. Think: waking up to lions calling in the distance, sipping coffee above the treetops, and watching the Kafue River drift beneath your feet.

Anantara is opening its first-ever safari tented camp in April 2026 — Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp — and it’s redefining what adventure luxury looks like.

Here’s why it’s the destination everyone’s going to be talking about:

It sits on the banks of the Kafue River in Zambia’s oldest and largest national park — meaning wildlife literally moves below you.
The entire camp is elevated about 11.5 feet in the air to protect the land and keep nature flowing freely.
There are only 10 villas and 3 Horizon Terrace Suites, so privacy and quiet aren’t just perks — they’re guaranteed.

The Vibe?
Treehouse fantasy meets eco-chic safari lodge. Sliding walls, outdoor showers, private plunge pools, and dedicated butlers. Expect elephants wandering past your deck and the sounds of the savannah rolling in with the night air.

Dining That Honors the Land
Meals highlight local flavors — think fresh river fish, seasonal African classics, pastry mornings under tree canopies, cocktails by the river, fireside storytelling, and even private dinners under the Milky Way.

Wellness, But Make It Primal
Stargazing with no light pollution. Spa treatments with the river as your soundtrack. Yoga among the trees. A full pool and gym for when you’re almost tired of relaxing.

Your Safari, Your Way
Sunset river cruises. Game drives through untouched terrain. Canoeing, fishing, birdwatching, and quiet moments where the wild just… exists around you.

If your soul is currently screaming “I need that,” here’s the practical part:
Kafue Pool Villas start from $6,190 per night (higher in peak season) and include: