Track & Trail River Camp - Pride of the Luangwa

Physical Address
South Luangwa National Park
Mfuwe
Zambia
Concept (general info)
Track & Trail River Camp is a privately owned lodge offering 8.5.ha of unforgettable sunrises and panoramic views of the Luangwa river in an area of unspoiled wilderness.
Situated only a five minutes drive from the main entrance of the South Luangwa National Park the lodge offers a unique natural experience. Facilities and accommodation are scattered along the river frontage, surrounded by bushes are the more secluded luxury tented accommodation build on elevated hard wooden platforms.
Track & Trail River Camp’s down to earth feel is reflected in its relaxing atmosphere and its naturally-designed architecture. Local traditions of hospitality are combined with modern comforts such as an elevated swimming pool with unrevealed river views, gym, restaurant combining international and pan African style dishes and our ‘Lime tree’ bar. To complete your safari experience with a signature treatment at the on-site spa to relax the body and mind. Come and find your personal safari experience at Track & Trail River Camp.


Short description
Track & Trail River Camp is located on a breathtaking spot on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. We are an owner run lodge that is specialized in photographic safaris and offer our guests all the comforts, while being situated in untouched wilderness. We pay great attention to detail and individual service. We want to awaken your senses, returning revitalized with your own personal experiences!

Bar & Restaurant
Our Lime Tree Lounge and outside dining area with traditional thatched roof are at river frontage. Here dining options are designed to make your stay diverse, exciting and slightly adventurous. And….if you want to challenge your own cooking abilities, simply ask for your own table bbq and choose & prepare your food just the way you like it.
Our bar is overlooking the South Luangwa National Park, a great location for our guests to swap holiday adventure stories. The bar opens at 8.00hrs each morning and offers all day drinks and snacks with sunset cocktails from 5.30pm until the last guest leaves.


Child policy
Children under 12 sharing with two full rate paying adults at 50%.

Rooms & Units
Views across the Luangwa river. Surrounded by the sounds of the bush. Select from our river front chalets & luxury tents or our more secluded luxury tents designed with both traditional style and comfort in mind. Our secluded luxury tents are ideal for a romantic getaway.
Each of our 4 chalets have a private balcony with stunning river views. Our spacious chalets feature high ceilings and hard wooden floors all with natural furnishing. The chalets can sleep 4 people.
Our 5 luxury tents combine traditional style with modern comfort/design with a private veranda, a spacious sitting & sleeping area and en-suite bathroom. The luxury tents are decorated with hard wooden furniture, natural materials are used to blend in with the surroundings.
All our accommodation is provided with electricity, a fan for refreshment and coffee & tea making facilities.
Season & rates


USD RATES 2011
All rates are per person per night starting from 01-11-2010 to 01-11-2011

All inclusive
Chalet Full Board
Chalet All inclusive Luxury tent Full board Luxury tent
Green season
01/11/09-30/06/10 255 125 235 105
Single supplement 75 40 70 30
Peak season
01/07/10-31/10/10 325 170 300 150
Single supplement 95 45 90 35
When staying 5 nights or more: less 5%
Christmas surcharge (22/12-04/01) 15%
*children under 12 and sharing with 2 full rate paying adults: at 50%

All Inclusive: inclusive of accommodation - all meals - small bites – laundry – all game activities (walking safari’s from 01/06-31/10) - park entry fees - airport transfers. Local drinks and house wine are included during the peak season, imported wines & spirits are extra.
Full Board: inclusive of accommodation – breakfast – lunch and 3-course dinner.

GPS coordinates
S13.09979
E031.79261

Features & Facilities

Accommodation: 4 double storey chalets, 5 luxury tents, campsite with summer huts and double storey platforms.

Activities nearby; game drives morning & night and walking safaris in South Luangwa National Park, bird watching, visit Kawaza cultural village, local textile fabric and wildlife education school.

Activities on premises; swimming, fitness

Conference; small groups 10-12 people

Dining; a la carte restaurant

Entertainment; TV room & library

Environment; gma/ national park

Event venues;

Facilities & services; a la carte restaurant, bar, elevated swimming pool on the river, gym, spa, library & lounge area, internet, laundry, airport transfers

Facilities rooms & units; 4 double storey chalets that can sleep 4, 5 luxury tents 2-4 people, campsite with summer huts and double storey platforms

Languages spoken; English, Nianja, Dutch, Spanish, Afrikaans

Specials

Themes specialized in photographic safaris, provide bean bags, tri pods etc. For safaris focused on photography we have a special equipped vehicle accompanied by professional wildlife photographer.

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DZTv: Bringing a Captivating Experience to the Hospitality Industry

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DZTv in partnership with a Finnish Company is happy to offer you a hotel in-room
interactive and highly sophisticated TV-system, that enhances the hotel
experience for the hotel guests and opens up new business opportunities for both
smaller and larger hotels. The system is also fully integratable with various
reservation and payment systems.

Advantages:

A complete system, which is customized depending on the needs of the customer.

The hotel personnel can themselves, using an easy administration interface,
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System support and help also in the evenings, when the system is most actively
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Not only a static information system but a central tool for the customer
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Localized information services and advertisements - e.g. info channels, hotel
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promos of cultural nature and other documentaries around eco-tourism.

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UTc Zambia will be attending WTM this year and we would love to meet with you at the Zambian Stand AF424. As you are aware, Zambia offers many exciting tourism opportunities. UTc Zambia is ideally suited to providing you and your clients with a highly professional yet a very "Zambian" welcome and travel service. Our services include: Transfers - UTC Zambia has a fleet of transfer vehicles ready, willing and able to move guests around the historic town of Livingston. Victoria Falls Tours - Our daily tours allow guests to experience this wonder of the world in the capable hands of UTC Zambia. Mukuni Village Tour - Discover for yourself the homestead of the chief of Livingston. This genuine "working" village was originally founded in the 13th century. Game Safaris - Embark on an open vehicle safari in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. Tours daily. Livingstone City & Museum Tours Zambezi River Cruises Please reply to this email with dates and times that would suit you and we will get back to you promptly. Regards Charity Chewe Tel: +260 21 3 323739 | charityutczam@zamnet.zm

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Sausage Tree Camp - Redefining the Safari Experience

Sausage Tree Camp has redefined the safari experience and has set the benchmark for Zambian bush chic.  The camp was rated No. 1 by the BBC's holiday program's 10 best luxury resorts of the world and was a finalist in the Best Safari Camp in Africa "Good Safari Guide" awards.

The camp has an unrivaled and privileged location within the heart of the protected and game rich Lower Zambezi National Park. Sausage Tree Camp has no boundaries and the animals are free to wander straight through and around the camp making the comfort of your tent the ideal wildlife viewing sanctuary.

Sausage Tree Camp hosts a maximum of sixteen guests, accommodated in eight large "Bedouin-style" tents dotted discreetly along the riverbank. The tents include solid Zambian teak furniture and sumptuous four-poster beds, each serviced by its own Muchinda (private butler). Each signature tent's highlight is the unique open-air en-suite bathroom for which Sausage Tree Camp has become renowned. The two "ultra luxurious" Honeymoon Suites consist of an indoor and outdoor bathroom, large teak decking with private plunge pool, mini bar with leather sofas and a view to marry for. Kigelia House, perfect for families, consists of two en-suite bedrooms, large living area, a timber deck with built in infinity pool, plus a mini bar and private dining table. The camp also offers a large swimming pool, bar and dining area which overlook the mighty Zambezi River and offer outstanding views in 360 degrees! 

Sausage Tree camp offers a huge variety of activities led by our team of highly trained, qualified and well experienced professional safari guides. Activities on land include game drives (Day & Night) and walking safaris, whilst on the river more relaxing yet very exiting activities include boat cruises, fishing, and canoeing." On safari you are very likely, but not limited, to see lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, elephant, hyena, jackal, mongoose, impala, waterbuck, bushbuck and a bird list of over 360 species."

Contact Information:
http://www.sausagetreecamp.com/
Reservations@sausagetreecamp.com
+260 211 845 204
 

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MUKUBA HOTEL ADVERT

Hello,
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- Airport shuttle on request
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- 120 seater Chondwe Restaurant
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The Marketing Indaba

We left out contact details.  In Lusaka, the contact is +260 211 222574, or +260 955 529999, 977 529999 or email zim@iconnect.co.zm

In Livingstone, the contact is Jocelyn Mutinta on the number +260 213 321487 or email jocelyn.mutinta@zambiatourism.org.zm

Cheers,

The Upcoming Marketing 'Indaba' in Livingstone: Just What Zambia Needs

Hello fellow friends and  partners,

Like Zambia has learnt with interest of a meeting or 'indaba' of tourism experts and gurus.  The panel is interesting and notable for including both local and international marketing experts.  The event is actually the 14 Annual National Marketing Conference.

The local (Zambia) team features Timothy Mushibwe, Chairman of the Zambia National Board, Mark O'Donnell, Chairman of the Tourism Council of Zambia and in addition to that Chairman of the Protea Hotels Group in Zambia

Others are David Kombe, Chairman and CEO of D & C Saatchi & Saatchi (Zambia) and president of the Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM), Ngenda Nyambe, Director of Treasury, ZANACO.  Mr. Mato Shimabale, Customer Service Director, Zain Zambia. Mr. Augustine Seyuba, Institute of Directors, Thula Kaira, Zambia Competition Commission Executive Director, Peter Armstrong, Young & Rubicam Zambia and Swithin Haangala, Zambezi FM Radio (Zambia)

Guest speakers range from McIntee, Managing Director of the IMM Business School of Marketing, the executive education arm of  of the IMM GSM, South Africa, Geoffrey Dube from the Marketers of Zimbabwe, AJ Nduna, Managing Director, Baobab Holdings, Zimbabwe, Dr. Sylvester Maungaridze, a Board Chairman of the Regional Tourism Organization of South Africa (RETOSA)

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