There is a rare kind of magic in having a place entirely to yourself; it is the hush of dawn as the world awakens, the flicker of lantern light in the evening, and the unhurried rhythm of the wild unfolding around you. It is the vastness of the Zambian wilderness, yours to experience at your own pace, with the people you cherish by your side.
At Time + Tide, we believe adventure should be deeply personal, a journey shaped entirely around you. Whether you seek thrilling encounters with wildlife, quiet moments of connection, or the simple joy of an uninterrupted horizon, our tailor-made safaris and different camps are designed to bring your dream safari to life. All of which can be booked exclusively for the ultimate private safari. With no more than eight rooms per camp and some as small as four, a family or group of friends can easily take over an entire camp on an exclusive-use basis.
In the heart of Zambia, the South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi remain some of Africa’s wildest and most untamed landscapes. Still an ‘insider’s secret’, the low number of visitors here offers a rare privilege: the feeling of having the wilderness to yourself. Here, the only footprints in the sand belong to you and the wildlife that roams freely. Days are spent following winding roads in search of leopards or drifting silently down the Zambezi as the setting sun turns the river to gold.
When the day is done, we invite you to gather around the fire to share stories with only your closest companions beside you.
For those who believe privacy is the ultimate luxury, waking up in a camp that belongs entirely to you is an experience beyond measure. Our seasonal camps, like Time + Tide Luwi, are perfect for this kind of escape. Nestled deep in the wilderness with only a handful of rooms, they offer the rare opportunity to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature and the people you hold dear.
They say home is where the heart is, and many families have found their safari home at Chongwe House. Newly reimagined, this exclusive-use house in the Lower Zambezi is a sanctuary of tranquillity, where elephants pause for a drink from the pool and warthogs graze on the lawns. With a private chef, dedicated guides, and safari vehicles at your disposal, every moment is yours to savour. For couples or smaller groups, Chongwe Suites offer a similarly secluded retreat, where the only sounds are birdsong and the gentle lapping of the river.
Travelling as a group sometimes comes with limitations, but our dedicated team of Travel Designers make sure you are able to experience and explore as you please. They ensure that every transition is seamless, allowing you to explore multiple destinations without losing the comfort of familiarity. From the riverside elegance of Chinzombo to the untamed beauty of Kakuli, or from the secluded charm of Nsolo to the boldness of Chongwe Camp, every journey is tailored to your group’s pace and preferences. Your favourite sundowner will always be waiting, your morning coffees prepared just the way you like it, and every meal crafted to your tastes.
For the ultimate expression of exclusivity, step back in time and sleep beneath the vast African sky with our Sleepout Under the Stars. With only the flicker of the fire and the soft chorus of the wilderness around you, share whispered conversations with the ones you love before drifting off beneath a blanket of stars. Every detail is thoughtfully prepared, every comfort considered, so that all that remains is for you to connect deeply with nature and your loved ones. A night like this, wrapped in starlight and serenity, will stay with you all forever.
A private safari with Time + Tide is about more than the luxury of the camp or the uniqueness of the experiences. It’s about the freedom to set your own rhythm, to follow your curiosity, and to lose yourself in the beauty of Africa’s most secluded and spectacular landscapes. It is about sharing once-in-a-lifetime moments with the people who matter most, with no one else in sight.
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