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Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp

South Luangwa National Park 10101, Zambia
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Cobham, Surrey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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We (2 couples) travelled down from our previous lodge to Sanctuary Puku Ridge, having never stayed there before, but we were absolutely not disappointed. This was an all inclusive bush camp so all drinks (except the expensive spirits) were included. Don, his wife Suku, and their staff could not have been more helpful. The dinners were "gourmet" - plated and... More

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Chingola
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
1
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Puku Ridge is one of the best places we have stayed at, an intimate lodge with only seven luxury safari tents under thatch. Hosts Don & Suku are a superb team and each guest is treated as a VIP, all the staff are efficient and friendly . The food was high quality and nouveau cuisine at it's best. The view... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Second stay in three years and both the camp and South Luangwa deserve the praise as some of the best in Zambia. Service, hospitality, walking safari and game viewing drives rewarding with variety of wild life seen and very competently and efficiently organises by professional staff. Eight Leopard sightings in daylight over three days not far from camp, an exception... More

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Dover, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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We stayed for 6 nights over Christmas and had an absolutely fantastic time. My husband & I travelled with my two sons, the youngest of whom was 13, and we all loved it. The location is stunning with a constant flow of animals across the plan below the lodge. The tents were massive, complete with a four poster bed and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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Fantastic! Could not fault our 2 night stay, great location, accommodation & food. Don & Suku the managers of Puku lodge were perfect hosts & all the staff could not have done more for us. Game viewing amazing, don't think we could have got any closer to leopards thanks to our guide Alick

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Ascot, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011
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We stayed at Puku Ridge mid September for just 3 nights. It was not long enough, we just did not want to leave! The tents are very roomy, clean and have fantastic views over the plain where there is always something interesting to watch. We were taken on game drives by Alick who was very knowledgeable, patient (with all our... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
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We recently stayed at Puku Ridge in the last week of August 2011. What an incredible way to be introduced to our very first African safari! We wanted some luxury to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and also a remote setting where we could see plenty of animals. We were certainly not disappointed! In fact we were completely blown away... More

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Solwezi, Zambia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
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This place is HEAVEN!! We live in Zambia and stayed here for 4 nights early September 2011 with my husband's parents who had come over from Australia to visit us. From the moment we were collected from Mfuwe Airport by Sanctuary it was bliss! Suku and Don are the most perfect hosts and their staff are a credit to them.... More

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Ahmedabad , India
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Super Rooms , Super service , nice food , Lots of Game , Animals would not run away from Land Rovers , ask for Private Guide and car , They charge extra but worth it if your interest in Photo and you want to spend time with one sighting and not run around the park , super view from Deck... More

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Dallas, Texas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
2
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It's about an hour and a half drive from the airport to the camp. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a drink and cool towel. Don & Suku run the camp and are quite friendly and guest focused. Prince was a GREAT guide for the game drives. Funny, informative, and great at finding animals! RIght after we arrived they took... More

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, General Manager at Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp, responded to this review
7 September 2011

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on TripAdvisor and for your positive comments on Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp. We have noted your points regarding cleaning and will address this immediately through our Operations Director in Zambia. With regards to the comment of the number of vehicles in the South Luangwa national park this is very difficult... More

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South Luangwa National Park 10101, Zambia
Price range (per night):* INR44,736 - 67,104

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