South Luangwa, Zambia, 2026-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Carmines River Lodge will be launching in July 2026 in Zambia’s South Luangwa, comprising three elegant two-bedroom villas, each with private vehicle. A soft launch will occur in June for trade and media.
Carmines River Lodge rendering
The lodge’s avian name is a celebration of the property’s unique location which is home to the world’s largest Carmine Bee Eater colony, located directly opposite the lodge on the Luangwa Wafwa.
This intimate, luxury, family-owned lodge will boast an enviable island location, between two rivers, on 54 acres of private land. Less than 10 minutes’ drive, via a neighbouring pontoon, into the South Luangwa National Park and 20 minutes to the Nsefu Game Reserve.
Elephant calf at Carmines River Lodge
The new camp will be located within the Valley of the Leopards, a natural wildlife corridor teeming with game including elephants, big cats as well as wild dogs, all of which, and more, thrive in this unspoilt region.
Initially catering for just 12 guests (18 with additional beds) across 3 superbly appointed two-bedroomed villas, each elevated and tucked between ancient 20-foot Ebony trees and strategically spaced to not only minimise footprint and disturbance to wildlife but capitalise on the lodge’s prime location overlooking the Msandile river.
Guests can expect an eco-conscious design throughout, a thoughtful blend of contemporary elegance and cutting-edge convenience, fused with a relaxing and welcoming warmth, introduced through locally crafted furniture and materials. A private retreat measuring just under 240 square meters with elegant central living and bar area overlooking your private deck and plunge pool beyond, flanked by two spacious identical bedrooms, each with sumptuous bath and indoor/outdoor infinity shower.
Access is via a 70-minute flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe and then a +/-50-minute road transfer to the lodge.
UK based Travel Promoters is overseeing their trade sales and marketing and will be distributing rates, fact sheets and further literature in the coming weeks. Agents and Operators eager to learn more should contact the Travel Promoters on team@travelpromoters.com. All PR and media is being handled by Claire Roadley at Umlingo Travel PR.
Carmines River Lodge
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