Msandile River Lodge, South Luangwa

Msandile River Lodge stands on the Luangwa River in the Nsefu area of South Luangwa National Park, with a Kakumbi/Mfuwe address. It opened in 2019 and reopened under new management in September 2022. It is now run by the Rozestraten family from the Netherlands. Sabine is a photographer and Frank is a storyteller.

The lodge is inside the park. It says this lets guests start morning drives before other vehicles arrive, and that the park's main gate is a scenic 20-minute drive away. Elephants cross the river in front of the lodge. You can stay in a Double Chalet, a Family Chalet, an En-Suite Tent or a De Luxe Twin with two single beds. All have river views.

This is a full-board lodge. Rates include all meals, twice-daily game drives, filtered water, tea and coffee. Chef Douglas serves meals in the riverside garden and caters for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. Beyond game drives, the lodge offers walking safaris and spa visits. It describes itself as eco-friendly and has a new water filtration system.