Fodor's Expert Review Toka Leya Camp

Livingstone, Southern, Zambia Fodor's Choice

Spread out along the banks of the Zambezi River, the tents are set up on stilts, surrounded by a wooden deck that you can sit on and watch the world and the Zambezi River go by. The word "tent" is used liberally as the accommodation at Toka Leya resembles anything but camping. The well-appointed en suite safari-style tents are remarkably spacious and join up to the main dining, bar, and pool area via a raised gangway, keeping guests out of the way of visiting hippos and elephants. Toka Leya is in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where a handful of Zambia's remaining white rhino live. A game drive through the national park is a must. Priding itself on its greenness, the camp has incorporated several eco-friendly systems. There's great fishing on the river and you can arrange for a guide to take you out on a fully equipped boat.

PROS

  • the camp is close to Livingstone and all of the activities offered in the area
  • there's a small spa on the banks of the river
  • almost all your activities are included in the rates

CONS

  • the decor makes it feel a bit like a hotel as opposed to a bush camp
  • prices will be prohibitive to many
  • not the most remote of the riverfront camps

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 011-807–1800

HOTEL DETAILS

12 rooms
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive

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