Reviews of Sausage Tree Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
44 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Sausage Tree Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Hospitable, friendly camp in lovely location"
There were a variety of activity options in addition to traditional game drives. Canoeing and Tiger Fishing were a great way to add diversity and new experiences to the trip. Hosts were creative in setting up surprising outings - lunch at a sandbar, dinner outside the camp. As we grilled under the stars, a leopard snatched a baboon and hoisted it into a nearby tree. Soon other Leopard and Hyena arrived to join the party. Food was good, wine selection even better.
Guides and staff, to a person, worked diligently to make my stay an enjoyable one. Many thanks for the great memories." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
"Luxury on the Zambezi"
The combination of land and water activities, supported by an efficient camp manager (Ruth) and her entire team, made it a perfect end to our Malawi/Zambia safaris." See all these reviews: 4n in Zambia; 4n in Malawi
Buffalo
6 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
2 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
"Amazing return to Sausage Tree Camp"
Was very surprised that we met 5 leopards in the first game drive (some before, others after sun set). Very decent size of buffalo herds and very large number of elephants around. Regular sightings of lions and occasionally of Hyenas.
Did the Canoeing and River Cruise, which is highly recommendable. Great highlights are the meal surprises.
It was also great to see that quite a number of Sausage Tree staff from 2017 was still around. I don't hesitate to return a third time, hopefully sooner than later." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
Buffalo
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
5 sightings
Lion
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
"Sausage Tree Camp review"
Even though we were the only two guests the four nights we were there, no effort was spared in making us welcome and we had the added advantage of getting some of the staff to join us at meal time --- it made it feel more like a family gathering than a guest/host relationship." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia; 6n in South Africa
Buffalo
1 sighting
Elephant
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
2 sightings
"Sausage Tree Camp review"
Buffalo
1 sighting
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
"Another excellent stay"
Slight disappointment that the Chifungulu channel was closed for canoeing, but that's down to low water levels and nothing the camp could do." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Sausage Tree Camp review"
"Great"
"Amazing three days at Sausage Tree Camp"
The lodge itself is very luxurious (the bathrooms!) and offers an exceptional level of service, yet still feels like a family setting. The lodge manager has been a guide for many years and the lodge owner also spent a few days at the lodge during our stay.
Activities (game drives, walking safaris, canoe rides, motor boar rides) are offered twice a day and during your stay you have a personal guide who organizes these only for your party. If you are participating in both daily activities then stay of three days is sufficient to see most things.
The whole trip was seamlessly organized by ExpertAfrica. Many thanks again!" See all these reviews: 3n in Zambia
"Extraordinary. Sublime. Perfect."
The setting is beyond words, situated on the banks of the Zambezi with hippos in the river, elephants wading through, vervet monkeys in the camp, and opportunities to see a huge variety of animals without even going anywhere. There are lots of activities – day and evening game drives, power boat and canoe trips, fishing and walking safaris.
The guides are knowledgable and the entire staff are extraordinarily friendly. The food was great. The staff also surprised us with meals in different locations and other things that made it a once-in-a-lifetime, remarkable experience.
If I could give it 8 stars, I would still not think that was enough." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 6n in Rwanda
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