Overview
Rustic riverside luxury
Sanctuary’s Sussi & Chuma is a rustic luxury lodge built amid jackalberry trees and palms on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi River.
On the northern Zambian back, inside the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, a short way upstream from Victoria Falls, its 12 rustic ‘Sussi’ luxury treehouses take in wonderful views while two Chuma houses are perfect for families, each with two en-suite bedrooms, living spaces and a plunge pool.
Follow raised wooden walkways through the trees to bar, lounge area and deck, open air dining area and swimming pool. Enjoy canoe paddles, boat trips and safari straight from the lodge, with a plethora of other activities in the area.
Facts
At a glance
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12 Sussi treehouses
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Two two-bedroom Chuma houses with plunge pools
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Swimming pool
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Main lodge with bar, lounge and dining area
Experiences
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Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma is set on the edge of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Accompanied by guides, explore on game drives and exciting walking safaris.
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Canoeing on the Zambezi
Enjoy a canoeing excursion on the Zambezi River, starting straight from the lodge.
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Tour of the Victoria Falls
Just a short drive away from the world-famous Victoria Falls, the lodge offers guests a walking tour of this awesome natural wonder.
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Sundowner cruise
A Zambezi River cruise is a great way to spend a few hours before drifting back to the lodge. Sanctuary Retreats’ boats are specially designed and the guide will take the boat through a series of Grade 2 rapids before finding a spot to beach for a break and a sunset cocktail.
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Local school and village tour
Nakatindi is a nearby village with projects and school partly supported by the lodge. Village scouts and guides will show you around the village.
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Fishing
The fishing season is generally open between March and November and is on a strict catch and release policy.
Community & Culture
Sanctuary Retreats Philanthropy (SRP) works closely with the communities and school to determine their needs and improve their general well-being through empowerment, improved infrastructure, skill development and the overall enhancement of health, education and welfare for the future. Past projects include an ongoing school meals program to feed each child attending Nakatindi Community School one square meal a day. SRP has also expanded the school to incorporate grades 8 and 9 by building a new 1x2 classroom block, constructed a new medical clinic to serve the health needs of the community and implemented various training programs within the school and community. These include garden workshops to aid the school vegetable garden and entrepreneurship and business training for members of the community to promote income generation.
Example trips
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
