Chikunto Safari Lodge in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park has launched a six-metre-high sleep-out and stargazing platform. 

Providing elevated views over the Luangwa River, the new platform was recently added to one of Chikunto’s deluxe tented suites. 

The stargazing and sleep-out facility comes with its own private telescope.

“Imagine your private sundowner or dinner on that raised platform/deck, connecting with nature and each other while listening to the sounds of hippos in the nearby Luangwa River and the noises of the African bush as the sun slowly sets over the meandering river directly in front of you,” said Chikunto’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Gareth Jones. 

Jones was one of the first to try out the new facility and had this to say while sharing his experience with Zambia Tourism shortly after: “It was a truly amazing and humbling experience. Woken by the sounds of lions some 400 yards away at 05h00 this morning!”