Puku Ridge
FirstSuites Score
8.72 / 10
10.00 = a flawless five-star; above it, the sixth and seventh stars.
RPQ8+F4R, South Luangwa National Park, 10101, Zambia
Distinctions
- Industry awards
EMPTYJET Consensus
94.5 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 223 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Google.
Best for
- safari
- privacy
- adventure
- couples
About Puku Ridge
Puku Ridge is an EMPTYJET 5-star property located in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. The lodge offers 8 rooms, each featuring a multi-level veranda with a private plunge pool that overlooks the plains and local wildlife. Guests have access to safari game drives in game viewing vehicles and a photographic hide, providing opportunities to observe and photograph the region’s wildlife up close.
The property is designed for those seeking a refined safari experience, combining comfort with direct access to the natural surroundings. With a focus on wildlife viewing and privacy, Puku Ridge provides a distinctive base for exploring one of Zambia’s renowned national parks.
Why it stands out
Puku Ridge is listed as EMPTYJET 5-star for its exclusive setting in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, and its focus on wildlife experiences. The property’s 8 rooms each offer private plunge pools and views of the plains, while safari game drives and a photographic hide enhance the safari experience.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 8 rooms
- Architecture
- Unique in design but traditional in outlook, it has been completely rebuilt with a lighter footprint.
- Type
- Safari, Remote, Romantic
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — evidence: A multi-level veranda with plunge pool overlooking the plains and wildlife
- Safari game drives — evidence: game viewing vehicles and the perfectly-positioned photographic hide
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — A multi-level veranda with plunge pool overlooking the plains and wildlife
Awards & affiliations
Location
-13.1613, 31.7153Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider7 fields