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ZAMBIADestination

2014

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The list of properties in this publication is not exhaustive and these have been chosen for inclusion by the publisher and not by the Tourism Council of Zambia or its associated members. The publisher expects to add to the list of properties in coming issues and welcomes proposals and suggestions for future inclusion.

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2014 3 Foreword

4 Introduction

7 National Parks

13 Lusaka & Regions

23 Livingstone & Western Provinces

36 Lower Zambezi

40 Luangwa Valley

48 Kafue

52 Lake Kariba

54 Northern & Central Provinces

58 Copperbelt

60 Location Zambia

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It gives me great pleasure to be accorded this

opportunity to write to you, the esteemed reader of

the sixth edition of ‘Destination Zambia’.

I am delighted that this publication comes as a result of the

close partnership between the Tourism Council of Zambia

(TCZ) and the Zambia Tourism Board (ZTB).

My Ministry will continue to support the efforts of the

private sector in projects such as the publication of

‘Destination Zambia’ in our mutual quest to highlight and

celebrate the beauty and diversity of our country.

Our goal in this particular area is twofold: to show the

diverse experiences that are available to foreign tourists;

and to open up the tourism sector for Zambians to explore

and enjoy the splendour of their own backyard.

‘Destination Zambia’ will no doubt serve to provide just a

taste of what we offer to our target and source markets,

and in those territories where we remain undiscovered

beyond our well known icon, the Victoria Falls.

I am especially pleased that we have embraced

technological developments and that you, the reader, can

read and pass on an electronic copy of the publication to

others on-line.

I remain confident that ‘Destination Zambia’ will evolve to

offer a complete insight into what awaits you and that it

will be a tool that will assist you in reaching that very correct

decision to make Zambia your next holiday destination.

My vision is to push Zambia’s visibility within the subregion

and internationally to become one of the world’s most

preferred tourist destinations, leveraging on Victoria Falls,

the country’s abundant wildlife resource in our 22 national

game parks, the culture and smiles of Zambian people and

the synergy to be achieved from subregional partnerships.

It has been a great year for Zambia as, jointly with

Zimbabwe, we co-hosted the United Nations World

Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly. And in

2014 Zambia celebrates 50 years of independence. A truly

Zambian welcome awaits you.

The Hon. Sylvia Masebo, MPMinister of Tourism and Arts

A truly Zambian welcome awaits you


Foreword

4

Let Zambia bring out

the explorer in you

Introduction

‘Let’s explore’ is the

catchy and inviting slogan

of Zambia Tourist Board.

And if ever a country

was ripe for exploration,

Zambia is it.

Apart from the falls, most visitors come for the wildlife.

Zambia’s 19 game parks are as impressive as they are

varied. South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National

Parks are regarded as among Africa’s very finest, with

top-notch game viewing, knowledgeable guiding, first-rate

accommodation and great service. Kafue National Park is

also gaining in reputation. Some others, once neglected

and almost depleted of game, are being rehabilitated under

new management and, given time, will broaden Zambia’s

appeal to game watchers and birders.

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As an alternative to Livingstone and the game parks,

Zambia has one further gem in the shape of Lake Kariba,

the world’s largest man-made body of water by volume.

The lakeside town of Siavonga can claim to be Zambia’s

own riviera with its sandy beaches, a good selection of

hotels and even houseboats for hire.

Of course, no visit to Zambia would be complete without

some time spent in Lusaka. Many visitors just change

planes at the city’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

before heading out to the game parks, but a short break

in the nation’s capital can be very rewarding. Increasingly,

too, Lusaka is the location of choice for major international

conferences and now has a range of fine hotels, good

shops and a wide choice of restaurants. In most respects,

Lusaka is one of Africa’s nicest cities, with a pleasant and

friendly atmosphere. So why not explore Lusaka, too?


Introduction

This is a huge and largely underpopulated nation

of just over 14 million inhabiting a massive

750,000 sq km country that in many respects is still

unexplored by tourists. Distances are huge and there

are areas which, to this day, are little visited, even

by Zambians – wilderness game parks, for example,

that see just a handful of visitors each year yet are

teeming with wildlife.

Also worthy of exploration are the many fascinating and

intriguing cultures of Zambia, a nation of some 70 tribes

with more than 70 languages and dialects, of which only

seven have official status.

FesTivALs

This is a land of colourful festivals and age-old ceremonies

that form an integral part of national life, especially in rural

areas, and are not staged just for tourists. Unfortunately,

these festivals do not always have a fixed date in the

calendar so it may not be possible to attend if you are in

Zambia for only a short time.

The most spectacular of these festivals is Kuomboka

(meaning ‘to get out of the water’), which takes place at

the end of the rainy season. The Lozi King is ceremoniously

propelled by oarsmen from Lealui to his dry season

residence on higher ground at Limulunga in a black-and-

white state barge, complete with a replica black elephant.

Most famously, from a tourism perspective, Zambia is home

to Africa’s most spectacular natural wonder, the Victoria

Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya), where the mighty Zambezi River

drops over 100 metres at up to 3,000 cubic metres per

second as it flows powerfully eastwards on its way to the

Indian Ocean.

As the gateway Victoria Falls, the city of Livingstone is

undoubtedly the nation’s tourism capital with plenty to

do and see. Livingstone has a growing reputation as a

destination for thrill-seekers, but the city has something for

all ages. If you don’t want to participate in death-defying

bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge, you can

always opt for a leisurely sundowner cruise on the Zambezi

or a steam train excursion with elegant dining.

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Zambia has 19 national parks and 34 game

management areas (GMAs). Together they cover

nearly a third of the country’s total land area.

Some parks are well known, highly developed and

frequently visited. At the other end of the scale, there are

parks that require upgrading and restocking. These may

require outside management along the lines already well

established in national parks such as Kasanka where, in

conjunction with the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA),

energetic charitable trusts have taken over the day-to-day

running of wildlife areas.

By the same token, some national parks are easier to

reach than others. Some are remote, while others such as

Mosi-oa-Tunya are only a few minutes from a city centre.

Only South Luangwa (via Mfuwe) and Lower Zambezi

National Park (via the Jeki and Royal airstrips) are served by

scheduled flights, while one or two others can be reached

by reasonably easy to arrange charters. One or two more

are probably best accessed overland, especially as the

nation’s road network continues to improve. Kafue comes

into this latter category.

In terms of ecosystems, Zambia’s national parks fall into five

main groups:

• Low veld (such as North/South Luangwa and Lower

Zambezi)

• High veld (Kafue)

• Floodplain (Blue Lagoon, Lochinvar and Bangweulu)

• Zoological (Mosi-oa-Tunya)

• Montane (Nyika)

A wilderness

with a wealth of wildlife


National Parks

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Each category has its attractions. For a

comprehensive overview of Zambia’s wildlife, you

must visit more than one park. Certain species prefer

certain environments and altitudes, so that antelope

such as sable and roan, prevalent in the high-veld parks

such as Kafue, are not found in low-veld areas like the

Luangwa Valley. Similarly, sitatunga and lechwe tend to

inhabit wetland areas like Bangweulu.

Zambia’s most popular parks – South Luangwa, for example

– are largely self-financing, but others in more remote parts

of Zambia are rarely visited and have no visitor facilities and

employ just one or two Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)

rangers. For this reason, ZAWA and the Zambia Tourism

Board are keen to encourage visitors to seek out lesser-

known parks. Lukusuzi in the east and West Lunga are

two examples. Both have great potential. But Blue Lagoon,

Lavushi Manda, Lusenga Plains, Mweru Wantipa and Nyika

can also be characterised as little visited.

Here are details of some of Zambia’s lesser-known parks not

mentioned in other sections of ‘Destination Zambia’:

BLue LAgoon nATionAL PArk

Previously controlled by the Ministry of Defence and closed

to the public, Blue Lagoon National Park is now open to

visitors, but remains mostly undiscovered. The 500 sq km

park is now administered by the ZAWA. Blue Lagoon is only

120 km from Lusaka, making it an ideal day visit or easy

weekend getaway from the nation’s capital. The area was

originally a colonial farm and the farmhouse is now used as

the park’s reception. Nearby are four cottages which serve

as the Blue Lagoon’s only permanent accommodation.

There is also a campsite.

On the vast floodplains of Blue Lagoon there are herds

of kafue lechwe, sitatunga, zebra and a few buffalo. In

addition, Blue Lagoon, like nearby Lochinvar National Park,

is home to an amazing variety of birdlife.

LAvushi mAndA nATionAL PArk

Set amid rolling hills and pristine miombo woodland, the

1,500 sq km Lavushi Manda National Park is yet another

victim of poaching. Game is much depleted, but there are

still roan, hartebeest and sable which migrate here in the

rainy season. Even lion and leopard are to be found here.

There are no visitor facilities.

Help is at hand since the arrival of the Kasanka Trust, which

is working hard on anti-poaching measures while improving

access. So prospects look good for Lavushi Manda.

LiuwA PLAins nATionAL PArk

This is a remote park in the west of Zambia. Blue hartebeest

are its biggest attraction, but wild dog and lion are also

present in this little visited area.

Liuwa is administered by African Parks (Zambia) in a

partnership between African Parks, ZAWA and the Barotse

Royal Establishment, the traditional government of the

local Lozi people. Since taking over in 2003, African

Parks has overseen a huge increase in animal numbers;

a trebling of wildebeest and growing numbers of zebra,


National Parks

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tsessebe, reintroduced buffalo, red lechwe, oribi and

wattled crane populations.

LuAmBe nATionAL PArk

See Luangwa Valley section on page 40.

LukusuZi nATionAL PArk

See Luangwa Valley section on page 40.

LusengA PLAins nATionAL PArk

Located in Luapula province, Lusenga Plains National Park

is being revived after many years of neglect. Impala, zebra

and wildebeest have already been released and large

numbers of elephant translocated from South Africa.

In addition, some roads have been laid out, while at the

same time ZAWA steps up its anti-poaching programme in

the park, which is under trust management.

LochinvAr nATionAL PArk

Located off the main Lusaka-Livingstone highway, the

428 sq km Lochinvar National Park is one of Africa’s finest

wetland areas. This former cattle ranch has been a national

park since 1972.

As with Blue Lagoon, the park is famous for its birdlife, with

over 400 recorded species, as well as for its populations of

water-loving antelope such as sitatunga, oribi, the Kafue

lechwe, bushbuck and waterbuck. In addition, zebra,

wildebeest, kudu and buffalo can be found here.

During the wet season, the park is mostly flooded grassland.

Herds of antelope move around the park throughout the

year as the water rises and then subsides. The park straddles

two eco-regions, with woodland in the south and the

floodplains (an important Ramsar site) in the north.

With only buffalo a possible threat, this park is ideal for

walking safaris. At certain times of the year, a makoro boat

is another way of viewing game as well as seeing the park’s

impressive number and variety of waterfowl, said to be the

highest in Zambia.

In addition to game viewing, the park has hot springs and

is home to the Iron Age village of Sibanze Hill.

mweru wAnTiPA nATionAL PArk

Located in the far north on the lake of the same

name, Mweru Wantipa National Park is a sad case. The

wetland park used to contain vast herds of elephant, but

unfortunately these are long gone. There are still a few

buffalo, though. There are no permanent facilities and

few animals to view. Camping is possible close to the lake.

There is no access to the park during the rainy season.

nyikA nATionAL PArk

Not to be confused with the Malawian park with of the

same name and just across the border, Nyika offers a

different kind of topography from the rest of Zambia. A

montane highland area sitting about 2,000 metres above

sea level, the park is renowned for its spectacular views and

unusual cloud formations.

wesT LungA nATionAL PArk

Located in North Western Province and among Zambia’s

least visited parks, West Lunga is best known as the home

of the yellow-backed duiker.

Under the administration of the West Lunga Development

Trust, the area is being managed in a sustainable

manner. But owing to the thickness of the forest,

West Lunga is unlikely to become a major attraction.

Nevertheless, the park contains many small forest animals

as well as some larger species.


National Parks

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Zambia’s capital city, Lusaka, is one of Africa’s most

delightful. It may not be the most outstanding

architecturally or enjoy the heady ambience of others,

but it is a wonderfully relaxed place in which to

live and work and has a rather splendid year-round

climate, with coolish, sunny winters complemented by

warm, damp summers.

As the Zambian economy continues to power ahead, so

Lusaka is becoming ever more affluent. This is especially

evident in the smart shopping malls that line the Great East

Road from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to the

central business district. It is also illustrated by new hotels, a

growing range of restaurants and the general well being of

the average Zambian.

If this is a city with a surprisingly large population of 1.7

million, then it certainly doesn’t feel like it. Aside from

bottlenecks on the Great East Road and at times on Cairo

Road, Lusaka is mostly traffic-free and getting around is

relatively easy and straightforward. Foreign visitors certainly

don’t need to hire a driver, as they do in many African cities.

At its heart, Lusaka has retained the structure set out by its

colonial planners over 80 years ago. Fine public buildings

and broad tree-lined avenues still grace its centre. Walking

the streets is safe and pleasant. The railway line that divides

the city in two is another throwback to its colonial past.

ATTrAcTive BAse

Lusaka was chosen as the nation’s capital because of its

central location at a point where the Great North and Great

East roads met. Today, these roads provide ready access

from Lusaka to the rest of Zambia.

This, together with the city’s growing number of airlines

and flights, has made it an attractive base for business

people as well as an ideal point from which to visit other

parts of the country.

delightful capital

with a relaxed ambience


Lusaka

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Lusaka

Visitors will not be disappointed with the range of hotels on

offer. Hotel capacity has been growing fast in recent times,

with the Radisson being the latest international brand to

take up residence in Lusaka. Other hotel choices include the

InterContinental, Taj, Protea and Southern Sun, plus a good

selection of mid-range and budget-priced accommodation.

These hotels are ideal for first-night and last-night visits for

those arriving or departing on long-haul flights.

shoPPing mALLs

Much of the city’s social life – at least for well heeled locals

– centres on its two shopping malls: Arcades and Manda

Hill. The pair not only offer designer-brand shopping, but

provide a good selection of restaurants, from fast food to

gourmet, as well as a sprinkling of coffee shops and the like.

There are also numerous clubs, many dating from colonial

times. Two of the oldest and best known are the Lusaka

Club, established in 1951, with facilities for tennis, squash,

football and bowls; and the nearby Lusaka Golf Club (there

are also Chilanga and Chainama Hills).

On the debit side, there is a limited range of things to

see. They include the Lusaka National Museum and a

few themed museums, the cultural village, the zoo,

the baby elephant nursery (see panel story) and the

botanical gardens.

As its name suggests, the Lilayi Elephant Nursery just

outside Lusaka takes care of abandoned elephant calves,

often the tragic victims of poaching and human conflict.

When younger than two years old, calves are vulnerable

and highly dependent on their mothers. Many do not

survive without care and nutrient-rich milk.

This is provided by Game Rangers International, a Zambian

non-profit organisation supported by the David Shepherd

Wildlife Foundation, which works closely with the Zambian

Wildlife Authority (ZAWA). Visitors are welcome between

11 am and 1 pm each day.

A haven for orphaned elephants

A team of keepers watch and care for the calves 24

hours a day, whether out for their daily walks or sitting

close by their boma at night. The young elephants learn

to overcome the loss of their family as they browse, play

and bath together in a natural environment.

The Lilayi Resort & Game Reserve is set in about 600

hectares and is home to 23 mammal species and over

300 bird species.

Activities: Manda Hill; Arcades (shopping malls), Kabwata Cultural Village

Airports: Lusaka International Airport (LUN)

Best time to visit: All year round

Major attractions: Soweto Market, The Anglican Cathedral, Henry Tayali Gallery, Munda Wanga Environmental Park

Additional information

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http://www.nomadscourtzambia.com

Lusaka & Regions


Originally established in the 1970s as a private retreat, Chaminuka is a luxurious 30-suite lodge.

Set in the heart of Zambia’s largest private nature reserve with 4,000 hectares of untouched land, the reserve boasts a wealth of more than 300 species of birds and some 72 species of wildlife. Inspired by an African village, each of the air conditioned suites is decorated in a

fusion of contemporary and traditional themes and comes with an en-suite bathroom.

The lodge offers an array of activities including morning and afternoon game drives, bush walks, horseback safaris, fishing, tour of the cheese factory, tennis or snooker. There is also a pool, Jacuzzi and sauna.

PO Box 35370, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 213 303/5, 254 140/6

Fax: +260 211 254 190

Email: [email protected]

www.chaminuka.com

Chaminuka

Flintstones Backpackers is in the heart of Lusaka, conveniently located close to shopping malls, bus and train services, banks and craft markets. There is capacity for 30 dorm spaces, double, twin and en-suite rooms. There is a seating area while waiting for meals and also a fully stocked bar with a pool table and a dartboard for relaxing after a long day.

Other facilities include internet access, satellite TV, laundry services, ample parking with 24-hour security, travel advice, airport transfers and a 24-hour check-in service. The Manda Hill and Arcades shopping centres are just five minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Plot 9965, makanta Close, Off makishi Road

Private Bag E891, Box 655, Postnet, manda hill

Tel : +260 211 221 06

Cell: +260 976 221 060

Email: [email protected].

www.flintstonesbackpackers.com

FLinTSTOnES BaCkPaCkERS

Located within easy reach of the city centre, Cresta Golfview Hotel is located next to the Chainama Golf Club, close to Lusaka Airport.

Golfview is ideal for business or relaxation and offers well appointed rooms as well as a tropical themed swimming pool and a popular restaurant (serving both Western and Zambian cuisine) and bar. The hotel has 78

air conditioned bedrooms. All rooms are Wi-Fi enabled and have tea/coffee making facilities.

There is an adjoining convention centre offering four fully equipped conference facilities and two executive boardrooms plus a full service business centre.

Manda Hill and Arcades shopping centres are just five minutes’ drive from the hotel.

10247 Great East Road, munali


Tel: +260 211 290 770 · Fax: +260 211 292 049


www.crestahotels.com

CRESTa GOLFviEw hOTEL

Guests can enjoy an out-of-town atmosphere only a few minutes from the city centre at the Garden House, located just 6 km west of Lusaka along Mongu Road. The hotel has 50 double rooms, each en-suite with a shower or bathtub. Facilities include a cocktail bar and terrace convenient to the bedroom wing. There is a swimming pool for recreation. The large and

friendly restaurant offers a wide choice of dishes.

There are six inter-joining conference rooms and a large hall with accommodation for up to 140 people which can also be used for wedding receptions. Considerable attention has been given to the decor, which is highlighted by a range of African art.

Dunduza Chisidza Crescent, Longacres


Tel: +260 211 213 004

Fax: +260 211 251 760

Email: gardengroup,@zamtel.zm

www.gardengroupzambia.com

GaRDEn hOuSE hOTEL


Tel: +260 211 253 036, Fax: +260 211 252 569


www.chrismarhotels.com

Chrismar Hotel offers double, twin, and deluxe executive rooms. All rooms are air conditioned with en-suite bathrooms, Jacuzzi tubs and shower, tea and coffee facilities, and multi choice TV. There is a beautiful swimming pool in a tranquil garden setting.

Chrismar Hotel is the ideal venue for meetings and conferences. There is a 150 seat main conference hall and two other conference halls that can accommodate 45 persons each.

The hotel offers a bar lounge and the Cattleman’s Grill, an outdoor à la carte restaurant braai, resembling a typical game lodge eatery. A combination of brass, oak wood and granite complement the decor in this stylish, modern restaurant with its own bar and entertainment television. The brasserie is situated in the hotel building and offers a superb menu, to suit the most discerning of diners.

The hotel also has a gym with its own masseuse, and holds aerobics and spinning classes.

In the hotel grounds, there is an artificial rock garden, a pond, and a Chinese bridge. The hotel offers free parking and 24-hour security.

ChRiSmaR LuSaka

PO Box 31168

1012 Church Road, Fairview, Lusaka

Tel/fax: +260 211 255302

Cell: +260 977 773626


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Located on one of Lusaka’s main roads while still secluded in its own grounds, Church Road Lodge offers convenient accommodation in the city centre. It has recently been refurbished incuding wireless internet, climate control and an indoor bar.

With just eight rooms, Church Road Lodge offers ideal accommodation for those travelling on business in Lusaka. It is close to many centrally based businesses and Government offices.

The lodge provides a range of services including a spacious garden, and an indoor bar with large plasma screen. There is also an on-site charcoal grill restaurant offering steaks, spare ribs, chicken etc, open to residents and the public which is open Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 10 pm.

There are three double rooms and four rooms with two double beds. All are en-suite, have DSTV with 32-inch flat screen TVs, climate control, mini safe, mini-fridge, and coffee and tea making facilities.

In addition there is a spacious and secure car park, while executive 4×4 car hire is also available.

ChuRCh ROaD LODGE

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The wide range of accommodation at Golden Bridge includes two presidential suites, 18 deluxe rooms, 19 executive rooms, 40 standard twins and 14 standard doubles.

The standard rooms and standard twin rooms are comfortable with spacious bathrooms. The deluxe and executive rooms also have a lounge and roomy kitchenette-style coffee-making area,

a charming view and an in-room laptop. The two presidential suites have additional space and an ultra-modern bathroom incorporating a jacuzzi, TV and hi-fi. The restaurant is in keeping with Chinese tradition, with private dining rooms available for a more intimate or exclusive dinner. Golden Bridge Hotel is also a conference and function venue.

Plot no 8018a, Great East Road, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 239 333

Fax: +260 211 227 222


www.goldenbridgezambia.com

GOLDEn BRiDGE hOTEL

The Golden Peacock Hotel is located in the Roma area of Lusaka next to the Arcades Shopping Mall. The hotel consists of four buildings with a total area of some 14,000 square metres.

The Golden Peacock was designed as a five-star hotel with all kinds facilities including guest rooms, Chinese/Western restaurants, conference rooms, gym, swimming

pool, multi-function room and bar.

There are 146 guest rooms, including 46 senior single rooms, 91 senior standard rooms, six Chinese-style deluxe suites and three presidential suites.

The large restaurant incorporates three different designs: a Western-style dining room, a Chinese dining room and a luxury catering dining room.

Plot 174, kansangula Road

Roma area, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 296 666

Tel: +260 211 296 688

GOLDEn PEaCOCk

hOTEL

The Kafue Road Garden Hotel is located in Lusaka just off the Kafue Road opposite the Castle Shopping Centre.

It is an ideal location for both the business traveller and the conferencing/workshop sector with facilities for up to 120 people available. Set in attractive gardens, the hotel boasts 22 spacious en-suite rooms all with DSTV.

The stylish restaurant provides both à la carte and buffet options and the well stocked bar spreads into a spacious veranda offering a great relaxation venue as well as DSTV and a pool table.

kafue Road, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 278 747 · Fax: +260 211 251 760

Email: gardengroup,@zamtel.zm


kaFuE ROaD

GaRDEn hOTEL

Only 15 minutes from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and close to Chainama Golf Club, Longview Lodge offers a choice of twin, single and double rooms.

All are en-suite and air conditioned and equipped with DSTV, direct-dial telephone, minibar. In addition laundry and parking facilities are available as is 24-hour security.

The lodge has a cosy restaurant serving a broad range of meals, including traditional Zambian dishes. There is a swimming pool, free wireless internet connection, 24-hour room service and special meal requests.

Longview has conference facilities for up to 30 people and a 20-seat boardroom with overhead projectors, flipcharts, DVD, VCR and TV.

PO Box Fw02, 61 munali Road, Chudleigh, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 840 292 / 93

Cell: +260 979 935 588; 0966 422 968

Fax: +260 211 224 075


LOnGviEw LODGE

Lechwe Lodge is a quiet retreat set in the heart of an attractive and varied game farm on the banks of the Kafue river, just an hour from Lusaka. It comprises a picturesque group of traditional thatched buildings set in large landscaped grounds surrounded by acacia woodland and overlooking the Kafue floodplain. Four thatched rondavels can be used as single,

twin or double rooms. Each has en-suite shower and WC, mosquito nets and its own thatched summer house. For families, there are two larger chalets. Each consists of two twin or double bedrooms, both en-suite. The larger of the two chalets also has a central private sitting room and patio.


Tel: +260 211 212 578

Cell: +260 95 704 803

Fax +260 32 35707


www.lechwelodge.com

LEChwE LODGE

Situated in the diplomatic and government area of Lusaka and close to the commercial centre, InterContinental Lusaka offers an ideal five-star location for international travellers.

There is a choice of Lusaka’s leading restaurants within the hotel. The newly opened Trattoria Pizzeria offers authentic Italian cuisine. The hotel also has a large health club and

a 24-hour business centre. There are nine meeting rooms suitable for a range of events, from large conferences to private business meetings. The largest room has a capacity of 700 in reception style and the smallest can accommodate 20 people in banquet style.

The hotel can also lay claim to the largest conference room and ballroom in Lusaka.


Tel: +260 211 250 000 · Fax: +260 211 251 880


www.intercontinental.com

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The Lusaka Hotel, established in 1926, has the distinction of being the city’s oldest. It is situated in the central business district with easy access to shops. There are 80 air conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, telephone, TV and mosquito protection.

The hotel has indoor and outdoor restaurants as well as a lounge and bar. Il Bambino

Restaurant caters for up to 80 diners and serves Continental and traditional Zambian cuisine, while the poolside restaurant, The Terrace, can seat up to 50 people.

The Terrace offers a coffee shop menu as well as serving grilled dishes. The hotel also offers an outside catering service for up to 250 people.

Cairo Road


Tel: +260 211 229 049

Fax: +260 211 226 978


www.lusakahotel.com

LuSaka hOTEL

Mwiza Corporate Lodge is set in the quiet Lusaka suburb of Chudleigh, 15 km from Lusaka International Airport.

The lodge offers top quality personal service with typical Zambian hospitality and warmth. Mwiza is perfectly equipped for the discerning business traveller.

Accommodation consists of 25 luxurious rooms,

presidential, exclusive and standard, all with climate control and en-suite bathrooms.

All rooms come with an interactive entertainment system offering M-Net, satellite TV, dual DVD and video, as well as direct dial telephones, minibar and tea and coffee facilities.


Tel: +260 211 290 352

Fax: +260 211 292 553

Email: [email protected],

[email protected]

www.mwiza-lodge.com

mwiza CORPORaTE LODGE

The Ndeke Hotel, situated at Longacres, can fairly claim to be Lusaka’s leading family hotel. It boasts 40 double en-suite bedrooms, two family rooms and four singles, all with television and telephones.

Meals are varied, with à la carte and two buffet lunches throughout the week. The open-air courtyard atmosphere is a

pleasant feature with an elegant bar, a terraced extension to the restaurant and an avocado tree by the swimming pool.

The hotel also provides conference facilities in quiet and comfortable surroundings.

The Ndeke Hotel is part of the Garden Group of Hotels.

Dunduza Chisidza Crescent, Longacres


Tel: +260 211 251 734

Fax: +260 211 251 760

Email: gardengroup,@zamtelzm


nDEkE hOTEL

Palmwood Lodge in Lusaka is an extensive property with beautifully landscaped gardens and lush manicured lawns. It caters for the business traveller, tourists and families, while also being the perfect venue for events such as corporate functions and family gatherings.

Accommodation includes a main lodge, cottage and various motel style units cleverly spaced

out around the lodge grounds. The main lodge houses the reception area and a variety of rooms, including doubles and executive doubles.

Access to the executive lounge, various boardrooms and the main conference hall is also from the lodge which is near the restaurant, bar and pool. The secluded swimming pool is near the restaurant and bar.

609 Central Street, Chudleigh, Lusaka

Tel: +260 (0) 211 290 544; 295 411

Cell: +260 (0) 955 750 356; 977 521 123


www.palmwoodlodge.co.zm

PaLmwOOD LODGE

Mulungushi Village is ideal for long or short-term stays in Lusaka. Located in the leafy suburbs of Lusaka, this tranquil 45 hectare private estate has villas and apartments for long or short-term rental as well as a hotel and resort with conference facilities.

Mulungushi Village is just 7 km from the city centre and provides a secure and friendly

environment for residents. The village has 89 furnished four-bedroom villas, 16 furnished apartments and seven hotel rooms as well as a conference room for seminars, workshops, weddings, receptions and parties.

Other facilities include a restaurant with a lounge and bar, two tennis courts, two squash courts and a swimming pool.

PO Box 37157, Lusaka 10101

Tel: +260 211 291 416/292 629

Fax: +260 211 290 830


www.mulungushivillage.com

muLunGuShi viLLaGE

Lilayi offers 10 spacious deluxe and two family thatched chalets, all with luxurious bathrooms. The deluxe chalets have folding glass doors opening onto a wooden-decked veranda. Family chalets consist of two bedrooms, each en-suite, and a furnished lounge. Amenities include LED satellite television, wireless internet connection, a bar fridge and a tea and coffee station. The

restaurant and bar/lounge area has a veranda and sundowner deck overlooking the pool. The restaurant offers a blend of African and contemporary cuisine. For corporate clients there is a modern air conditioned boardroom accommodating up to 16 people. Game drives and bush walks are available and a visit to the Elephant Orphanage Project is recommended.


Tel: +260 211 840 435; 840 436

Cell: 0971 002 010


www.lilayi.com

LiLayi

Off alick nkhata Road


Tel: +260 955 958 112/3


nomadscourtzambia.com

The new and exciting Nomad’s Court consists of 19 open-plan, self-catering apartments for a stylish place to stay in Lusaka. The one and two bedroom apartments can accommodate up to five people at no extra cost.

A strong eye for detail gives a ‘nomad’ theme to these plush apartments. Each one is named after a different country and each country is reflected through colour, decor and carefully selected furnishings.

In addition, the conferencing facility hosts up to 55 delegates. With well thought-out packages, Nomad’s Court comes with high quality amenities as standard. To offer flexibility, the venue can be booked for half a day or multiple days.

Other facilities include climate control, well equipped kitchens, on-site restaurant for breakfast, free internet access, satellite TV, minibar, laundry service, daily maid service and a swimming pool.

In addition there is ample parking with 24-hour security.

Airport transfers are also available.

nOmaD’S COuRT

Lusaka & Regions


Pioneer Lodge & Camp, Lusaka is set within 25 acres of miombo woodland. The property is surprisingly good for birds.

At the centre of Pioneer is the open thatched bar/restaurant or Chitenge. This is the place to exchange tales of adventure with fellow travellers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here. Only 14 km from the airport or the Arcades

and Manda Hill shopping malls, Pioneer is an oasis out of town, the ideal place to use at the beginning, in between or at the end of a safari.

All eight of the en-suite chalets have verandas with lovely woodland views.

They are just a minute’s walk from the main camp and offer a high level of privacy.

c/o PO Box 282, Private Bag E10, Lusaka

Tel: +260 966 432 700


www.pioneercampzambia.com

PiOnEER LODGE & CamP

Located just 35 minutes from the centre of Lusaka and set in a 2,500 acre private game reserve, Protea Hotel Safari Lodge offers superb facilities for the holiday and business traveller

Designed to capture the safari feel, the gum pole and thatch structures blend naturally into the surrounding environment, yet it offers all the best facilities available in any city centre venue.

A world-class conference centre with full audiovisual and communication facilities for up to 80 delegates is available as well as free wireless internet access.

The friendly staff ensure that a stay at Protea Hotel Safari Lodge will be memorable in every aspect.

Plot 1887, kamaila Road, Chisamba

Tel: +260 211 212 843 · Fax: +260 211 212 853


www.proteahotels.com/safarilodge

PROTEa hOTEL

SaFaRi LODGE

Protea Hotel Lusaka offers 100 spacious bedrooms, a restaurant, a bar, a splash pool and two conference venues accommodating 40 delegates each or combined to seat 100 as well as free wireless internet access throughout the hotel.

Ideally situated within the vibrant and bustling Arcades Shopping and Entertainment Complex

with a range of upmarket shops, lively bars, excellent restaurants as well as a cinema, casino and night club on its doorstep.

Also, only 500 metres from the University of Zambia and opposite to the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, the hotel provides a convenient location for both business and leisure travellers.

arcades Shopping &

Entertainment Complex Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 254 664

Fax: +260 211 254 606


www.proteahotels.com/lusaka

PROTEa hOTEL LuSaka

19029 Great East Road


Tel.: +260 211 368 900

Fax: +260 211 368 949


www.radissonblu.com

Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka is the nearest hotel to the international airport, and set in the heart of the city’s attractive business district, this five-star hotel provides a tasteful retreat for the most discerning of travellers.

Exquisite rooms, first-rate meeting facilities, extensive dining options and excellent leisure facilities make the Radisson Blu the number one address in Lusaka for both business and leisure guests.

Innovative design and attention to detail are the trademarks of the hotel’s 142 elegant guest rooms and suites. All rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, pay TV, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe deposit box and free high-speed internet access.

The hotel’s contemporary Italian-style Filini Restaurant serves delicious European and local dishes. The hotel provides dedicated 24-hour hotel express laundry services open to both in-house guests and the public. The Radisson Blu takes great pride in delivering an impeccable level of service to all its customers. High on its list of priorities are flexibility, punctuality, attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.

RaDiSSOn BLu hOTEL

31/32 Farm 4300, kafue Road, Chilanga, Lusaka

PO Box 350143, Chilanga

Tel: +260 211 278 116

Fax: +260 211 278 511

Cell: +260 966 916 259


www.sandyscreations.net

Sandy’s Creations is a resort consisting of a lodge, conference venues, restaurant and garden centre in Lusaka’s Chilanga area.

It is an ideal spot for accommodation, a weekend of leisure, romance or a prestigious executive event. Guests can enjoy the beautiful surrounds of lush green gardens, scenic water features and swimming pool.

Sandy’s lodge has 30 en-suite chalets and five two-bedroom self-catering apartments with onsite facilities such as restaurant and bar and free high-speed internet throughout the resort.

Guests are spoilt for choice with a variety of tasty dishes and exciting drinks to choose from. They can enjoy a sizzling grilled steak or tasty Thai food at the Lodge Restaurant.

Whether it’s business, a wedding or a special occasion, in fact for any kind of function, the conference venues nestling in the heart of Sandy’s Creations are the perfect place. From modern to ethnic to paradise gardens, Sandy’s has a venue likely to suit everyone and everyone’s budget.

SanDy’S LODGE

Protea Hotel Cairo Road located in Lusaka’s central business district only 30 km from the international airport. It offers 75 spacious rooms with air conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, electronic safes and electronic door locks, telephone and DSTV.

The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and the bar is open until 10 pm daily.

Conference facilities comprise two boardrooms and two conference rooms seating 40 delegates each or combined to seat 80.

Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Cairo Road, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 238 360 · Fax: +260 211 238 317


www.proteahotels.com/cairoroad

PROTEa hOTEL

CaiRO ROaD

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Stayeasy is a budget hotel recently built in the Levy Junction Shopping Mall. Accommodation consists of 130 standard single and twin rooms

All rooms are fully air conditioned and have satellite TV offering 15 channels plus tea- and coffee-making facilities, a work desk with a lamp, a safety deposit box and a hairdryer. An iron and ironing board is available on request.

The hotel has a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, and a boardroom facility for up to 15 people, complete with standard equipment

The colourful and vibrant restaurant serves breakfast daily, and the are a good selection of local restaurants for lunch and dinner.

Corner Church Road/kabelenga Road


Tel: +260 211 372 000; +260 211 372 050

Fax: +260 211 372 020


www.tsogosunhotels.com/stayeasy/lusaka

STayEaSy By SOuThERn Sun

Corner Church Road & independence avenue


Tel: +260 211 251 666

Fax: +260 211 253 529


www.tsogosun.com

Southern Sun Ridgeway is ideally located just 4 km from the city centre and 27 km from the airport. Business and leisure travellers are equally welcome. The hotel has 155 refurbished and tastefully decorated rooms, all with air conditioning, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, radio and telephone, internet connection, colour TV and tea/coffee facilities. Non-smoking rooms are available as well as rooms designed for paraplegics.

The Musuku Restaurant has a scenic view and alfresco dining on the terrace is a popular choice. The Pub is the perfect setting for a casual lunch or pre-dinner drink. The hotel also contains shops, a South African Airways office, bureau de change, Proflight office and Barclays Bank.

For business travellers, the hotel has secretarial services and conference rooms for groups of between eight and 200 people. The Banqueting Room can accommodate up to 150 people for workshops, seminars and functions. Full support services for conference and banqueting functions. Guests can enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or a workout in the modern gym.

SOuThERn Sun

RiDGEway

Tecla has two well appointed lodges and restaurants both offering accommodation within close distance of the main meeting centres, shopping areas and business and embassy districts of Lusaka.

Comfortable and affordable, Tecla Lodges offer accommodation, conference and restaurant facilities to rival the less informal

atmosphere of the nearby major hotels.

Olympia Lodge has 10 double rooms, while Longacres Lodge has seven equally appointed rooms.

All rooms, in both lodges, have the following facilities: en-suite bathrooms and toilets, air conditioning, satellite TV, fridge and minibar.

Plot no. 16795, off nangwenya Road & alick

nkata Roads, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 251 947

Cell: +260 977 773 237

www.tecla-lodges.com

TECLa LODGES

The all new Courtyard Hotel Express presents a new style of budget hotels in Zambia.

The Courtyard Hotel Express offers 60 low cost hotel rooms in Lusaka for budget travel.

This exquisite budget boutique hotel is located in Kabangwe, along Great East Road, offering leisure to budget travelers, together with filling with station and fitment centre.

Great East Road, kabangwe, Lusaka

Tel: +260 973 747490


www.courtyardhotel.co.zm

ThE COuRTyaRD hOTEL

ExPRESS

Set amid tropical gardens in the heart of Lusaka’s business and government district, the luxurious Taj Pamodzi Hotel provides spacious comfort and modern amenities. Accommodation consists of 193 elegant and centrally air conditioned rooms including suites. Among its other facilities, the hotel has five meeting rooms, including a boardroom, which can accommodate between

25 and 350 persons for cocktails and receptions, or can comfortably seat between 45 and 350 persons in theatre style. From casual, all-day eateries to formal, fine dining, guests can look forward to a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks. Taj offers a distinctive dining experience, one that explores the nuances of the finest Indian and international cuisines.

Church Road, PO Box 35450, Lusaka 10101

Tel: +260 211 254 455

Fax: +260 211 250 995; 254 005


www.tajhotels.com

Taj PamODzi hOTEL

The Courtyard Hotel is Lusaka’s first boutique property and opened for business in 2007. It has 26 rooms, including suites, doubles and twin-rooms.

All rooms have minibars, plus tea and coffee-making facilities, and are air conditioned with en-suite bathrooms and showers. Suites come complete with a well equipped

kitchen for those who wish to self-cater.

As part of its Stay Healthy theme, the hotel has a no-alcohol and no-smoking policy. In addition, an indoor swimming pool and gym are provided. Guests can also choose to have a complimentary health and fitness check-up.

Plot 25280, Corner of Thabo mbeki & nangwenya

Roads, PO Box 73 Postnet, Private Bag E891, manda

hill, Lusaka · Tel: +260 211 257 487/489/490/491

Fax: +260 211 257 488


www.courtyardhotel.co.zm

ThE COuRTyaRD hOTEL

Thrills and spills

in zambia’s

tourism capital

If Africa has a tourism capital, then surely Livingstone

must vie with Cape Town for that coveted title. Here

is a city that in the past 20 years has become the

‘go to’ destination for thrills and excitement. And,

of course, it is home to one of the world’s greatest

natural wonders, the truly spectacular Victoria Falls

(Mosi-oa-Tunya).

The falls, a Unesco World Heritage Site, are 2 km wide

and drop more than 100 metres at a rate of 550,000 cubic

metres per second when in full fl ow.

Livingstone’s reputation for white-knuckle sports is well

founded. This is the adrenalin-fuelled destination that offers

so much, attracting the young at heart to take part in an

exciting range of daredevil activities. But Livingstone also

has a quieter side, offering sundowner cruises and steam

train rides.

LuxuRiOuS

Starting from the falls and lining the banks of the

Zambian side of the Zambezi River is a series of truly

luxurious and discreetly spaced properties that stretches

for many kilometres. The waterside locations of these

properties are matched by an impressively high standard

of accommodation, food and service. Closer to town

and in Livingstone itself there is a range of less expensive

and even business-type hotels, guest-houses and

backpackers’ hostels.


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In recognition of its growing tourism status, Livingstone

was chosen, along with neighbouring Victoria Falls

in Zimbabwe, as the joint host of the 20th general

assembly in 2013 of the United Nations World Tourism

Organisation (UNWTO).

Until 1935 Livingstone was the nation’s capital city

and it still retains many fine examples of colonial-style

architecture. Today, Livingstone is Zambia’s fourth-largest

city in terms of population.

TRaDiTiOnaL

For those seeking the area’s rural and traditional ways of

life, then many villages offer a warm welcome to visitors.

The annual Lwiindi Ceremony, held each October, is a

chance to see and hear traditional song, dance, poetry and

theatre in celebration of the local Mukuni heritage. It is

also an opportunity to view excellent craftsmanship such as

carvings, basketware and art at Mukuni Park and close to

the falls.

TERminaL

The completion in mid 2013 of a new international terminal

at Livingstone’s Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International

Airport is another welcome development. The existing

terminal is now only for domestic flights. Direct flights by

carriers such as Ethiopian and Kenya Airways have made

Livingstone easier to reach and more attractive as a multi-

centre destination.

Activities: River Cruise on the Zambezi, riverboarding, white water rafting, canoeing, horse riding trails, abseiling, golf course, bungee jumping, kayaking, game safaris, microlighting or helicopter flips, elephant-back safaris, lion walks

Airports: Daily flights to Livingstone from Lusaka and Johannesburg


Major attractions: Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), Livingstone Museum, Livingstone Island

additional information



The falls may be the initial reason to visit Livingstone, but

the city offers so much more. The list of activities from which

to choose is a long an impressive one. Here is a selection:

• Micro-light flights over the falls

• Helicopter flights over the falls (for a dramatic

view of Mosi-oa-Tunya)

• Sundowner cruises on the Zambezi River

• Lion Encounter (a chance to see the big cats

close up)

• Steam train excursions in the Royal Livingstone

Express (departing twice a week from the

Bushtracks Africa compound and including

elegant seven-course dining)

• Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (right on

Livingstone’s doorstep)

• Bungee jumping off Victoria Falls Bridge (a

death-defying leap of 111 metres)

• Reptile Park (crocodiles and snakes galore)

• Livingstone Museum (excellent and informative)

• Jet boating (running the rapids below the falls in

Batoka Gorge on board a 700 hp 22-seater boat)

• White water rafting (same as above, but without

an engine)

• River boarding (not for the faint-hearted)

• Riding safaris (view wildlife while on

horse-back)

• Canoe safaris (a chance to view wildlife from the

safety of the Upper Zambezi)

• Elephant-back safaris (once-in-a-lifetime

experience provided by Zambezi Elephant Trails)

http://www.livingstonetourism.com



aCCOmmODaTiOn

Fawlty Towers

Tel: +260 213 [email protected]

Bushfront Lodge


Camp nkwazi Livingstone


Chappa Classic Lodge


Chundukwa River Lodge

Tel: +260 213 [email protected] ; [email protected]

Chrismar hotel Livingstone


David Livingstone

Safari Lodge & Spa


Decha Guest Lodge


Green Tree Lodge

Tel: +260 213 322613www.greentreelodgezambia.comgreentreelodge@livingstonezambia.com

islands of Siankaba


jollyboys Backpackers & Camp


junior Leisure Resort


kaazmein Lodge


kubu Cabins


Likute Guest house


Limbo Guest Lodge


Livingstone Backpackers

Tel: +260 213 324730www.livingstonebackpackers.comlivingstonebackpackersoffice@gmail.com

Livingstone Guest Farm


maramba River Lodge


mosi-O-Tunya Executive Lodge

Tel: +260 213 327161www.mosiotunyalodge.co.zmreservations@mosiotunyalodge.co.zm

mose Street apartments


ngolide Lodge


Bushbuck River house

Tel: +260 977 846164www.bushbuckriverhouse.combushbuck@nomadafricantravel.co.uk

Olga’s italian Corner


Prana house & Tented

Safari Camp


Protea hotel Livingstone


Richland Lodge zambia ltd

[email protected]

Stone Guest house


Tabonina Guest house


Taita Falcon Lodge


The wane Guest Lodge


Thompson Lodge


Thorntree Lodge


Toka Leya Lodge


Tongabezi Lodge


wasawange Lodge


waterberry Lodge


woodlands Lodge


zambezi Sun hotel (Sun

international)

Tel: +260 213 321122www.suninternational.comzambia.reservations@zm.suninternational.com

zambezi waterfront


zambezi way Lodge


zig zag


aCTiviTiES

abseil zambia


african impact


Bridge Tours, victoria Falls Bridge


Bundu adventures Rafting

Company


Bungee jumping, victoria Falls


Bwaato adventures Ltd


Canoeing with Safari Par

Excellence


Cruises - m.v. makumbi & m.v.

mambushi


Elephant Back Safaris with Safari

Par Excellence


Elephant Back Safaris & Lion walk

& Cheetah interaction


Fishing with angle zambia


Gwembe Reptile Park & Safaris


jet Extreme zambia


kayaking with thezambezi.com


Lion Encounter


Livingstone’s adventure

Tel: +260 213 320058www.livingstonesadventure.comreservations@livingstonesadventure.com

Livingstone island

Tel: +260 213 327450www.tongabezi.com

under the Spray Tour with Bundu

adventures


united air Charter

Tel: +260 213 [email protected] [email protected]

white water Rafting &

Riverboarding


TOuRS & TRanSPORT

african view Safaris Tours


Bushtracks africa Destination

management

Tel: +260 213 323232www.gotothevictoriafalls.comvictoriafalls@bushtracksafrica.com

Chris Taxi & Tours Ltd


Euma Tours (Car hire)


hemingways 4x4 hire


jollyboys Backpackers Tours &

Reservations


Livingstone walking Safaris


Rainbow Safaris Limited


Savanna adventures


voyagers


wild horizons zambia


wildside Tours


winning Tours & Transfers


yaRFm .89

[email protected]

zambezi Shuttles


zambia Touring Company


zamsato


ShOPPinG & SERviCES

Estamun-Tech General Dealers


indo zambia Bank


Livingstone institute of Business

& Engineering Studies


muvi Television


national airports Corporation


nico insurance zambia Ltd


Professional insurance Ltd


Tony Barnett Productions - Third

Eye Exposure

Tel: +260 977 478617www.tonybarnettproductions.cominfo@tonybarnettproductions.com

victoria Falls university of

Technology


zambezi jewels


zambezi memories


SPa & wELLnESS

David Livingstone health Spa &

wellness Centre


Sanctuary Sussy & Chuma

+27 11 438 4650www.sanctuaryretreats.comsouthernafrica@sanctuaryretreats.com

COnFEREnCES & wEDDinGS



EvEnTS

The David Livingstone

Bicentenary & Livingstone 2013

initiative


BaRS & RESTauRanTS

Elephant Oasis Bush Dinners

(pan zam)

Tel: +260 211 252428www.panzam.co/[email protected]

kubu Café


Olga’s italian Corner


Ocean Basket




The Golden Leaf Restaurant


The Green’s inn & Chinese Cuisine


The Spot Restaurant


wonder Bake Take away and

Restaurant


Livingstone Tourism

association members

Agen

cy

http://www.thedavidlivingstone.com

http://www.safpar.com



Situated about 30 km upstream from Victoria Falls, Chundukwa River Lodge is a unique property that blends naturally with the riverside waterberry trees. Each house is complete with en-suite bathroom and commanding views of the Zambezi, Chundu Island and Zimbabwe’s Zambezi National Park. A stay at Chundukwa River Lodge is the best way

to discover Victoria Falls, its wildlife and adventures. Stays can include canoe trips, horse trails, walks, visits to the falls, trips to the local market and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

The lodge can arrange white water rafting on the lower Zambezi, bungee jumps, microlight or helicopter flights over the falls and/or elephant-back safaris into the bush.

PO Box 61139, Livingstone

Tel: +260 213 327452;+260 977 781215


www.chundukwariverlodge.com

ChunDukwa RivER

LODGE

Fawlty Towers Lodge has 24 rooms including deluxe suites, standard twin/double en-suite rooms, family rooms and dormitory accommodation. It is centrally located, conveniently just over the road from a shopping centre, but behind its walls remains secluded and away from the busy town.

The lodge has a relaxed atmosphere;

with lush green private gardens shaded by mango trees, a crystal-clear swimming pool and its own bar and restaurant.

The in-house activity centre, where over 20 local activities can be booked, guarantees to offer the best deals in town and to beat any other lodge or booking centre. In addition, there are free shuttles to the Victoria Falls every day.

Box 61170, Livingstone

216 mosi O Tunya Road, Livingstone

Tel: +260 213 32 34 32; +260 972 250 154

Email: [email protected].

www.adventure-africa.com

FawLTy TOwERS LODGE

Limbo Lodge is a great place to stay for guests looking to experience all that Livingstone has to offer. The name ‘Limbo’, meaning village, describes the atmosphere and general layout of the lodge. There are several thatched chalets, with a spacious central gathering area. Accommodation consists of 10 unique ethnic-style chalets, each with en-suite bathroom.

Located just 15 minutes from the Victoria Falls, the lodge organises a variety of tours and adventure activities throughout Livingstone.

Other facilities include free Internet access, a restaurant providing tasty Zambian and foreign dishes, an executive minibar, swimming pool and conference facilities.

Plot no: 205/206, Lusaka Road


Tel: +260 213 322 096 · Fax: +260 213 322 096

Cell: +260 955 780330; 977 881567


www.limbolodge.com

LimBO LODGE

ChRiSmaR LivinGSTOnE

affordable luxury

Experience affordable luxury accommodation in a world-class environment. Chrismar Hotel Livingstone is on the border of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Game Park.

This four-star hotel has 99 rooms, all with air conditioning, Jacuzzi tubs, wireless internet access and TV. Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Brasserie Restaurant, a cocktails in the sunken pool bar or enjoy a delicious à la carte meal at the Cattleman’s Grill Restaurant. The Floating Bar has a truly exquisite setting, offering a variety of cocktails and other beverages as well as snacks. The floating bar is considered the ultimate way to relax after a long day of adventures in Livingstone. The hotel has also a full-service gym, spa, curio shop and an activities desk with car hire.

Chrismar has three conference venues and boasts the largest conference venue in Livingstone, with a capacity of over 500 delegates.

Whether staying for business or leisure, guests can take advantage of the hotel’s top-notch recreational facilities. For those wishing to cool down after the Zambian heat, or just looking to relax, the hotel has a beautiful swimming pool in a tranquil setting.

The activities desk is the ideal place to make use of the fun activities that Livingstone has to offer.

Plot 4035 Sichango Rd

Livingstone, zambia

Tel: +260 213 323 141, Fax: +260 213 323 140


www.chrismarhotels.com

Maramba River Lodge is located in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, on a bluff overlooking the river, just 4 km from the Victoria Falls.

The Safari Tents offer en-suite bathrooms and mosquito nets all under thatch. All the rustic, thatched chalets have creative mukwa and wrought-iron fittings, en-suite tiled bathrooms, mosquito proofing with treated

nets, ceiling fans, internal safe and views over the Maramba river or floodlit waterhole.

Maramba also caters for traditional camping, with lawns for pitching tents, two ablution blocks, picnic tables and barbecue stands.

Maramba Riverside Restaurant and Bar has tiled and wooden decking right on the river and offers a full à la carte menu.

maRamBa RivER LODGE


Tel: +260 213 324 189 ; Cell: +260 976 587 511

Fax: +260 213 323 130


www.maramba-zambia.com

http://www.mukunibig5.co.zm



Nestled in Zambia’s Western Province Barotseland, near Lukulu in the midst of waterberry trees Matoya Fishing Lodge offers six thatched chalets which comfortably accommodates 12 people, a spacious dining area, lounge, swimming pool and a wooden deck that extends out onto the Zambezi River. Each chalet enjoys its own breathtaking view of

the upper Zambezi River. Rooms are luxuriously furnished and fitted with air conditioning.

The lodge offers a variety of local as well as international cuisine. Fishing is undertaken on customised 17-foot fibre glass boats. The fleet of five boats, powered by 60 hp four-stroke motors can accommodate two fly fishermen or a three lure anglers, accompanied by a guide.

Lukulu, c/o PO Box 35256, Lusaka

Cell: +260 967 101 421 (zambia)

Cell: +27 (0)82 253 1814 (Sa)


www.matoyalodge.com

maTOya FiShinG LODGE


Tel: +260 97 927 8676

Tel: +264 81 213 9660

Tel: +264 96 542 3188

Email: [email protected];

[email protected]

Mambova Rapids Lodge, located on the banks of Mambova Rapids, on the Upper Zambezi, has a distinctly Zambian bush feel. Only 72 km from Livingstone and 12 km from Kazungula border post, the lodge faces Ilombe Island, with its excellent opportunities for birdwatching and game viewing.

Open all year round and ideal for large groups, the lodge accommodates 32 people in thatched chalets equipped with mosquito nets. Everything is on hand for a perfect self-catering holiday. Camping facilities are available for guests and their staff. Mambova Rapids is renowned for tigerfish and bream so the resort is an ideal spot for enthusiastic anglers. The fishing season is from 1 March to 1 December.

Other activities include boat hire with guide, bush walks, birdwatching (over 250 species), photography, a cultural visit to Chief Sekute’s palace and a day trip to Mabula Game Farm. Full board accommodation can be arranged in advance. Clients can bring their own boats. Mambova Rapids Lodge is the sister lodge to Village Point Lodge, Siavonga.

mamBOva RaPiDS

LODGE

PO Box 60629

13 mokambo Road, Livingstone

Cell: +260 97 747 1735

Tel: +260 213 324 730


www.livingstonebackpackers.com

Livingstone Backpackers is family run hostel with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Its aim is to cater the traveller’s needs, whether taking advantage of all the adrenaline activities Livingstone has to offer or relaxing around the pool with an ice-cold beer. Situated in the heart of Livingstone Town, it is only five minutes’ walk from the bus station, ideally positioned near shops, markets, museum, bars, airport, as well as being close to the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and the majestic Victoria Falls.

Its facilities include a crystal-clear swimming pool, climbing wall, hot tub, self-catering kitchen with braai (BBQ) facilities, restaurant, fully stocked bar, library, secure car park, 24-hour security and internet access. All activities and excursions can be booked at no extra cost through the activity office, such as white water rafting, bungee, microlight flights, helicopter flights, chobe safaris, elephant rides, lion walks, rhino walks, cheetah walks, devils pool, cultural tours and more.

Accommodation is available in dorms, double rooms, double en suites and campsite. All rooms are equipped with fans and mosquito nets.

LivinGSTOnE

BaCkPaCkERS

Afro-centric in design, the Munga Village Eco-lodge has many innovative features for the culture enthusiast and the environmentally conscious tourist. It is strategically located halfway between the Livingstone City Centre and the Victoria Falls.

The buildings are made of rammed earth walls and thatched roofs, surrounded by a

natural bird-filled canopy of thickets, trees and grasses. There are four spacious chalets containing a large en-suite bedroom, a private courtyuard and an outdor lounge. Meals include local, international and fusion cuisine.

There is also a library, a gift shop and a bar. The biological swimming pool is a major attraction. WiiFi and internet services are also available.

munGa viLLaGE ECO

LODGE


Tel: +21 3 327211 · Cell: +260 965 715442


www.mungavillage.com

http://www.zambiasafariswtt.com

http://www.landmarine.org



Situated in the heart of the Katambora Forest some 60 km from Livingstone, the Royal Chundu is a boutique lodge comprising 10 super luxury air conditioned suites set in landscaped gardens and overlooking the Zambezi River.

Each suite is beautifully furnished with ethnic decor, mosquito nets and fans. Daily housekeeping and laundry

services are provided to guests.

The lodge, which has just been refurbished, has a new restaurant, lounge, bar area, library, swimming pool and deck area directly onto the river.

Livingstone

Tel: +260 (0)926 7716 46064


www.royalchundu.com

RoyaL Chundu

ZambEZi SafaRi LodgES

Pumulani Livingstone or Pumula (which in various Bantu dialects means to rest, to sleep, to take it easy, to relax) is centrally located on the Mosi-oa-Tunya Road and is just 130 metres from the centre of Livingstone and 9 km north-east of the Victoria Falls. Its en-suite double, twin and single rooms offer luxury accommodation that caters for business travellers and tourists.

Pumulani Livingstone is close to all of Livingstone’s main amenities and activities and Livingstone International Airport is only a 15-minute drive away.

Other facilities include Wi-Fi internet, tea/coffee-making facilities plus airport transfers and shuttle services

281 mosi-oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone

Tel: +260 213 320 981

Cell: +260 967 18 2027; 965 241 462


www.pumulanizambia.com

PumuLani LiVingSTonE

Protea Hotel Livingstone situated only 10 minutes from the Victoria Falls and adjacent to the Falls Park Shopping Complex, offers 80 deluxe rooms with air conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, electronic safes and electronic door locks, telephone and DSTV.

A restaurant, bar and swimming pool are available, as well as conference facilities

including two venues accommodating 40 delegates each or combined to seat 100.

The hotel also offers free wireless internet access.

Nearby leisure activities include bungee jumping, white water rafting, fishing, helicopter rides, golf, game viewing, gorge swing, a crocodile park, restaurants, shopping and many more.

PRoTEa hoTEL

LiVingSTonE

Plot 2110 mosi-o-Tunya Road, Livingstone

Tel: +260 213 324 630 · fax: +260 213 324 640


www.proteahotels.com/livingstone

Located on the banks of the Zambezi River near the Victoria Falls, Natural Mystic Lodge faces the Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe and is located 20 km from Livingstone. All 10 en-suite thatched chalets have views of the Zambezi River. The chalets are incorporated into a natural setting and have a traditional African feel to them, while providing comfort, privacy and safety.

Natural Mystic is surrounded by dense mopane forest combined with deciduous savanna grassland. Nature’s sounds create a mystical mood, while free-roaming elephants are also frequent visitors.

Families will find plenty of activities for all ages. Natural Mystic offers travel experiences destined to become lifetime memories.

Po box 60638, Livingstone

Tel: +260 213 327 436

Cell: +260 97 7408 024


www.naturalmysticlodge.com

naTuRaL mySTiC LodgE

The 12 luxury tree houses and two private Chuma family houses of Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma are built into the living canopy of giant ebony trees lining the bank of the Zambezi. Located in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, peace and tranquillity reign supreme and the riverbank teems with birdlife. Each room is equipped with en-suite facilities plus air

conditioning, overhead fans, minibar, tea/coffee facilities mosquito nets and hairdryers. The main building features a spectacular raised bar/lounge, indoor and outdoor dining area, wine cellar and deck. An infinity pool with deck is on the edge of the Zambezi and a spectacular sundowner deck is a perfect venue for relaxing.

Postnet box 218, P bag E891, Lusaka 10101

Tel: +27 11 438 4650

fax: +27 86 218 1482


www.sanctuaryretreats.com

SanCTuaRy SuSSi & Chuma

Set on a hill bordering the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and overlooking unspoilt bush, Stanley Safari Lodge is only 3 km from the Victoria Falls.

The views are splendid: the spray of the Falls in the distance, the mighty Zambezi River and on top of that yet another beautiful African sunset. From either the main garden, the infinity

pool or from the privacy of the room, views are unmatched. The 10 uniquely designed chalets are constructed of teak and local stone and are open-fronted or more colonial-style brick and tiled rooms which are closed.

Stanley Safari Lodge is an elegant and luxurious getaway.

c/o Robin Pope Safaris, Po box 80, mfuwe

Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491

fax +260 216 246 094


www.robinpopesafaris.net

STanLEy SafaRi LodgE

Taita Falcon Lodge is perched 230 metres above the Zambezi on the edge of the Batoka Gorge and 11 km from the Victoria Falls. Owner-run, it prides itself on personal service for each and every guest. With only seven chalets, the lodge offers an intimate stay or an exclusive venue for smaller groups. Each spacious chalet has its own private garden and outdoor shower. The

indigenous gardens are blended with ‘bush zen’ sand gardens at the lodge entrance and chalet exteriors and a ‘green theme’ around the swimming pool. There is a boma where in winter ‘braais’ are hosted around an open fire. The large viewing deck and adjacent lounge play host to meals and pre-dinner drinks, with expansive views downstream and miles beyond.


Tel: +260 213 321 850 (booking office);

+260 213 327 046 (Lodge)


www.taitafalcon.com

TaiTa faLCon LodgE

Songwe Village is located on 300 acres of private land 5 km downstream from Victoria Falls. It is perched 100 metres above the deeply incised and rugged Batoka Gorge on the Zambia side of the Zambezi River.

Built to resemble a traditional village, it has been developed with the support and assistance of Senior Chief Mukuni

of the nearby Mukuni village.

There are eight huts in an oval, named after past chiefs. The huts are spacious with traditional furniture and modern mattresses. Each hut has a flush toilet, shower and basin en-suite. Extra showers and baths are set on the edge of the Batoka Gorge, justifying its claim to have the best bathroom views in the world.

c/o Kwando Safaris,

Po box 550, maun, botswana

Tel: +267 686 1449

fax: +267 686 1457


www.kwando.co.za

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Tel: +260 213 324 480


www.thorntreeriverlodge.co

Known as the home of the elephants, The four-star Thorntree River Lodge is located in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a short distance from Livingstone town centre and the famous Victoria Falls.

The lodge offers nine spacious suites, all with private en-suite bathrooms and thatched verandas overlooking the Zambezi River.

There is a swimming pool, dining room and lounge area with a bar and deck over the Zambezi River – the perfect spot to watch an amazing African sunset.

Get up-close and personal with elephants; cruise the Zambezi aboard the ‘Lady Livingstone’ while viewing hippos and crocodiles; walk with lions in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park; enjoy the breathtaking views on a Flight of Angels helicopter or microlight flight; picnic on Livingstone Island; view the abundant game; go canoeing, white water rafting, kayaking. abseiling or bungee jumping. Or just relax on the veranda with a gin and tonic.

ThoRnTREE RiVER

LodgE

The Islands of Siankaba lodge is a forest retreat with seven secluded chalets, each with a view of the Zambezi River. All of this is located on two untouched islands in the middle of the Zambezi situated between the Victoria Falls and Botswana’s Chobe National Park.

The Islands of Siankaba has been developed as a five-star lodge, sleeping just 14 guests.

The two islands are linked by a suspension bridge leading to an overhead walkway in the tree canopy. Activities include guided birding and tree walks on the main island’s nature trail, sunset river cruises and dugout canoe trips. The lodge has also developed a reputation for excellent food and wines.

c/o Postnet 631, Private bag E891, Lusaka

Tel (res): +260 211 260 279;

Lodge +260 213 327 490, Cell: +260 977 720 530


www.siankaba.net

ThE iSLandS of SianKaba

Livingstone

Tel: +260 213 324 601

fax: +260 213 324 615


www.thedavidlivingstone.com

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa is an exclusive lodge offering top-class facilities near to the thunder of the falling water and towering columns of spray of the Victoria Falls.

The lodge consists of 77 rooms, all en-suite, of which five are signature suites and two rooms accommodate the disabled.

All rooms overlook the Zambezi where a leisurely sundowner can be enjoyed on private balconies.

Each room features satellite TV, radio and hairdryer, 24-hour room service, wake-up calls and a laundry service, minibar and coffee/tea-making facilities, telephone, internet and air conditioning provided as standard features.

The lodge offers visitors a restaurant, bar and conference facilities. This premier lodge also offers a variety of safari excursions and activities in and around the falls.

Guests can experience Africa in unique style on board the ‘Lady Livingstone’, a three-deck, 150-seat river cruiser on the Zambezi River.

ThE daVid LiVingSTonE

SafaRi LodgE & SPa


Tel: +260 978 777 044/7; +260 213 321 122

fax: +260 213 322 739


www.suninternational.com

The newly refurbished Royal Livingstone is a contemporary five-star luxury hotel that captures the opulence of an earlier, more courteous age through its elegant decor, fine dining and personalised service. The hotel consists of 17 colonial-style villas set in 46 hectares within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. It is an excellent base from which to see the Victoria Falls as it lies a stone’s throw away.

The bedrooms are two-storey clusters inspired by the grand estate houses of a bygone era. Each contains 10 en-suite air conditioned rooms with private balconies and a personal butler. The Luxury Corner rooms now have spacious patios with sumptuous daybeds and all the amenities in the rooms have been upgraded.

Two magnificent sundecks overlook the river while fine dining is enjoyed in the newly refurbished restaurant which now incorporates a magnificent fireplace. Enjoy a luxurious outdoor massage on the banks of the Zambezi River, visit the Royal Salon for world class treatments or view Africa’s Big 5 on a cruise up the river or up close from a private safari vehicle. Energetic guests can exercise in the new well equipped gym.

ThE RoyaL LiVingSTonE

Opened in 2011, the 52-room Courtyard Hotel Victoria Falls caters or both business travellers and adventure seekers.

All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, air conditioning, well stocked honesty bar, coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms have a separate tub and shower.

In addition, there is a swimming pool and gym. While the Zaytoun coffee shop and Seasons à la carte restaurant provide excellent food and beverages.

Corner mosi-oa-Tunya and Sichango Roads

Po box 60187, Livingstone · www.courtyardhotel.com

Tel: +260 213 302 884; 320 806

Cell: +260 974 075 485 · fax: +260 211 257 488


ThE CouRTyaRd hoTEL

ViCToRia faLLS




Tel: +260 978 777 044/5/6/7; +260 21 3321122

fax: +260 213 322 739


www.suninternational.com

The Zambezi Sun, located on the edge of the eastern cataract of the Victoria Falls, reflects the richness and diversity of Zambia’s heritage; capturing the very soul of Africa – unpretentious, fun and welcoming.

With its warm, earthy architecture, inspired by a walled African village and simple finishes highlighted in bright mosaics and fabrics as well as intoxicating Zambian artworks and accessories, the Zambezi Sun is set to turn any stay into a memorable experience.

All 212 en-suite guest rooms appealing to families and conference delegates, are open and airy and decorated in deep, rich, red earth colours with a handcrafted fusion of Zambian designs. There is also free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Lunch is served alfresco at a poolside grill, while the indoor buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. In addition to relaxing by the pool or sipping a cocktail, guests can enjoy a day full of activities.

The Victoria Falls offers a wide range of adventure activities that include white river rafting, bungee jumping, jet boat rides and microlight flying.

ZambEZi Sun


Tel: +260 213 320606


www.safpar.com

The Zambezi Waterfront is situated on the northern banks of the Zambezi River, only a few kilometres upriver from The Victoria Falls, opposite Siloka (Long) Island.

This establishment is designed to attract the younger, more adventurous traveller who wishes to experience the great Zambezi River, the wonder of the Victoria Falls and its wildlife surrounds, without great expense. It is designed to cater for all travellers, from camping to basic, good quality chalet accommodation.

The lodge has a large, shady campsite, some pre-erected tents and en-suite chalets with river frontage. All chalets have mosquito nets, fridges, fans, bottled water, tea and coffee making facilities.

With some of the best facilities in the area, Zambezi Waterfront offers the following; a newly refurbished restaurant and bar with river views, where even the spray of Victoria Falls can be seen in the high water season. On site there are two swimming pools, a shop, bar, restaurant (with wood-fired pizza oven), an internet café, Wi-Fi, TV lounge and a large activity centre.

ZambEZi waTERfRonT

Waterberry Lodge, just 35 minutes from Livingstone International Airport, has a secluded position beside the Zambezi River.

Guests can relax on the sundeck, in the viewing lounge or round the pool and enjoy sunset cruises, alfresco meals and barbecues cooked under the stars. Hippo and elephant are frequent visitors and there is a diverse birdlife.

There is comfortable en-suite accommodation in double, twin or family thatched lodges close to the swimming pool with views over the river and private lake. Two superb new chalets have their own private decking at the rear, overlooking the lake.

The double-storey main lodge area overlooks the river and game park beyond.


Tel/fax: +260 213 327 455

uK & Europe: +44 (0)1379 783 392


[email protected];

www.waterberrylodge.com

waTERbERRy LodgE

Tongabezi Safari Lodge is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, just upstream from the Victoria Falls. Most of the rooms are open-fronted and the decor is African, with attractive fabrics and fittings.

The lodge can accommodate up to 22 guests in five river cottages, four open-fronted houses and one enclosed cliff-top house. There is also

a garden cottage, which is perfect for families. All rooms have views over the Zambezi.

The cliff-side swimming pool overlooks the river. Boat trips are available, including sundowner cruises, canoeing and fishing trips as well as excursions to the nearby Victoria Falls.

Private bag 31, Livingstone

Tel: +260 213 327 450


www.tongabezi.com

TongabEZi

Toka Leya Camp is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River in the western sector of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, some 12 km upstream of the Victoria Falls. Toka Leya consists of 12 safari-style tents, each en-suite with a view of the Zambezi and some of its islands. The camp’s dining and bar area is set beneath a shaded canopy of jackalberry and waterberry trees

overlooking the river and a swimming pool.

Activities include a tour of the Victoria Falls on the Zambian side, game drives within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, river cruises and guided nature walks. Other activities at an additional charge include sunset cruises, helicopter flights, micro-lighting, canoeing, jet boating, white water rafting and fishing.

c/o wilderness Safaris, Post net 118

P bag E835, Lusaka

Tel: +260 977 70952


www.wilderness-safaris.com

ToKa LEya CamP

The River Club is a waterside property with a distinctly Edwardian flavour. It is set on the Zambezi River, 18 km upstream from the Victoria Falls.

A maximum of 20 people are accommodated in 10 luxury thatched chalets overlooking the river. En-suite facilities include bath, shower, toilet and basin. There are two honeymoon suites. The main

house contains the dining room, lounge and pub area and a library. Swimming pool with river view. Guests can stay either under an all-inclusive rate or on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Rates include all meals, local drinks, fishing, sundowner boat trips, visits to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone town and museum and the Railway Museum.


Tel: +260 213 324 457



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game viewing by boat and

fabulous sport fishing

Lower Zambezi National Park (LZNP) is one of

Africa’s fi nest – a place where conservation

comes fi rst. It may not enjoy the game densities of

some other national parks, but for those seeking a

truly remote location in a special setting, then LZNP

is the place.

Covering an area of 4,092 sq km, LZNP is Zambia’s newest

park, established in 1983. Two game-managed areas

(Chiawa and Rufunsa) are adjacent to the park.

LZNP is dominated on one side by the broad, clear,

powerful waters of the Zambezi River, which fl ows for 120

km through the park; and on the other by the Zambezi

Escarpment. On the opposite of the river, in Zimbabwe, is

Mana Pools National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

LZNP is also set to become a Unesco site, and rightly so.

The area is still wonderfully remote and undeveloped and

the park’s few – and almost exclusively owner-run – camps,

lodges and houses are cleverly spaced along the river bank

to ensure that human impact on the park is kept to a

minimum. A few properties are located on the Zambezi but

outside the park itself. Occasionally, a new small camp or

lodge opens, but otherwise this park remains unspoilt.

on ThE RiVER

Boat is often the fastest and easiest means of transport

between these properties. The river also provides an

opportunity for visitors to mix land and waterborne game

viewing and to enjoy activities such as fi shing and canoeing,

either as a short excursion or a multi-day expedition.

Getting up close to hippo, crocodile and elephant while in a

canoe is one of LZNP’s unique attractions.

Po box 30972, Lusaka 10101

Tel:+260 211 261 588

fax: +260 211 262 683


www.chiawa.com

Owned and operated by the Cumings family, this ‘Best in Africa’ award winning camp and guiding team lives up to its reputation for imaginative delivery and consistently high standards in all aspects.

It occupies a magnificent location on the banks of the Zambezi River, under a grove of evergreen Mahogany trees, in the heart of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park.A ccommodation is in well appointed safari tents on wooden decks, with king-sized beds swathed in mosquito nets and Egyptian cotton linens.

There is also a Honeymoon Tent with a view across Zambezi flood plains. A thatched lounge/bar area with upper and lower viewing decks and lots of furniture is complemented by a dining room, set under a large winter thorn tree and overlooking the Zambezi River. Depending on the day’s activities, breakfasts, brunches and lunches are served plated or hot and cold buffet, usually al-fresco, sometimes in the bush and even on a boat on the the Zambezi. Other amenities include a plunge pool with a sun deck for the hot months. A game viewing platform and two discrete viewing hides are also on offer.

Chiawa CamP

Anabezi River Lodge is a 24-bed camp on the Zambezi River in Lower Zambezi National Park. The lodge sits on a ridge overlooking the Zambezi and the Mushika River flood plain. The vibrant game population is constantly visible from the camp. Owing to its remote position within the national park, the lodge offers the epitome of an African bush experience. There

are 12 spacious luxury tents, connected by raised wooden walkways with the dining area and the game viewing deck. This makes it safer to walk between the accommodation units and the communal areas. There is a large swimming pool offset from the game viewing deck and a fire pit where guests can sit under the stars.

mushika, Lower Zambezi national Park

Tel: +260 211 291 791


www.anabezi.com

anabEZi RiVER LodgE

Baines’ River Camp is a luxury camp on the banks of the lower Zambezi. The camp is a 35-minute flight from Lusaka, or a two-hour drive from Lusaka. On arrival guests are met by experienced river guides and are taken along the Zambezi River for the last 40 km. Baines’ River Camp has eight colonial-style suites with ceiling fans, air conditioning, minibars, king-sized beds and

natural timbers. Tented safari accommodation is also available. Offering a wide range of activities including game drives, fishing for the famous tiger fish and canoe trips, Baines’ provides a truly unique safari experience. The camp has conference facilities making it the ideal venue for seminars and business meetings, as well as photographic workshops and fly-fishing clinics.

Tel: +27 33 342 7793

Email: [email protected] (South africa)

[email protected] (Zambia)

www.bainesrivercamp.com

bainES’ RiVER CamP

Lower Zambezi


On land, the wildlife is abundant and elephant numbers

are particularly evident. Visitors can also expect to see

buffalo, hippo, lion and leopard as well as a selection of

antelope species.

CaTCh and RELEaSE

For many, however, Lower Zambezi is first and foremost

a destination for sport fishing. The park has a strictly

enforced catch and release policy. The legendary and hard-

fighting tigerfish is top of every visiting angler’s list. But

for sheer size, there is nothing to beat the huge catfish,

weighing up to 50 kg, which inhabit this river. Spinning, fly

and bait casting is available.

In conjunction with Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA),

the non-governmental Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ)

works to ensure the protection of the park’s wildlife. The

wildlife authority organises anti-poaching teams to patrol

the park as well as the surrounding game management

areas. CLZ provides logistical support to ZAWA units and

supports around 12 patrol team deployments a month

within the Chiawa GMA and the national park.

Activities: Fishing, game viewing and birdwatching, sundowner cruises, canoeing and walking safaris

Airstrips: Royal, Jeki

Best time to visit: June to September (however, fishing is at its best in September-October)

Wildlife found in this area: Elephant, lion,

buffalo, hippo, waterbuck, kudu, zebra and crocodile, impala and warthog, hyena, porcupine, civet, genet and honey badger

Birdlife: fish eagle, red-winged pratincole, crested guinea fowl, black eagle, quelea

Major attractions: Lower Zambezi National Park


Lower Zambezi

The choice of accommodation ranges from eight spacious tented chalets on raised wooden platforms with en-suite bathrooms, fans, bar fridges and private verandas to newer chalets that are air conditioned.

All chalets have spectacular views and are furnished with Rhodesian teak and top quality bedding. The impressive lodge bar has perhaps

the best view of the Zambezi. With an array of activities to choose from, the decision what to do is tough. Or simply relax at a choice of not one but two of the swimming pools. Kiambi, meaning ‘first’, is the first lodge situated after the pontoon on the Kafue River 9 km away. Kiambi Safari Lodge offers both road and boat transfers from Lusaka to anywhere on the Lower Zambezi.

Po box 360073, Kafue

Tel: +260 977 186 106; 966 655 878;

977 876 003


www.kiambi.co.za

Kiambi SafaRi LodgE

Superbly set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Mvuu Lodge – place of the hippo – is rugged, yet gentle, comfortable yet one with nature. A mere 18 km from the Lower Zambezi National Park, Mvuu Lodge offers activities to suit everyone’s needs, including game drives by boat or vehicle, sundowner cruises, environmental awareness walks, canoe safaris,

tiger fishing, birding, photography, star gazing and of course, complete and total relaxation.

There are seven luxury en-suite fixed tents and three comfortable self-catering fixed tents. The seven campsites are situated close to the lodges and are nestled in thick bush under a canopy of indigenous trees.

Cell: +27 (0)79 524 8709


www.mvuulodge.com

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Deep within the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, lies Mwambashi River Lodge. It accommodates 16 guests in large safari tents built on raised wooden decks with en-suite facilities. All tents have private balconies with views over the river. Mwambashi is renowned not only for its fabulous location but also for its friendly service. There is always something

special on offer at Mwambashi, whether it’s a bush dinner, sundowners on the river or a day of exhilarating game viewing, canoeing the delightful channels or landing a first tigerfish.

Activities are day and night game drives in open 4x4s, boating and fishing on the river and channels, guided walking and birdwatching. All are accompanied by guides.

c/o Po box 33111, Lusaka

Tel/fax: +260 211 278 248/49


www.lionroars.com

mwambaShi RiVER

LodgE

Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi, only two and a half hours from Lusaka, lies Kanyemba Lodge. The stone and thatch rondavels with en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and private veranda overlooking the Zambezi and a thatched ‘family house’ are discreetly located on the river bank.

Each chalet has its own veranda overlooking the Zambezi River and en-suite bathrooms.

Overlooking the river, the restaurant and bar allow spacious dining, while upstairs, guests can relax and enjoy the extensive library. Each evening guests are treated to Kanyemba’s award-winning cuisine of Italian fare with the freshest and most typical local ingredients.

Kanyemba also owns and operates a small, intimate bushcamp on its own private Island.

Po box 38837, Lusaka

Tel: +260 977 755 720

Skype: kanyemba


www.kanyemba.com

KanyEmba LodgE

Part of the Chongwe Safaris group, Kasaka is a classically appointed family-oriented bush camp offering outstanding experiences in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings.

Hippo and elephant frequently pass through the lodge, which is located a few kilometres from the Lower Zambezi National Park in the Chiawa Partnership Park – a pioneering

community-based conservation area.

The eight classic tents enjoy an enviable position along the river, with four ‘wild side’ tents tucked away in shady riverine bush and four family-friendly tents surrounding rolling lawns and a sparkling pool on the river’s edge.

The beautiful Wild Mango honeymoon suite is set on the ‘wild side’.

c/o Po box Ca 102

Castle Post office, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 841 051/841 052


www.chongwe.com

KaSaKa RiVER LodgE

Gwabi is a fishing lodge situated on the tranquil banks of the Kafue River undisturbed by passing boats.

The lodge offers 10 en-suite air conditioned chalets, with DSTV and complimentary tea and coffee tray. All rooms accommodate two adults or three in a family arrangement.

Other accommodation available includes a large shaded camping ground overlooking the Kafue River.

The campsite is fully equipped with socket points, lights, ablution blocks and braai facilities.

At the main lodge there is an open bar with a large outdoor swimming pool.

Plot 2765/m, Chirundu

Po box Ch37, Lusaka

Tel: +260 1 515 078

Cell: +26 097 965 0920

www.gwabiriverlodge.com

gwabi RiVER LodgE

Set beneath a canopy of winterthorns at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chongwe rivers, this award-winning camp is a family owned and run business dedicated to providing a dream safari experience combined with high standards of hospitality. Accommodation is in large, well appointed safari tents under thatch, with luxury open-air bathrooms. Each tent

sleeps two people, in twin or double beds. All fittings are made from natural materials found near the lodge. The private Chongwe River House is just 1 km away and is a unique private property with ferro walls and open fronted has space to accommodate up to eight guests.

c/o Po box Ca 102, Castle Post office, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 841 051/841 052


www.chongwe.com

ChongwE RiVER

CamP & houSE

Located alongside sister property Sausage Tree Camp, shaded Potato Bush Camp enjoys spectacular views of the Zambezi River.

Cleverly constructed on raised timber board-walks to extent the season, the Camp comprises three well appointed canvas and rosewood safari tents plus a two-bedroom family tent equipped with its own large plunge pool.

There is open-plan dining for 12 guests and a bar and lounge area. A camp fire is well positioned on the river edge and is the only part of Potato Bush Camp that actually touches the ground.

Potato Bush Camp offers professionally guided game drives, canoeing and boat trips, educational walking safaris, exciting night game drives and fishing in the Zambezi.

c/o Post.net box E017

P/bag 283, Crossroads, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 845 204


www.potatobushcamp.com

PoTaTo buSh CamP

Lower Zambezi


Redcliff Zambezi Lodge extends to about 100 hectares with 1.5 km of river frontage. The lodge can accommodate up to 16 guests. Four tent-roofed chalets (each with two beds) and two family chalets (each with four beds) are furnished with beautiful indigenous teak.

Each chalet has large, comfortable beds and mosquito nets and en-suite facilities, including

shower, toilet, hot and cold running water. Solar panels are used to charge 12 volt batteries for major lighting needs, while pathways and chalets are illuminated by paraffin lanterns.

The camp is built safely above the high-flood level. A swimming pool is part of the comfortable surroundings.

Cell: +260 979 587 822


[email protected]

www.redcliff-lodge.com

REdCLiff ZambEZi

LodgE

c/o Po box 30972, Lusaka 10101

Tel +260 211 261 588

fax: +260 211 262 683


www.oldmondoro.com

Owned and operated by the Cumings family, Old Mondoro is a beautiful, intimate and private safari camp in a spectacular and remote location.

Situated deep inside the park in lovely walking country with great game viewing, Old Mondoro is a back-to-the-bush experience with excellent for elephant, leopard and seasonal wild dog sightings.

The camp’s three professional guides offer a full range of activities such as day and night game drives, walks, canoe trips and game viewing by boat. A canvas and reed lounge area, or sitenje, with timber decks overlooks a maze of islands in the Zambezi River.

Accommodation is in four screened-in reed chalets with eight beds. Constructed of canvas and natural materials, Old Mondoro has an open and adventurous feel, providing a perfect retreat after a day filled with excitement in the bush and yet where much of the action will happen right in front of the chalets.

Old Mondoro also offers some of the most prolific leopard sightings to be had in Africa.

oLd mondoRo

c/o P bag Ch42, Chelston, Lusaka

Tel: +260 979 486 618

Tel/fax: +260 211 840 682


www.royalzambezilodge.com

Royal Zambezi Lodge is an intimate family-owned five-star luxury lodge overlooking the vast Zambezi River, offering the ultimate in comfort and luxury in breathtaking surroundings. With world-class fishing, unrivalled game viewing, birdwatching, magnificent sunset river cruises, professionally guided canoeing trips and one of the only bush spas in Zambia, the lodge has a well earned international reputation for the diversity of its experiences. The lodge combines outstanding hospitality with nature’s most amazing creations. With their thatch and copper roofs, the buildings boast natural but sophisticated furnishings and luxurious details. The restaurant maintains this interesting theme. Here, the cuisine features well sourced, fresh local ingredients in exciting and healthy combinations. The location of Royal Zambezi Lodge was specifically chosen because it allows for a wide variety of safari activities. The area is home to large herds of elephant and buffalo and offers frequent lion and leopard sightings. Guests are accompanied by qualified Royal Zambezi guides with over 50 years of experience in the Lower Zambezi valley. The Royal Zambezi Lodge is the place where ‘luxury meets the wild’.

RoyaL ZambEZi LodgE

Sanctuary Zambezi Kulefu Camp is an intimate safari camp set deep inside the National Park in a sheltered location on the banks on one of the permanent channels of the Zambezi River. Accommodation consists of seven spacious tented rooms on teak decking with twin beds or double beds, mosquito nets, en-suite facilities, solar heated water and a private veranda.

Meals are served outdoors whenever possible, with surprise bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinners under the stars. Guests can discover Sanctuary Zambezi Kulefu Camp’s wildlife by boat, canoe, safari vehicle or on foot.

c/o Postnet box 218

P bag E891, Lusaka 10101

Tel: +27 11 438 4650 · fax: +22 11 787 7658



SanCTuaRy ZambEZi

KuLEfu CamP

Sausage Tree Camp is set in a beautiful location on the Zambezi River, in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park. This exclusive safari camp offers a wide range of game viewing activities including game drives (both day and night), walking safaris, canoeing, boating and fishing.

Sleeping 16 guests, the camp offers a personalised safari experience. Accommodation

is in eight spacious white Bedouin-style tents, each with a private open-air bathroom and a flush ‘loo with a view’.

Each tent has its own personal muchinda (butler). Nearly hidden from one another, and shaded by mature sausage and mahogany trees, the tents are cool, private sanctuaries from which to view wildlife.

c/o Post.net box E017

P/bag 283, Crossroads, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 845 204


www.sausagetreecamp.com

SauSagE TREE CamP

Set in the middle of the Zambezi River, Tsika Island is 30 to 35 km upstream from Chongwe between Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe and the village of Mugurameno in Zambia. The camp is situated on the south side of the island which has a mixture of Albida groves and reeded channels, with a sandy plain to the north.

Tsika Island has three simple chalets allowing a

maximum of six guests. There are no predators on the island, with open ferro structures under village thatch complementing the island bush experience. The prime activity at Tsika is a full-day canoe sagaro along the Zambezi.

c/o Po box Ca 102

Castle Post office, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 841 051/841 052


www.chongwe.com

TSiKa iSLand CamP

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Luangwa Valley

The Luangwa Valley comprises four parks:

• South Luangwa (arguably Africa’s finest such

wildlife reserve) covering 9,050 sq km

• Lesser known and still undeveloped North Luangwa

of 4,636 sq km

• The tiny and (previously privately administered)

Luambe National Park of just 300 sq km

• Lukusuzi National Park of 2,720 sq km.

SouTh Luangwa

Of the four, South Luangwa is easily the best known

and most popular. This park offers some of the finest

game viewing anywhere in Africa. Animal densities are

impressively high, especially as the dry season continues,

forcing wildlife to congregate closer and closer to the banks

of the Luangwa River with its huge hippo pods and giant

sunning crocodiles.

Aside from the broad waters of the river and the oxbow

lakes it has created, this is a landscape dominated by

mopane, leadwood and winterthorn trees and also dotted

with marula, tamarind and sturdy baobab. There are plenty

of open tracts of grassland, however, making for excellent

game viewing.

South Luangwa contains some 60 animal species and over

400 bird species. This is also a park with a high rate of

leopard sightings. In fact, it is not uncommon for visitors

to see more than one leopard during a single game drive.

The finest game viewing

in a spectacular valley


Luangwa Valley

Lions are also plentiful, wild dogs are seen from time

to time, serval are a rare delight but sadly there are no

cheetah. The valley has its own unique subspecies, such

as Thornicroft’s giraffe, of which there are thought to be

fewer than 1,500 remaining.

Lodges and camps are of a high standard, and there is

accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes, from basic

campsites to the ultimate in safari luxury. Most of the

accommodation is located just outside the main entrance,

but there are camps and lodges inside the park, with a

select few located well away from the more popular main

gate area.

South Luangwa is famed for its walking safaris on which

small groups, escorted by a guide and an armed ranger,

have an opportunity to see aspects of nature not always

apparent from a 4x4 vehicle. In certain sections of the park

it is also possible to walk from one camp to another.

Tourists should be aware that the entire valley is seasonal,

with relatively few visitors from December to May. Heavy

green-season rains make many areas impassable, although

a handful of lodges high above the waterline do stay open.

Nevertheless, the green season can be a good time to visit

because of its riot of verdant colours and excellent sightings

of birds in their breeding plumage; and, out of season, it

is great value for money. At this time of year visitors can

navigate the park’s channels by boat as well as view wildlife

by good 4x4 vehicle.

noRTh Luangwa

North Luangwa (NLNP) is considered one of the last

true wildernesses on the Continent and after a 27-year

partnership between FZS and ZAWA this is considered to be

the best protected area in the country.

As a result, the area contains the largest number of

elephants in Zambia and the strenth of this partnership

enabled the largest black rhino reintroduction into a former

range state to take place. The rhino population currently

stands at 30.

NLNP is a blend of habitats with the typical Luangwa

roverine habitant and species to the east and a high

density of buffalo and lion as well as endemic Cookson’s

wildebeest along the Mwaleshi River.

A quarter of the park contains the Muchinga Escarpment

and plateau habitant – perfect landscape for sable,

hartebeet, roan antelope and the rarely seen white-winged

babblng starling.

The park contains a handful of small seasonal bush camps

and, as with South Luangwa, walking safaris are a key

feature of any visit.

Unfortunately, there are currently no visitor facilities

available in either Luambe or Lukusuzi National Parks.

Activities: Walking safaris, birdwatching (400 of Zambia’s 732 species are found here), photographic safaris

Airports/airstrips: Daily to South Luangwa (Mfuwe) from Lusaka all year. North Luangwa is more difficult but there are airstrips open for charter traffic

Best time to visit: April-October (South Luangwa) with some properties

open year-round, June to October (North Luangwa: access in the rainy season is virtually impossible)

Wildlife found in this area: Elephant, buffalo, lion, caracal, wild dog, serval and side-striped jackal and very good leopard densities plus many others

Major attractions: Thornicroft’s giraffe and Cookson’s wildebeest (both unique to Luangwa Valley)


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Crocodile River Camp stands on an old river bank overlooking a large and usually dry oxbow lagoon. Nestled among massive ebony trees, the three chalets are built entirely of natural materials. Both Crocodile River Camp and Chikoko Tree Camp provide the full support of a chef, general camp staff, some of the most experienced walking guides in the valley and an armed scout. All

luggage and supplies are carried into and out of camp by porters. Both of these small bushcamps have excellent game densities and offer guests a great opportunity to experience the bush on foot in isolated and natural surroundings. Combine a stay with other Remote Africa Safaris camps for the ultimate safari experience. Seasonal operating dates are 1 June to 31 October.

c/o Remote africa Safaris Ltd

Po box 5, mfuwe


[email protected]

www.remoteafrica.com

CRoCodiLE RiVER CamP

Bilimungwe is a trail camp nestled in a riverine forest along the picturesque banks of the Luangwa River. The camp is set in a remote and unspoilt area and an ideal base for walking safaris.

The camp is made up of four reed and thatch chalets all with en-suite showers, toilet and double vanities. The chalets are situated on

the edge of the bush and are regularly visited by wildlife. Each chalet has two queen-sized double beds with large mosquito nets and an individual rechargeable lighting system.

The rustic dining area and fully stocked bar are constructed on raised decking with views of Bilimungwe’s permanent water hole and abundant game.

Po box 91, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 041

Cell: +260 978 770 055


www.bushcampcompany.com

biLimungwE CamP

Buffalo is a seasonal bush camp in North Luangwa National Park – one of Africa’s last unspoilt wilderness areas.

The camp is open from early June until early November. The recommended stay is from three to five nights. It is situated some 100 km off the Great North Road but is also accessible by air and there is an airstrip just 12 km from the camp.

The camp comprises five en-suite guest chalets. Three of the chalets are built on stilts, over looking the Mwaleshi River. The area is predominately for walking safaris but the camp offers limited game and night drives.

Walks normally last four to five hours and are conducted by highly experienced guides and accompanied by an armed ZAWA scout.

c/o Shiwa Safaris Ltd

Po box 1, Shiwa ng’andu

Tel: +260 211 229 261

fax: +260 211 229 261

www.shiwasafaris.com/buffalo.html

buffaLo CamP

Chamilandu Camp offers comfort, class and beauty in one of the Luangwa Valley’s prime remote river locations, yielding a diversity of wildlife and attracting abundant wildlife.

Chamilandu takes a maximum of only six guests in unique tree-house chalets that are elegantly designed with a tasteful blend of modern classic decor. They provide a bird’s-eye view over the

waters of the Luangwa River and Nchindeni Hills. Walking safaris are a constant mix of awe and information, excitement and inspiration.

Catering for all safari tastes the camp offers both morning and evening walks and combinations of day and night game drives.

Po box 91, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 041

Cell: +260 978 77 00 55



ChamiLandu CamP

Chikoko Tree Camp, together with Crocodile River Camp make up the Chikoko Trails: Remote Africa Safaris’ small and exclusive walking only camps, in South Luangwa National Park. The three thatched en-suite chalets are beside the seasonal Chikoko Channel and elevated three metres above ground level.Topped by reed matting, providing shelter from the sun,

and open-fronted, the chalets offer a vantage point to observe the area and its game and birdlife. Guests are poled across the Luangwa river by boat, and from there all activities are on foot. Porters carry in luggage and supplies and Chikoko Tree camp is fully staffed with a highly experienced walking guide, armed National Parks scout, chef and other general camp staff.


Po box 5, mfuwe


[email protected]


ChiKoKo TREE CamP

Chindeni Camp lies nestled on the apex of a permanent oxbow lagoon, offset by the Nchendeni Hills. Raised on wooden decking Chindeni’s four en-suite tented chalets are sheltered by a shady ebony grove.

Each chalet has its own private raised veranda with views over the resident game and the serene yet breathtaking

tranquillity of the lush and wide lagoon.

This is the ideal spot for both the avid and intrepid game spotter, as well as the more sedentary visitors who wish to observe nature and lazily watch the abundance of game that parades before them.

With accommodation for eight guests, this secluded camp provides the perfect location for the ultimate bush experience.

Po box 91, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 041

Cell: +260 978 770 055



ChindEni CamP

Back in the 1970s, the old Chinzombo Camp was the green-season base for Norman Carr and has now been given a new lease of life.

The camp is super-luxurious but retains its bush feel with grass and canvas walls and spacious living areas that melt into the surroundings of the beautiful, tranquil site.

The camp is set within 60 acres of private

land with Luangwa River frontage. Gigantic, ancient shade trees offer peace and tranquillity for guests staying in any one of the six delightful villas. One villa is a family suite with two bedrooms and two bathrooms – perfect for families or small groups.

Each villa has its own private pool, cooled sleeping areas and impressive bathroom.

c/o norman Carr Safaris

Po box 100, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 015

fax: +260 216 245 025


www.normancarrsafaris.com

ChinZombo

Croc Valley Camp is aimed at the budget traveller as well as offering a self-catering and full-board experience. The camp is set in an oasis of calm along the bank of the Luangwa river.

The camp fits effortlessly into the surrounding riverine habitat with fantastic views and it is not uncommon to see elephants crossing the river and strolling through the camp on a regular basis.

Between safaris, in the midday heat, the hippo friendly swimming pool provides the perfect place to relax and cool off. The bar is always open and serves ice-cold drinks throughout the day. In addition there is a campsite which caters for campers and overland trucks with parking areas, fireplaces, power points, hot showers and ablutions.

Tel: +260 2162 46144 or +260 2162 46074 Fax: +27 86 5708 170Cell: +260 977 175 172


www.crocvalley.com

CRoC VaLLEy CamP

Luangwa Valley


This small, personalised camp lies under a grove of mahogany trees on the Luangwa River.

Island Bush Camp offers rustic accommodation in reed huts, with individual hot showers and running water.

Each stilted chalet, with open frontage has a private veranda overlooking the river.

Just two hours’ drive south of Kafunta, it is located in a very remote game-rich area in the park’s southern section. Exclusive walking safaris are the main activity.

The entire camp is reconstructed each year and is open from June to October.

c/o Kafunta Safaris

Po box 83, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 046


www.luangwa.com

iSLand buSh CamP

Kafunta River Lodge is set in the riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking South Luangwa National Park.

The accommodation consists of eight chalets and two luxury suites of the highest standard in the valley. Built on wooden platforms under a thatched roof, the mahogany floors and walls give a natural beauty to the luxurious interiors.

Central to the chalets is a spacious bar and dining area. Built around a semi-evergreen wild mango tree and thatched in the traditional style, it offers panoramic views over the river and the National Park.

Guests can be sure of excellent game viewing and birdwatching from the lodge.

Po box 83, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 046


www.luangwa.com

KafunTa RiVER LodgE

Kakuli is a seasonal camp on the confluence of the Luwi and Luangwa Rivers.

There are four spacious tents under shady thatched roofs, each with an open-air bathroom. All of the tents overlook the river with beautiful views up and down this hippo-packed stretch of river.

There is a lovely chitenge overlooking the grazing lawn that leads down to the rivers.

This area of the park is renowned for its great game viewing and guests will usually split their time between walking and driving.

c/o norman Carr Safaris, Po box 100, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 015; 216 246 025

fax: +260 216 245 025



KaKuLi buShCamP

Flatdogs Camp is an excellent and affordable owner-managed safari camp overlooking the Luangwa River and South Luangwa National Park. With a choice between chalets, authentic African safari tents and the exclusive Jackal-Berry Tree House, Flatdogs is ideal for families, couples, honeymooners, friends travelling together, first-time explorers and safari addicts.

The à la carte restaurant allows guests to choose their meals each day instead of being served a set menu. The camp itself has been left as natural as possible, so it can co-exist with the animals that call the site home – as a result, guests are often privileged to see elephant, hippo, giraffe, bushbuck, puku and banded mongoose in camp, going about their daily business.

Po box 125, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 038


www.flatdogscamp.com

fLaTdogS CamP

Kaingo Camp and Mwamba Bush Camp are the creations of the Shenton family, which has a proud history of three generations of wildlife conservation in southern Africa. Kaingo Camp consists of six brick and thatch chalets with en-suite facilities and soaring skylights to the stars. Each chalet has an outdoor bathtub and a private deck overlooking the magnificent Luangwa

River. A special feature of Kaingo are the unique individual decks built out over the river in front of each chalet. The trademark of Shenton Safaris is the ingenious network of photographic hides offering exhilarating opportunities for close-up views of hippos, elephants and other wildlife. Visits to these hides are part of the three daily game viewing activities offered by the camps.

Po box 57, mfuwe


www.kaingo.com

Kaingo CamP

Kapamba Camp is situated in a prime location on the picturesque spot about six km up the Kapamba River, where guests can experience unforgettable sundowners while dipping their feet in the shallows. Each of the camp’s four chalets is individually designed to offer beautiful views of the river. The open-fronted style ensures that guests can enjoy uninterrupted

game viewing from the privacy of their own room. Overlooking the Kapamba River, the well positioned deck offers an ideal viewing point for the abundant wildlife that comes to drink at the river and is the focal point of the camp. Walking safaris from the Kapamba are exceptional with numerous trails following the course of the river.

Po box 91, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 041

Cell: +260 978 77 00 55



KaPamba CamP

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Kuyenda Camp is nestled among shady trees on the banks of the Manzi River and is open from June to November. This camp is the ideal base from which to experience the continual unfolding of Africa’s dramatic wilderness at close range.

Accommodation is in four authentic thatched rondavels. Each chalet contains a large spacious double or twin beds, mosquito

netting and en-suite ‘open to the sky’ facilities, including shower, toilet and wash basin.

The central dining area, lounge and bar overlook a grassy plain with abundant wildlife where the drama of wild Africa is the stage.

Run by renowned safari guide Phil Berry, Kuyenda carries the essence of the old Africa now lost.

Po box 91, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 041

Cell: +260 978 77 00 55



KuyEnda CamP

Lion Camp, overlooking Lion Lagoon, is one of the few privileged lodges to be situated deep inside the South Luangwa National Park. A maximum of 18 guests can be accommodated in nine canvas-and-thatch chalets which are raised on stilts. Each chalet features a private balcony, stylish interior and en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet; 220v inverter power

is also available in each. A system of lighted boardwalks links the chalets to the heart of the lodge, where a central boma with a fireplace is surrounded by the library, a small curio shop, thatched seating areas and the bar. There is also a lower viewing deck and an infinity swimming pool. Experienced and knowledgeable guides lead game drives and walking safaris.

box 95, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 024


www.lioncamp.com

Lion CamP

Luangwa River Camp is a 10-bed camp situated opposite the Luangwa Wafwa in the Upper Lupande GMA. It has all the creature comforts of a five-star camp yet with all the intimacy, tailored activities and flexible mealtimes to be expected from a bush camp. It is quite like nothing else on offer in the Luangwa Valley.

The camp is unique with its decor of locally

crafted and handmade details. The main area is elevated by between 1 metre and 3 metres on wooden decks affording great views to the park and river. The swimming pool is sunk into the deck on two levels with a waterfall adjoining the two pools (one for swimming and the other for seating).


Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491

fax +260 216 246 094



Luangwa RiVER CamP

Luangwa Bush Camping is an exclusive experience with Robin Pope Safaris, walking with the best of guides, dipping deeper into the bush from the fixed camps by camping out for a couple of nights, dinner and stories around the fire, simple but delicious food.

There are stand-up tents, mattresses on the ground, sheets and blankets, wash basin, shared

60-litre bucket shower, bush loo, full bar and food service, fully serviced camp (except laundry).

The walking is in one of the most lagoon rich areas of the Luangwa and hence the game is superb.


Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491

fax +260 216 246 094



Luangwa buSh

CamPing

Designed by Neil Rocher, Luangwa Safari House is an extraordinary private house for up to eight guests comprising four large en-suite bedrooms situated about 1 km from Nkwali camp. The house is constructed in traditional style from weathered leadwood and faced with locally cut stone.

The property is set on the edge of a seasonal

lagoon and with a backdrop of the Chindeni Hills the game, including elephant and giraffe, which use the area to feed and water throughout the day. Inside, the house is much more contemporary and has a very individual feel. The house has its own swimming pool and guests are provided with private vehicles, guides and an armed scout for walking safaris.

c/o Robin Pope Safaris

Po box 80, mfuwe, Zambia

Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491

fax +260 216 246 094



Luangwa SafaRi houSE

Luwi Bushcamp is a seasonal camp nestled under huge mahogany trees on the banks of a permanent lagoon.

Accommodation is in four huts made of grass and thatch with polished mud floors. A small thatch provides shade over the bar area. Daytime meals are served in the shade of the trees with a view of the grassy plain that

normally attracts an abundance of wildlife.

There is a large lagoon adjacent to camp teeming with hippo and crocodile. This permanent water source attracts game from far and wide making the camp area constantly busy with animals.


Tel: +260 216 246 015

fax: +260 216 245 025



Luwi buShCamP

Luangwa North Camp is located on the banks of the Luangwa River, within the North Luangwa National Park. It offers five bungalows, each with a terrace overlooking the river. All buildings are constructed two and a half metres above the ground, and are connected by footbridges, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the lodge’s services and its views in total safety. The English-speaking

guides are assisted by experienced local scouts and trackers. The lodge has an enormous terrace of more than 300 square metres and views over the Luangwa River, where guests can view buffalo, hippo, elephants and even lions. Lunch is served in the shade of the restaurant, with its exceptional views and candle-lit suppers are accompanied by the sounds of the African night.


Tel: +260 973 105 189


www.feelingafrica.com

Luangwa noRTh CamP

Kapani Safari Lodge is a beautiful and permanent lodge situated on one of the many oxbow lagoons in South Luangwa. It is the ideal place for visitors to spend their first night in Africa before moving on to the more rustic bush camps. Accommodation consists of eight standard suites and one Lagoon House, providing 18 beds in all.

The brick-built chalets have thatched roofs,

spacious living areas, luxurious interiors and walk-in mosquito nets. The Lagoon House offers more spacious accommodation, private views and elegant furniture. There is a main chitenge with a bar and lounge area. The lodge also has a swimming pool. Activities include morning walks from Kapani, game viewing in open 4x4 vehicles and night drives.


Tel: +260 216 246 015

fax: +260 216 245 025



KaPani SafaRi LodgE

Luangwa Valley


Mchenja, meaning ‘the ebony tree’, is set beneath a magnificent grove of these trees on the banks of the Luangwa river.

The camp comprises five stylishly designed tents each under its own thatched roof, and each with private en-suite shower and bathroom facilities and inside bath. There is a small pool alongside the bar within the

thatched main chitenje, allowing guests to seek cool refuge during the heat of the day.

Mchenja is the perfect destination to complete a walking safari that has combined stays at a number of camps. Alternatively, guests seeking a more luxury and pampering may choose to combine a longer stay here, either walking or driving.


Tel: +260 216 246 015; 216 246 025

fax: +260 216 245 025



mChEnja buShCamP

Mfuwe Lodge is 3 km from the main gate of the South Luangwa National Park, and just a 45-minute transfer from Mfuwe International Airport. Each of the 18 thatched chalets overlooks one of the lodge’s two lagoons, which attract abundant game activity during the day and night. Enjoy early morning and evening game drives plus delicious dinners, perhaps

eaten by candlelight under the African stars while listening to lions coughing in the distance. Guests can also pamper themselves with a choice of treatments in the newly opened spa.

Day and night time safaris with an experienced and knowledgeable guide are provided daily. Mfuwe Lodge stays open during the Green Season.

Po box 91, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 041

Cell: +260 978 770 055



mfuwE LodgE

Mushroom Lodge and Presidential House is located inside South Luangwa National Park.

The lodge has six double chalets built on the edge of the lagoon in a grove of African ebony trees. Each en-suite chalet comes with either twin or double bed options, a spacious lounge and a minibar.

Facilities include two showers, outside and

inside, per chalet, plus a bath and separate toilet. Verandas on each chalet overlook the lagoon for safe and close-up viewing of birds and wildlife.

There is an open-air dining area with barbecue facilities, a swimming pool, lounge platforms and massage facilities.

Po box 25, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 117; 246 116

fax: +260 216 245 063 · Cell: +260 97 467 436


www.mushroomlodge.com

muShRoom LodgE &

PRESidEnTiaL houSE

Located on the plateau 30 km west of the Luangwa Valley in Mutinondo Province, Mutinondo Wilderness is ideal for people who love peace and tranquillity in the bush. The area consists of 10,000 hectares of privately owned land encompassing pristine miombo woodland, granite inselbergs, crystal-clear rivers to swim in and drink from and picturesque waterfalls

and dambos. The lodge has four chalets, bar and dining facilities. Each building has is unique with its own view and character: two standard chalets, and a spacious family chalet. There is also an adjacent campsite set on the edge of a wooded rocky outcrop, and a self-catering camp on the Mutinondo River, 11 km away with one grass-walled chalet and campsite.

mpika

Cell: 097 8198198 (SmS more reliable)


www.mutinondozambia.com

muTinondo

wiLdERnESS

Mwaleshi Camp is an enigmatic walking camp that accommodates six guests within the North Luangwa National Park. Situated on a scenic bend of the Mwaleshi River 10 km from the Luangwa confluence, this is a place of peace and simplicity, contrasted with great wildlife action. The excitement of watching hyaenas hunting puku in front of camp, or observing herds of buffalo and

Cookson’s wildebeest on foot, are some of the great experiences of Mwaleshi Camp. A day trip to the Mwaleshi Falls upstream of the camp, has been rated by one travel writer as a top highlight in Zambia. Combine a visit here with the other camps in the Remote Africa portfolio and create a truly unique and unforgettable safari. Seasonal operating dates are 15 June to 31 October.


Po box 5, mfuwe



mwaLEShi CamP

Marula Lodge is located right next to the main entrance of the South Luangwa National Park. The lodge’s comfortable, affordable chalets provide the perfect haven for a Zambian safari getaway.

On the outer perimeter of the camp, each chalet has just enough seclusion to make guests feel at home between busy game viewing drives.

There is a lovely swimming pool and backpackers are catered for in furnished riverside tents. At the hub of the camp are the lounge, dining room and bar with experienced chefs catering to all tastes, whether from the daily menu or the full-board fare using fresh local produce and plenty of imagination.

Po box 126, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246073, +260 974595838


www.marulalodgezambia.com

maRuLa LodgE

The site is situated on an oxbow lagoon, overlooking the majestic Luangwa River in Mambwe district 130 km from Chipata and only a 25-minute drive from Mfuwe International Airport.

The chalets offer a combination of comfortable and affordable en-suites with warm borehole water. An open bar and restaurant are

conveniently located at the centre of the lodge and campsite, catering for local and international menus. Meals are also cooked on an open fire.

Apart from the national park walking safaris (June to October) there are walks along the riverbank in the game management area which is frequented by all kinds of animals.

moPanE LodgE

Luangwa Valley

Protea Hotel Chipata is located on the outskirts of Chipata town, three hours’ drive from South Luangwa National Park and only 130 km from Lilongwe. Ideal for both leisure and business travellers, the hotel offers 40 bedrooms with air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, electronic safes and electronic door locks, telephone and DSTV.

A restaurant with an outside terrace area, bar and swimming pool are available as well as conference facilities for up to 100 delegates providing a superb environment for conferences, seminars, workshops, corporate functions, cocktail parties and product launches. The hotel also offers free wireless internet access.

Plot 3126, great East Road, Chipata

Tel: +260 216 222 905

fax: +260 216 222 909


www.proteahotels.com

PRoTEa hoTEL ChiPaTa

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Kaingo Camp and Mwamba Bush Camp are the creations of the Shenton family, which has a proud history of three generations of wildlife conservation in southern Africa. Mwamba Bush Camp is a three-hour bushwalk or 20-minute drive from Kaingo. It takes six guests in three reed-and-thatch chalets, designed with two soaring skylights providing an experience sleeping

under the stars. The bungalows have huge outdoor en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and hot bucket showers. Lighting is solar-powered and the absence of generator noise means nothing interferes with the morning chorus or the midnight howls of the hyena. The bush-style dining and bar area is set under the shade of ebony trees entwined with python vines.

Po box 57, mfuwe


www.kaingo.com

mwamba buSh CamP

Nkwali Camp is located on Robin Pope’s private land overlooking the Luangwa River and the National Park. There is accommodation for 12 guests in cool and spacious en-suite chalets made of thatch and woven bamboo and all with excellent views of the river. Elephants often cross the river and guests can observe them from the large thatched bar and lounge

area on the main terrace. The area is also renowned for leopard and giraffe sightings. The thatched dining room sits in a parkland of large riverine trees and is located quite close to a waterhole that often attracts game during breakfast. Activities from camp are focused on walking, game drives and night drives.


Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491

fax +260 216 246 094



nKwaLi CamP

Nsefu was Zambia’s first photographic safari camp and, today, is still one of only two camps in the game-rich Nsefu Sector, South Luangwa.

Nsefu accommodates 12 guests in the original rondavels, which have been extended and also offer spacious en-suite bathrooms. Each room has a clear view of the river.

The bar, tucked in beside a huge extinct

termite mound, overlooks a waterhole that is popular with game, especially leopard.

The camp lies in the heart of the undeveloped Nsefu sector and so offers remoteness and seclusion.


Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491

fax +260 216 246 094



nSEfu

Nsolo is a romantic thatched camp situated on a bend in the Luwi sand river just three hours’ safari walk from Luwi Bushcamp.

Accommodation consists of four individually designed chalets each on raised wooden decks with high thatched roofs and private verandas. Game frequents a waterhole in the river-bed in front of the camp, often resulting

in exciting viewing from the comfort of your own deck or from the central chitenje that houses the bar and small camp library.

Nsolo is one of Luangwa’s more historic camps. It was sited by Norman Carr in 1987 and Shaddy, the manager of the camp and guide, has been walking from this camp for over 10 years.


Tel: +260 216 246 015

Tel/fax: +260 216 246 025



nSoLo buShCamP

The RPS Mobile Walking Safaris have long been known as the best wilderness experience of South Luangwa.

After a night at Nkwali, the party, with a maximum of six guests, drives to the north of the park where they will walk for five days covering approximately 10 km a day, following the Mupamadzi River. The fully serviced mobile

camp is extremely comfortable and well equipped with walk-in tents and full bedding.

The shower is under a tree and the toilet is a bush loo with a wooden throne.

Meals of a high standard are served under the open sky. A final night at Tena Tena or Nsefu completes the safari.


Tel: +265 (0) 179 5483/4491

fax +260 216 246 094



mobiLE waLKing SafaRiS

Robin’s House lies on the edge of Nkwali Camp. This private luxury house is ideal for families, honeymooners and guests looking for privacy.

Set apart from the camp and on the banks of the Luangwa River, Robin’s House has great views of the river and the animals that come to drink.

There are two large bedrooms (a double and a triple), each with its own bathroom, and a

central sitting room and dining room. A private kitchen and chef, along with a valet, ensures meals can be served where and when guests like. To enhance the exclusive experience, guests also have a private guide and safari vehicle for the game-viewing activities.


Tel: +265 (0) 179 5483/4491

fax +260 216 246 094



Robin’S houSE

Formerly a private presidential retreat, Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge occupies a hilltop location in the heart of the National Park. It offers a stylish country house atmosphere with discreet service, outstanding cuisine and second to none game viewing.

Accommodation consists of 10 air conditioned rooms with en suite bathroom which

houses a bath and shower. The rooms enjoy panoramic views of the plains, and all rooms are air conditioned with en-suite bathroom which houses a bath and shower. Other facilities include a swimming pool and curio shop. All meals are à la carte, with a good selection of dishes.

c/o Sanctuary Retreats

Po box 218, Private bag E891, manda hill, Lusaka

Tel +27 11 438 4650 · fax +27 11 787 7658



SanCTuaRy ChiChELE

PRESidEnTiaL LodgE

Named after the elusive puku that inhabits the floodplain in front of the camp, Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp is landscaped into a secluded ridge overlooking the Kukumba Valley. This is a small and intimate 14-bed camp with seven spacious canvas safari tents, all offering splendid views of the flood plains below. Each has a teak veranda with shady pergola, a lavish bathroom

with bath and indoor and outdoor shower with views over the floodplains. All meals are table d’hôte, with a wide selection of dishes and served outdoors whenever possible, often around the campfire. There is a full range of game drives in the national park in 4x4 vehicles.

c/o Sanctuary Retreats

Po box 218, Private bag E891, manda hill, Lusaka

Tel +27 11 438 4650 · fax +27 11 787 7658



SanCTuaRy

PuKu RidgE CamP

Tafika Camp is an authentic bush camp offering warm hospitality and a superior safari experience with amazing game viewing. Located just outside the Nsefu sector of South Luangwa National Park, Tafika is the home and base camp of John and Carol Coppinger’s owner-run company, Remote Africa Safaris. With six spacious chalets (including one family chalet) all built from natural

materials, Tafika can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests. Built round the trunks of sausage trees, these thatched chalets all have en-suite facilities with the showers open to the stars. Enjoy walking safaris, day and night game drives and unique mountain biking and microlighting. Combine a stay with other Remote Africa properties for the ultimate safari experience.


Po box 5, mfuwe


[email protected]


TafiKa CamP

Situated in the Nsefu Sector, Tena Tena sits under a thick grove of mahogany trees. On a double tiered river bank each room enjoys its own private view over the Luangwa River. The six tented bush camp remains true to its sense of being a ‘temporary home’; the rooms are spacious but cozy. The tents are on the top of the two tiered river bank hidden under the lush canopy, set between leadwood

poles. Each tent is adapted to its specific location to maximize privacy with gorgeous views across the river. The camp is entirely solar powered, (with backup generator). There is a variety of ways to appreciate the wildlife, from exciting walking safaris to day and night game drives. Meanwhile, for a cultural experience, a visit to the Kawaza Village is not to be missed.


Tel: +265 (0) 179 5483/4491

fax +260 216 246 094



TEna TEna CamP

Thornicroft Lodge is a small independent lodge run by people who adore wildlife and care about the environment. The lodge is set in a beautiful location on the banks of Luangwa River, home to wallowing hippos and bathing elephants, and makes the most of its wonderful surroundings without compromising on comfort. While here guests can explore the untamed

wilderness of South Luangwa with unforgettable dawn, sunset and night drives in open 4x4s with some of Africa’s best safari guides. The main lodge is a spacious thatched semi-circle of sophisticated comfort. It’s an open-plan area that houses the dining area, indoor braai, lounge and bar. Accommodation is in one of the river view chalets or lagoon view tents.

Plot 589, Po box 35, mfuwe

Tel: +260 (0) 216 246 247


www.thornicroft-lodge.com

ThoRniCRofT LodgE

Track & Trail River Camp is an owner-run lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River, five minutes from the main entrance of South Luangwa National Park. The company specialises in photo safaris but also offers morning and/or night drives and walking safaris. There are four double storey chalets each with river views from a private balcony, high ceilings and en-suite bathroom

and sleep four people. The five luxury tents combine traditional style with modern comfort, a private veranda and en-suite bathroom. Track & Trail also offers the opportunity to go out with a wildlife photographer and professional safari guide. There is a specially equipped vehicle that takes individuals and groups wishing to focus on photography and wildlife.

Po box 72, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 020

Cell: +260 (0)97 600 556


www.trackandtrailrivercamp.com

TRaCK & TRaiL

RiVER CamP

Luangwa Valley


Wildlife Camp offers affordable packages, with rustic en-suite chalets, a secluded tented camp, a bushcamp for overnight walking safaris and a campsite, all situated on the banks of the Luangwa. The camp is owner-run and is situated on land owned by the Wildlife & Environmental Society of Zambia with 60 per cent of all accommodation and camping proceeds donated

to the education of Zambian children. There are nine chalets, all with a veranda where guest can relax and watch the wildlife. The tented camp, with five en-suite tents, is located beyond the campsite. The bushcamp has four twin tents and is located on the peninsula of the game management area. It offers guests the chance to experience an overnight walking safari.

Po box 53, mfuwe

Tel: +260 216 246 026


www.wildlifecamp-zambia.com

wiLdLifE CamP

Kafue

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Kafue National Park, with an area of 22,480 sq

km, is the second-largest national park in Africa

and the fourth-largest in the world. If we add the

surrounding game management areas, it represents a total

conservation area of more than 66,000 sq km. This huge

area, embracing several ecosystems, makes Kafue one

of the most diverse parks in the world with probably the

highest diversity of mammals.

This, combined with relatively low visitor numbers – about

15,000 visitors a year – makes Kafue a true wilderness

destination where guests can experience nature without

mass tourism. In Kafue NP it rare to see more than one

game drive vehicle at a sighting, thus preserving the magic

of a true wilderness experience. Kafue offers both night

drives and walking safaris, thus adding to the special

experience that visitors are looking for.

Ecotourism is now the fastest-growing area of tourism, and

operators are constantly on the look-out for destinations

that meet the aspirations of their guests. Specialist

operators have recognised Kafue as a true ecotourism

destination which translates into growing numbers of

visitors. This is important, since tourism is the main source

of income to pay for conservation. Guests visiting Kafue

thus make an active contribution to protecting the park.

This is clearly shown by the growing numbers and diversity

of animals in the areas where lodges operate. So it is

very good news that new lodges such as Musekese have

opened recently, with more to follow in the coming years.

EnCouRaging

Poaching is currently the main threat to conservation

in Africa, but in Kafue NP there are encouraging

developments. The Zambian Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)

recently announced that the salaries of its employees

would in future be paid by the government. Until now,

ZAWA has been responsible for this and the salaries had to

come out of revenues generated by ZAWA.

Escape to one of africa’s

greatest wilderness areas

Kafue


Busanga Bush Camp is located in the north of Kafue National Park in the heart of the 750 sq km Busanga Plains – one of Zambia’s most important wetland areas and almost as remote as it’s possible to get.

The property is the bush camp associated with Lunga River Lodge and includes four thatched chalets each with en-suite shower and toilet.

The bar and dinning room are set under the shady canopy of large trees.

Activities include day and night game drives as well as game walks.

c/o Wilderness Safaris

Post Net 118, P Bag E835, Lusaka

Tel:+260 977 740 363



BuSaNga BuSh CamP

Hippo Lodge is situated on the Kafue River and provides two types of accommodation – thatched chalets or luxury safari tents, with open-air en-suite stone bathrooms. All accommodation is provided with hot water from wood-fired boilers.

Gourmet bush cuisine is prepared by a trained chef and served in an open dining

room overlooking the river. There is a fully stocked bar as well as a swimming pool.

Guests can enjoy game drives, walks and fishing activities or simply relax by the pool. The main attraction is natural hot spring.

There is an airstrip lies less than 2 km from the lodge.

Kafue National Park

Tel/Fax: +260 211 295 398

Cell: +260 978 877 388


www.hippolodge.com

hiPPo LodgE

ZAWA has plans to increase dramatically the number

of scouts in the field. Since their wages will paid by the

government, this will free up more ZAWA funds for

infrastructure development.

Furthermore, Game Rangers International, which also runs

the Elephant Orphanage in Kafue, has recently begun a

successful cooperation with ZAWA over rapid response

teams. These highly trained and motivated teams are

already making a difference.

The Kafue River Camp is situated in one of the most beautiful spots on one of the most beautiful rivers in Africa.

The camp is on the north bank of the river, opposite the Kafue National Park, in a game management area to the east of the confluence of the Kafue and Lunga rivers. The area around the camp includes

some of Africa’s prime wildlife spots.

Select, small groups and individuals have the opportunity to stay in catered comfort in the four luxury chalets at the camp. These are nestled under the splendid trees on the banks of the river.

Here guests can enjoy game drives, walks and fishing activities or simply relax on the deck out over the river next to the thatched chitenge.

Kafue

Tel: +260 977 933 000


www.kafueriver.com

KaFuE RivER CamP

Activities: Superb fishing, game drives, walking safaris and bird watching

Airstrips: Light aircraft airstrips at Ngoma, Chunga and Hippo camps and at Busanga Plains

Best time to visit: Dry season – April to October and green season

Wildlife found in this area: Lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, side-striped jackal, elephant,

buffalo, roan, sable and various mongoose. Kafue River for hippo, crocodiles and water monitors.

Birdlife: Over 400 species have been recorded, these include; wattled crane, purple-crested loerie and Pel’s fishing owl.

Fish: Bream, barbel and pike

Major attractions: Nanzhila and Busanga Plains, Lunga, Lufupa and Kafue Rivers


By Chris McBride

KaingU Safari Lodge is situated on the Kafue River and offers a unique stay for travellers wishing to get closer to the unspoiled wilderness, experience the warm and welcoming people of Zambia and enjoy wildlife and scenery undisturbed.

KaingU is open from March until the beginning of January and comprises four tented chalets

and a family house, each en-suite, under thatch and with a private deck overlooking the river. Within walking distance of the lodge are two grassy private campsites by the rapids, each with its own facilities.

The Kafue River, with its myriad channels, rapids and islands, lends itself to a range of exciting river-based activities.

c/o Po Box 160, P/Bag E891, Post.Net

manda hill, Lusaka

Tel: +27 110 83 971


www.kaingu-lodge.com

KaiNgu SaFaRi LodgE

Kafue

Kapinga Camp is situated in the remote Busanga Plains area of Kafue National Park.

Kapinga is a small camp with just four Meru-style safari tents for only eight guests.

Each tent has a four-poster bed, en-suite bathroom fitted with double copper basins, inside and outside showers and flushing toilet.

The main lodge has a circular plunge pool set in a sundeck overlooking the plains. Meals are served in the relaxed open-sided dining area, which also boasts great views.

Game activities include day and night drives in and around the Plains, but due to the open terrain walking is not an option.



Tel:+260 977 740 363



KaPiNga CamP

Konkamoya Lodge is located on the banks of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi in the south of Kafue National Park.

Konkamoya (meaning follow the wind) consists of five luxurious tents furnished in colonial style – ensuring a highly personal experience for a maximum of 15 guests.

Game viewing is undertaken in either an open

vehicle, by foot or by boat and is an ideal location for game-watchers, birders and anglers.

Guests are taken out around the lake shores for fishing, for a sundowner or even on camping excursions to the company’s other fly camps within the park.

Access to the lodge is via the Ngoma airstrip.


www.konkamoya.com

KoNKamoya LodgE

Leopard Lodge is a family run, secluded luxury game lodge, located on the banks of the Kafue River in a game managed area of Kafue National Park. The lodge is known for its excellent game viewing with elephant, lion and leopard often seen around the property.

Wildlife viewing is done either in a game drive vehicle, on foot, in a canoe, from a boat or from

the lodge’s deck that extends over the Kafue River.

The lodge consists of six well-appointed luxury chalets which are individually sited to ensure privacy.

Leopard Lodge is committed to responsible tourism and conservation of the environment, while creating opportunities for local people and businesses.

Tel: +27 82 416 5894

Fax: +27 12 993 2095


www.leopard-lodge.com

LEoPaRd LodgE

Lufupa River Camp is located at the confluence of the Lufupa and Kafue Rivers.

The camp features nine comfortable en-suite tents (two for families) and these are offered on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Activities (at extra cost) include day and night drives adjoining the Kafue River and Lufupa Channel.

There are boat trips to view the area’s incredible hippo population and this is complemented by a constant array of colourful waterbirds, reptiles and other life. Guided nature walks and fishing excursions are also on offer.



Tel: +260 97 774 0363



LuFuPa RivER CamP

Lufupa Tented Camp is situated in the northern sector of Kafue National Park, near the confluence of the Lufupa and Kafue rivers.

The camp comprises nine en-suite Meru-style tented units each with a wooden deck. A central area, complete with a boma, fireplace, dining area and small plunge pool, lies on the edge of the broad Kafue River.

Activities (at extra cost) include day and night nature drives exploring prime game viewing areas adjoining the Lufupa Channel.

Boat trips reveal the hippo population of the area complemented by a constant array of colourful waterbirds, reptiles and lush riverine vegetation. Guided walks are also on offer.

c/o Wilderness Safaris, Post Net 118

P Bag E835, Lusaka

Tel: +260 97 774 0363



LuFuPa TENTEd CamP

Mayukuyuku Bush Camp is situated just 8 km from the tarmac road for easy all year round access – even with a two-wheel-drive vehicle. Situated right on the the Kafue River, the views are spectacular. There are four en-suite tents under thatched roofs with open-to-the-stars bathrooms, private veranda and hammock overlooking the river.

Accommodation is either full board or ‘all inclusive’ with activities and park fees included. As Mayukuyuku (meaning water hitting rocks) is so small, wildlife often passes right though the camp. Guides are highly trained in all aspects.

There is also a small campsite a short distance from the main camp. This camp is situated right in the park, not in the game managed area.

c/o Kafue Camps & Safaris

Po Box 830053, mumbwa


www.kafuecamps.com

mayuKuyuKu

BuSh CamP

McBrides’ Camp is located in one of the last true wilderness areas of Zambia, at the confluence of the Rivers Mushingashi and Kafue. Cleverly built around established wildlife paths, the camp is regularly visited by animals such as elephant, hippo and lion. The camp managers, Chris and Charlotte McBride, have spent many years in the bush and are passionate about wildlife.

Chris has written several distinguished books about lions. The camp specialises in walking safaris, river trips by boat. Chris and Charlotte accompany guests and share their knowledge of the flora and fauna. Accommodation consists of eight private thatched two-person chalets with en-suite bathrooms. Each chalet has a unique view, either of the river or the bush.


[email protected]

www.mcbridescamp.com

mCBRidES’ CamP

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Located centrally in Kafue National Park, Mukambi Safari Lodge is right on the banks of the Kafue River. Viewing decks, accommodation and swimming pool overlook the river.

An easy and casual atmosphere with the flexibility a small lodge can offer makes the days varied and exciting. Game drives, boat and fishing trips along with walking safaris

where guests are likely to see elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, puku, hippo and many other mammals. The park also hosts an incredible variety of birds. Together with good food and friendly staff, the comfortable accommodation will make any stay unforgettable.

Mukambi is affordable, open all year round and it can be easily reached. Transfers can be arranged.

Kafue National Park

Tel: +260 (0)74 424 013


www.mukambi.com

muKamBi SaFaRi LodgE

Musekese is the local name for the monkey-bread tree, but it also means ‘to make laugh’. The camp comprises just four well-appointed ‘machaba’ safari tents, with open-air en-suite bathrooms fitted with traditional bucket showers.

The main lounge area is under a grass thatch roof, the ideal place for a cooling drink or

to read a book; activities include guided walks, river safaris, game drives and hides, all providing great game viewing opportunities.

Guests can expect filling breakfasts, wholesome lunches, and three-course evening dinners under the stars with beer, wine and good company.

The camp is accessed by road, boat, or via an all-weather airstrip.

c/o Jeffery & mcKeith Safaris

Po Box 32056, Lusaka

Tel: +260 97 62 15426; 97 417 3403


www.jmsafaris-zambia.com

muSEKESE CamP

Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp is the most southerly lodge in Kafue National Park and accommodates just 12 guests. There are three well-appointed thatched cottages and three Meru-style safari tents, all with en-suite facilities.

The main lodge is a raised grass structure (insaka) with a teak deck and comprises a lounge, dining area, bar and veranda

shaded by a jackalberry tree.

The Nanzhila area is host to a variety of plains game and is also home to roaming packs of wild dog, and leopard. Nanzhila is also a birders’ paradise. Out of the 500 bird species recorded in the Park, the majority are found in the south – including the black-cheeked lovebird which is endemic to the region.

Kafue National Park

Tel: +267 721 23 002


www.nanzhila.com

NaNzhiLa PLaiNS

SaFaRi CamP

Situated on Lake Itezhi-Tezhi and bordering the Kafue River, New Kalala Camp is set on a cliff edge in 50 wonderful acres of privately owned land.

After the original Kalala was swept away by the growing waters of the lake, a higher more suitable location was chosen for its replacement.

New Kalala comprises 13 chalets, a campsite and

conference facilities. All rooms are self-contained and feature minibar and air conditioning.

Kalala offers quality accommodation and privacy as well as lavish hospitality, good service and first-class game viewing.

Kafue National Park

Tel: +260 213 263 179; 290 914

Fax: +260 211 290 162


[email protected]

www.newkalala.com

NEW KaLaLa CamP

Puku Pan Safari Lodge is located alongside the Kafue River. All eight cottages are built along the river and have en-suite bathrooms, river-front verandas with electricity, and separate shower and/or bath, toilet and hot water.

The bar and dining areas also overlook the river providing spectacular views from a sheltered viewing area with comfortable seats.

There is also a campsite with shower and toilet block and a viewing deck, which has been constructed down river from the lodge.

A family cottage for two couples plus children is available.

The lodge offers opportunities for game viewing (on foot, by vehicle or by boat), birding and fishing in the Kafue River.

c/o 24 mwapona Road

Woodlands Ext, Lusaka

Tel: +260 211 266 927


www.pukupansafarilodge.com

PuKu PaN SaFaRi LodgE

Shumba Camp is located in the centre of the Busanga Plains – a game-rich area with high predator concentrations. Named after a pride of lions, the camp comprises six spacious luxury safari tents on platforms with views of the surrounding plains. The large en-suite rooms have both indoor and outdoor showers. To take advantage of local views, the dining and

bar area is elevated. There is also a cosy boma where guests can enjoy elements of local Zambian culture and many meals are prepared and cooked on the fire in front of the guests, enhancing the safari experience. Emphasis has been placed on the ‘guided’ experience. Guests have the option of game drives in and around the plains and night drives.

c/o Wilderness Safaris, Post Net 118

P Bag E835, Lusaka

Tel: +260 977 403 63



ShumBa CamP

Kafue


Situated in the northern section of Kafue National Park, Zamlodge is accessed via the Nalusanga Gate and is surrounded by untamed wilderness.

Accommodation at Zamlodge includes a self-catering campsite, en-suite and traditional chalets with ablution blocks equipped with hot and cold showers,

firewood is supplied at the braai areas. The lodge offers a wide range of tourist activities with a wealth of game near the lodge.

Activities include walking safaris, boat cruises, fishing and game viewing. This is just a small selection of activities from which guests can choose from with the additional service of massage therapy, such as body oil massage.

c/o Po Box 830039

mumbwa, Central Province


www.zamlodge.com

zamLodgE

Mukambi Plains Camp is small-scale, luxurious, remote and only accessable for four months each year.

The camp has four big safari tents with en-suite open-air bathrooms. Each tent has breathtaking views over the Busanga Plains. This is how a safari is meant to be.

Small scale and with eye for detail and

for a maximum of eight guests, the camp can give visitors the attention that they need. The staff at the camp are ready to show guests the Busanga Plains.

Karen Blixen said: ‘If there was one thing I could do again, it would be to go on safari.” Guests can be one of the privileged to experience the unique remoteness of Mukambi Plains Camp.

Kafue National Park

Tel: +260 (0)74 424 013


www.mukambi.com

muKamBi PLaiNS CamP

Lake Kariba

Chikanka is a privately owned 600-acre island located about 10 km south west of Chete Island and 8 km from the mainland.

The lodge is made up of three twin-bedded chalets each equipped with flush toilets and hot and cold water, mosquito nets and battery-powered lights There are good self-catering facilities including a fully equipped

kitchen and the services of a full-time cook plus fridge, freezer, gas stove and braai.

There is also a large thatched dining room, sun deck and a small swimming pool.

A rowing boat and two-man canoes are provided for fishing trips in the bay and around the island. Other activities include birdwatching.

Po Box 630162, Choma

Tel: +260 32 20 169

Fax: +260 32 20 054


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That riviera

touch – on

zambia’s own

‘inland sea’

Measuring over 220 km long and 40 km at its

widest point, Lake Kariba is the world’s largest

artificial lake and reservoir by volume, covering an

area of 5,580 sq km.

Lake Kariba is landlocked Zambia’s own inland oceanfront –

a place by the ‘seaside’ just a short drive from Lusaka. The

lake offers visitors a chance to enjoy waterborne activities

such as boating, canoeing and fishing. Unfortunately,

because of crocodiles, it is not wise to swim in Lake Kariba.

Siavonga has grown up as Zambia’s own riviera resort

town. There are several hotels close to the town, mostly

budget to mid-range in terms of quality.

In recent times, Zambia has seen more and more

houseboats being moored at the edge of the lake. This was

always common on the Zimbabwe side of the lake, but is

something relatively new for Zambia.

oPuLENCE

Protea Hotels operates from Siavonga with an impressive

three-deck vessel called the ‘Southern Belle’. Modelled on

the old Mississippi-style paddle steamers, the ‘Southern

Belle’ has 21 suites (including a spacious presidential suite)

and guests enjoy a high level of opulence. There are also

several smaller and comparatively inexpensive houseboats

accommodating up to 30 guests at a time.

Aside from the delights of the lake, the one big ‘must do’ is

a visit to the wall of the spectacular Kariba Dam.

Activities: Houseboats, leisure and sports fishing, visit to the Batonga cultural village, water sports, boating opportunities


Wildlife found in this area: Tiger fish and bream

Major attractions: Kariba Dam Wall spectacular views, stunning sunsets, crocodile farm


Situated on the shores of Lake Kariba, Lakeview Lodge offers affordable and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation close to the village of Sinazongwe.

The lodge is set in well established gardens and comprises three five-sleeper chalets, which all overlook the Lake. Lakeview Lodge also offers camping facilities.

The pool and dining area at Lakeview Lodge provide a wonderful setting in which to relax and enjoy spectacular sunrises, watch the crocodiles slowly glide pass, and take in the natural beauty of Lake Kariba.

The lodge is an ideal base for fishing or for trips to Chikanka Island (see separate listing). Sunset cruises can also be arranged.

Lakeview Lodge, Sinazongwe

Tel: +260 97 666 7752; +260 96 266 7752


www.lakeview-zambia.com

LaKEviEW LodgE

Eagles Rest Resort is situated on the shores of Lake Kariba and close to Siavonga. Set in four hectares, the resort is nestled in a secluded wooded area on the shores of the lake with beach frontage and magnificent views to the Matusodona Mountains. All chalets are fully mosquito proofed and air conditioned.

The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and

dinner, while the swimming pool has a shady patio. There’s a thatched bar on the beach where you can relax with a beer or two. There is also a campsite situated among the trees complete with hot and cold showers and toilets.

Eagles Rest is also the home of the 20-metre houseboat Bateleur, which sleeps up to 12 and has a crew of four.

Po Box 1, Siavonga

Tel: +260 211 511168

Cell: +260 978 869 126


www.eaglesrestresort.com

EagLES REST

Lake Safari Lodge is situated on Lake Kariba and is the ideal location for holidays, workshops, conferences and seminars.

All 50 en-suite rooms are air conditioned and have a patio or balcony overlooking the lake.

All rooms offer one king or two double beds, accommodate a maximum of three guests and have refrigerators. The

restaurant, bar and pool all have excellent views. There is an outdoor swimming poolsand 24-hour internet connection.

All three conference rooms are also fully air conditioned and seating arrangements for up to 300 delegates are optimised for maximum sound and visual input.

Po Box 5, Siavonga

Tel: +260 211 511 148 / 024


www.lakesafari.com

LaKE SaFaRi LodgE

Southern Belle, operated by Protea Hotels, is one of the largest houseboats in southern Africa.

Southern Belle has three decks offering 21 en-suite cabins as well as a conference room (with private veranda) for up to 30 people and is the ideal venue for corporate retreats. Each spacious cabin offers satellite TV and air conditioning.

The houseboat has a lobby, sundry shop, restaurant and bar, top deck (also with bar) and a splash pool.

Ideal for both leisure and business cruises with spectacular views, wonderful sunsets as well as a range of activities or wonderful relaxing holidays just soaking up the sunshine.

c/o Plot 517, Siavonga

Tel: +260 211 511 638

Fax: +260 211 511 639


www.proteahotels.com

SouThERN BELLE

Village Point is a small and wonderfully simple eco-style property set off the beaten track in 20 hectares at Lotri Bay, about 40 km by road along the shore of Lake Kariba from Siavonga.

Built in 2005 by the late Jamie Hope, the lodge offers a variety of accommodation for up to 16 guests, ranging from four stylish two-storey luxury chalets with beautiful lake and mountain

views, to an eco-village with bush shower.

The lodge is mainly self-catering, but full board can be arranged in advance. Camping is allowed and tents can be hired from the lodge.

Guests can enjoy the many species of birdlife, bushwalks and fishing. The lodge also provides a special non-commercial Tonga village tour.

Lotri Bay, Po Box 135, Siavonga

Tel: +260 979 278 676 · Tel: +264 812 139 660

Tel: +264 965 423 188


[email protected]

www.village-point.com

viLLagE PoiNT LodgE

Lake Kariba


Lake Kariba Inns sits on a hillside overlooking Lake Kariba and offers 50 rooms comprising seven villas, 15 executive rooms and 28 standard rooms. Each has DSTV and split air conditioning.

Well known as a conference destination, Lake Kariba Inns offers four state-of-the-art conference rooms – all set in well established and tranquil gardens. The hotel has a fully

equipped business centre with Wi-Fi.

The Terrace restaurant serves “home-cooked” meals including freshly caught bream but also locally reared beef, lamb and pork.

The hotel owns a variety of boats for hire for trips up the lake for fishing, floating facilities, and peddle boats for cruising around the bay.

Siavonga

Tel: +260 211 511 249

Cell: +260 97 777 0480


www.karibainns.com

LaKE KaRiBa iNNS

Manchinchi Bay Lodge is located on a secluded peninsula in Siavonga. It offers 30 fully air conditioned double rooms, all en-suite, equipped with bar fridges and satellite TV. All rooms have private verandas providing both privacy and superb lake views.

The ‘Breezes’ restaurant offers fine cuisine in an elegant setting. The Fisherman’s Folly

cocktail bar is a great place to meet friends.

The swimming pool overlooks the lake and there are conference facilities for up to 60 people and up to a 100 for banqueting, cocktails and receptions.

The cruiser ‘Manchinchi’ provides guests with a variety of options to enjoy the lake.

maNChiNChi Bay LodgE

Plot 283, Sinadambwe Road

Po Box 115, Siavonga

Tel: +260 211 511 283 or 511 218

Fax: +260 511 218; (Lusaka): +260 211 220 220


www.manchinbaylodge.com

The recently refurbished Leisure Bay Lodge at Siavonga is located on the shores of Lake Kariba.

The property’s 20 double en-suite rooms are all fitted with air conditioning and DSTV. The lodge provides a comfortable scenario for seminars, workshops, a weekend getaway or a longer holiday.

Spacious conference facilities are available

while the sparkling pool overlooks the lake.

Take a canoe out on the lake for spectacular sunsets or visit the dam wall.

The hotel also offer a beach, swimming pool, restaurant, beach site, boat cruises, a boat house and jet sking.

Siavonga

Tel: +260 978 731 623, +260 211 511 136



LEiSuRE Bay LodgE

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a land still awaiting discovery

Northern and Central Zambia remain largely

remote, undiscovered and little visited by tourists,

either domestic or foreign.

Often hard to reach by road or by air, but always worth the

effort, the Northern Province (Zambia’s largest, covering

one-fifth of the country) and neighbouring Luapula

Province contain wide-open spaces and low population

densities but offer very limited accommodation. This vast

area has great unrealised potential, however, and for those

willing to take the time and trouble to venture north from

Lusaka, a visit can be rewarding.

Zambia’s first privately run game reserve, the 390 sq km

Kasanka National Park, is in northern Zambia. Managed

by the Kasanka Trust wildlife charity, which also runs two

lodges and two campsites, the park and the associated

Bangweulu Wetlands represent one of Africa’s most

spectacular wildlife areas as well as being home to over

100,000 black lechwe.

Moreover, Kasanka is host to a unique bat migration when

several million straw-coloured bats come to roost every

November and December to coincide with the arrival of

the rainy season and the ripening of local wild fruit. It is

said to be the highest-density mammalian biomass on

the planet and the largest migration of any species. In

addition, Bangweulu is probably the best place in Africa to

view the shoebills.

Kasanka has several other claims to fame in terms of

biodiversity. It offers the best opportunity to view the shy

and aquatic sitatunga or marshbuck, with over 1,000 of the

animals believed to inhabit the park. The blue monkey is

Northern & Central Provinces

another attraction. Leopards are a common sight and don’t

suffer from predator competition. In addition, there are two

species of otter, plus rare animals such as caracal, serval and

honey badger as well as several species of mongoose.

ShaLLoW

Lake Bangweulu, although very shallow, is about 75 km

long and 40 km wide at its broadest point and covers

an area of about 3,000 sq km. During the rainy season

the lake expands and overflows into the swamps and

floodplain. Bangweulu’s many lagoons and channels act as

a brake on the nearby Luapala Valley, becoming flooded in

the rainy season.

Accommodation is provided by Shoebill Island Camp,

with five thatched tents and reed cottages and an



Activities: Hobie cat sailing, island boat trips and fishing

Best time to visit: All year round; for game viewing – May to October

Wildlife found in this area: Shoebill,

black lechwe, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, reedbuck, waterbuck, Sharpe’s grysbok

Major attractions: Lake Bangweulu, Kasanka National Park, Kalambo Falls, Lake Tanganyika


a land still awaiting discovery

associated campsite. The camp is accessible only by boat

for much of the year, but in the dry season guests can

drive there.

The 2,000 sq km Nsumbu National Park, at the

northernmost tip of Zambia, has significant numbers of

elephant, hippo, puku, roan, sable, eland, warthog and

bushbuck. There is a chance to view sitatunga in the

Kampasa rainforest. Lion, leopard and buffalo are also

present, but in limited numbers. Like many other Zambian

parks, Nsumbu is undergoing a period of recovery and

animal numbers are growing year on year.

divE CENTRE

Lake Tanganyika has Zambia’s only PADI dive centre. The

lake’s crystal-clear waters and its amazing underwater

topography combine to make this an unusual underwater

paradise. There is also excellent fishing for Nile perch,

salmon, tigerfish and yellowbelly. Each year, the Zambia

National Fishing Competition is held at Nkamba Lodge and

Ndole Bay Lodge, located within Nsumbu National Park.

In addition to Lake Tanganyika, the region contains Lake

Mweru and Lake Nabeul; various wetland areas; and the

waterfalls of Lumangwe, Kabwelume, Kalambo

and Chishimba.

good RoadS

Getting to northern Zambia by road can be difficult. There

is a tarmacked road all the way from Lusaka to the port

of Mpulungu on Lake Tanganyika. The gravel road from

Kawambwa and Kasama via Mporokoso is good, as is the

gravel road from the Luapula River valley via Kaputa on to

Lake Mweru Wantipa. The new Mbala to Kasaba Bay road

is now complete. The bitumen road from Kasama via Mbala

to Mpulungu is also in good condition.

Visitors can charter a light aircraft and use the recently

upgraded Kasaba Bay Airport in Nsumbu National Park.

Alternatively, Proflight operates three scheduled flights a

week to the provincial capital, Kasama, from Lusaka

via Ndola.


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Kapishya is a secluded six-chalet lodge with 12 beds (families can be accommodated four to a room). The main attraction of Kapishya is its natural, sulphur-free hot springs.

The property is situated on the Estate of Shiwa Ngandu (The Africa House) and is set along the banks of the Mansha River.

Kapishya has a bar and a restaurant. The lodge

has 220 volt electricity available 24 hours a day.

There are various activities available at Kapishya and on the estate – river floats, game drives, visits to the manor house, horse riding and bird walks.

The property also welcomes self-caterers and campers.

c/o Shiwa Safaris Ltd, Po Box 1, Shiwa Ng’andu

Tel: +260 211 229 261

Fax: +260 211 229 261

www.shiwasafaris.com/kaishya.html

KaPiShya hoT

SPRiNgS LodgE

Nestled among lush tropical vegetation Ndole Bay Lodge offers visitors a singular African experience on the shores of a unique lake.

Situated just outside Nsumbu National Park the lodge allows access to an untamed wilderness, while still having the freedom of a private beach safe to swim from.

The lodge is built entirely from natural

materials with thatched roofs. All rooms are discreetly situated within the riparian vegetation opening onto an exclusive beach.

The central thatched area serves as a dining and bar area and there is a fully stocked bar with competitive prices and a large pool for cool dips between serious relaxation.

Cell: +260 961 124 917

Tel: +260 977 711 434


www.ndolebaylodge.com

NdoLE Bay LodgE

With panoramic views over the swamps, Shoebill Island Camp takes its name from the rare and enigmatic shoebill stork that can be seen in the area.

Managed by the Kasanka Trust, the camp offers accommodation in safari tents under thatch roofs and reed cottages; each with two beds, an en-suite shower and flush

toilet. There is also a campsite here for those who prefer a real bush experience.

Boating can be arranged in banana boats or dugout canoes, and takes guests deep into the swamps in pursuit of the elusive shoebill.

Contact the team at Kasanka to find out the best times to visit.

c/o Kasanka Trust Ltd

Po Box 850073, Serenje


www.kasanka.com

ShoEBiLL iSLaNd CamP



Isanga Bay Lodge is a place to relax and enjoy the spectacular views over the vast ocean-like Lake Tanganyika and savour the delights of the calm waters while swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, fishing or water skiing.

In terms of accommodation, there are three chalets located on the beach and three rondavels set in the lodge gardens with

great views of the lake. In total the lodge sleeps just 20 people. All guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms with hot showers.

Isanga Bay Lodge is situated 18 km from Mpulungu. The boat trip from Mpulungu to the lodge takes about 30 minutes in good weather. The lodge is also accessible by road from Mbala using 4x4 vehicles.

Private Bag 12, mpulunugu


Tel: +260 966 646 991; 0973 472 317


www.isangabay.com

iSaNga Bay LodgE

Luwombwa Lodge is located on the banks of the Luwombwa River in the western half of Kasanka National Park.

Overlooking the meandering waterway, fringed with evergreen forest, the en-suite chalets can accommodate up to five people.

With a dining area and fully equipped kitchen, guests can sample the cuisine prepared by

the Kasanka chefs, or simply bring their own food to be prepared by the team.

Canoes and motorboats can be also be hired with guides from here.




www.kasanka.com

LuWomBWa LodgE

Shiwa Ng’andu is an English-style mansion house built in remote central Zambia by an eccentric Englishman, Sir Stewart Gore Brown, and depicted in the book ‘The Africa House’ by Christina Lamb.

Sir Stewart died in 1967. Shiwa then fell into disrepair. But in 1999, it was bought by his grandson and then returned to its former

glory. Shiwa House accommodates four to five couples. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and are simple with original hardwood furnishings and paintings. Fireplaces are lit every night and the atmosphere at Shiwa is unique.

The food is good, simple and wholesome and the beautiful gardens are kept in their former glory.

Shiwa Ngandu Estates

Po Box 1, mpika

Tel: +260 975 314 814


www.shiwangandu.com

ShiWa houSE

Wasa Lodge lies on the edge of Lake Wasa in the eastern half of Kasanka National Park, just 12 km from the park entrance at the tarmac road. It is ideally suited for visiting the hide at Fibwe (just 15 minutes drive or two hours’ walk away) and has a fine view with puku, hippo and sometimes even sitatunga visible from the lodge.

The lodge also has a central hub which

houses a bar, dining room, reception and veranda overlooking the lake.

All of the intimate chalets have en-suite bathrooms and are thatched in a traditional style.




www.kasanka.com

WaSa LodgE

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more visitors

drawn to newly

confident

Copperbelt

It may not be a centre of tourism, but the Copperbelt

is Zambia’s industrial heartland and the source of

much of its wealth, providing up to 80 per cent of

the nation’s foreign exchange earnings. Its five main

towns and cities are Ndola, Kitwe, Chingola, Luanshya

and Mufulira.

As its name suggests, the Copperbelt is dominated by

mining rather than tourism, so accommodation is geared

almost exclusively to business travellers.

During the 1980s and 1990s the area experienced tough

times and much of its manufacturing base disappeared. It

seems odd today, but at its peak Ndola even had its own

Land Rover assembly plant as well factories owned by other

top foreign firms.

ComEBaCK

In recent years the Copperbelt has made a comeback in

the wake of stronger world copper prices and this has

seen a renewed interest in the area. Airlines such as Kenya

Airways and Ethiopian have launched flights to Ndola’s

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to add to

those offered by Proflight, South African Airways and other

carriers serving Johannesburg.

Perhaps the most picturesque of the five towns is Chingola.

About 60 km from Chingola is the Chimfunshi Wildlife

Orphanage, providing a home for over 100 orphaned

chimpanzees.

One particular reason to visit Chingola is to play the truly

outstanding Nchanga Golf Course, which dates from the

mid 1930s. Remarkably, the course was once rated 14th

best in the world outside the United States. Its owner,

Konkola Copper Mines, has invested heavily in revamping

and upgrading this truly great course and its clubhouse.

aTTRaCTioNS

Ndola, meanwhile, has a large business district as well as

a range of good shops. One of its principal attractions is

the popular annual Zambia International Trade Fair in July,

which attracted over 100,000 visitors in 2013.

Ndola is home to the Copperbelt Museum, with many

fascinating exhibits relating to the region’s mining sector.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Memorial, just 10 km from Ndola,

marks the place where the United Nations Secretary

General tragically died in a plane crash in 1961 during the

Katanga crisis in the Republic of Congo.

Kitwe is Zambia’s second-largest second city, with a

population of over half a million. In addition to similar

projects in Ndola, new shopping malls (Copper Hill,

Freedom Park and Mukuba) are either completed or under

construction in Kitwe – a sign of the growing affluence of

Kitwe and of Zambia.

Activities: Nchanga Golf Course (Chingola), Visiting the copper mines

Airports: Daily flights from Lusaka to Ndola and Solwezi

Best time to visit: April-November

Wildlife found in this area: There are no national parks in area

Major attractions: Copperbelt Museum (Ndola), Lake Chilengwa, Dag Hammerskjöld Memorial, Chembe Bird Sanctuary, Chimfunshi Chimpanzee Sanctuary

additional

information

Eagle Guest House is a family owned and run property in Kitwe hosted by Modi and Peter Jackson.

Set in a quiet crescent but within easy reach of all the major attractions.

Each guest room is tastefully furnished and fully screened against mosquitos, with posturepaedic mattresses and satellite TV. The facilities on

offer include a swimming pool, spacious lounge and veranda area, bar and Internet.

Breakfast and dinner is prepared specifically for the individual preferences of guests.

22 Frazer Crescent, Riverside

Po Box 22165, Kitwe

Tel: +260 212 229 748 · Fax: +260 212 230 557

Cell: 096 784 895; 780 320


www.eagleguesthouse-kitwe.com

EagLE guEST houSE

Hotel Edinburgh was built and opened for business in 1960, just before Zambia’s independence. Throughout the 70s and 80s, it ranked among the highest placed in Southern Africa for its design and quality of service.

The hotel provides 24-hour room service, fully secured car parking facility, a casino, a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in all guest rooms.

The hotel consists of 76 en-suite rooms including a presidential suite, two luxury suites, two executive suites and one honeymoon suite. There are also smoking, non-smoking rooms and rooms for guests with disabilities. In terms of fine dining the Isle of Skye restaurant serves food throughout the day. For drinks try the Highlander Bar or the Caledonia Bar.

obote avenue

Po Box 21800, Kitwe

Tel: +260 212 222 444 · Cell: 0977-817023

Fax: +260 212 225 036


www.edinburgh.co.zm

hoTEL EdiNBuRgh

Opened in 2011, the Moba Hotel & Convention Centre is a contemporary hotel with a sense of warmth and friendliness.

Situated along the busy Ndola-Kitwe highway, five minutes’ drive from Kitwe’s central business district, the hotel overlooks lush green countryside and the Kafue River.

Guest rooms provide a peaceful environment and a double, twin, suite and family options are available.

Each room is complete with flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Wireless Internet is also available at no extra cost.

Plot y 842, Ndola dual Carriage Way

Po Box 23125, Kitwe

Tel: +260 212 251 134; 212 251 136


www.mobahotel.com

moBa hoTEL &

CoNvENTioN CENTRE

Originally a beautiful colonial house, Mukwa Lodge is situated just two minutes drive from the centre of Kitwe and 45 minutes from Ndola International Airport.

Although the lodge is close to the centre of the city, the sound of traffic is almost non-existent and it is a secure haven of peace and tranquillity.

The lodge offers luxury accommodation

and a fully licensed restaurant for visitors or business executives.

There are 13 luxury suites available, opening onto either the indigenous garden or overlooking the swimming pool. Each suite has an en-suite bathroom.

26/28 mpezeni avenue, Kitwe

Tel: +260 212 224 266/277

Fax: +260 212 230 389


[email protected]

www.mukwalodge.co.zm

muKWa LodgE

Set in 16 acres, Mukuba Hotel is a ranch- style retreat 10 minutes away from of Ndola city centre and just 4 km from the airport.

Known as the ‘Gem of the Copperbelt’, the hotel has a charm and quality that keeps guests returning time and again.

Throughout the grounds a resident herd of impala wander, which charm and entertain

guests. In terms of accommodation, there are 52 well appointed rooms that have been designed to provide comfort and convenience.

The Sportsman’s Bar at the Presidential Pavilion serves drinks and offers a range of games.

The Chondwe Restaurant seats 120 people and is famous for its sumptuous gourmet meals. The hotel also offers excellent conference facilities.

Ndola

Tel: +260 212 651 000/2/3


[email protected]

www.mukubahotel.com

muKuBa hoTEL

Protea Hotel Chingola offers 40 air conditioned rooms with tea/coffee making facilities, electronic safes and electronic door locks, telephone and DSTV. The excellent restaurant offers a selection of local and international cuisine, with alfresco dining on the covered terrace and the hotel’s split level bar is the perfect place for a relaxed get-together.

Free wireless internet access available.

Conference and banqueting facilities are available for up to 120 delegates, while the gardens make an ideal venue for weddings, private functions and events.

Sport and leisure activities include swimming and the nearby championship golf course at Nchanga.

Plot 1857, Kabundi Road, Chingola

Tel: +260 212 312 810 · Fax: +260 212 313 510


www.proteahotels.com/chingola

PRoTEa hoTEL

ChiNgoLa

Copperbelt


Sherbourne is a guest house situated in a convenient location in Kitwe’s Parklands surbub, a beautiful residential neighbourhood just 10 minutes’ walk from the Kitwe town centre.

The property is aimed at guests looking for peace and tranquillity, a place to renjuvenate in a secluded and relaxed environment.

Guests can start their day with a complimentary

full English breakfast. A dinner and lunch menu is also available on request.

All rooms are air conditioned and have 24-hour broadband wireless internet, digital satelite TV and 24-hour security.

20 Pamo Road, Parklands, Po Box 21058, Kitwe

Tel: +260 212 222 168 · Fax: +260 212 226 477

Cell: +260 955 782 778


[email protected]

www.sherbourne.co.zm

ShERBouRNE

West Lunga National Park

Liuwa Plain National Park

MUMBWA

NDOLA

ZAMBEZI

MONGU

KITWE

Ngonye Falls

SENANGA

KAZUNGULA LIVINGSTONESINAZONGWE

Siavonga &Kariba Dam

KAPIRI MPOSHI

MFUWE

KASAMAKAWAMBWA

Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park

North Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park

Nsumbu National Park

Lukusuzi National Park

Mweru WantipaNational Park

LakeMweru

Lake Bangweulu

Lake Kariba

Zambezi River

Lochinvar National Park

T1

T2

T3

T4T2

Isangano National Park

Kasanka National Park

Lusenga Plain National Park

Blue Lagoon National Park

Lavushi Manda National Park

Nyika Plateau National Park

Luambe National Park

Kafue National Park

ANGOLA

NAMIBIA

BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

MOZAMBIQUE

MALAWI

TANZANIA

BURUNDI

RWANDA

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICOF CONGO

LUSAKA

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

AFRICA

SOLWEZI

LakeTanganyika

VictoriaFalls

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Tel: +260 211 291 788

Cell: +260 977 704 059

Office Tel/Fax: +260 211 290 436


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Fax: +260 211 225 174


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