Destination Zambia 2014

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ZAMBIA 2014 Destination

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Foreword

40 Luangwa Valley

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Introduction

48 Kafue

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National Parks

52 Lake Kariba

13 Lusaka & Regions

54 Northern & Central Provinces

23 Livingstone & Western Provinces

58 Copperbelt

36 Lower Zambezi

60 Location Zambia

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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Foreword

A truly Zambian welcome awaits you I

t gives me great pleasure to be accorded this

read and pass on an electronic copy of the publication to

opportunity to write to you, the esteemed reader of

others on-line.

the sixth edition of ‘Destination Zambia’.

I remain confident that ‘Destination Zambia’ will evolve to I am delighted that this publication comes as a result of the

offer a complete insight into what awaits you and that it

close partnership between the Tourism Council of Zambia

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

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

decision to make Zambia your next holiday destination.

My Ministry will continue to support the efforts of the

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

private sector in projects such as the publication of

and internationally to become one of the world’s most

‘Destination Zambia’ in our mutual quest to highlight and

preferred tourist destinations, leveraging on Victoria Falls,

celebrate the beauty and diversity of our country.

the country’s abundant wildlife resource in our 22 national game parks, the culture and smiles of Zambian people and

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

the synergy to be achieved from subregional partnerships.

diverse experiences that are available to foreign tourists; and to open up the tourism sector for Zambians to explore

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

and enjoy the splendour of their own backyard.

Zimbabwe, we co-hosted the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly. And in

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

2014 Zambia celebrates 50 years of independence. A truly

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

Zambian welcome awaits you.

and in those territories where we remain undiscovered beyond our well known icon, the Victoria Falls.

I am especially pleased that we have embraced

The Hon. Sylvia Masebo, MP

technological developments and that you, the reader, can

Minister of Tourism and Arts

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Introduction

Let Zambia bring out the explorer in you

‘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.

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his 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-andwhite 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

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.

man-made 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.

second as it flows powerfully eastwards on its way to the Indian Ocean.

Of course, no visit to Zambia would be complete without some time spent in Lusaka. Many visitors just change

As the gateway Victoria Falls, the city of Livingstone is

planes at the city’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

undoubtedly the nation’s tourism capital with plenty to

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

do and see. Livingstone has a growing reputation as a

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

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

too, Lusaka is the location of choice for major international

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

conferences and now has a range of fine hotels, good

bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge, you can

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

always opt for a leisurely sundowner cruise on the Zambezi

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

or a steam train excursion with elegant dining.

friendly atmosphere. So why not explore Lusaka, too?

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National Parks

A wilderness with a wealth of wildlife Z

ambia has 19 national parks and 34 game

Only South Luangwa (via Mfuwe) and Lower Zambezi

management areas (GMAs). Together they cover

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

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

scheduled flights, while one or two others can be reached by reasonably easy to arrange charters. One or two more

Some parks are well known, highly developed and

are probably best accessed overland, especially as the

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

nation’s road network continues to improve. Kafue comes

parks that require upgrading and restocking. These may

into this latter category.

require outside management along the lines already well established in national parks such as Kasanka where, in

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

conjunction with the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA),

main groups:

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

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

running of wildlife areas.

Zambezi) • High veld (Kafue)

By the same token, some national parks are easier to

• Floodplain (Blue Lagoon, Lochinvar and Bangweulu)

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

• Zoological (Mosi-oa-Tunya)

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

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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 lesserknown 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

On the vast floodplains of Blue Lagoon there are herds

can also be characterised as little visited.

of kafue lechwe, sitatunga, zebra and a few buffalo. In addition, Blue Lagoon, like nearby Lochinvar National Park,

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

is home to an amazing variety of birdlife.

mentioned in other sections of ‘Destination Zambia’:

Blue Lagoon National Park

Lavushi Manda National Park Set amid rolling hills and pristine miombo woodland, the

Previously controlled by the Ministry of Defence and closed

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

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

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

visitors, but remains mostly undiscovered. The 500 sq km

still roan, hartebeest and sable which migrate here in the

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

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

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

There are no visitor facilities.

weekend getaway from the nation’s capital. The area was originally a colonial farm and the farmhouse is now used as

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

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

is working hard on anti-poaching measures while improving

as the Blue Lagoon’s only permanent accommodation.

access. So prospects look good for Lavushi Manda.

There is also a campsite.

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, Destination

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tsessebe, reintroduced buffalo, red lechwe, oribi and

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

wattled crane populations.

is home to the Iron Age village of Sibanze Hill.

Luambe National Park

Mweru Wantipa National Park

See Luangwa Valley section on page 40.

Located in the far north on the lake of the same name, Mweru Wantipa National Park is a sad case. The

Lukusuzi National Park

wetland park used to contain vast herds of elephant, but

See Luangwa Valley section on page 40.

buffalo, though. There are no permanent facilities and

unfortunately these are long gone. There are still a few few animals to view. Camping is possible close to the lake.

Lusenga Plains National Park

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

Located in Luapula province, Lusenga Plains National Park

Nyika National Park

is being revived after many years of neglect. Impala, zebra and wildebeest have already been released and large

Not to be confused with the Malawian park with of the

numbers of elephant translocated from South Africa.

same name and just across the border, Nyika offers a different kind of topography from the rest of Zambia. A

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

montane highland area sitting about 2,000 metres above

same time ZAWA steps up its anti-poaching programme in

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

the park, which is under trust management.

unusual cloud formations.

Lochinvar National Park

West Lunga National Park

Located off the main Lusaka-Livingstone highway, the

Located in North Western Province and among Zambia’s

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

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

wetland areas. This former cattle ranch has been a national

of the yellow-backed duiker.

park since 1972.

Under the administration of the West Lunga Development As with Blue Lagoon, the park is famous for its birdlife, with

Trust, the area is being managed in a sustainable

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

manner. But owing to the thickness of the forest,

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

West Lunga is unlikely to become a major attraction.

lechwe, bushbuck and waterbuck. In addition, zebra,

Nevertheless, the park contains many small forest animals

wildebeest, kudu and buffalo can be found here.

as well as some larger species.

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.

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Lusaka

Delightful capital with a relaxed ambience ambia’s capital city, Lusaka, is one of Africa’s most

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relatively easy and straightforward. Foreign visitors certainly

delightful. It may not be the most outstanding

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

but it is a wonderfully relaxed place in which to

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

live and work and has a rather splendid year-round

colonial planners over 80 years ago. Fine public buildings

climate, with coolish, sunny winters complemented by

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

warm, damp summers.

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

architecturally or enjoy the heady ambience of others,

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

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

attractive base

Road from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to the

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

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

central location at a point where the Great North and Great

growing range of restaurants and the general well being of

East roads met. Today, these roads provide ready access

the average Zambian.

from Lusaka to the rest of Zambia.

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

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

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

and flights, has made it an attractive base for business

bottlenecks on the Great East Road and at times on Cairo

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

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

parts of the country.

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Lusaka

Additional Information 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

Visitors will not be disappointed with the range of hotels on

provide a good selection of restaurants, from fast food to

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

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

with the Radisson being the latest international brand to take up residence in Lusaka. Other hotel choices include the

There are also numerous clubs, many dating from colonial

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

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

selection of mid-range and budget-priced accommodation.

Club, established in 1951, with facilities for tennis, squash, football and bowls; and the nearby Lusaka Golf Club (there

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

are also Chilanga and Chainama Hills).

those arriving or departing on long-haul flights.

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

shopping malls

see. They include the Lusaka National Museum and a

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

the baby elephant nursery (see panel story) and the

– centres on its two shopping malls: Arcades and Manda

botanical gardens.

few themed museums, the cultural village, the zoo,

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

A haven for orphaned elephants As its name suggests, the Lilayi Elephant Nursery just

A team of keepers watch and care for the calves 24

outside Lusaka takes care of abandoned elephant calves,

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

often the tragic victims of poaching and human conflict.

close by their boma at night. The young elephants learn

When younger than two years old, calves are vulnerable

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

and highly dependent on their mothers. Many do not

and bath together in a natural environment.

survive without care and nutrient-rich milk.

The Lilayi Resort & Game Reserve is set in about 600 This is provided by Game Rangers International, a Zambian

hectares and is home to 23 mammal species and over

non-profit organisation supported by the David Shepherd

300 bird species.

Wildlife Foundation, which works closely with the Zambian Wildlife Authority (ZAWA). Visitors are welcome between 11 am and 1 pm each day.

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Lusaka & Regions

Chaminuka

Chrismar Lusaka

PO Box 35370, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 213 303/5, 254 140/6 Fax: +260 211 254 190 Email: information@chaminuka.com www.chaminuka.com Originally established in the 1970s as a private retreat, Chaminuka is a luxurious 30-suite lodge.

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

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

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 31407, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 253 036, Fax: +260 211 252 569 Email: book@chrismarhotels.com 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.

CHURCH ROAD LODGE

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.

PO Box 31168 1012 Church Road, Fairview, Lusaka Tel/fax: +260 211 255302 Cell: +260 977 773626 Email: churchrdlodge@gmail.com www.facebook.com/churchroadlodge

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

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.

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.

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.

Cresta Golfview Hotel

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.

10247 Great East Road, Munali PO Box 38929, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 290 770 · Fax: +260 211 292 049 Email: reservations@crestahotels.com www.crestahotels.com

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.

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

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

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

FLINTSTONES BACKPACKERS

Garden House 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: info@flintstonesbackpackers.com. www.flintstonesbackpackers.com

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.

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.

Dunduza Chisidza Crescent, Longacres PO Box 30815, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 213 004 Fax: +260 211 251 760 Email: gardengroup,@zamtel.zm www.gardengroupzambia.com 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.

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.

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GoldeN bridge Hotel

GOLDEN peacock Hotel

Plot No 8018a, Great East Road, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 239 333 Fax: +260 211 227 222 Email: reservations@goldenbridgezambia.com www.goldenbridgezambia.com 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,

Plot 174, Kansangula Road Roma Area, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 296 666 Tel: +260 211 296 688 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.

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

Kafue Road Garden Hotel

InterContinental Lusaka

Kafue Road, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 278 747 · Fax: +260 211 251 760 Email: gardengroup,@zamtel.zm www.gardengroupzambia.com

PO Box 32201, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 250 000 · Fax: +260 211 251 880 Email: reservations.iclusaka@ihg.com www.intercontinental.com

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.

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

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.

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.

Lechwe Lodge PO Box 37940, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 212 578 Cell: +260 95 704 803 Fax +260 32 35707 Email: kflechwe@zamnet.zm www.lechwelodge.com

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.

LONGVIEW LODGE 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 Email: longviewlodges@yahoo.com 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.

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Lusaka & Regions

Lilayi

Lusaka Hotel Cairo Road PO Box 30044, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 229 049 Fax: +260 211 226 978 Email: lushotel@zamnet.zm www.lusakahotel.com

PO Box 30093, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 840 435; 840 436 Cell: 0971 002 010 Email: enquiries@lilayi.com www.lilayi.com 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.

Mulungushi Village

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

nomad’s court Off Alick Nkhata Road PO Box 34474, Lusaka Tel: +260 955 958 112/3 Email: info@nomadscourtzambia.com 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.

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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.

Mwiza Corporate Lodge PO Box 32359, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 290 352 Fax: +260 211 292 553 Email: mwizalodge@zamtel.zm, executive@iconnect.zm www.mwiza-lodge.com

PO Box 37157, Lusaka 10101 Tel: +260 211 291 416/292 629 Fax: +260 211 290 830 Email: mvc@zamnet.zm www.mulungushivillage.com 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accommodation consists of 25 luxurious rooms,

Ndeke Hotel

Dunduza Chisidza Crescent, Longacres PO Box 30815, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 251 734 Fax: +260 211 251 760 Email: gardengroup,@zamtelzm www.gardengroupzambia.com 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.

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

Meals are varied, with à la carte and two buffet lunches throughout the week.

The open-air courtyard atmosphere is a

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

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

PALMWOOD LODGE 609 Central Street, Chudleigh, Lusaka Tel: +260 (0) 211 290 544; 295 411 Cell: +260 (0) 955 750 356; 977 521 123 Email: lodgemanager@palmwoodlodge.co.zm www.palmwoodlodge.co.zm 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.

Lusaka & Regions

Pioneer Lodge & Camp

Protea Hotel Cairo Road

c/o PO Box 282, Private Bag E10, Lusaka Tel: +260 966 432 700 Email: info@pioneercampzambia.com www.pioneercampzambia.com

Cairo Road, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 238 360 · Fax: +260 211 238 317 Email: reservations@phcairoroad.co.zm www.proteahotels.com/cairoroad

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

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.

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

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.

Arcades Shopping & Entertainment Complex Lusaka Tel: +260 211 254 664 Fax: +260 211 254 606 Email: reservations@phlusaka.co.zm www.proteahotels.com/lusaka

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

Plot 1887, Kamaila Road, Chisamba Tel: +260 211 212 843 · Fax: +260 211 212 853 Email: reservations@phsafarilodge.co.zm www.proteahotels.com/safarilodge 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Sandy’s Lodge

19029 Great East Road PO Box 35807, Lusaka Tel.: +260 211 368 900 Fax: +260 211 368 949 Email: info.lusaka@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.com

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 Email: info@sandyscreations.net www.sandyscreations.net

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.

Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.

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

Radisson Blu Hotel

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.

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

Protea Hotel Safari Lodge

Protea Hotel Lusaka

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.

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.

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.

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Lusaka & Regions

Southern Sun Ridgeway

stayeasy by southern sun Corner Church Road/Kabelenga Road PO Box 30297, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 372 000; +260 211 372 050 Fax: +260 211 372 020 Email: res@stayeasylusaka.co.zm www.tsogosunhotels.com/stayeasy/lusaka

Corner Church Road & Independence Avenue PO Box 30666, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 251 666 Fax: +260 211 253 529 Email: res@southernsun.co.zm 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.

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

Church Road, PO Box 35450, Lusaka 10101 Tel: +260 211 254 455 Fax: +260 211 250 995; 254 005 Email: pamodzi.lusaka@tajhotels.com www.tajhotels.com

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.

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

Tecla Lodges

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.

The Courtyard Hotel Express

Plot No. 16795, off Nangwenya Road & Alick Nkata Roads, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 251 947 Cell: +260 977 773 237 www.tecla-lodges.com

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

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

Taj pamodzi Hotel

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.

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.

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

Great East Road, Kabangwe, Lusaka Tel: +260 973 747490 Email: sales@courtyardhotel.co.zm www.courtyardhotel.co.zm 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.

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.

The Courtyard Hotel

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 Email: res@courtyardhotel.co.zm www.courtyardhotel.co.zm 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 coffeemaking facilities, and are air conditioned with en-suite bathrooms and showers.

Suites come complete with a well equipped

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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.

Livingstone & Western Provinces

Thrills and spills in zambia’s tourism capital

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f Africa has a tourism capital, then surely Livingstone

exciting range of daredevil activities. But Livingstone also

must vie with Cape Town for that coveted title. Here

has a quieter side, offering sundowner cruises and steam

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

train rides.

‘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).

LuxuRiOuS Starting from the falls and lining the banks of the Zambian side of the Zambezi River is a series of truly

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

luxurious and discreetly spaced properties that stretches

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

for many kilometres. The waterside locations of these

metres per second when in full flow.

properties are matched by an impressively high standard of accommodation, food and service. Closer to town

Livingstone’s reputation for white-knuckle sports is well

and in Livingstone itself there is a range of less expensive

founded. This is the adrenalin-fuelled destination that offers

and even business-type hotels, guest-houses and

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

backpackers’ hostels.

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Livingstone & Western Provinces

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 multicentre destination.

Additional Information 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, elephantback safaris, lion walks

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Airports: Daily flights to Livingstone from Lusaka and Johannesburg Best time to visit: All year round Major attractions: Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), Livingstone Museum, Livingstone Island

Livingstone & Western Provinces

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:

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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)

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Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (right on

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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)

Livingstone’s doorstep) Bungee jumping off Victoria Falls Bridge (a death-defying leap of 111 metres)

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Livingstone & Western Provinces

Livingstone Tourism Association Members ACCOMMODATION Fawlty Towers Tel: +260 213 323432 www.adventure-africa.com ahorizon@zamnet.zm Bushfront Lodge Tel: +260 213 322446 www.safpar.net bushfront@safpar.com Camp Nkwazi Livingstone Tel: +260 973 048830 www.campnkwazi.com info@campnkwazi.com Chappa Classic Lodge Tel: +260 213 322065 www.chapaclassic.com chapaclassiclodge@zamnet.zm Chundukwa River Lodge Tel: +260 213 327452 www.chundukwariverlodge.com chundukwa@zamnet.zm ; chundukwa@gmail.com Chrismar Hotel Livingstone Tel: +260 213 323141 www.chrismarhotels.com gmlvn@chrismarhotels.com David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa Tel: +260 213 324601 www.thedavidlivingstone.com info@dlslandspa.com Decha Guest Lodge Tel: +260 977 769324 dechalodge@yahoo.com Green Tree Lodge Tel: +260 213 322613 www.greentreelodgezambia.com greentreelodge@ livingstonezambia.com Islands of Siankaba Tel: +260 213 327490 www.siankaba.net info@siankaba.net Jollyboys Backpackers & Camp Tel: +260 213 324229 www.backpackzambia.com enquiries@backpackzambia.com Junior Leisure Resort Tel: +260 213 323090 www.junior-leisure-resort.com jlresort@zamnet.zm Kaazmein Lodge Tel: +260 977 322244 www.kaazmeinlodge.com info@kaazmeinlodge.com Kubu Cabins Tel: +260 213 327227 www.kubucabins.com reservations@kubucabins.com

Livingstone Guest Farm Tel: +260 977 777046 www.livingstoneguestfarm.com catherin@amazingzambia.com Maramba River Lodge Tel: +260 213 324189 www.maramba-zambia.com reservations@marambariverlodge.com Mosi-O-Tunya Executive Lodge Tel: +260 213 327161 www.mosiotunyalodge.co.zm reservations@mosiotunyalodge.co.zm Mose Street Apartments Tel: +260 213 320381 mosestreservations@yahoo.co.uk Ngolide Lodge Tel: +260 213 321091 www.ngolidelodge.com info@ngolidelodge.com Bushbuck River House Tel: +260 977 846164 www.bushbuckriverhouse.com bushbuck@nomadafricantravel.co.uk Olga’s Italian Corner Tel: +260 213 324160 www.olgasproject.com info@olgasproject.com Prana House & Tented Safari Camp Tel: +260 213 327120 www.pranazambia.com info@pranazambia.com Protea Hotel Livingstone Tel: +260 213 324630 www.proteahotels.com reservations@phlivingstone.co.zm Richland Lodge Zambia ltd richlandlodges@gmail.com Stone Guest House Tel: +260 213 320985 www.stoneguesthouse.com manager@stoneguesthouse.com Tabonina Guest House Tel: +260 213 320274 www.taboninaguesthouse.com tabonina@yahoo.com Taita Falcon Lodge Tel: +260 213 327046 www.taitafalcon.com taita-falcon@microlink.zm

Wasawange Lodge Tel: +260 213 324066 www.wasawange.com waslodge@zamnet.zm

Fishing with Angle Zambia Tel: +260 213 327489 www.zambezifishing.com anglezam@microlink.zm

Rainbow Safaris Limited Tel: +260 213 321363 www.rainbowsafaris.biz info@rainbowsafaris.biz

Waterberry Lodge Tel: +260 213 327455 www.waterberrylodge.com reservations@waterberrylodge.com

Gwembe Reptile Park & Safaris Tel: +260 213 321733 www.gwembesafaris.com gwemsaf@iconnect.zm

Savanna Adventures Tel: +260 213 327282 www.ultimate-walks.com savannah_southern_safaris@yahoo.com

Woodlands Lodge Tel: +260 213 320003 www.woodlandslodge.co.zm woodlandslodge2002@yahoo.com

Jet Extreme Zambia Tel: +260 213 321375 tony@royalmukuni.com

Voyagers Tel: +260 213 322753 www.voyagerszambia.com carrental@voyagerszambia.com

Kayaking with thezambezi.com Tel: +260 966 607478 www.thezambezi.com kayak@thezambezi.com

Wild Horizons Zambia Tel: +260 213 322765 www.wildhorizons.co.za res3@wildhorizons.co.zw

Lion Encounter Tel: +260 213 327122 www.lionencounter.com info@lionencounter.com

Wildside Tours Tel: +260 213 323726 www.victoriafallszambia.travel wild@iconnect.zm

Livingstone’s Adventure Tel: +260 213 320058 www.livingstonesadventure.com reservations@livingstonesadventure.com

Winning Tours & Transfers Tel: +260 213 327111 www.wttzambia.com reservationswttzam@zamnet.zm

Zambezi Sun Hotel (Sun International) Tel: +260 213 321122 www.suninternational.com zambia.reservations@ zm.suninternational.com Zambezi Waterfront Tel: +260 213 320606 www.safpar.net waterfront@safpar.com Zambezi Way Lodge Tel: +260 213 322795 zambeziway@zamnet.zm Zig Zag Tel: +260 213 322814 www.zigzagzambia.com info@zigzagzambia.com

Activities Abseil Zambia Tel: +260 213 321188 www.thezambeziswing.com theswing@zamnet.zm African Impact Tel: +260 213 324072 www.africanimpact.com vicky@africanimpact.com Bridge Tours, Victoria Falls Bridge Tel: +260 213 324231 www.victoriafallsbridge.com info@victoriafallsbridge.com Bundu Adventures Rafting Company Tel: +260 213 324406 www.bunduadventures.com jo@bunduadventures.com Bungee Jumping, Victoria Falls Tel: +260 213 324231 www.victoriafallsbungee.com info@victoriafallsbungee.com Bwaato Adventures Ltd Tel: +260 213 324227 bwaato@iconnect.zm

The Wane Guest Lodge Tel: +260 213 324058 www.waneguestlodge. wordpress.com wasingoinn@yahoo.com

Canoeing with Safari Par Excellence Tel: +260 213 320606 www.safpar.com zaminfo@safpar.com

Thompson Lodge Tel: +260 213 322681 etthompson@zamtel.zm

Cruises - M.V. Makumbi & M.V. Mambushi Tel: +260 213 320606 www.safpar.com zaminfo@safpar.com

Likute Guest House Tel: +260 213 323661 likute_guest_house@yahoo.com

Thorntree Lodge Tel: +260 213 327480 www.thorntreeriverlodge.co info@dlslandspa.com

Limbo Guest Lodge Tel: +260 213 322096 www.limbolodge.com limbolodge@zamnet.zm

Toka Leya Lodge Tel: +260 213 321907 www.wilderness-safaris.com tokaleyacampgm@gmail.com

Livingstone Backpackers Tel: +260 213 324730 www.livingstonebackpackers.com livingstonebackpackersoffice@gmail.com

Tongabezi Lodge Tel: +260 213 327484 www.tongabezi.com reservations@tongabezi.com

Elephant Back Safaris with Safari Par Excellence Tel: +260 213 320606 www.safpar.com zaminfo@safpar.com Elephant Back Safaris & Lion Walk & Cheetah Interaction Tel: +260 213 322286 www.mukunibig5.co.zm res@mukunibig5.co.zm

Livingstone Island Tel: +260 213 327450 www.tongabezi.com Under the Spray Tour with Bundu Adventures Tel: +260 213 324406 www.bunduadventures.com jo@bunduadventures.com United Air Charter Tel: +260 213 323095 www.uaczam.com info@uaczam.com reservations@tongabezi.com White Water Rafting & Riverboarding Tel: +260 213 320606 www.safpar.com zaminfo@safpar.com

tours & Transport African View Safaris Tours Tel: +260 213 327271 www.africanview.it info@africanview.it Bushtracks Africa Destination Management Tel: +260 213 323232 www.gotothevictoriafalls.com victoriafalls@bushtracksafrica.com Chris Taxi & Tours Ltd Tel: +260 977 403548 www.christourszambia.com christaxitours@gmail.com

YARFM .89 vinnieoceans@gmail.com Zambezi Shuttles Tel: +260 213 322469 www.zambezishuttles.com vicfalls@zambezishuttles.com Zambia Touring Company Tel: +260 213 321578 www.wilderness-safaris.com thomasb@wilderness.co.zw Zamsato Tel: +260 96 9267286 www.zamsato.com md.s@zamsato.net

shopping & services Estamun-Tech General Dealers Tel: +260 965 233680 estamuntech@yahoo.com Indo Zambia Bank Tel: +260 213 322625 www.izb.co.zm izblv@zamnet.zm Livingstone Institute of Business & Engineering Studies Tel: +260 213 321249 www.libes.edu.zm info@libes.edu.zm Muvi Television Tel: +260 213 320269 www.muvitv.com frontoffice@muvitv.com National Airports Corporation Tel: +260 213 321153 nacliv@zamnet.zm

EUMA Tours (Car Hire) Tel: +260 978 170436 www.eumatours.com eumatours@zamnet.zm

Nico Insurance Zambia Ltd Tel: +260 213 320765 www.nicoinsurance.co.zm nicolivingstone@nicoinsurance.co.zm

Hemingways 4x4 Hire Tel: +260 213 323097 www.hemingwayszambia.com info@hemimgwayszambia.com

Professional Insurance Ltd Tel: +260 213 322817 william@picz.co.zm

Jollyboys Backpackers Tours & Reservations Tel: +260 213 324229 www.backpackzambia.com enquiries@backpackzambia.com Livingstone Walking Safaris Tel: +260 213 322267 gecko@zamnet.zm

Tony Barnett Productions - Third Eye Exposure Tel: +260 977 478617 www.tonybarnettproductions.com info@tonybarnettproductions.com Victoria Falls University of Technology Tel: +260 977 892460 www.vfu.ac.zm mwangala.akapelwa@yahoo.com

Zambezi Jewels Tel: +260 213 324567 zambezijewels@gmail.com Zambezi Memories Tel: +260 979 626782 www.safpar.net productions@safpar.com

SPA & WELLNESS David Livingstone health Spa & Wellness Centre Tel: +260 213 324601 www.thedavidlivingstone.com info@dlslandspa.com Sanctuary Sussy & Chuma +27 11 438 4650 www.sanctuaryretreats.com southernafrica@sanctuaryretreats.com

Conferences & weddings Protea Hotel Livingstone Tel: +260 213 324630 www.proteahotels.com reservations@phlivingstone.co.zm

events The David Livingstone Bicentenary & Livingstone 2013 Initiative Tel: +260 978 009636 www.livingstone2013.com events@livingstone2013.com

BARS & Restaurants Elephant Oasis Bush Dinners (pan zam) Tel: +260 211 252428 www.panzam.co/ mlevents2009@gmail.com Kubu Café Tel: +260 213 320230 www.kubucrafts.com kubucafe@zamnet.zm Olga’s Italian Corner Tel: +260 213 324160 www.olgasproject.com info@olgasproject.com Ocean Basket Tel: +260 213 321274 www.oceanbasket.co.za oceanb@zamnet.zm Protea Hotel Livingstone Tel: +260 213 324630 www.proteahotels.com reservations@phlivingstone.co.zm The Golden Leaf Restaurant Tel: +260 213 321266 www.ngolidelodge.com ngolidelodge@gmail.com The Green’s Inn & Chinese Cuisine Tel: +260 213 323103 www.thegreensinnzambia.com thegreensinn@live.com The Spot Restaurant Tel: +260 965 170792 chantalcunha@yahoo.com Wonder Bake Take Away and Restaurant Tel: +260 213 324201 moses@munalicoffee.com Destination

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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 Email: booklvn@chrismarhotels.com

www.chrismarhotels.com

Chundukwa River Lodge

FAWLTY TOWERS Lodge Box 61170, Livingstone 216 Mosi O Tunya Road, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 32 34 32; +260 972 250 154 Email: info@adventure-africa.com. www.adventure-africa.com

PO Box 61139, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 327452;+260 977 781215 Email: chundukwa@zamnet.zm www.chundukwariverlodge.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.

Limbo Lodge

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.

Maramba River Lodge

Plot no: 205/206, Lusaka Road PO Box 60886, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 322 096 · Fax: +260 213 322 096 Cell: +260 955 780330; 977 881567 Email: limbolodge@zamnet.zm www.limbolodge.com 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 ethnicstyle chalets, each with en-suite bathroom.

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.

PO Box 60957, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 324 189 ; Cell: +260 976 587 511 Fax: +260 213 323 130 Email: maramba@zamnet.zm www.maramba-zambia.com Located just 15 minutes from the Victoria Falls, the lodge organises a variety of tours and adventure activities throughout Livingstone.

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

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

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.

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Livingstone & Western Provinces

Livingstone Backpackers

mambova rapids lodge

PO Box 60629 13 Mokambo Road, Livingstone Cell: +260 97 747 1735 Tel: +260 213 324 730 Email: livingstonebackpackersoffice@gmail.com www.livingstonebackpackers.com

PO Box 60988, Livingstone Tel: +260 97 927 8676 Tel: +264 81 213 9660 Tel: +264 96 542 3188 Email: villagepoint.mambova@yahoo.com; nessylewis@yahoo.co.uk

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

matoya fishing lodge Lukulu, c/o PO Box 35256, Lusaka Cell: +260 967 101 421 (Zambia) Cell: +27 (0)82 253 1814 (SA) Email: matoya@matoyalodge.com www.matoyalodge.com 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.

munga village eco lodge PO Box 60129, Livingstone Tel: +21 3 327211 · Cell: +260 965 715442 Email: info@mungavillage.com www.mungavillage.com 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.

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Livingstone & Western Provinces

Natural Mystic Lodge

Royal Chundu Zambezi Safari LodgeS

PO Box 60638, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 327 436 Cell: +260 97 7408 024 Email: nmlodge@zamnet.zm www.naturalmysticlodge.com 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.

Livingstone Tel: +260 (0)926 7716 46064 Email: lodge@royalchundu.com www.royalchundu.com 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.

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.

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

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

Protea Hotel Livingstone

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

281 Mosi-oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 320 981 Cell: +260 967 18 2027; 965 241 462 Email: info@pumulanizambia.com www.pumulanizambia.com 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.

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.

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.

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

Stanley Safari Lodge

Taita Falcon Lodge

c/o Robin Pope Safaris, PO Box 80, Mfuwe Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491 Fax +260 216 246 094 Email: info@robinpopesafaris.net www.robinpopesafaris.net

PO Box 60012, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 321 850 (Booking Office); +260 213 327 046 (Lodge) Email: taita-falcon@microlink.zm www.taitafalcon.com

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

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

c/o Kwando Safaris, PO Box 550, Maun, Botswana Tel: +267 686 1449 Fax: +267 686 1457 Email: reservation@kwando.co.za www.kwando.co.za

Postnet Box 218, P Bag E891, Lusaka 10101 Tel: +27 11 438 4650 Fax: +27 86 218 1482 Email: southernafrica@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com

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

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

Songwe Village

Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma

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

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

PUMULANI LIVINGSTONE

Plot 2110 Mosi-O-Tunya Road, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 324 630 · Fax: +260 213 324 640 Email: reservations@phlivingstone.co.zm www.proteahotels.com/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.

services are provided to guests.

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.

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

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.

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.

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Livingstone & Western Provinces

THE Courtyard Hotel victoria falls

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 Email: resvictoriafalls@courtyardhotel.co.zm 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.

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa Livingstone Tel: +260 213 324 601 Fax: +260 213 324 615 Email: lodge@dlslandspa.com 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.

The Islands of Siankaba

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.

c/o Postnet 631, Private Bag E891, Lusaka Tel (res): +260 211 260 279; Lodge +260 213 327 490, Cell: +260 977 720 530 Email: info@siankaba.net www.siankaba.net 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.

The Royal Livingstone PO Box 60151, Livingstone Tel: +260 978 777 044/7; +260 213 321 122 Fax: +260 213 322 739 Email: zambia.reservations@zm.suninternational.com 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.

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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.

Thorntree River Lodge PO Box 60490, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 324 480 Email: thorntree@safpar.com 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.

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The River Club

Toka Leya Camp

PO Box 60469, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 324 457 Email: theriverclub@microlink.zm www.wilderness-safaris.com

c/o Wilderness Safaris, Post Net 118 P Bag E835, Lusaka Tel: +260 977 70952 Email: info@wilderness.co.zm www.wilderness-safaris.com

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.

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.

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

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

Tongabezi

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.

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.

ZAMBEZI WATERFRONT

PO Box 60151, Livingstone Tel: +260 978 777 044/5/6/7; +260 21 3321122 Fax: +260 213 322 739 Email: zambia.reservations@zm.suninternational.com www.suninternational.com

PO Box 60407, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 320606 Email: waterfront@safpar.com www.safpar.com

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.

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.

PO Box 61294, Livingstone Tel/Fax: +260 213 327 455 UK & Europe: +44 (0)1379 783 392 Email: admin@waterberrylodge.com; reservations@waterberrylodge.com; www.waterberrylodge.com

Zambezi Sun

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.

overlooking the river and a swimming pool.

Waterberry Lodge

Private Bag 31, Livingstone Tel: +260 213 327 450 Email: reservations@tongabezi.com www.tongabezi.com 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.

Toka Leya Camp is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River in the western sector of the Mosioa-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

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.

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.

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Lower Zambezi

game viewing by boat and fabulous sport fishing

L

ower Zambezi National Park (LZNP) is one of

The area is still wonderfully remote and undeveloped and

Africa’s finest – a place where conservation

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

comes first. It may not enjoy the game densities of

lodges and houses are cleverly spaced along the river bank

some other national parks, but for those seeking a

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

truly remote location in a special setting, then LZNP

minimum. A few properties are located on the Zambezi but

is the place.

outside the park itself. Occasionally, a new small camp or lodge opens, but otherwise this park remains unspoilt.

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.

on ThE RiVER Boat is often the fastest and easiest means of transport

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

between these properties. The river also provides an

powerful waters of the Zambezi River, which flows for 120

opportunity for visitors to mix land and waterborne game

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

viewing and to enjoy activities such as fishing and canoeing,

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

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

Mana Pools National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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

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

canoe is one of LZNP’s unique attractions.

Lower Zambezi

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

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

Airstrips: Royal, Jeki

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

Best time to visit: June to September (however, fishing is at its best in September-October) Wildlife found in this area: Elephant, lion,

Major attractions: Lower Zambezi National Park

Anabezi River Lodge Mushika, Lower Zambezi National Park Tel: +260 211 291 791 Email: info@anabezi.com www.anabezi.com 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.

Baines’ River Camp 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

Tel: +27 33 342 7793 Email: sabine@croxton.co.za (South Africa) baines.camp@kiubo.com.zm (Zambia) www.bainesrivercamp.com 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.

enforced catch and release policy. The legendary and hardfighting tigerfish is top of every visiting angler’s list. But for sheer size, there is nothing to beat the huge catfish,

Chiawa Camp

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)

PO Box 30972, Lusaka 10101 Tel:+260 211 261 588 Fax: +260 211 262 683 Email: info@chiawa.com www.chiawa.com

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.

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.

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Lower Zambezi

Chongwe River Camp & House

Gwabi River Lodge Plot 2765/m, Chirundu PO Box CH37, Lusaka Tel: +260 1 515 078 Cell: +26 097 965 0920 www.gwabiriverlodge.com

c/o PO Box CA 102, Castle Post Office, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 841 051/841 052 Email: info@chongwe.com www.chongwe.com 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.

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

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

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.

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

Kanyemba Lodge

Kasaka River Lodge

PO Box 38837, Lusaka Tel: +260 977 755 720 Skype: kanyemba Email: info@kanyemba.com www.kanyemba.com

c/o PO Box CA 102 Castle Post Office, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 841 051/841 052 Email: info@chongwe.com www.chongwe.com

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.

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.

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

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

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

Kiambi Safari Lodge

Mvuu Lodge

PO Box 360073, Kafue Tel: +260 977 186 106; 966 655 878; 977 876 003 Email: Kiambi@coppernet.zm www.kiambi.co.za

Cell: +27 (0)79 524 8709 Email: info@mvuulodge.com www.mvuulodge.com

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.

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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’.

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.

Potato Bush Camp c/o Post.Net Box E017 P/Bag 283, Crossroads, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 845 204 Email: reservations@sausagetreecamp.com www.potatobushcamp.com

c/o PO Box 33111, Lusaka Tel/Fax: +260 211 278 248/49 Email: rzl@iconnect.zm www.lionroars.com 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

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,

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

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.

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

Cleverly constructed on raised timber boardwalks 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.

Lower Zambezi

Old Mondoro

Royal Zambezi Lodge

c/o PO Box 30972, Lusaka 10101 Tel +260 211 261 588 Fax: +260 211 262 683 Email: info@chiawa.com www.oldmondoro.com

c/o P Bag CH42, Chelston, Lusaka Tel: +260 979 486 618 Tel/Fax: +260 211 840 682 Email: reservations1@royalzambezilodge.com www.royalzambezilodge.com

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

Royal Zambezi Lodge is an intimate familyowned 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’.

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.

Sanctuary Zambezi Kulefu Camp

Redcliff Zambezi Lodge

c/o Postnet Box 218 P Bag E891, Lusaka 10101 Tel: +27 11 438 4650 · Fax: +22 11 787 7658 Email: southernafrica@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com

Cell: +260 979 587 822 Email: info@redcliff-lodge.com; 4tigers@redcliff-lodge.com www.redcliff-lodge.com 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.

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.

Sausage Tree Camp

Tsika isLand camp

c/o Post.Net Box E017 P/Bag 283, Crossroads, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 845 204 Email: reservations@sausagetreecamp.com www.sausagetreecamp.com

c/o PO Box CA 102 Castle Post Office, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 841 051/841 052 Email: info@chongwe.com www.chongwe.com

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 Bedouinstyle 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.

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.

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.

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.

Tsika Island has three simple chalets allowing a

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Luangwa Valley

The finest game viewing in a spectacular valley The Luangwa Valley comprises four parks:

game viewing anywhere in Africa. Animal densities are impressively high, especially as the dry season continues,

• South Luangwa (arguably Africa’s finest such wildlife reserve) covering 9,050 sq km

forcing wildlife to congregate closer and closer to the banks of the Luangwa River with its huge hippo pods and giant sunning crocodiles.

• Lesser known and still undeveloped North Luangwa of 4,636 sq km

Aside from the broad waters of the river and the oxbow lakes it has created, this is a landscape dominated by

• The tiny and (previously privately administered) Luambe National Park of just 300 sq km

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

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• Lukusuzi National Park of 2,720 sq km.

game viewing.

South Luangwa

South Luangwa contains some 60 animal species and over

Of the four, South Luangwa is easily the best known

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

and most popular. This park offers some of the finest

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

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

Luangwa Valley

Additional Information 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: AprilOctober (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)

Lions are also plentiful, wild dogs are seen from time to time, serval are a rare delight but sadly there are no

North Luangwa

cheetah. The valley has its own unique subspecies, such

North Luangwa (NLNP) is considered one of the last

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

true wildernesses on the Continent and after a 27-year

fewer than 1,500 remaining.

partnership between FZS and ZAWA this is considered to be the best protected area in the country.

Lodges and camps are of a high standard, and there is accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes, from basic

As a result, the area contains the largest number of

campsites to the ultimate in safari luxury. Most of the

elephants in Zambia and the strenth of this partnership

accommodation is located just outside the main entrance,

enabled the largest black rhino reintroduction into a former

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

range state to take place. The rhino population currently

select few located well away from the more popular main

stands at 30.

gate area.

NLNP is a blend of habitats with the typical Luangwa South Luangwa is famed for its walking safaris on which

roverine habitant and species to the east and a high

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

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

have an opportunity to see aspects of nature not always

wildebeest along the Mwaleshi River.

apparent from a 4x4 vehicle. In certain sections of the park it is also possible to walk from one camp to another.

A quarter of the park contains the Muchinga Escarpment and plateau habitant – perfect landscape for sable,

Tourists should be aware that the entire valley is seasonal,

hartebeet, roan antelope and the rarely seen white-winged

with relatively few visitors from December to May. Heavy

babblng starling.

green-season rains make many areas impassable, although a handful of lodges high above the waterline do stay open.

The park contains a handful of small seasonal bush camps

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

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

because of its riot of verdant colours and excellent sightings

feature of any visit.

of birds in their breeding plumage; and, out of season, it is great value for money. At this time of year visitors can

Unfortunately, there are currently no visitor facilities

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

available in either Luambe or Lukusuzi National Parks.

by good 4x4 vehicle.

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Luangwa Valley

Bilimungwe Camp

Buffalo Camp

PO Box 91, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 041 Cell: +260 978 770 055 Email: info@bushcampcompany.com www.bushcampcompany.com

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

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.

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 Walks normally last four to five hours and are Great North Road but is also accessible by air and conducted by highly experienced guides and there is an airstrip just 12 km from the camp. accompanied by an armed ZAWA scout.

Chamilandu Camp

Chikoko Tree Camp

PO Box 91, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 041 Cell: +260 978 77 00 55 Email: info@bushcampcompany.com www.bushcampcompany.com

c/o Remote Africa Safaris Ltd PO Box 5, Mfuwe Email: tafika@remoteafrica.com; reservations@remoteafrica.com www.remoteafrica.com

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.

Chinzombo

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

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,

PO Box 91, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 041 Cell: +260 978 770 055 Email: info@bushcampcompany.com www.bushcampcompany.com 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.

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.

tranquillity of the lush and wide lagoon.

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

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

Croc Valley Camp

Crocodile River Camp

Tel: +260 2162 46144 or +260 2162 46074 Fax: +27 86 5708 170 Cell: +260 977 175 172 Email: reservations@crocvalley.com www.crocvalley.com

c/o Remote Africa Safaris Ltd PO Box 5, Mfuwe Email: tafika@remoteafrica.com; reservations@remoteafrica.com www.remoteafrica.com

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.

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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.

Chindeni camp

c/o Norman Carr Safaris PO Box 100, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 015 Fax: +260 216 245 025 Email: bookings@normancarrsafaris.com www.normancarrsafaris.com 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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Luangwa Valley

Flatdogs Camp PO Box 125, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 038 Email: info@flatdogscamp.com www.flatdogscamp.com 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 JackalBerry 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.

Island Bush Camp c/o Kafunta Safaris PO Box 83, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 046 Email: kafunta@luangwa.com www.luangwa.com 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.

Kafunta River Lodge

Kaingo Camp

PO Box 83, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 046 Email: kafunta@luangwa.com www.luangwa.com

PO Box 57, Mfuwe Email: info@kaingo.com www.kaingo.com

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.

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

Kakuli Bushcamp

Kapamba Camp

c/o Norman Carr Safaris, PO Box 100, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 015; 216 246 025 Fax: +260 216 245 025 Email: bookings@normancarrsafaris.com www.normancarrsafaris.com

PO Box 91, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 041 Cell: +260 978 77 00 55 Email: info@bushcampcompany.com www.bushcampcompany.com

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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Luangwa Valley

Kapani Safari Lodge

Kuyenda Camp

c/o Norman Carr Safaris, PO Box 100, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 015 Fax: +260 216 245 025 Email: bookings@normancarrsafaris.com www.normancarrsafaris.com

PO Box 91, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 041 Cell: +260 978 77 00 55 Email: info@bushcampcompany.com www.bushcampcompany.com

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.

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

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

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

c/o Robin Pope Safaris, PO Box 80, Mfuwe Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491 Fax +260 216 246 094 Email: info@robinpopesafaris.net www.robinpopesafaris.net

Box 95, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 024 Email: info@lioncamp.com www.lioncamp.com 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.

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.

LUANGWA RIVER CAMP

PO Box 60616, Livingstone Tel: +260 973 105 189 Email: info@feelingafrica.com www.feelingafrica.com

c/o Robin Pope Safaris, PO Box 80, Mfuwe Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491 Fax +260 216 246 094 Email: info@robinpopesafaris.net www.robinpopesafaris.net 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.

Luangwa Safari House

The property is set on the edge of a seasonal

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

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.

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).

The camp is unique with its decor of locally

Luwi Bushcamp

c/o Robin Pope Safaris PO Box 80, Mfuwe, Zambia Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491 Fax +260 216 246 094 Email: info@robinpopesafaris.net www.robinpopesafaris.net

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.

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

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

Luangwa North Camp

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

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

LUANGWA BUSH CAMPING

Lion 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

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.

c/o Norman Carr Safaris, PO Box 100, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 015 Fax: +260 216 245 025 Email: bookings@normancarrsafaris.com www.normancarrsafaris.com 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.

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.

Luangwa Valley

marula lodge

Mchenja Bushcamp

PO Box 126, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246073, +260 974595838 Email: info@marulalodgezambia.com www.marulalodgezambia.com

c/o Norman Carr Safaris, PO Box 100, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 015; 216 246 025 Fax: +260 216 245 025 Email: bookings@normancarrsafaris.com www.normancarrsafaris.com

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.

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 On the outer perimeter of the camp, each chalet daily menu or the full-board fare using fresh local produce and plenty of imagination. has just enough seclusion to make guests feel at home between busy game viewing drives.

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.

Mfuwe Lodge PO Box 91, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 041 Cell: +260 978 770 055 Email: info@bushcampcompany.com www.bushcampcompany.com 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.

Mushroom Lodge & Presidential House

Mopane lodge

PO Box 25, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 117; 246 116 Fax: +260 216 245 063 · Cell: +260 97 467 436 Email: info@mushroomlodge.com www.mushroomlodge.com

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.

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.

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

Facilities include two showers, outside and

Mutinondo Wilderness

Mwaleshi Camp

Mpika Cell: 097 8198198 (SMS more reliable) Email: 2MWL@bushmail.net www.mutinondozambia.com

c/o Remote Africa Safaris Ltd PO Box 5, Mfuwe Email: tafika@remoteafrica.com www.remoteafrica.com

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

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.

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.

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.

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Luangwa Valley

Mwamba Bush Camp

mobile walking safaris

PO Box 57, Mfuwe Email: info@kaingo.com www.kaingo.com

c/o Robin Pope Safaris, PO Box 80, Mfuwe Tel: +265 (0) 179 5483/4491 Fax +260 216 246 094 Email: info@robinpopesafaris.net www.robinpopesafaris.net

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.

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.

Nkwali Camp c/o Robin Pope Safaris, PO Box 80, Mfuwe Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491 Fax +260 216 246 094 Email: info@robinpopesafaris.net www.robinpopesafaris.net 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.

Nsefu c/o Robin Pope Safaris, PO Box 80, Mfuwe Tel: +265 (0)179 5483/4491 Fax +260 216 246 094 Email: info@robinpopesafaris.net www.robinpopesafaris.net 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.

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.

The bar, tucked in beside a huge extinct

Nsolo Bushcamp

Protea Hotel Chipata

c/o Norman Carr Safaris, PO Box 100, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 015 Tel/fax: +260 216 246 025 Email: bookings@normancarrsafaris.com www.normancarrsafaris.com

Plot 3126, Great East Road, Chipata Tel: +260 216 222 905 Fax: +260 216 222 909 Email: reservations@phchipata.co.zm www.proteahotels.com

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Luangwa Valley

Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge

Robin’s House c/o Robin Pope Safaris, PO Box 80, Mfuwe Tel: +265 (0) 179 5483/4491 Fax +260 216 246 094 Email: info@robinpopesafaris.net www.robinpopesafaris.net

c/o Sanctuary Retreats PO Box 218, Private Bag E891, Manda Hill, Lusaka Tel +27 11 438 4650 · Fax +27 11 787 7658 Email: southernafrica@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com

Robin’s House lies on the edge of Nkwali Camp.

This private luxury house is ideal for families, honeymooners and guests looking for privacy.

central sitting room and dining room. A private kitchen and chef, along with a valet, ensures meals can be served where and when guests Set apart from the camp and on the banks of the like. To enhance the exclusive experience, guests also have a private guide and safari Luangwa River, Robin’s House has great views of the river and the animals that come to drink. vehicle for the game-viewing activities.

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.

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

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

Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp

Tafika Camp c/o Remote Africa Safaris Ltd PO Box 5, Mfuwe Email: tafika@remoteafrica.com; reservations@remoteafrica.com www.remoteafrica.com

c/o Sanctuary Retreats PO Box 218, Private Bag E891, Manda Hill, Lusaka Tel +27 11 438 4650 · Fax +27 11 787 7658 Email: southernafrica@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com 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.

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

Tena Tena Camp

Thornicroft lodge

c/o Robin Pope Safaris, PO Box 80, Mfuwe Tel: +265 (0) 179 5483/4491 Fax +260 216 246 094 Email: info@robinpopesafaris.net www.robinpopesafaris.net

Plot 589, PO Box 35, Mfuwe Tel: +260 (0) 216 246 247 Email: info@thornicroft-lodge.com www.thornicroft-lodge.com

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.

Track & Trail River 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

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.

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.

Wildlife Camp

PO Box 72, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 020 Cell: +260 (0)97 600 556 Email: info@trackandtrailrivercamp.com www.trackandtrailrivercamp.com 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

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.

PO Box 53, Mfuwe Tel: +260 216 246 026 Email: info@wildlifezambia.com www.wildlifecamp-zambia.com 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.

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.

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Kafue

Escape to one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas K

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

that meet the aspirations of their guests. Specialist

km, is the second-largest national park in Africa

operators have recognised Kafue as a true ecotourism

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

destination which translates into growing numbers of

surrounding game management areas, it represents a total

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

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

of income to pay for conservation. Guests visiting Kafue

area, embracing several ecosystems, makes Kafue one

thus make an active contribution to protecting the park.

of the most diverse parks in the world with probably the

This is clearly shown by the growing numbers and diversity

highest diversity of mammals.

of animals in the areas where lodges operate. So it is very good news that new lodges such as Musekese have

This, combined with relatively low visitor numbers – about

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

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

ENCOURAGING

game drive vehicle at a sighting, thus preserving the magic

Poaching is currently the main threat to conservation

of a true wilderness experience. Kafue offers both night

in Africa, but in Kafue NP there are encouraging

drives and walking safaris, thus adding to the special

developments. The Zambian Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)

experience that visitors are looking for.

recently announced that the salaries of its employees would in future be paid by the government. Until now,

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

ZAWA has been responsible for this and the salaries had to

operators are constantly on the look-out for destinations

come out of revenues generated by ZAWA.

Kafue

Additional Information 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, sidestriped 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.

Busanga Bush Camp c/o Wilderness Safaris Post Net 118, P Bag E835, Lusaka Tel:+260 977 740 363 Email: zambia@wilderness.co.zm www.wilderness-safaris.com 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 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.

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

Fish: Bream, barbel and pike Major attractions: Nanzhila and Busanga Plains, Lunga, Lufupa and Kafue Rivers

Hippo Lodge Kafue National Park Tel/Fax: +260 211 295 398 Cell: +260 978 877 388 Email: hippolodge@zamnet.zm www.hippolodge.com 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 River Camp Kafue Tel: +260 977 933 000 Email: kafueriver@iwayafrica.com www.kafueriver.com 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.

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.

By Chris McBride

KaingU Safari Lodge c/o PO Box 160, P/Bag E891, Post.Net Manda Hill, Lusaka Tel: +27 110 83 971 Email: info@kaingu-lodge.com www.kaingu-lodge.com 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.

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Kafue

Kapinga Camp

Konkamoya Lodge

c/o Wilderness Safaris Post Net 118, P Bag E835, Lusaka Tel:+260 977 740 363 Email: zambia@wilderness.co.zm www.wilderness-safaris.com

Email: info@konkamoya.com www.konkamoya.com

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Game viewing is undertaken in either an open

Leopard Lodge Tel: +27 82 416 5894 Fax: +27 12 993 2095 Email: info@leopard-lodge.com www.leopard-lodge.com 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 wellappointed 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.

Lufupa River Camp

Lufupa Tented Camp

c/o Wilderness Safaris Post Net 118, P Bag E835, Lusaka Tel: +260 97 774 0363 Email: zambia@wilderness.co.zm www.wilderness-safaris.com

c/o Wilderness Safaris, Post Net 118 P Bag E835, Lusaka Tel: +260 97 774 0363 Email: zambia@wilderness.co.zm www.wilderness-safaris.com

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.

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

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.

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.

McBrides’ Camp

c/o Kafue Camps & Safaris PO Box 830053, Mumbwa Email: info@kafuecamps.com www.kafuecamps.com 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.

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

Email: mcbrides.camp@uuplus.net; charlotte.mcbride@uuplus.net www.mcbridescamp.com 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.

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.

Kafue

MUKAMBI Plains Camp

Mukambi Safari Lodge

Kafue National Park Tel: +260 (0)74 424 013 Email: info@mukambi.com www.mukambi.com

Kafue National Park Tel: +260 (0)74 424 013 Email: info@mukambi.com www.mukambi.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp

Musekese Camp c/o Jeffery & McKeith Safaris PO Box 32056, Lusaka Tel: +260 97 62 15426; 97 417 3403 Email: info@jefferymckeith.com www.jmsafaris-zambia.com

Kafue National Park Tel: +267 721 23 002 Email: info@nanzhila.com www.nanzhila.com

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Puku Pan Safari Lodge

New Kalala Camp Kafue National Park Tel: +260 213 263 179; 290 914 Fax: +260 211 290 162 Email: petsas@newkalala.com info@newkalala.com www.newkalala.com

c/o 24 Mwapona Road Woodlands Ext, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 266 927 Email: info@amazingzambia.com www.pukupansafarilodge.com Puku Pan Safari Lodge is located alongside the Kafue River. All eight cottages are built along the river and have en-suite bathrooms, riverfront verandas with electricity, and separate shower and/or bath, toilet and hot water.

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

New Kalala comprises 13 chalets, a campsite and

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

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

SHUMBA CAMP

Zamlodge

c/o Wilderness Safaris, Post Net 118 P Bag E835, Lusaka Tel: +260 977 403 63 Email: zambia@wilderness.co.zm www.wilderness-safaris.com

c/o PO Box 830039 Mumbwa, Central Province Email: info@zamlodge.com www.zamlodge.com

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.

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

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.

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.

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,

A family cottage for two couples plus children is available.

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.

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Lake Kariba

That riviera touch – on Zambia’s own ‘inland sea’

Additional Information Activities: Houseboats, leisure and sports fishing, visit to the Batonga cultural village, water sports, boating opportunities Best time to visit: All year round

Wildlife found in this area: Tiger fish and bream Major attractions: Kariba Dam Wall spectacular views, stunning sunsets, crocodile farm

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easuring 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

Chikanka Island

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.

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PO Box 630162, Choma Tel: +260 32 20 169 Fax: +260 32 20 054 Email: gwemsaf@zamnet.zm 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 selfcatering 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.

Lake Kariba

Eagles Rest

Lake Kariba Inns

PO Box 1, Siavonga Tel: +260 211 511168 Cell: +260 978 869 126 Email: eagles@siavonga-zambia.com www.eaglesrestresort.com

Siavonga Tel: +260 211 511 249 Cell: +260 97 777 0480 Email: info@karibainns.com www.karibainns.com

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.

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.

equipped business centre with Wi-Fi.

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

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.

Lake Safari Lodge

Lakeview Lodge

PO Box 5, Siavonga Tel: +260 211 511 148 / 024 Email: lakesafari@gmail.com www.lakesafari.com

Lakeview Lodge, Sinazongwe Tel: +260 97 666 7752; +260 96 266 7752 Email: reservations@lakeview-zambia.com www.lakeview-zambia.com

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

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

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

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.

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

LEISURE bay Lodge

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

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.

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 Email: info@manchinbaylodge.com www.manchinbaylodge.com

Siavonga Tel: +260 978 731 623, +260 211 511 136 Email: gardengroup@zamtel.zm www.gardengroupzambia.com while the sparkling pool overlooks the lake.

The recently refurbished Leisure Bay Lodge at Siavonga is located on the shores of Lake Kariba. Take a canoe out on the lake for spectacular sunsets or visit the dam wall.

The property’s 20 double en-suite rooms are all fitted with air conditioning and The hotel also offer a beach, swimming DSTV. The lodge provides a comfortable pool, restaurant, beach site, boat scenario for seminars, workshops, a cruises, a boat house and jet sking. weekend getaway or a longer holiday.

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.

Spacious conference facilities are available

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

Southern Belle

Village Point Lodge

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.

c/o Plot 517, Siavonga Tel: +260 211 511 638 Fax: +260 211 511 639 Email: reservations@phsouthernbelle.co.zm www.proteahotels.com

Lotri Bay, PO Box 135, Siavonga Tel: +260 979 278 676 · Tel: +264 812 139 660 Tel: +264 965 423 188 Email: villagepoint.mambova@yahoo.com; nessylewis@yahoo.co.uk www.village-point.com

Southern Belle, operated by Protea Hotels, is one The houseboat has a lobby, sundry of the largest houseboats in southern Africa. shop, restaurant and bar, top deck (also with bar) and a splash pool.

Southern Belle has three decks offering

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.

views, to an eco-village with bush shower.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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Northern & Central Provinces

A land still awaiting discovery

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orthern and Central Zambia remain largely

Bangweulu Wetlands represent one of Africa’s most

remote, undiscovered and little visited by tourists,

spectacular wildlife areas as well as being home to over

either domestic or foreign.

100,000 black lechwe.

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

Moreover, Kasanka is host to a unique bat migration when

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

several million straw-coloured bats come to roost every

one-fifth of the country) and neighbouring Luapula

November and December to coincide with the arrival of

Province contain wide-open spaces and low population

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

densities but offer very limited accommodation. This vast

said to be the highest-density mammalian biomass on

area has great unrealised potential, however, and for those

the planet and the largest migration of any species. In

willing to take the time and trouble to venture north from

addition, Bangweulu is probably the best place in Africa to

Lusaka, a visit can be rewarding.

view the shoebills.

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

Kasanka has several other claims to fame in terms of

Kasanka National Park, is in northern Zambia. Managed

biodiversity. It offers the best opportunity to view the shy

by the Kasanka Trust wildlife charity, which also runs two

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

lodges and two campsites, the park and the associated

animals believed to inhabit the park. The blue monkey is

Northern & Central Provinces

Additional Information 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

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

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Northern & Central Provinces

associated campsite. The camp is accessible only by boat

In addition to Lake Tanganyika, the region contains Lake

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

Mweru and Lake Nabeul; various wetland areas; and the

drive there.

waterfalls of Lumangwe, Kabwelume, Kalambo and Chishimba.

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

good roads

bushbuck. There is a chance to view sitatunga in the

Getting to northern Zambia by road can be difficult. There

Kampasa rainforest. Lion, leopard and buffalo are also

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

present, but in limited numbers. Like many other Zambian

of Mpulungu on Lake Tanganyika. The gravel road from

parks, Nsumbu is undergoing a period of recovery and

Kawambwa and Kasama via Mporokoso is good, as is the

animal numbers are growing year on year.

gravel road from the Luapula River valley via Kaputa on to Lake Mweru Wantipa. The new Mbala to Kasaba Bay road

dive centre

is now complete. The bitumen road from Kasama via Mbala to Mpulungu is also in good condition.

Lake Tanganyika has Zambia’s only PADI dive centre. The lake’s crystal-clear waters and its amazing underwater

Visitors can charter a light aircraft and use the recently

topography combine to make this an unusual underwater

upgraded Kasaba Bay Airport in Nsumbu National Park.

paradise. There is also excellent fishing for Nile perch,

Alternatively, Proflight operates three scheduled flights a

salmon, tigerfish and yellowbelly. Each year, the Zambia

week to the provincial capital, Kasama, from Lusaka

National Fishing Competition is held at Nkamba Lodge and

via Ndola.

Ndole Bay Lodge, located within Nsumbu National Park.

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Northern & Central Provinces

Isanga Bay Lodge

Kapishya Hot Springs Lodge

Private Bag 12, Mpulunugu Email: isangabay@gmail.com Tel: +260 966 646 991; 0973 472 317 Email: isangabay@gmail.com www.isangabay.com 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

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 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.

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.

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 selfcaterers and campers.

Kapishya has a bar and a restaurant. The lodge

Luwombwa Lodge c/o Kasanka Trust Ltd PO Box 850073, Serenje Email: wasa@kasanka.com www.kasanka.com 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.

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.

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

Ndole Bay Lodge

Shiwa House Shiwa Ngandu Estates PO Box 1, Mpika Tel: +260 975 314 814 Email: reservations@shiwangandu.com www.shiwangandu.com

Cell: +260 961 124 917 Tel: +260 977 711 434 Email: info@ndolebaylodge.com www.ndolebaylodge.com

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

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

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 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.

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.

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 lodge is built entirely from natural

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

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

Shoebill Island Camp

Wasa Lodge

c/o Kasanka Trust Ltd PO Box 850073, Serenje Email: wasa@kasanka.com www.kasanka.com

c/o Kasanka Trust Ltd PO Box 850073, Serenje Email: wasa@kasanka.com www.kasanka.com

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.

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.

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.

The lodge also has a central hub which

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Copperbelt

More visitors drawn to newly confident Copperbelt I

t may not be a centre of tourism, but the Copperbelt

Orphanage, providing a home for over 100 orphaned

is Zambia’s industrial heartland and the source of

chimpanzees.

much of its wealth, providing up to 80 per cent of the nation’s foreign exchange earnings. Its five main

One particular reason to visit Chingola is to play the truly

towns and cities are Ndola, Kitwe, Chingola, Luanshya

outstanding Nchanga Golf Course, which dates from the

and Mufulira.

mid 1930s. Remarkably, the course was once rated 14th best in the world outside the United States. Its owner,

Additional Information

As its name suggests, the Copperbelt is dominated by

Konkola Copper Mines, has invested heavily in revamping

mining rather than tourism, so accommodation is geared

and upgrading this truly great course and its clubhouse.

Activities: Nchanga Golf Course (Chingola), Visiting the copper mines

During the 1980s and 1990s the area experienced tough

Airports: Daily flights from Lusaka to Ndola and Solwezi

almost exclusively to business travellers.

attractions 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.

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

Best time to visit: April-November

comeback

Wildlife found in this area: There are no national parks in area

In recent years the Copperbelt has made a comeback in

Major attractions: Copperbelt Museum (Ndola), Lake Chilengwa, Dag Hammerskjöld Memorial, Chembe Bird Sanctuary, Chimfunshi Chimpanzee Sanctuary

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Ndola, meanwhile, has a large business district as well as

the wake of stronger world copper prices and this has seen a renewed interest in the area. Airlines such as Kenya

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.

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to add to

Kitwe is Zambia’s second-largest second city, with a

those offered by Proflight, South African Airways and other

population of over half a million. In addition to similar

carriers serving Johannesburg.

projects in Ndola, new shopping malls (Copper Hill, Freedom Park and Mukuba) are either completed or under

Perhaps the most picturesque of the five towns is Chingola.

construction in Kitwe – a sign of the growing affluence of

About 60 km from Chingola is the Chimfunshi Wildlife

Kitwe and of Zambia.

Copperbelt

Eagle Guest House

Hotel Edinburgh

22 Frazer Crescent, Riverside PO Box 22165, Kitwe Tel: +260 212 229 748 · Fax: +260 212 230 557 Cell: 096 784 895; 780 320 Email: eagle@zamnet.zm www.eagleguesthouse-kitwe.com 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.

Obote Avenue PO Box 21800, Kitwe Tel: +260 212 222 444 · Cell: 0977-817023 Fax: +260 212 225 036 Email: reservations@edinburgh.co.zm www.edinburgh.co.zm 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.

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.

Each guest room is tastefully furnished and fully screened against mosquitos, with posturepaedic mattresses and satellite TV. The facilities on

The hotel provides 24-hour room service, fully secured car parking facility, a casino, a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in all guest rooms.

Moba Hotel & convention centre

Mukuba Hotel

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.

Ndola Tel: +260 212 651 000/2/3 Email: mukhotel@zamtel.zm mukhotel@microlink.zm www.mukubahotel.com

Plot Y 842, Ndola Dual Carriage Way PO Box 23125, Kitwe Tel: +260 212 251 134; 212 251 136 Email: info@mobahotel.com www.mobahotel.com

Opened in 2011, the Moba Hotel & Convention Centre is a contemporary hotel with a sense of warmth and friendliness.

Guest rooms provide a peaceful environment and a double, twin, suite and family options are available.

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.

guests. In terms of accommodation, there are 52 well appointed rooms that have been designed to provide comfort and convenience.

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.

Each room is complete with flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Wireless Internet is also available at no extra cost.

Known as the ‘Gem of the Copperbelt’, the hotel has a charm and quality that keeps guests returning time and again.

The Sportsman’s Bar at the Presidential Pavilion serves drinks and offers a range of games.

Throughout the grounds a resident herd of impala wander, which charm and entertain

Mukwa Lodge

Protea Hotel Chingola

26/28 Mpezeni Avenue, Kitwe Tel: +260 212 224 266/277 Fax: +260 212 230 389 Email: mukwa@zamsat.net; info@mukwalodge.co.zm www.mukwalodge.co.zm 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

The Chondwe Restaurant seats 120 people and is famous for its sumptuous gourmet meals. The hotel also offers excellent conference facilities.

Plot 1857, Kabundi Road, Chingola Tel: +260 212 312 810 · Fax: +260 212 313 510 Email: reservations@phchingola.co.zm www.proteahotels.com/chingola 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.

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.

Sherbourne

20 Pamo Road, Parklands, PO Box 21058, Kitwe Tel: +260 212 222 168 · Fax: +260 212 226 477 Cell: +260 955 782 778 Email: booking@sherbourne.co.zm; sherbo@coppernet.zm www.sherbourne.co.zm 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.

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.

Guests can start their day with a complimentary

Destination

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Location ZAMBIA

TANZANIA Lake Tanganyika

AFRICA Mweru Wantipa National Park

Lake Mweru

Nsumbu National Park

KAWAMBWA KASAMA Lusenga Plain National Park

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Isangano National Park

Lake Bangweulu

Nyika Plateau National Park

Lavushi Manda National Park North Luangwa National Park

ANGOLA

Kasanka National Park

SOLWEZI West Lunga National Park

KITWE NDOLA

South Luangwa National Park

Lukusuzi National Park

MFUWE

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ZAMBEZI

MALAWI

KAPIRI MPOSHI

Liuwa Plain National Park Kafue National Park

Blue Lagoon National Park

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Lochinvar National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park

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Ngonye Falls

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Siavonga & Kariba Dam

KAZUNGULA LIVINGSTONE Victoria Falls

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Lake Kariba

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MOZAMBIQUE

SIAVONGA

Za Sioma Ngwezi National Park

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Luambe National Park

ZAMBIA

SINAZONGWE

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

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