Destination Zambia 2016–17

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Lower Zambezi 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: reservations@chongweriver.net www.kasakariverlodge.com

Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River only two and a half hours from Lusaka, lies Kanyemba Lodge. This discreetly located lodge comprises six air conditioned stone and thatch rondavels and a thatched family unit of three suites with a modern en-suite bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe and a large private veranda looking on to the Zambezi.

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

The restaurant and bar also overlook the river and provide a spacious communal

area, while upstairs, guests can relax and enjoy the extensive library and lounge. Each evening, guests are treated to Kanyemba’s award-winning Italian fare, with the freshest of home-grown ingredients. Kanyemba also owns and operates a small, intimate bush camp on its privately owned Kanyemba Island.

KIAMBI SAFARI LODGE

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 a wide range of activities on offer, guests are spoilt for choice. Alternatively, guests can simply relax

Families and groups can stay in the Hippo Pod, a private two-bedroom unit that comes with its own pool, private dining and private activities.

25110 Malabanyika, Lower Zambezi, Chiawa Tel: +260 966 76 9379 Email: info@mounthermonsafari.com www.mounthermonsafari.com

at one of the two swimming pools. Kiambi, meaning ‘first’, is situated on the Kafue River. Kiambi Safari Lodge offers both road and boat transfers from Lusaka to anywhere on the Lower Zambezi.

MUNYEMESHI RIVER LODGE

Mount Hermon Safari Cottages offer an exclusive, romantic getaway for those looking for a secluded site along the Kafue River in the Lower Zambezi game management area. Guests can treat themselves to a celebrity style vacation and make the most of the surrounding 28 acres of enclosed, prime virgin land with a beautiful private riverfront, campsite, playground, several trails and a swimming pool.

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

Tel: +260 211 231 466 www.munyemeshi.com The lodge is nestled less than 10 km from the Lower Zambezi National Park in an indigenous area just waiting to be experienced. Frequent visits from the surrounding wild animals give Munyemeshi River Lodge a unique edge on other properties. The luxurious self-catering chalets are spread along the banks of the Zambezi River, each with a beautiful view. The en-suite chalets have access to fully equipped

the ‘tame side’ surrounded by lush green lawn.

MOUNT HERMEN SAFARI COTTAGES

PO Box 360073, Kafue Tel: +260 966 655 878; 977 876 003; 977 186 106 Email: info@kiambi.com www.kiambi.com The choice of accommodation here 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.

Just a few kilometres from the national park, Kasaka has eight classic tents with an enviable position along the river. Four are situated on the ‘wild side’ of camp, tucked away in a natural bush environment and accessed via a raised wooden walkway. The other four are situated on

kitchens with hot water, gas stoves, freezers and cutlery. Guests can join the Munyemeshi team on guided tours for an unforgettable journey through the African jungle.

Superbly set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Mvuu Lodge (meaning ‘place of the hippo’) is rugged, yet gentle, comfortable yet one with nature. Only 18 km from the Lower Zambezi National Park, the lodge offers activities to suit everyone’s needs, including game drives by boat or vehicle, sundowner cruises, environmental awareness walks, canoe safaris, fishing (for tigerfish), birding, photography, star gazing and, of course, total relaxation.

tents. The seven campsites are situated close to the lodges and are nestled in thick bush under a canopy of indigenous trees.

There are seven luxury en-suite fixed tents and three comfortable self-catering fixed

MWAMBASHI RIVER LODGE

OLD MONDORO

c/o Postnet 498, Private Bag E891, Manda Hill, Lusaka Tel: +260 977 114 073 Email: nigel@adventurewildsafaris.com www.mwambashiriverlodge.com

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

Deep in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park lies Mwambashi River Lodge. It accommodates 18 guests in large safari tents built on raised wooden decks with en-suite facilities. All tents have private balconies with views over the river. Mwambashi is renowned not only for its fabulous location but also for its friendly service. There is always something special on offer at Mwambashi, whether it’s a bush dinner, sundowners on the river or a day

Owned and operated by the Cumings family, Old Mondoro is a beautiful, intimate and private safari camp in a spectacular and remote location. of exhilarating game viewing, canoeing the delightful channels or landing a first tigerfish. Activities include 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.

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

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.

The camp’s three professional guides offer a full range of activities such as day and night

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