Includes: meals, drinks, activities, park fees and laundry
Excludes: premium imported wines, champagne and spirits
Activities: day & night game drives, walking and interpretive tracking

Chichele Presidential Lodge boasts one of the most stunning sites in all of the South Luangwa, located on top of a hill with panoramic views of the valley towards to the river. Wildlife found in the area includes elephant, lion, wild dog, leopard and the endemic Thornicroft giraffe and Cookson’s wildebeest. The Lodge is the former residence of the Zambian President and this colonial style lodge relives the old days of Africa.

The Lodge has 10 elegant Victorian style lodges, each air-conditioned and with its own private terrace from which to view the game strewn river valley and flood plains below. Four-poster beds with crisp period linen, needlepoint cushions and a comforter for those rare cool evenings, set an ambience of elegance. A sumptuous bathroom with twin basins and ball & claw bathtub would have been a charming surprise for those early colonial visitors but a must for those of us who travel today.

The main hall and dining room bring a high level of sophistication to the Lodge, a grand piano and antique gramophone grace the room along with carefully collected furniture. Zebra skin rugs, exotically carved lamps and touches of leather give the lodge a classic African touch. Outside immaculately manicured lawns are dotted with umbrellas around the formal pool and occasional fountains whilst deep shady verandas provide a welcome retreat during the heat of the day.

All activities are offered here, including game drives, night drives, walks and interpretive tracking.

Airport Transfer Time: 2 hours from Mfuwe Airport