Pioneer Lodge | Zambia
Pioneer Lodge in Lusaka, Zambia, is a charming retreat located just 14 km from Lusaka International Airport, making it a convenient stopover for travelers before or after their Zambian safari journey. Nestled slightly outside the city, the lodge offers 20 comfortable chalets accommodating up to 30 guests, along with a welcoming central bar and restaurant—perfect for sharing travel stories and connecting with fellow adventurers. Guests enjoy amenities such as a swimming pool, TV lounge, family-friendly spaces, and convenient airport transfers, all arranged on a flexible bed-and-breakfast basis. Whether you’re preparing for a safari to Mfuwe or Kafue or returning home, Pioneer Lodge provides a peaceful, homey atmosphere and serves as an ideal base for planning routes, unwinding, or relaxing before your next adventure.
- Rooms
The cottage is beautiful and spacious, it has two bedrooms with three single beds in each, a living room and dining area, bathroom and kitchen, with a large shady veranda with seating. It can be used as a self catering option or guests are still welcome to dine in the restaurant. Perfect for groups and families.
Our miombo chalets are the highest standard of accommodation offered here, either with comfortable twin or king size beds, ensuite bathrooms with large sunken baths and showers, private verandas with woodland views. They are spacious rooms in a quiet and relaxing setting.
Our safari chalets are designed to the same specification as the miombo chalets, but they are smaller. These rooms are either twin or double and are ensuite. They have private verandas with woodland views, in a quiet and relaxing setting.
These are our more basic options. There are two rooms with three single beds in each and they share a bathroom. They are closer to the bar, restaurant and camp site. \
These are also our most basic options. We have thatched meru style safari tents, with twin beds, these rooms are not ensuite and are closer to the bar and restaurant.
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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The Bush Box | South Luangwa National Park
The Bush Box is a unique off-grid retreat situated in the Mfuwe area of eastern Zambia, just a short drive from South Luangwa National Park main entrance gate and close to the small rural town of Mfuwe. Set within a Game Management Area, it offers an immersive wildlife experience with elephants, hippos and a variety of plains game often seen right from the property itself.
This stylish and thoughtfully designed container home combines contemporary comfort with authentic bush living. Guests can relax in the private plunge pool, enjoy high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi, unwind on the expansive outdoor veranda, or take in spectacular sunsets from the rooftop deck overlooking the surrounding wilderness. The fully equipped self-catering kitchen allows for complete flexibility, creating a true “home away from home” experience in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich regions.
What truly sets The Bush Box apart is its complete privacy and exclusivity. Situated on its own private five-hectare property, guests can enjoy uninterrupted time in the bush with no crowds and no distractions — just the sounds of nature and wildlife moving freely around the camp. Daily housekeeping is included, along with attentive on-site staff who assist with cleaning, preparing fires for evening barbeques, and ensuring a relaxed and comfortable stay throughout.
To elevate the experience even further, guests can enjoy fully guided safari activities led by a highly experienced senior guide, offering expert insight into the wildlife, birdlife, and unique ecosystems of the Luangwa Valley. Whether enjoying sundowners on the rooftop deck, dining under the stars beside the fire, or watching elephants gather at the waterhole from the pool, The Bush Box delivers an unforgettable blend of luxury, adventure, and authentic wilderness living.
- Rooms
- Activities and Services
Custom Room
The Bush Box accommodates up to four guests in two beautifully designed double bedrooms, making it ideal for couples, families, or friends travelling together. Each room has been thoughtfully styled to create a calm and comfortable retreat after a day exploring the South Luangwa wilderness.
Both bedrooms feature comfortable double beds fitted with quality linen, ensuring a restful night’s sleep surrounded by the sounds of the African bush. Large windows allow plenty of natural light while offering views, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors.
Each bedroom also has its own private ensuite bathroom complete with a shower, toilet, and basin. The bathrooms are modern and stylishly finished, blending contemporary design with the lodge’s unique container-home aesthetic. Guests can enjoy the convenience and privacy of their own bathroom facilities while still experiencing the authentic feeling of staying in a remote safari hideaway.
Air conditioning, solar-powered lighting, USB charging points, and daily housekeeping further enhance the comfort of the rooms, offering all the essentials of a modern home in an exclusive off-grid setting.
Enjoy expertly guided safari game drives into South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations renowned for its exceptional leopard sightings, large elephant herds, and unspoilt wilderness. Morning and afternoon drives with a highly experienced senior guide offer incredible opportunities to encounter lion, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and a diverse variety of birdlife within the beautiful Luangwa Valley.
Early morning safaris showcase the bush at its most active, while afternoon and night drives provide unforgettable sunsets. Combining outstanding wildlife viewing with expert guiding, South Luangwa delivers an authentic and unforgettable African safari experience.
Enjoy expertly guided safari game drives into South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations renowned for its exceptional leopard sightings, large elephant herds, and unspoilt wilderness. Morning and afternoon drives with a highly experienced senior guide offer incredible opportunities to encounter lion, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and a diverse variety of birdlife within the beautiful Luangwa Valley.
Early morning safaris showcase the bush at its most active, while afternoon and night drives provide unforgettable sunsets. Combining outstanding wildlife viewing with expert guiding, South Luangwa delivers an authentic and unforgettable African safari experience.
Your Stay
6 Nights
Self Catering
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