Chichele Presidential Lodge : South Luangwa National Park : Zambia

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Chichele Presidential Lodge

Location

The South Luangwa National Park is a place of primeval forest and lush savanna, stretching for hundreds of miles and encompassing the Luangwa River basin, its adjacent highlands and a mosaic of different habitats extending outwards from the river which forms the eastern boundary.

Accommodation and facilities

In order to savour the wonderful floodplain vistas offered by the site, 10 air conditioned, elegant Victorian style suites are built along the edge of the hillside, each giving guests a private panoramic view. Quality furnishings and discreet service provide the necessary level of comfort expected by the discerning traveler. All suites boast air conditioning, en-suite facilities, mini bar, mosquito nets and hairdryer.

Activities and game viewing

Game viewing

Wildlife to be seen includes elephant, lion, wild dog, buffalo and a wide variety of antelope in addition to endemic species such as the Thornicroft’s giraffe and Cooksons wildebeest. This is an excellent area for leopard.

Game Drives

Full range of game drives in the South Luangwa National Park using open 4 x 4 vehicles are on offer. Each vehicle is driven by a qualified, knowledgeable guide. Night drives using spotlights allow guests to view nocturnal animals such as leopard, bush babies and spotted hyena. On night game drives, guests are to return to camp by 20h00.

Walking Safaris

Game walks conducted by a professional guide and an armed national parks scout.