Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge, South Luangwa National Park
Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge
Originally built for the former Zambian president, Kenneth Kaunda, in the 1970’s, the lodge retains its original colonial style despite a massive refurbishment and has all the luxury you would expect. The area is renowned for its prolific game viewing and is great for leopard spotting and endemic species such as Thornicroft’s giraffe.
The elegant hilltop lodge overlooks a magnificent valley in South Luangwa National Park and each of the 10 air conditioned suites has its own private vista of the area.
- 10 suites
- Swimming pool
- Children over 9 welcome
Style: An elegant and luxurious lodge with a ‘turn of the century’ feel.
Setting: Overlooking one of the most breathtaking sites in the South Luangwa National Park, this is one of Zambia’s most beautiful and game prolific areas.
Accommodation & Facilities: 10 air conditioned suites elegantly perched on the rolling hillside. Each is wonderfully furnished with 4 poster beds and large French windows, giving an airy feel to the space. The private verandas have proved to be a stunning feature, all with individual vantage point over the valley, ideal for relaxing after a game drive. Suites also come equipped with a mini bar, mosquito netting and a hair dryer.
There is also a curio shop and large relaxing swimming pool.
Dining: Meals are table d’hôte with a wide selection and can be served in the beautiful indoor dining area, our outside on the wide stretch of veranda overlooking the plains.
Activities: Day and night drives allow you to get up close with a variety of wildlife and big game; spotlights are used at night to see nocturnal animals such as leopards and the spotted hyena. Game walks are also possible, escorted by a guide as well as an armed scout.
Child Policy: Children over 9 welcome
