South Luangwa · presidential hilltop

About Chichele

a historic hilltop presidential retreat

South Luangwa National Park

Where presidents once rested, your story begins

Welcome to a house that has always kept the best view in the valley

Chichele Presidential Lodge is a historic former presidential retreat, perched on a hilltop with panoramic bush views across the Valley of the Leopard.

Perched atop Chichele Hill with 360° views across the South Luangwa, this presidential retreat combines a 1972 heritage with world-class luxury.

Panoramic bush views from Chichele Presidential Lodge
10 Vista Suites | 360° Hilltop Views | 1972 Founded
Arched windows in the Chichele main lounge

Our story

Why Chichele Presidential

Ten vista suites, with 360° hilltop views over the South Luangwa. A family suite featuring two bedrooms connected by an interleading lounge. A spa, an infinity pool and a star-bed.

One of Africa's highest leopard densities lies on the doorstep — the Valley of the Leopard, birthplace of the walking safari.

A star-bed beneath the African night sky
Your wild sanctuary awaits you… where the valley goes quiet and the sky does not

A night of intimate wonder, high above the Luangwa

Life at Chichele

Chichele Presidential Lodge seen from the lawn
The lantern-lit colonnade at the entrance to Chichele
The grand entrance hall at Chichele Presidential
Arched windows in the Chichele main lounge
The Chichele lounge, framed by the valley beyond
The dining room at Chichele Presidential Lodge
The copper-topped bar at Chichele
The Presidential Suite at Chichele
your sanctuary awaits

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