South Luangwa · presidential hilltop
About Chichele
a historic hilltop presidential retreat
South Luangwa National Park
Where presidents once rested, your story beginsWelcome 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.
10 Vista Suites
| 360° Hilltop Views
| 1972 Founded
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.

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