Zambia · The Wild, In its purest form

Indulge, Experience, and Explore Wild Luxury

Experience Zambian Luxury

Zambia is one of Africa's truly wild places, where rivers shape the landscape, wildlife moves freely and every journey is connected to nature.

Across Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection, each lodge offers a different way to experience this remarkable destination from walking safaris in South Luangwa National Park to canoeing the Lower Zambezi and drifting along the Lunga River.

Wildlife

Where Zambia's greatest safari moments unfold.

Follow ancient game trails on foot, venture out on game drives or watch wildlife gather at the water's edge. From South Luangwa National Park to the remote wilderness of Lolelunga Private Reserve and the Lower Zambezi, every landscape reveals the wild in its own way.

A leopard moving through golden grass in South Luangwa

Wildlife

See the Big 5

Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi

Lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo move through the valleys that surround the lodges — the great game of Africa, at home in two of the continent's finest national parks.

Drives leave camp in the soft light of early morning and again as the day cools, guided by people who know each territory, each crossing and each season intimately.

A leopard resting above a game-drive vehicle in South Luangwa

Wildlife

Game Drives

Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve

Each destination offers its own interpretation of the classic safari. From the floodplains of South Luangwa National Park to the remote landscapes of Lolelunga and the wildlife-rich Lower Zambezi, every drive is shaped by the season, the terrain and the animals that call it home.

Night drives reveal a world rarely seen, where predators begin to move and the sounds of the bush take on a different character.

A guided walking safari crossing open grassland

Wildlife

Walking Safaris

Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve

The walking safari was born in Zambia, and stepping into the bush on foot remains the purest way to meet it. With an expert armed guide leading the way, the wilderness opens at eye level — tracks, birdsong and the small details a vehicle passes by.

Walks are paced gently and shaped around what the bush is doing, from short morning excursions to a full immersion in the wild.

A guide showing children the wetlands at Chichele

Wildlife

Family Experiences

Chichele Presidential

Designed for travellers of every age, family experiences combine time together with opportunities for younger guests to discover Zambia through hands-on adventures, wildlife and exploration.

A racket-tailed roller perched on a branch

Wildlife

Birding Safaris

Lolelunga Private Reserve

Lolelunga holds an extraordinary variety of birdlife. Some announce themselves loudly and others take a little more patience to find.

Boasting over 340 bird species, including Zambia's national bird, the Fish Eagle, whose haunting call is one of the most iconic sounds of the African bush.

The birdlife along the river is prolific and includes crested eagles, the Pel's fishing owl and many species of kingfishers. Birders can also expect to see Ross's & Schalow's Turaco, orange-breasted bushshrike, African darters, reed cormorants, and migratory birds like the spur-winged goose and saddle-billed stork. The bar-winged weaver, narina trogon, and various birds of prey add to the diversity and thrill of bird safaris at Lolelunga.

Zambia's Waters

Experience Zambia from its rivers.

The rivers are the lifeblood of Zambia. Paddle by canoe, cruise at sunset or drift through the wilderness on a floating breakfast as wildlife gathers along the banks.

Aerial view of a canoe on the Lunga River

Zambia's Waters

Canoeing

Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve

Experience Zambia from the water. Paddle quietly along the Lunga River or the channels of the Lower Zambezi, where wildlife gathers at the water's edge and every bend offers a different perspective on the wilderness.

A river cruise at sunset on the Lower Zambezi

Zambia's Waters

Boating & River Safaris

Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve

The river reveals a different side of safari.

Cruise past elephant crossing the shallows, watch birds move through the reeds and discover the landscape at a pace set by the current.

Breakfast laid on the deck above the Puku Ridge waterhole

Zambia's Waters

Waterhole Viewing

Puku Ridge

Some of the best wildlife encounters happen without leaving the lodge.

From the deck at Puku Ridge, the waterhole draws a procession of animals throughout the day, offering an ever-changing safari from the comfort of camp.

Stargazing

Where the day ends beneath the stars.

As daylight fades, another wilderness emerges. Stargaze from camp or spend the night beneath one of Africa's clearest skies with an unforgettable sleep-out experience.

Sleep-Out Experiences

Puku Ridge · Lolelunga Private Reserve

Fall asleep with nothing between you and the African sky. At Puku Ridge, the star-bed waits above the floodplain; at Lolelunga, a night on the Ngoma Deck ends with sunrise over the Lunga River.

Both are prepared with every comfort — and a guide nearby — so the wildest night of the journey is also among the most restful.

A Zambian Legacy of Heritage

Where Zambia's history comes to life.

Discover the story of one of Zambia's most iconic safari lodges. From presidential retreats to thoughtful restoration, Chichele Presidential offers a rare glimpse into the country's rich tourism and cultural heritage.

The lantern-lit colonnade at Chichele by night

A Zambian Legacy of Heritage

Heritage & Culture

Chichele Presidential

Discover the story behind one of Zambia's most iconic safari lodges.

Explore Chichele Presidential's rich history, from its origins as a presidential retreat to its thoughtful restoration and enduring place in the country's tourism legacy.

Spa & Wellness

Wellness inspired by the wilderness.

Open-air yoga, spa treatments, private plunge pools and outdoor showers create space to pause, restore and embrace the slower rhythm of safari.

Spa & Wellness

Spa Treatments

Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve

Wellness is shaped by the landscape. Spa treatments, private plunge pools, outdoor showers and quiet spaces invite you to slow down and experience the restorative pace of the wilderness.

Spa & Wellness

Gymnasium

Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve

Fully equipped gymnasiums keep the rhythm of home within reach of the wild — weights, cardio and space to stretch, with the bush or the river just beyond the canvas.

Train early before the morning drive, or wind the day down as the light softens over the water.

Riverside daybeds on the Lolebezi deck at sunset

Spa & Wellness

Outdoor Yoga

Puku Ridge · Lolebezi

Morning yoga on an open deck, paced to the sounds of the waking bush. Mats, space and stillness are always ready — above the floodplain at Puku Ridge or beside the Zambezi at Lolebezi.

Sessions can be gentle or invigorating, guided or entirely your own.

Spa & Wellness

Outdoor Shower

Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve

Every lodge pairs its indoor bathing with an open-air shower — stone, timber and sky. Rinse off the dust of the day's adventures with the wilderness in full view, one of safari's simplest and most memorable pleasures.

Puku Ridge

Tented
Luxury

Experience Zambia from our five star tented camp

Award-Winning Stays

Recognised among Africa's finest safari lodges.

Stay at award-winning lodges celebrated for exceptional hospitality, design and unforgettable safari experiences. From internationally acclaimed luxury to iconic safari heritage, each lodge offers its own distinctive place within Zambia's wilderness.