Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection

Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection

Summary of Terms & Conditions 2027

Trade & Reservations Reference Guide

Consolidating rates, booking, payment, cancellation, access and travel information across the Collection.

Compiled July 2026 · For trade and reservations use · Subject to confirmation with each property

THE COLLECTION AT A GLANCE

The Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection (ZLLC) brings together four distinctive properties across three of Zambia's finest wilderness areas. This summary consolidates the trade terms and conditions that apply collection-wide, alongside the property-specific detail needed to quote, book and travel confidently.

Lodge Location Rooms
Chichele Presidential South Luangwa National Park

10 Vista Suites, including 1 family Vista Suite

(max 20 guests)

Puku Ridge South Luangwa National Park 8 Luxury Retreats (max 16 guests)
Lolebezi Lower Zambezi National Park

4 Luxury Suites, 1 Luxury Family Suite, 1 Lolebezi Villa

(max 16 guests)

Lolelunga Private Reserve Kaonde land, NW Zambia (30,000 ha, 30km N of MAIN Gate of Kafue NP) 3 King Rooms, 2 Junior Suites, 1 Family Suite (max 14)

Rates, seasons and policies are confirmed at time of booking with each property and are subject to change without notice.

RATES: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

ZLLC Collection Rate Policy

Generally Included

Generally Excluded

Full per-lodge rate inclusions/exclusions are set out in each property's fact sheet; this section summarises the common terms across the Collection.

CONSERVATION, COMMUNITY & PARK LEVIES

These statutory and conservation fees are compulsory, charged in addition to the accommodation rate, and are subject to change without prior notice.

Lodge Adult (p/p/night) Child Rate Notes
Chichele Presidential US$120 Confirm at booking Tourism Levy / DNPW / Conservation & Carbon Collection Fees
Puku Ridge US$120 Confirm at booking Tourism Levy / DNPW / Conservation & Carbon Collection Fees
Lolebezi US$85 7–15 yrs: US$42 · Under 7: Free Community & Conservation Levy
Lolelunga Private Reserve US$50 Confirm at booking Conservation, Carbon Collection Fees

BOOKING PROCESS

Provisional Bookings

Confirmed Bookings

Waitlisted Bookings

Mandatory Guest Information Deadlines

PAYMENT TERMS & CANCELLATION POLICY — SUMMARY

Deposit 20% non-refundable deposit plus full payment for any domestic flights, required to confirm a booking.
Deposit Security Deposits are held in a separate, secure call deposit account until due. Banking details are provided on request.
Final Payment Full payment for all bookings is due 45 days or more before arrival.
Payment Must Be Received In full, prior to guest arrival — settlement at lodges is not accepted.
Cancellation — 46+ days before arrival 20% of the ZLLC invoice, plus any flights booked, is forfeit.
Cancellation — 45 days or fewer before arrival 90% of the ZLLC invoice, plus any flights booked, is forfeit.
Insurance Comprehensive travel insurance — including trip cancellation, medical evacuation and hospitalisation cover — is essential and strongly recommended for all guests.

Given the weight of the cancellation terms close to arrival, guests should be encouraged at time of booking to secure appropriate cancellation and travel insurance.

PAY / STAY & SPECIAL OFFERS

Offer Terms
Stay 11, Pay 8 3 nights free of charge — any combination of Collection lodges (park fees & levies still apply on FOC nights).
Stay 8, Pay 6 2 nights free of charge — any combination of Collection lodges (park fees & levies still apply on FOC nights).
Stay 4, Pay 3 1 night free of charge — single lodge only, valid across all seasons.
Large Groups (6+ pax) 10% discount available — no deposit reduction; discount does not stack with other offers.

Ground Handling & Local Logistics

Road transfers, private charters and any onward routing not stipulated in the standard itinerary can be quoted and arranged through a case-by-case basis through Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection.

Private game vehicles available at an additional rate, subject to availability, and must be booked for the full stay.

PRIVATE GAME VEHICLE / GUIDE

Guests travelling with a private guide must book and pay for a private vehicle for the duration of their ZLLC itinerary; registered private guides are accommodated at an additional cost in guide accommodation (transfers excluded).

Item Rate
Guide Room US$175 per guide, per night
Tour Leader / Guest Room US$425 per night — subject to availability
Private Vehicle US$500 per day — subject to availability

FLIGHTS, CHARTERS & AIRLINE PARTNERS

Regional Scheduled Flights

Chartered Flights

Access by Lodge

Lodge Airstrip Flight Time Road / Boat Transfer
Chichele Presidential Mfuwe (MFU)

Lusaka–Mfuwe

1 hr 10 to 1h40

90 min (45 min via village/town, remainder through South Luangwa NP)
Puku Ridge Mfuwe (MFU) Lusaka–Mfuwe 1h10–1h40 90 min (45 min via village/town, remainder through South Luangwa NP)
Lolebezi Jeki (Apr–Nov) / Royal (Dec–Mar) Jeki: 30 min from Lusaka or 2 hrs from Livingstone. Royal: 30 min from Lusaka

Jeki: 15 min road transfer.

Royal: 1h30 boat transfer or 1h park transfer (seasonal surcharge applies to Royal)

Lolelunga Private Reserve Lolelunga airstrip (private, 1.1km gravel; max Grand Caravan) Lusaka 1h15 10 min road transfer to lodge

Flight times and road transfer durations are estimates only and vary with routing, season and operator; reconfirm at time of booking. Lower Zambezi's Jeki and Royal airstrips also connect seasonally to Puku Ridge/Chichele Presidential guests wishing to combine parks, at approximately 1 hr 30 min flight time from Mfuwe.

CHILDREN'S POLICY — SUMMARY

Family policies vary meaningfully by lodge and are governed by each property's setting and activity offering. A full Children's Policy document is available separately; the essentials are summarised below.

Lodge Minimum Age Family Programme Family Accommodation
Chichele Presidential All ages welcome Chichele Cubs (ages 4–11) Two Vista Suites + inter-leading Safari Lounge
Puku Ridge 12 years and older only N/A — adults & teens (12+) only Not applicable — no under-12s hosted
Lolebezi All ages welcome Lolebezi Cubs Luxury Family Suite (sleeps 4)
Lolelunga Private Reserve All ages welcome No dedicated club — family activities on request Family Suite (2 King rooms with open lounge)

INSURANCE & FORCE MAJEURE

It is essential that all guests purchase comprehensive travel insurance, including cancellation cover, medical evacuation and hospitalisation, prior to travel.

Chichele Presidential, Puku Ridge, Lolebezi and Lolelunga Private Reserve of the Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection, together with their agents, representatives, owners and employees, accept no responsibility for any claim arising from disappointment, delay or cancellation of part or all of a safari booked through the Collection, where this arises from circumstances beyond their control.

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW). Approx. Hard currency (US$) widely accepted; bring newer, large-head notes.
Visas Most nationalities may purchase on arrival. Single entry US$25, Double entry US$40, KAZA Univisa US$50. Some nationalities require pre-authorisation — check www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm.
Tipping A statutory 10% service charge is added to hotel/restaurant bills. Discretionary camp gratuities are customarily left with the manager at departure (suggested US$10–15 per guest, per day).
Health No mandatory inoculations; Yellow Fever vaccination not required. Zambia is a malaria area — consult a physician on prophylactics before travel. ZLLC and its staff do not provide medical advice.
Communication Lodges: intermittent cell coverage; Starlink/Wi-Fi available in guest rooms; VHF radio for in-camp safety.
Electricity 220V, mostly solar or grid-supplied with silent backup generators; multi-national plug adaptors generally available.

RESERVATIONS CONTACT

reservations@zambialuxurylodges.com · zambialuxurylodges.com

All rates, levies, seasons and policies are indicative and must be reconfirmed with the Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection reservations team at the time of enquiry or booking.