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BE HUMBLED BY THE LANDSCAPE OF THE REAL AFRICA
Immerse yourself in the intangible luxuries of tranquillity and space. Be humbled by the landscape of the real Africa, found in the heart of Zambia’s Luangwa Valley. It is one of Africa’s prime wildlife regions, with unrivalled opportunities to view game and birdlife. Spot a leopard in a Sausage tree, witness a breathtaking sunrise on a game drive, indulge in authentic cuisine, and photograph an iconic Baobab at sunset.
CHICHELE PRESIDENTIAL STORY
Welcome to the pride of Zambia in the South Luangwa National Park. Perched at the top of Chichele Hill, the lodge offers 360-degree views of dense forests, endless savanna, rivers and floodplains, all ringed by the distant hills of the Great Rift Valley. Originally built in 1972 as a retreat for the Zambian President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, the lodge has been reconstructed to provide guests with an understated yet elegant space to relax. Designed to accommodate couples, individuals, families and groups, we invite you to stay, indulge, explore, and enjoy the best wildlife safari Africa offers.
A UNIQUELY REMOTE & PRISTINE WILDERNESS
Chichele Presidential offers discerning guests a unique combination of high-end luxury and bespoke service in an extremely remote location. Guests often feel like they have exclusive rights to the entire National Park. A low density of people is a rare luxury in the safari industry, and it enables visitors to spend as long as they wish at sightings and tailor their experiences to suit their interests. Chichele even has a dedicated children’s program called Chichele Cubs and welcomes individual travellers, couples, families and groups to experience a truly exceptional, authentic African safari in style.
Overview of The Lodge and Facilities
Silence is only a perception that transforms into a symphony of sounds as you surrender to the pace of nature and allow it to assail your senses. Our Vista Suites provide exclusive, private spaces to relax in, while our guest areas offer a fitness centre and spa, an expansive deck and infinity pool with superb views, and light, airy lounge spaces with outstanding views. Each meal is a unique experience to savour and is served in various exceptional locations.
LOCATION
ACCESS
LOCATION & ACCESS
Chichele Presidential is serviced by Mfuwe Airport (MFU). Lusaka (LUN) to (MFU) is between 1 hour 10 min or 1 Hour 40 min depending on the route. The road transfer from the (MFU) airport is 90 min. 45 minutes passing through the village, and town and 45 minutes through the South Luangwa National Park.
Lusaka is easily accessed on the following flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Lusaka, on Airlink and Profilght. International airlines direct into Lusaka are Qatar, KLM, Emirates, Kenya Airways, Air Namibia.
Times given between the airport and lodge is an estimate only.
