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 Lower Zambezi and the remote wilderness of Lolelunga Private Reserve, every landscape reveals the wild in its own way.

Wildlife
Game Drives
Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve
Traverse South Luangwa's Valley of the Leopard, the Lower Zambezi's Winter Thorn forests, and the Lunga River in open game-viewing vehicles, with guides who read the bush like a second language.
Mornings begin with coffee and the cool hush of first light; evenings end in cocktails and the quiet drama of a red-filtered spotlight revealing the night's secrets.

Wildlife
Walking Safaris
Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · 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.

Wildlife
Family Experiences
Chichele Presidential · Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve
Chichele Cubs and Lolebezi Cubs introduce guests aged 4 to 11 to the wonder of the wild through all five senses, playful and hands-on, while at Lolelunga, younger explorers head out on a one-hour safari of their own.

Wildlife
Birding Safaris
Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve
Birding runs through every experience in the collection. Chichele Presidential and Puku Ridge share South Luangwa's range of around 400 species, with Puku Ridge's eye-to-eye hide set right at its waterhole. At Lolebezi, the Zambezi's banks and channels can be birded by boat or vehicle. Lolelunga's Lunga River supports over 340 species, including the African Fish Eagle and Pel's Fishing Owl.
Zambia's Waters
Experience Zambia from its rivers.The rivers are the life blood of Zambia. Paddle by canoe, cruise at sunset or drift through the wilderness on a floating breakfast as wildlife gathers along the banks.

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.

Zambia's Waters
Boating & River Safaris
Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve
Choose your river. At Lolelunga, river safaris on the Lunga offer the chance to see Red Lechwe and Sitatunga, then settle in for catch-and-release bream fishing as the light softens. At Lolebezi, ride the Zambezi's current past elephant and hippo, cast a line for tiger fish along the way, and let a sunset cruise close out your day in style.

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, with a guide always 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.

A Zambian Legacy of Heritage
Heritage & Culture
Chichele Presidential
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. Treatments follow the healing rhythm of the valley and the river, with stillness, space, and the natural world working quietly on body and mind.

Spa & Wellness
Gymnasium
Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi · Lolelunga Private Reserve
Wherever you're staying, staying active is never far from reach. Chichele Presidential, Lolebezi and Lolelunga each offer an equipped gymnasium, weights, cardio and space to stretch, with the bush or river just beyond the walls. At Puku Ridge, a Gym-in-a-Bag is provided in every retreat, so a workout is always within arm's reach, wherever you are.

Spa & Wellness
Outdoor Yoga
Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi
Morning yoga on an open deck, paced to the sounds of the waking bush. Sessions can be gentle or invigorating, guided or entirely your own, mats, space and stillness are always ready

Spa & Wellness
Outdoor Shower
Chichele Presidential · Puku Ridge · Lolebezi
Wash off the day under open sky. At Chichele Presidential, Lolebezi and Puku Ridge, each suite has its own outdoor shower with the bush or river in full view.
South Luangwa
Chichele a Presidential Hilltop- Travel & Leisure IT List 2026 – 100 Best New Hotels in the World
- Tatler Best 100 Hotels in Africa 2026
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice – 2024 Top Resort in the Rest of Africa
- AHEAD Middle East & Africa – Hotel Conversion Award 2025
Lower Zambezi
Lolebezi on the mighty Zambezi- Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown (Hot List, Gold List, Readers' Choice)
- World Luxury Spa Awards – Best Luxury Safari Spa & Best Destination Spa
- AHEAD Middle East & Africa – Lodges, Cabins & Tented Camps Award 2022
South Luangwa
Puku Ridge a place of stars- World Travel Awards – Zambia's Leading Safari Lodge 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice – Top 15 in the Rest of Africa, 2024
- Luxury Lifestyle Awards – Best Luxury Wilderness Lodge in Zambia, 2024 & 2025
- BCP Climate Positive Badge
Kasempa District
Lolelunga where the wild is returning- Designer of the Year 2026 Nomination, Hotel of the Year, Conde Nast House & Garden Magazine South Africa