Safari lovers can now opt for a private reserve in the Kaonde area, just 30 kilometres / 19 miles north of Kafue National Park. Called Lolelunga, it will welcome its first guests in August 2025 with some of the most luxurious accommodation in this beautiful part of Zambia.

Lolelunga will take just 14 travellers in five standard king rooms and two junior suites (two standard king rooms can be connected to make a family unit). The first clock in at 55m² / 180ft² while the junior suites are 86m² / 282ft² each. All have views of the Lunga River and the Ngoma sleepout deck is available for nights under the stars or private dining. Every room has luxury amenities such as air conditioning, a hairdryer and an indoor bathtub.

The reserve comprises 30 000 hectares / 74 000 acres and has its own airstrip that can land a Grand Caravan (14 passengers). Flying time from Lusaka is 45 minutes, Livingstone 90 minutes, Lower Zambezi 70 minutes and Mfuwe in South Luangwa 120 minutes.

In addition to lavishly appointed rooms, the lodge will have a spa with an outdoor shower, swimming pool, solar power and Wi-Fi. Those who want to keep fit can work out in the gym equipped with weights, a treadmill, training bike and elliptical. The deck overlooks the river and is perfect for yoga or meditation.

There are two game viewers and a private vehicle can be booked by prior arrangement. Other activities include archery, canoeing, pond fishing, seasonal catch-and-release fishing and walking for over-12s. Nature walks will be up to three hours long and cover six kilometres / 3.5 miles. The lodge is fenced.

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