Accommodation

CHIKUNTO SAFARI LODGE

Southern Africa / Zambia
Accommodation, Honeymoon, Weddings and Romantic Getaways, Romantic Getaways

    Description

    Chikunto Safari Lodge & Camp is ideally located inside South Luangwa National Park, a 50-minute game drive from the National Park’s Mfuwe gate, itself just a 40-minute drive from the nearest airport at Mfuwe, which in turn is a 1-hour flight from the capital, Lusaka.

     

    With panoramic views out over the Luangwa River and flanked by rolling plains, plateaus, and miombo vegetation the camp / lodge is located in an area of distinctive natural beauty and in a location renowned for it’s density and variety of wildlife.

     

    The boutique, independent eco-friendly safari camp / lodge at Chikunto has just the 5-x luxury Tented Suites, tastefully combining feelings of intimacy with feelings of space and of connection to the African bush around you.

     

    The property overlooks the meandering Luangwa River on a picturesque bend, on a famous site known as the Big Bend and is recognized as one of the best Safari Lodges in South Luangwa and is an ideal location for your authentic wilderness safari.. The unfenced nature of the property means that the wildlife has freedom of movement throughout the area, providing plenty of opportunities for your game-viewing to start ‘at home’.

     

    For reasons of safety and security, as well as to maximize the stunning panoramic views, the central lodge area as well as the individual Tented Suites, are built on secure raised decks overlooking the Luangwa River.

     

    South Luangwa National Park – An exceptional wildlife sanctuary.

     

    The countryside in the Luangwa Valley is remarkable. The vegetation is characterized by riverine forest which is wonderfully green all year round. The South Luangwa National Park offers spectacular wildlife viewing and is recognized as one of the best parks in Africa to encounter the elusive leopard. Elephants abound and expansive herds of buffalo are often seen. The Luangwa River is home to crocodile and sizeable pods of hippo.

     

    One of the most well-known endemic species in the Luangwa Valley is the Thorneycroft’s Giraffe. Their distinctive pattern consists of large, irregular shaped brown to black patches separated by white to yellow bands.

     

    Zambia, especially the Luangwa Valley, is famous for its incredible walking safaris. Here, guests discover the environment on foot, enjoying eyeopening and exciting sightings.

     

    Experts have dubbed the South Luangwa one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The concentration of game around the Luangwa River and its oxbow lagoons is among the most productive in Africa.

     

    Safari Experiences & activites:

     

    South Luangwa National Park is widely recognized as one of Africa’s premier National Parks, delivering a wide range of excellent game viewing opportunities throughout the year. The changing seasons are very pronounced, providing visitors with the opportunity to partake in a mixture of the more traditional game drives, walking safaris – for which South Luangwa is justifiably famous – and water-based boat safaris (water levels permitting).

     

    Chikunto Safari Lodge & Camp opens in the middle of February with a combination of game drives and boat drives available until late-April / mid-May and closes in the middle of November as the rainy season begins.