Like Puku Ridge, Chichele Presidential is one of the world's top safari lodges created as a boutique safari lodge like no other, and is undoubtedly one of southern Africa's most luxurious safari properties.
Chichele Presidential opened in April 2025 and is an outcome of generous and passionate owners with the knowledge and nearly 40 years of authentic safari experience of Grant Cumings and the soft, special touches of his wife Lynsey who brought her hospitality degree and superb training from the UK to Zambia.
This is one of those rare safari properties that has it all, top tier guiding and outstanding accommodations, warm hospitality and an unmatched wildlife and wilderness location. Chichele Presidential Lodge holds the South Luangwa’s prime vantage point, with 360 degree views, and is in a stunning wildlife location with rivers, streams, floodplains and forests at its feet.
Chichele Presidential has been reimagined and rebuilt to the of highest standards and into what is one of Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges. Its sense of location and history are incredible and is a unique offering to Zambia, providing a sanctuary to those guests who want a more contemporary and luxurious safari lodge but with a serious safari pedigree.
No expense has been spared in crafting a safari lodge and experience that will attract a new type of guest to Zambia, a country deservedly renowned for its excellent, rustic bush camps but now also becoming known for some of the highest standards of safari hospitality in the region. Chichele Presidential now offers the most incredible hospitality, soft adventure AND a serious safari pedigree whilst paying homage to its rich and fascinating history. (chiawa)
Vista Suites
KING (10 ROOMS) The first impression is of some of Zambia's most sensational views from each of the Vista Suites, which connect you with the landscape. Enhanced by tall arches, expansive decks with private plunge pool, outdoor dining, outdoor shower and, because of its supply of clean hydroelectric power, air-conditioning and wifi, a massive bed swathed in sumptuous linen, a huge bath, his and hers washbasins, the lodge is also decorated to world class standards. There is a Safari Lounge, which links two of the rooms, and which makes for the most beautiful and luxurious Family Retreat in Zambia. Chichele Presidential’s decor celebrates its historic ties with Zambia’s Presidents whilst the colour scheme gets its inspiration from its name, which means “salt” in the local Chewa language, and pepper.
Comes with:
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Balcony / Deck
Bath Towels
Bath
Bed Linen
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Disabled Rooms
Dressing Gowns
Drinking Water Filtration System
En Suite Bathroom
Ensuite
External Shower
Family Safari Tent
Fan
Fridge
Fridge/Freezer
Hairdryer
Hand Towels
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Available)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Lounge
Mini Bar (Complimentary)
Mini Bar
Mosquito Nets
Mosquito Netting
Outside Shower
Plunge Pool
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Sala
Shower
Smoke Alarm
Vanity Cabinet
Verandah
Wardrobe
Wheelchair Friendly
Safari Lounge Inter-leading between Vista Suites 1 & 2
CONNECTING (1 SUITE)
An inter-leading lounge between Vista Suites 1 and 2, with private dining and kitchenette, internet TV, and veranda with views, seating and dining. The ultimate family and friends retreat. No extra charge for use if both VS1 + VS2 are booked together; if only one suite wants it then the neighboring suite will be blocked off and a supplement applies.
Game Drive
Lions and leopards are often seen in the area around the camp, as are buffalo, giraffe, zebra and elephant. For big game like this, guests really need a vehicle to get up close and here in the South Luangwa, travellers have the privilege of going on game drives at night. Guests are always amazed how much can be seen when they go down to the river for sundowner cocktails before leisurely driving back to camp. Bush babies in the trees stand out with their enormous eyes, puku and impala scarcely notice as vehicles pass by. Guests often see hyena and leopard in the early evenings and are able to get very close in specially designed 4 x 4 vehicles. On the open plains below the camp there are always grazing herds of antelope and of course they attract the predators that every guest wants to see. Also available are night drives which employ unique, award-nominated spotlight protocol, where a red filtered spotlight is used to find and watch the nocturnal action, and a diffuse filtered spotlight is used to help with the photography, ensuring that night drives are low impact on the wildlife which rewards our guests with more natural behavior and better wildlife sightings.
Walking Safari
Walking is the best way to see the bush around camp. The South Luangwa is home of the walking safari and it remains the best way to experience the sights and sounds of the bush. Experienced guides love showing guests the indicators of the wild, 'rewinding' the action of the last few hours from just a few small give away signs. See where an elephant stopped to browse, where a leopard scratched a tree or a pangolin rolled into a ball. Accompanied by an armed game scout and taking careful note of the wind to mask any scent. There's nothing like seeing lion tracks or the giant footprint of an elephant to make guests relish the comforts of camp. The area is home to 60 mammals and over 400 bird species, making it one of the top birding destinations in the world.
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Wow Factor!
Combo Savings
Stay 7 nights / Pay 5
Stay 9 nights / Pay 6
* Combine with Puku Ridge, Chiawa Camp and/or Old Mondoro