Chichele Presidential Lodge

Formerly a private Presidential retreat, Chichele occupies one of the most breathtaking sites in the entire park. Since the original structures, built in 1972, the building was transformed to create a spectacular turn of the century safari lodge, designed to complement its natural surroundings.

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The Lodge has 10 elegant Victorian style suites, each air-conditioned and with its own private terrace from which to view the game strewn river valley and flood plain below. Four-poster beds with crisp period linen, needlepoint cushions and a comforter for those rare cool evenings, set an ambience of elegance.

A sumptuous bathroom with twin basins and ball & claw bathtup would have been a charming surprise for those early colonial visitors but a must for those of us who travel today.

The main hall and dining room bring a high level of sophistication to the Lodge. A grand piano and antique gramophone grace the room along with carefully collected furniture and eclectic bric a brac.

Zebra skin rugs, exotically carved lamps and touches of leather remind the visitor that Africa is at hand. Outside immaculately manicured lawns dotted with umbrellas surround the formal pool and occasional fountains. Whilst deep shady verandas provide a welcome retreat during the heat of the day.

All accommodation has air conditioning, en-suite toilet, basin, shower & bath, mini bar, mosquito nets over all the beds, and hair dryer.

Each suite includes en-suite facilities and is equipped with a mini-bar, mosquito nets as well as hair dryer. The lodge also boasts a relaxing swimming pool, well stocked curio shop as well as conference facilities.

Game drives are conducted in open 4 x 4 vehicles and driven by a qualified, professional guide. Night game drives using spotlights enable guests to see nocturnal animals such as the leopard, bush babies as well as the spotted hyena.

Guests can also view elephant, lion, wild dog, buffalo and a wide variety of antelope in addition to other endemic species such as the Thornicroft Giraffe and Cooksons Wildebeest. This is an excellent area for leopards. Fantastic game walks are also available to our guests with a professional guide as well as an armed national parks scout.

Chichele is operated by Sanctuary Lodges.

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Contact us by email or by telephone on 0207 622 5114 for more information about Chichele Presidential Lodge, Zambia.

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