luangwablondes
A guide for the overseas self drive, self sufficient, vehicle dependent visitor in Africa
River levels have dropped sufficiently to reopen white water rafting Saturday, 6th June, 2009. The trips will be running on “high water”, initially from rapids 14 – 25 and shortly after that (once the water levels have dropped further) from rapids 10 – 25.
November 7th- Zambia Slashed U.K. and USA Visa fees by over 1/2. Day Tripper passes(VF to Livingstone) reinstated at $20. Visa Waivers will not be reinstated.
October 30, 2008 Botswana and Zambia to buy 3 more pontoons for the Zambezi River - Kazungulu ferry crossing.
Flights in and out of Livingstone Airport
Zambian Airways (All Operations suspended Jan 10, 2009)
Proflight
Every day to
Proflight also goes to
British Airways
Livingstone to
Mon – Fri at 11.05
Sat – 9.20
South African Airways
Livingstone to
Zamfari
This company has been closed down.
Sefofane
They work with Wilderness Safaris to move their clients about
Contact Nixon on 0977 640602
Ichobezi Air
Service to Impalia Island
Zambezi Airlines
Scheduled flights Livingstone - Lusaka, also serving Kitwe, Ndola and Chipata
Plans to expand additional domestic flights and to Southern and Eastern Africa
1Time has announced that it will launch its flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone on November 26, 2009. The flights will initially operate four times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Safari Zambia - On Road and Offroad part 2
Campsites and Accomodations
*If you are in a GMA and stuck for a place to camp, consider asking permission to camp at a
ZAWA post, if any are in the area. Anti poaching and game scouts can be very interesting company, and could have information about places to check out. You may even find yourself with a volunteer guide in the AM. Share a fire and food.
* Free wireless internet connections in all the rooms
Kazzmein Lodge & campsite
Livingstone Bush Lodge & Campsite
Maramba River Lodge Campsite has reopened 2009
Taita Falcon Lodge Peregrine campsite $10
Zambezi Waterfront lots of overland trucks
5 ensuite rooms available only- SC tents&studio
Chapa Classic Lodge (alt) camping
BushFront Safari Par Excellence’s latest camp located 2 minutes away
from the Waterfront. 13 chalets and camping area
No Name Camp camping/chalets
15km from Livingstone on the Nakatindi Road(Shesheke).
Rapids 14 Campsite aka Overland Missions Campsite S17 58.626 E25 53.298
follow the blue and white reflective signs, free Wifi, workshop
incredible views over the gorge
Jollyboys Backpackers
Cholwe Backpackers and Campsite $5pp
S17.85733 E25.85550 coordinates not verified
Budget and Moderate Accomodations in Livingstone
Fallsway Lodge - nr the Protea Hotel no camping, self catering
Elite Apartments - self catering possible, no camping, wireless internet
Green Tree Lodge - off Kombe Rd. small guest house opened July 2008 has three chalets, a fourth one on the way and another two in the planning stage. swimming pool, a residents bar and restaurant. It has a cosy atmosphere and is becoming increasingly popular. The chalets are ensuite, with TV, tea/coffee facilities and fans. Tel: 0213 322631 Cell 0977/0955 630159
Zig Zag B&B inexpensive ensuite rooms only Wi-Fi
Olga's Comfortable inexpensive tents, free Wifi, Italian restaurant
Likute Guesthouse http://www.livingstone-lodges.com/likute-guesthouse.htm
Guestmate
http://www.safarinow.com/go/GUESTMATEINN/
Lubamutu Guest House www.livingstone-lodges.com/lubamutu.htm
http://www.safarinow.com/go/LUBAMUTUVIPGUESTHOUSE
Ngolide Lodge http://www.ngolide.com/
Limbo Guest Lodge http://www.livingstone-lodges.com/limbo_lodge.htm
http://www.safarinow.com/go/LimboLodge/
Natural Mystic Lodge http://www.naturalmysticlodge.com/
Stone Guest House www.stoneguesthouse.com *******
Livingstone Holiday Guest House
www.safarinow.com/go/LivingstoneHolidayGuestHome/
holidayhomelivingstone@yahoo.com
Chapa Classic Lodge and
www.safarinow.com/go/ChapaClassicLodge/
www.livingstonelodges.com/chapaclassiclodge/index.htm
Kays Guest House http://www.safarinow.com/go/KaysGuestHouse/
Lost Horizons B&B $50pp
Simonga Community Project - camping 16kms west of Livingstone
More Livingstone Lodges and Guest Houses
http://www.livingstonelodges.com/lodges-guesthouses.htm
Some Livingstone accommodation pricing, websites and email addresses
Restaurants- www.lowdown.co.zm/2006/2006-11/restaurantreview.htm
www.zambiz.co.zm/directory/restaurants.htm
If you have a notebook that is wireless enabled and want to check your e-mail or surf the Internet, go to the Wonderbake Bakery in the Main Road in town; they have a connection that is open to the public. It is said that there is WiFi in the Protea and Royal Livingstone Hotels.
Livingstone www.vicfallsconnection.com
Walking with Lions experience opened in Livingstone 20th December, run by Lion Encounter in association with ALERT (African Lion & Environmental Research Trust), bookings to be done through Safari Par Excellence.The lions will be based up at Thorntree, next to where the Elephant Back Safaris are. The rate is $115pp ($10pp park fee to pay direct at the boma), no children under 15 yrs old allowed and clients must be over 1.5m in height.'
Royal Livingstone Express
www.gotothevictoriafalls.com/victoria_falls_steam_railways.html
'Dinner excursion' Steam train- Four course dinner and excellent
wines provided by Sun International's Royal Livingstone restaurant.
Hop a ride in a newly refurbished yellow Rolls Royce from
Sun International to the Steam Train.
New... "The Victoria Falls and Livingstone Steam Train" (VFLST) is operating from Victoria Falls station, running three times a week all year round.Steam Train operated by Safari Par Excellence, David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa - 1/09 Runs a short distance to the VF Bridge where people get off to view the Falls and the bridge. Approx. 40 minutes with snacks and drinks at the bridge before returning(on the initial run). The train is scheduled to depart at approximately 17:00, varying according to the time of the year. Locos being used include a 12th class and a class 14A Garratt.
Livingstone Royal Golf and County Club www.livingstonegolf.com/ open daily from 07:00 – 17:00 hours. Clubs are available for hire from the pro-shop at $10 per day. Green fees for SADC residents are $30 for 18 holes and $20 for 9 holes. Cadies are available, recommended minimum fee K10,000 for 9 holes and K15,000 for 18 holes.
Tour Livingstone in a Victorian horse drawn carriage
Zambezi River Taxi- You are collected at the airport on arrival and transported to the African Queen Royal Landing. The River Safaris boat will slowly meander its way down to the Royal Livingstone, where you will disembark. Luggage will be waiting. Operation depends on water levels. Closed October to February.
High Tea at the Royal Livingstone Hotel 15:30 hrs onward - $17 pp**Mabula Game Farm Tour Tour packages and rates pictures
Eland Domestication Tour. Horse Trail, game drives, nature
walk, birding waterhole hide. The boma has a bar,
restaurant and swimming pool. Camping
pictures Mabula Game Farm.zip
Sporting Guns www.shootvicfalls.com
Clay Pigeon shooting at Vic Falls
Kayak the Zambezi www.thezambezi.com/kayak.htm
Surf the Zambezi www.thezambezi.com/surfing.htm
River Report www.thezambezi.com/river.htm
Bushtracks Africa
www.gotothevictoriafalls.com/victoria_falls_activities.html
Victoria Falls Tiger Moth flights
Zambezi Jet Boating
Victoria Falls Microlighting
Quad biking
Abseil, Rap Jump, Gorge Swing, High Wire, Whoopie Slide
Sky Dive
Zambezi Paintball
Bicycle Tours in and around Livingstone with Cliff Sitwala
0978 171547 localcowboy1970@yahoo.com
Canoe the Upper Zambezi
home/studio/gallery of Agnes and Lawrence Yombwe. Apart from their paintings, Agnes dabbles in all sorts of other creative work. Jewelry is one of her most popular creations - it can be found in several shops in town as well as at the Gallery. She also likes to work with pieces of driftwood. Travelling up the
The Livingstone Museum
Established in 1934, the Livingstone Museum is the largest of four national museums in Zambia. It is a multidisciplinary museum, having collections and exhibitions in Archaeology, Ethnography, History, and various branches of Natural History, including Mammalogy, Ornithology, Entomology, Ichthyology, Herpetology and Botany. It holds a vast archaeological collection among which is evidence from the biggest trade market in central Africa and mine findings of the Broken Hill Man, it also holds the main reference collection of the biodiversity of Zambia as well as a rich ethnographic collection dating back to the early 20th century. Furthermore, the Museum holds a vast collection of David Livingstone memorabilia, and has one of the oldest libraries in the country. Open everyday except Christmas and New Years. Entry fees non-residents- $5 children $2
The Lunar rainbow( moon bows) 19 hours and midnight- the views from the Victoria Falls
are phenomenal. Arrangements can be made through the National Heritage and
Conservation Commission office Livingstone. Or go on your own.
2 November
31 December
Calendar 2010:
30 Jan
28 Feb
30 March
28 April
27 May
26 June
26 July
24 August
23 September
23 October
21 November
21 December
later dates:
90% of the Victoria Falls are in Zambia.
The Falls are higher on the Zambian side (70m on the Zimbabwe side "Devils Cataract" reaching up to 110m at the Main Falls which is on the Zambian side. (In fact this is the location of the second highest bungi jump in the world)
On the Zambian side you can walk over the knife edge bridge a small foot bridge, 30m from the falls and at high water, it is possible to view a complete rainbow circle. There is no equivalent on the other side. Zimbabwe has some good viewing spots but when the river is in flood you are not closer than on the Zambian side. The noise, the spray the thunder this is truly unique. (Why not sleep under the spray of the falls only at Livingstone Island?) On the Zambian side you can walk to the bottom of the gorge close to the Falls into the boiling point where the Zambian Rafting starts. This is directly below the Falls! And if you are into rafting you start above Rapid Number 1 . In Zimbabwe you can only start at Rapid Number 3.
Viewing the Falls from the air; Livingstone Airport is 5 minutes flying from the Falls whereas Victoria Falls airport is 12 minutes from the falls.
The Zambian side offers Lunch on Livingstone island, with the water of the falls rushing over either sides of the island, you can have a Champagne lunch on the edge of the Falls. There is no equivalent in Zimbabwe.
The Zambian Falls has its own curio market and refreshments shop within the entrance to the Royal Livingstone/Zambezi Sun. Whereas on the Zimbabwe side there are only street vendors outside the entrance.
Low water; Zambia has it's advantages, there are pools you can swim in right at the edge of the Falls on the Zambian side, On the Zimbabwe side as it is always high water there is no safe place to swim with either crocodiles or the current to contend with.
Sun International Warehouse (2652 Linda Road, off MOT Road in the industrial area, beyond Zig Zag, tel: 03 324290), which stocks a wide range of imported goods – from wines and spirits to meat and dairy produce and many canned goods – all highly priced in US$ and some only in bulk. CLOSED
Tunya Meats & Deli with an excellent selection of meats, poultry and pork, and biltong.
Shoprite-address list previous page closed due to fire
Spar - located in fairly new shopping center with chemist, Steers, Debonairs, etc. as entering Livingstone from Kazungula.
'Medical Care in Livingstone
Livingstone has a main hospital which is quite well-equipped but many people tend to go to private clinics/hospitals. We have quite a range of clinics/hospitals and anyone visiting Livingstone, and in need to a doctor, should ask for recommendations from Livingstone folk as to where to go.
I, personally, tend to go to Shafik’s Hospital as Dr Shafik and I have been friends for years and he has always treated me, my family and staff. Dr Shafik’s specialty was surgery. Many people go to Dr Sanjay who has recently built a new clinic. But, I am sure, that many people do not know of Dr Shakanova Shamsieva who is running MedProf on
Finally, we have Specialty Emergency Services (SES) in Livingstone which runs an ambulance service for its members. SES has an insurance scheme which covers various aspects of health care. SES covers all tourists in Livingstone for companies which pay into the scheme. It is worth checking out to see if, as a visitor, you are covered in case of emergencies with SES. I know, for example, that Safari Par Excellence is covered for emergency evacuation to
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Akapelwa St
Musamu Dispensing Chemist
Tel: 03 323226 or 095-832197 (after hours); email: zulunet@zamnet.zm. Located by African Gifts/Zulunet on
Animed clinic -across from Finta
appointment= they maybe around on weekends
Nyambe Mulemwa 0977 702884
Horse Trail, game drives, nature walk, birding waterhole hide. The boma has a bar, restaurant and swimming pool – all rustic-looking. Advance booking is essential.
0977 866517, 327495 or email mabulagamefarm@zamtel.zmTiger Mile Lodge no camping www.tigermilelodge.com/zambezi.htm
The Moorings Campsite near Monze www.mooringscampsite.com
Gwembe Safari Lodge Mambushi campsite near Choma www.gwembesafaris.com
Kozo Lodge no camping Choma http://www.kozolodge.co.zm/index.html
National Services campsite- unverified- b4 Kozo Lodge and b4 the RR crossing, turn left. Only couple hundred metres
Antioch Lodge Choma ?? antiochlodge_choma@yahoo.com
Masuku Lodge no camping near Choma www.masukulodgezambia.com
40 Winks Guest House Mazabuku no camping
Mazabuku Garden Hotel " "
Zambia Sugar Guest House Mazabuku " "
Lechwe Lodge 40 kms S. of Lusaka on Kafue Fisheries Game Farm chalets only
Prebookings required>>> www.lechwelodge.com/index.htm
Otter Bay Lodge Kafue Gorge sc http://zambia.startkabel.nl/forum/?id=77
Kafue www.zambia-advisor.com/Kafuetown.html
Zongwe Crocodile Farm Siazongwe
Guest Houses sc www.siansowa.com/guest.htm
Community Levy – in route departing Livingstone kw5000
LZNP outside the Park. We’re screwed in the sense that there is not any camping in the park. Visitors who have their own vehicles must return to the camps by nightfall (outside the park), and, therefore, cannot conduct night safaris on their own; neither may they leave the roads in search of game or walk in the park without the company of an armed wildlife guard. Although this seems like a minor complaint and the normal OP for Zambia parks, the best game viewing is actually at the east end of the park. Best normal game viewing times of day in that part of the park are not available to self drive due to the distance from park gates.
For the self drive visitor- I recommend visiting Mana Pools NP, Zimbabwe everytime over LZNP. Mana Pools is one of the best parks in Africa, the friendliest hands down to the self drive (the exact opposite of LZNP). It is an easy border crossing into Zimbabwe, entirely safe access, inexpensive, uncrowded, friendly park staff, abundant wildlife viewing, and without a doubt, has always been one of the most memorable parks I visit each overland safari.
www.worldimages.co.za/Admin/Stories/Mana%20Pools%20feature.pdf
Zambia - Lower Zambezi Canoe Safaris
The Great Zambezi Canoe Safari - brochure
Zimbabwe Lower Zambezi Canoe Safaris
Steve Pope Safaris semi-participatory camping/walking/canoe safaris
Pictures by Steve Pope- Mana Pools Lions on Bush walk recommended
Natureways recommended
Goliath Safaris
Bushlife Safaris - Not recommended
Kavingo Safaris - no recommendation, new operator, unknown guides
Special
I posted this one for the Steve Pope because it so unique, inexpensive, and this is at one of my favorite game viewing sites in Africa.
Mana Pools Chitake Springs Lion Encounter
2009 Scheduled Chitake Springs Tours
During this safari in a remote section of the park, Steve will teach you how the Chitake Lion pride (currently numbering 20+) became habituated to bush walks; the tactics used to locate and approach them; and the methods used to control the encounter. You will be encountering herds of elephants and buffalo daily, among a wide variety of other wildlife, learn about the history of the ancient village residents; 10 ways to find your direction in the bush; some survival tips; tips on animal photography and Steve, a Trustee of a Zambezi Valley Conservation Trust, will discuss the effects of mass elephant culling and the damage to habitat due to lack of fire. You will be bush walking from the tented camp to track Lion and sitting in "hides" observing game near the Springs, the only source of water for a large concentration of wildlife in this isolated ecosystem.
For those without their own wheels, you can reach one of a couple pickup points via public transportation. For a group, transportation can be organised from Livingstone and Lusaka.
A Mana Pools canoe safari can be combined before or after the Chitake Springs safari.
This is a memory of a lifetime. The highlight of any safari in Africa. You will not have this experience at any other camp, lodge or bush walking safari. An opportunity to camp and bushwalk where the Richardson's filmed their National Geographic documentary 'Living with Lions' with the same Chitake Springs pride of lions. There are no fences! Wildlife encounters are nearly assured day and night, nearby in the riverbed, on bushwalks and possibly at the campsite.
I posted this one for the Steve Pope because it so unique, inexpensive, and this is at one of my favorite game viewing sites in Africa.
Mana Pools Chitake Springs Lion Encounter
2009 Scheduled Chitake Springs Tours
During this safari in a remote section of the park, Steve will teach you how the Chitake Lion pride (currently numbering 20+) became habituated to bush walks; the tactics used to locate and approach them; and the methods used to control the encounter. You will be encountering herds of elephants and buffalo daily, among a wide variety of other wildlife, learn about the history of the ancient village residents; 10 ways to find your direction in the bush; some survival tips; tips on animal photography and Steve, a Trustee of a Zambezi Valley Conservation Trust, will discuss the effects of mass elephant culling and the damage to habitat due to lack of fire. You will be bush walking from the tented camp to track Lion and sitting in "hides" observing game near the Springs, the only source of water for a large concentration of wildlife in this isolated ecosystem.
For those without their own wheels, you can reach one of a couple pickup points via public transportation. For a group, transportation can be organised from Livingstone and Lusaka.
A Mana Pools canoe safari can be combined before or after the Chitake Springs safari.
This is a memory of a lifetime. The highlight of any safari in Africa. You will not have this experience at any other camp, lodge or bush walking safari. An opportunity to camp and bushwalk where the Richardson's filmed their National Geographic documentary 'Living with Lions' with the same Chitake Springs pride of lions. There are no fences! Wildlife encounters are nearly assured day and night, nearby in the riverbed, on bushwalks and possibly at the campsite.
The best months for angling are September through to November and March through to June, however due to the high temperatures experienced in the Zambezi Valley, fishing is virtually a year round past-time! Look for bream, chessa, vundu (catfish) and Tiger fish.
Kwalata Bush Camp campsite along the Zambezi R.,
45 km before the National Park in the GMA.
Wildtracks Lodge Campsite, sc chalets www.wildtracks-zambia.com
Mvuu Lodge campsite www.mvuulodge.com a rip-off at $20 pppn
with basic ablutions.
Chiawa Community Campsite near CLZ Hdqtrs and gate www.chiawacommunitycampsite.com/
Gwabi River Lodge www.gwabiriverlodge.com
campsite@kw30,000 and internet
Kafue River Pontoon pictures www.greatnorthroad.org/boma/Chiawa_Pontoon_-_Kafue_River
Chongwe Falls-
Kiambi Lower Zambezi campsite www.kiambi.co.za/kiambi_safari_lodge.htm
M’saku – ‘Mbezi Lodge sc lodge www.msakumbezi.com
Zambezi Breezers new campsite and lodge on the Zambezi - camping $7.50.
http://zambezibreezers.googlepages.com S15 59.112 E028 52.833
6 kms from Chirundu down the road leading to the pontoon at the Kafue.
Basic blockrooms- $30 pn (sleeps 2, shared ablution)
Full bar and restaurant, ensuite tented chalets
Mukuyu Campsite
1/2 way between Chirundu and Siavonga along the
Route from Great East Rd to Ana Tree Lodge (over the Escarpment) See Map section of this site for balance of map.
Campsite at Makamba Gate- entrance to LZNP, 20kms from Great East Rd.
Chirundu- Nyambadwe a basic motel
The Chirundu one-stop border facility at Chirundu border post will open between April and May 2008. It is expected that once in full operation the one stop border facility will help expedite the clearance of passengers and the estimated 500 trucks that are marooned at the border post daily. The ultra modern multi facility will also house Zambia National Commercial Bank, Immigration Department, Zambia Revenue Authority and clearing and forwarding companies among others.
KARIBA FERRIES is scheduled to operate currently only during the Christmas season on
Current Lake Kariba water levels. weekly table
Village Point Lodge chalets - new lodge
Nataizya Guesthouse Self catering http://www.zambiansafari.com/hotels/nataizya.htm
Eagles Rest Campsite Siavonga www.eaglesrestresort.com Well-maintained campsite with
good facilities.
Sandy Beach Safari Lodge campsite Siavonga www.sandy-beach.net/
Lake View Chalets Sinazongwe self catering chalets www.gwembesafaris.com
Plus Chikanka Island
The Club House campsite Siansowa www.siansowa.com/
Manchinchi Bay Lodge self catering allowed- no camping
Siavonga—http://www.lowdown.co.zm/2004/2004-01/siavonga.htm
Sailing- http://zambia.startkabel.nl/forum/?id=112
Shopping: Chizindikila Supermarket & Restaurant, Granny's Treasury Bakery - modest but ok for basic commodities - plus two markets in downtown Siavonga for fresh produce.
Fuel: the BP station at the turnoff to Siavonga town, on the main Lusaka-Kariba Dam road, is the only fuel source in town.
Banks: Standard Chartered Bank, National Commercial Bank
Croc farms: Kaliolio (owner Peter Ihmann) on
Lake/sundowner cruises - Eagles Rest, Lake Kariba Inns, Lake Safari Lodge
Dam visits: If you leave your ID at the Zambian border post you are allowed to drive the 2km down to the dam wall and enjoy an east/west view of lake and gorges, huge spillgates, and Zam and Zim's power stations. There is a parking lot for leaving the car. The dam wall is for walking only. Cars are not allowed to stop on the wall. .
- Tamarind Lodges - Low cost four and six bed stone and thatch chalets with fridges and cooking facilities, ten minutes from The Heights - book well in advance.
- Sunset Lodge - A quiet 4 bedroomed lodge, accommodating ten guests with full kitchen facilities ten minutes from the Heights on Camp Hill - book in advance.
- Mopani Bay - Unfenced, budget camp sites. Always full in season, 900m from Tamarind Lodges.
- MOTH Camp - Chalets and camp sites, five minutes from the border, a short walk from the Mahombekombe township, always full in season.
- Kuburi HQ - A very basic campsite managed by the Kariba Branch of the Wildlife Society, usually rich in game - hardly ever crowded, half an hour's drive from The Heights. Definitely the best bet for the camping enthusiast!!
- Nyanyana Camp - Similar to Kuburi HQ managed by National Parks, 10 km away and further from town.
- Nzou Lodges and Wild Heritage - A large complex of privately owned chalets and cottages bordering the Charara Safari Area, 40 minutes from The Heights.
- Kushinga - campsite and lodges on Camp Hill, overlooking the
- Lomagundi Lakeside Association
The Kariba Half Marathon 2008 and 10km Fun Run & Walk (with Bruce Fordyce - 9 times Comrade Marathon Winner) will take place on Sunday 10 August 2008
Come and join us for what has proved to be an amazing race in the past and an awesome day out for the whole family.
The race starts at 06h00 from the AMC/Total Garage and finishes at Lomagundi Lakeside Harbour via the Dam Wall. The 10km route excludes the Dam Wall.
Prize Giving at 11h30 sharp on Sunday after the race followed by lunch, music and beer! Swimming pool and jumping castle for the kids, pony rides etc.
Runners and Walkers please try to register before 30 July 2008. Race Fees payable on Saturday 9 August at the Cutty Sark Hotel between 9am and 6pm. USD5 equivalent for the Half Marathon and USD2 equivalent for the 10km Runners and Walkers.
There will be a Disco playing at the hotel on Saturday as well so if you fancy a pre-race party come on down!
For an online Registration Form email kiara@zol.co.zw or visit the Old Georgians Sports Club Office for a hardcopy (available from Monday 26 May 2008). Please fill in the Registration Form and leave it there to be collected.
For more information and assistance with accommodation, houseboat booking etc email Kiara Hammond - kiara@zol.co.zw or telephone 061 3037 between 8am and midday or 061 2282 from 2pm to 4pm weekdays only.
Be very careful these days about driving while talking on the phone, the fines are HUGE!
ZAWA hdqtrs- Chilanga – approx 20 kms South of Lusaka– East side of
tel: 260-1-278513 / 366
fax: 260-1-278244 / 365
email: info@zawa.org.zm
Note that telephoning or calling in person is much more effective than emailing or faxing. If you want to do anything unusual, or to go to any of the more remote parks, then it will make your trip easier if you buy your permits in advance from Chilanga. Clear your trip with them, and get some written permission that looks official: a letter from Chilanga and the appropriate permits work wonders at even the most remote scout camps. The next best option is to try to get permission at the regional ZAWA offices – which may be easier than negotiating with the scouts on the gate.
Guides
For more adventurous trips to remote parks, hire a game scout from the nearest camp to act as your guide. This will save wasted driving time, and probably personal anguish over navigational puzzles. You may have to feed the scout, but even then this can be an inexpensive way to get a local guide who may be able to add a whole new dimension to your trip. The EXCERPT above from Bradt Guide
Feb 2008 I wonder how this will effect the self drive in the future
45,000 hectares of land in national parks to property developers
under the tourism concession agreements.
ZAWA director general Dr Lewis Saiwana said in Lusaka that the
concession agreements would be in line with a business venture that
had been embarked on by the organisation.
He also said concessions would allow investors' exclusivity of
building property and game viewing.
"ZAWA is embarking on business plans in relation to tourism
development in national parks. This entails zoning of national parks
into large tracts of land of an extent of 15,000 hectares, 20,000 to
45,000 hectares of land," Dr Saiwana said.
Dr Saiwana said the authority was looking for people to establish big
hotels and lodges in national parks.
"Developers should take note that all outstanding non-functional
tourism concession agreements signed between them and ZAWA over a
period of 24 months will be terminated with immediate effect," he
said.
"All tourism concession agreements whose developers are still
constructing and have exceeded the required construction period will
be required to pay variable charges according to the agreed occupancy
rate."
And Dr Saiwana disclosed that ZAWA had entered into public-private
partnership for the co-management and restocking of wild life in
national parks.
"So far the restocking programmes have been conducted in Lusenga
Plain National Park, Liuwa National Park and Mosi-oa-Tunya National
Park in Livingstone," said Dr Saiwana.
Lusaka- There are three main out door markets in the city; one is the Soweto Market near Cairo Road, a second is located opposite the Tazara building on Independence Avenue, and a newer, covered market can be found on Freedom Way.
Restaurants www.zambiz.co.zm/directory/restaurants.htm
What's happening and the happening places in Lusaka www.zamazing.com
Mercury- Shop & Ship service www.lowdown.co.zm/2006/2006-12/shopandship.htm
Cadac/gas cylinder refills - BOC Gases ~S15.39483 E 28.27658
Crossroads Shopping Center, Lusaka www.lowdown.co.zm/2006/2006-12/crossroads.htm
Arcades Shopping Center, Lusaka www.arcades.co.zm/shop_directory.html
Manda Hill Shopping Center, Lusaka
Casa Munji Lusaka camping & sc chalet on working farm
10km from city centre 49 Munji road
Village Camp campsite south of Eureka currently no information
Eureka Camp South of Lusaka East side of Hwy www.eurekacamp.com
Dream Valley Lodge www.dreamvalleylodge.com/map.htm
Pioneer Camp East of Lusaka off the
Barn Motel camping facilities 60 self-contained cottages and rooms, including 8 chalets
with self-catering facilities. Facilities: restaurant, swimming pools, poolside bar,
luxury bar, near the Airport +260 1 840026 fax +260 1 214002 $30- $65pn
Nena Guest House www.nenaguesthouse.co.zm inexpensive priced rooms only
Reed Mat Lodge www.reedmatlodge.com/ budget accommodation
Chita Lodge http://www.chita.co.zm/ no camping
Cha Cha Cha Backpackers -- I can't recommend this place and have seen nothing but negative comments Camping $5.00 Dorms $12.00 Private room $25.00
Paray’s Game Ranch camping 21 km outside
http://zambia.startkabel.nl/forum/?id=63&n=1&sub=1
There are a considerable number of other accommodations
Kalunda Guest House www2.webng.com/kalunduguesthouse
Ku-Omboka Backpackers no camping'
Mita Dam- campsite
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Lunsemfwa Hydro power station --Take the road to the power station. A tour of the station can be arranged with management. Ride the railroad cart up the steep side of the mountain and check out an immaculate operation with all the explanations of the operation. . |
Chibwelamushi Tribal Ceremony at Old Mkushi |
3-6 September tourism potential in its infancy |
Wonder Gorge-
www.imwanza.com/moreplaces.htm
At the junction of the Lunsemfwa and
Mulungushi Dam
*Mulungushi Boat Club – campsite
http://www.lowdown.co.zm/2003/2003-10/kabwekapersoct2003.htm
www.imwanza.com/moreplaces.htm
Kabwe
Horizon Hotel Single from: $20 Double from: $30 per room per night
No camping
Kabwe Lodge no camping www.zambiahostels.com/kabwe.htm ~$40
Broken Hill Lodge
Tusker's Hotel tuskers@zamnet.zm
Zambezi Source Lodge
Mpongwe
Kafue Lodge near Mpongwe sc chalets voychin@zamnet.zm
www.lowdown.co.zm/2003/2003-12/kafuelodge.htm
kafuelodge@gmail.com +260-(0)2-671159
Lake Kashiba near Mpongwe camping
Luanshya
Lowden House www.lowdenlodge.com/Accommodation.htm no camping SC
Chowa Guest House www.cholwaguesthouse.co.zm/page3.html no camping SC
Kings Highway Guest House http://www.kingshighway.co.za/zambia.html
no camping 12 kms south Luanshya
Mkuba Hotel www.mukubahotel.com no camping w/internet hotspots
Lifespring Farm/Lifespring Guest House in Mushili
(11km from Ndola)http://lfzambia.com/lifespringfarm/index.htm
no camping, chalets internet
Lodges Kw400k pn Double inclusive B&B, lunch & dinner extra
Kw350k Single inclusive B&B, lunch & dinner extra
Conference Building Ipusukilo Shalom
Kw275k pppn double inclusive B&B, lunch & dinner extra
Kw225k Single inclusive B&B, lunch & dinner extra
swimming pool, sand volleyball court and football pitch, licensed bar,
laundry, & transport extra
Henry Mkulu House www.zambiahostels.com/henrymukulu.htm
no camping SC
Fatmoles Executive Lodge No Camping approx 12-15 minutes drive
from Ndola int'l a/p, 10 minutes center of Ndola
Setanga Lodge No Camping 4km’s from Ndola Int'l Airport &
2.5km’s from City Centre http://tinyurl.com/5gl2py
New Savoy Hotel
Traveller's Lodge travel@zamnet.zm
New Ambassador Hotel newambassadorhotel@yahoo.com
Castle Lodge http://tinyurl.com/5oukov
TAZARA Railway tazarandl@zamnet.zm (Ndola)
Checkers
QuickSave
Shoprite
Standard Chartered
ATM
Kumasamba Lodge South from Kitwe ~20 minutes towards Ndola (0212) 23-9085
On the banks of the Kafue River Cell : 096 678-2339
Eagle Guest House www.eagleguesthouse-kitwe.com/ no camping
Lothian House www.zambiahostels.com/lothian.htm no camping
Sherbourne Farm Lodge sherbo@zamnet.zm
Xx2002 prices
Copperfields Guest House - US$50 pppn single, US$ 70 double
Eagle Guest House - US$ 55 pppn or US$ 65 for a double room
Hotel Edinburgh - US$ 60 for a twin/double room, US$ 75 for
a luxury double (includes full English breakfast) edin@zamnt.zm
The Town House - - US$ 52 pppn single or US$ 80 for a double room
Mukwa Lodge www.mukwalodge.co.zm no camping
Shoprite
ATM
Mufulira to Mansa Route nearing completion - The Chembe(Levy Mwanawasa) Bridge replaces a pontoon over the Luapula River has been completed- 2008. With the Pedicle Road set to be paved through the DRC (DRC has given the go ahead to Zambia to pave Jan 8 '09), this will cut considerable time and distance between Luapula and Copperbelt provinces. Safety is no longer an issue along this road. Current 2nd hand information- normal crossing procedures apply. A toll gate will be used to collect fees to cover the costs of the paved road. Valid passport, yellow fever and vehicle registration papers and then they will allow you same day transit. But with DRC officials, expect to pay a small "per diem" *** Any additional clarification concerning documentation requirements for this transit route would be appreciated. Tourist visa or transit visa, carnet or TIP/CIP or not, 3rd party insurance available at the border post or Yellow Card needed or no insurance, International Drivers Permit or SADC licence or any Driver's licence, and fees.
Note- Travellers with visas for Uganda, Rwanda, or Burundi can be refused entry upon arrival in the DRC. Travellers are required to carry evidence of a yellow fever vaccination. Travellers have been temporarily detained or asked by immigration and security officers for “special fees” at other ports of entry to the DRC when carrying satellite phones, GPS receivers, or military clothing. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended.
Report from Jacques & Linda van Heerden 12/08
We were pleasantly suprised at how easy the pedicle was. The Zambian sides were warm and friendly and the DRC guys were a little in awe of us - don't think they see very many Mzungus going thru there with a ton of camping stuff on the vehicle! Anyhow, the DRC guys were obviously keen to assist us to empty our wallets of small change so it cost Kw5000 for this guy to fill in the book on behalf of you and another kw5000 for the next guy and so on. Same on both sides and it came to roughly kw30000 on each side if you count the $5 we paid for not having a yellow fever card. Not sure what internationals pay. The DRC guys were very respectful of our work permits.
All in all a good experience and, I must admit, we were pretty nervous.
A few things:
1. The road is very potholed dirt but we still did the 60km in an hour and a half but guys with trailers will take at least 3 hours.
2. DRC drive on the opposite side of the road and you are only warned about this by a sign that says "keep right" as you cross a bridge which is a little amibiguous as it could apply to the bridge crossing.
3. Yellow fever card essential.
4. Border closes 6pm and we were late but the guys on the other side waited for us to get in.
5. This seems to be an "in transit" crossing where no visas are required.
6. Vehicles must be in ship shape as the cops on the Kitwe side are wicked.
7. We hear via via that the border guys were recently given a serious ass whupping for being discurteous and obstructive which I think is another reason the going was so easy.
8. Carry lots of kwacha small change or at least USD small change.
Chembe Bird Sanctuary www.wcsz.org.zm/chembe_bird_sanctuary.htm
Dunstan Lodge camping West of Kitwe ~29kms
Chingola
Chingola Protea Hotel -2002 around US$ 70 pppn.
Lima Hotel
Musunshya Hotel
There are also a number of smaller guest houses which are cheaper
Chililabombwe
Directors Lodge
Map- http://www.greatnorthroad.org/elements/media/maps/chililabombwe.pdf
Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage www.chimfunshi.org.za
CHIMFUNSHI CAMPSITE on the banks of the kafue River
Camping area..........$10 per person per night. Hot showers available
Thatched Chalet.......$ 20 per person per night, 2 beds with mattreses
Fees have been reported to have increased dramatically in order to
get Chimfunshi on a more financially viable footing. Bush walks
with the chimpanzees $100 chimps@coppernet.zm
Solwezi www.zambia-advisor.com/SolweziofZambia.html
There are 3 petrol stations, several banks, internet cafes, ATM
The Royal Solwezi Hotel www.solwezi.com no camping
Mwaaka lodge www.zambia-advisor.com/Mwaakalodge.html no camping
Kisu Lodge www.zambia-advisor.com/Kisulodge.html no camping
Floriana Executive Lodge www.zambia-advisor.com/FlorianaExecutiveLodge.html no camping
Changa Changa Motel
West Lunga National Park
African Parks www.african-parks.org/apffoundation/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=171&Itemid=170
No camping or accommodation currently in the park yet. The park lacks facilities and roads. There are no towns nearby, visitors must be completely self-sufficient. It is reached by a dirt track from the main road to the park gate and base at Jivundu camp(small campsite here also) in its south-west, 5 kms East from the confluence of the West Lunga and Kabompo Rivers. Cross the Kabompo via a pontoon to enter the park. The lack of water and thickness of the forest has kept the human population low in the region, and despite some poaching and the absence of protection, the forest is believed to be still fairly rich in wildlife.
Nchila Wildlife Reserve camping $25
Dilalata bush mission station
'Flying Mission' guesthouse
Source of the Zambezi trip report 8/2008 with pictures too.
Nsobe Game Camp www.nsobegamecamp.com Near Chiundaponde Village
Fringilla Farm www.fringillalodge.com/ ~52 km North of Lusaka good place to
Farm store-buy meat and veggies - not vacumn packed
Ibis Gardens Country Hotel sc possible www.ibiszambia.com
Forest Inn www.forestinn-zambia.com SW of Mkushi
ATP Lodge Camping Mkushi
Sweetwater Guesthouse Mkushi River no camping
Serenge MAPONTELA GUESTHOUSE 3km off main road in Serenje town. 2 en-suite rooms, no
camping, safe walled parking outside rooms. Bakery & restaurant .
Malcolm Moffatt College - inexpensive basic accommodation
Date of Receipt 2/2/09
Toll Fee at the Border
I have heard a lot of complaints via the
grapevine that tourists are being charged extra
fees at the borders – Kazungula and Katima
Mulilo. Some of them are being asked to pay a
deposit on their vehicle before coming in to
Zambia; some of them are being charge toll
fees.
Here is a receipt for a Toll Fee for a tourist
vehicle coming in at Katima Mulilo. Does
anyone know anything???
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Unofficial Clearing Agents
It has been brought to our attention that there are individuals masquerading as ‘agents’ who claim they can facilitate border formalities for ‘self drive’ tourists to enter and exit Zambia. Please do not encourage tourists to use their services simply because gaining the necessary paperwork to enter/exit
Customs have also ‘computerised’ CIP (Customs Import Permits) so only the person authorised to drive the vehicle can apply for one at the Customs desk. They will not facilitate any so called agents trying to do the same. Zambia State Insurance also has an outlet at the border post which offers One month and more insurance policies for those requiring such cover. Again 3 or more month policies tend to be sold to unsuspecting tourists whereas a cheaper One Month policy will suffice if they are within
Just outside the fenced area is also a Bureau de Change which can facilitate the changing of money for those charges which are expressed in Kwacha .
Kindly note that all transaction with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) are to be in the local currency – Kwacha
The border has in the recent months experienced an increase in the traffic volumes and ZRA management seeks to encourage positive cooperation from stakeholders for easy trade facility.
The Kazungula Customs management has agreed to support and assist all those that request their services. Kindly feel free to inquire or seek help from them whenever it is required.
We hope all operators will brief their driver/guides to co-operate with the Customs Officials so that we can do all that we can to facilitate a smooth entry and exit of our tourists.
Yours sincerely,
Christopher Tett
Vice Chairman
Livingstone Tourism Association. posted June 30th 2008
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Foot and Mouth
When you enter Namibia at Ngoma from Botswana you may NOT bring in raw red meat or pork. If they attempt to confiscate additional food products, ask to see the government letter or ask for the phone Nunber of the state vet in Katima. If you return to Botswana from Namibia, you may not take any tin meat, tined fish, or any dairy product, in other words nothing from an animal, even if you purchased it in Botswana There is a Pick’N’Pay, an Ok Bazaars and butchery in katima.
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Nchila Reserve self catering www.nchila-wildlife-reserve.com
To the NW corner near
Upper Zambezi- Chundukwa Bush Camp self catering 30kms upstream of Livingstone
Zambelozi Island Lodge - Status not known
Sakazima Lodge www.sakazima.com
Rapids View Community Campsite at the Lusu Mission
Nina Lodge The camp has fourteen double rooms that operate
Mutemwa Lodge (alt) no camping
Chalets R495 per chalet camping R95pp
NGOMBE SAFARI LODGE This Lodge is on the Eastern side of the river opposite Kavumbu. It is important to note, many tourist have been traveling on the western ( M10 ) only to find that they need to go back to Katima cross the bridge and travel on the eastern route to Ngombe. ( 8 Hours back tracking detour )
Sioma River Camp camping
Touch the Wild campsite This camp was inside the fenced area of Sioma Falls and is now closed.
Sekute Chiefdom wildlife crossings along the Zambezi River (3.9mb)
Liuwa Plains www.african-parks.org/apffoundation/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57&Itemid=94
The park dries out in May and is accessable till mid January the following year. The wildebeest migration converges on the southern plains Oct-Nov, which is also the calving season, and stay there till May. Then they move into the Northern part of the park and into Angola.
2009 Liuwa Plains Visitors Guide
Reservations are essential to enter the park. There is a limitation of 25 vehicles allowed at any one time in the park. This park practices low density tourism. A basic road structure is laid out in the Park at the beginning of each season. Visitors are required to keep to these roads at all times, unless given permission by an AP-ZAWA guide. Limited offroading is permitted in remote areas where the road system is limited, and in cases of exceptional sightings. Complete self sufficiency in terms of fuel, catering and camping supplies as well as a healthy degree of offroad 4WD driving experience is neccessary.
Park fees -- non resident- $40pp
Camping $10pp
Guide hire $10 per day
map www.african-parks.org/apffoundation/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=83liuwamap.jpg
www.african-parks.org/apffoundation/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=79
Liuwa Trip Planner www.liuwaplain.com/LiuwaTripPlanner.pdf
Article on Liuwa Plains
www.african-parks.org/apffoundation/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=143&Itemid=31
Campsites in Liuwa Plains --
The campsites are in the most densely populated game areas.
Each camp allows a maximum of 5 vehicles.
Katoyana Community Campsite
Kwale Community Campsite
Lyangu Community Campsite www.liuwaplain.com/LiuwaTripPlanner.pdf
Sikale Community Campsite in the rarely visited part Northern
part of the park.
Matamanene Campsite
Booking request form - send to liuwa@africanparks.co.zm
or call +260 97 7706572
Project Coordinator
Liuwa Plain National Park
Vehicles KW40,000 (go-come), KW25,000 (one-way)
Motorbikes KW25,000 (go-come), KW15,000 (one-way)
Plus the Council levies local carbon tax of K5,000 ($1.20) on
each arriving motor vehicle. From the pontoon it is 12km to the park boundary
Senanga Lodge no official campsite- on lawn US$ 10 rooms available
Thebe Safari Lodge South of Sioma $10
Mongu
Mongu Lodge no camping www.zambiahostels.com/mongu.htm
base camp of the Assembly of God Church of Tableview- contribution would be nice
see the LuiwaTrip planner for more options
VIANNEY
average monthly climate in MONGU www.climate-zone.com/climate/zambia/celsius/mongu.htm
Kalabo there is a basic campsite under construction
Blue Lagoon NP 120kms west of
Kafue N.P.
Mongu - Lusaka Hwy. (You don't pay park fees if you're in transit.)
An update- June 24, 2008- from Steve Smith at Nanzhila Plains Camp - " The roads in and around the southern part of the park are a problem. Access from Kalomo to Dundumweze has not improved since last season and in fact the culverts across a number of the streams closer to the gate may not survive the next rainy season. The 75kms takes 2-3 hours. The road from the Lusaka/Mongu junction to Itezhi-Tezhi is also not good... The internal roads in the south are not too bad with ZAWA having a new motorized grader and a new tractor and pull-grader. They are busy at the moment and this will make a real difference. The pressing problem though is access to the park. From Livingstone to Nanzhila it takes 8-10 hours at the moment and from Lusaka a similar time. The all weather road from Dundumweze up to the north of the park, is still happening but has been delayed, I understand by initial inadequate surveying. World Bank are financing it so it will happen but we at Nanzhila will probably see no benefit for a few years as they will be starting later this year from the north!"
Kafue NP N.P.=22 500 sq. kms www.knp-promotions.com/index.html
Northern Sector - Inside the park, west of Kafue River
* www.wcsz.org.zm/kafwala_booking_details.htm
All users of Kafwala Camp must be society members. see link above
Busanga Plains Camp- self drive option maybe available on short notice
info@mukambi.com Self Drive and luxury 2009 packages including Busanga Plains
Northern Sector - Inside the park, East of Kafue River
Chamafumba Camp www.pioneercampzambia.com/ camping/sc chalets
http://www.zambia-travel-guide.com/bradt_guide.asp?bradt=456
Hippo Lodge www.hippolodge.com Self catering/full board accommodations
Mayukuyuku Camp www.kafuecamps.com campsite
Zamlodge campsite and chalets
Mukombo Lodge camping www.mukombolodge.co.zm
Lubungu pontoon - ~$10
Northern Sector - Outside the park
(some of these have activities like game drives in the park)
Kafue Scout Camp near North(Kabanga) Gate
- free camping possible/no facilities
- self catering *Membership forms
www.wcsz.org.zm/david_shepherd_booking_details.htm
special arrangements can be made. Near Lubungu pontoon,
NE corner outside Kafue NP Not inside the park. No park fees.
*Mushingashi Game Conservancy www.mushingashi.net/accommodation.html
4½ -5 ½ hrs from
1)Kalonga Waloba Camp
2)Delai Camp camping available, sc chalets
3)Khoshi Koto Camp sc chalets
Southern Sector- Inside the Park
built on the same location as the old Nanzilla Rest camp
Self drive, catered- includes accommodation, game drives
bush walks, and park fees $315.00
self drive, accommodation & meals only $220.00+park fees
Self drive camping 3 campsites $15.00 + park fees
Game drives and guided walks are available to campers and
self-drive clients at $25/activity - plenty of game in the area
Season -- May - November-
Additionally, Nanzila has plans for a lodge approx. 30
kms away. They intend on operating a multiday
camping and bushwalking safari between the two.
Southern Sector-Outside the Park
(all the operators below have activities in the park-except ZAWA camps)
KaingU Lodge campsite www.kaingu-lodge.com/ksl-tomstalk.htm
Kaingu has VSAT broadband connection, reported that the campsites and ablutions to be an excellent with plenty of game in the area. River trip recommended as well as for fishing and twitchers.
Mukambi Safari Lodge www.mukambi.com camping currently unavailable Self Drive and luxury 2009 packages including Busanga Plains
New Kalala Campsite www.newkalala.com
Puku Pans Campsite http://www.pukupan.com/prices.html
Musungwa Safari Lodge campsite
Mupasha Campsite ZAWA near Musa Gate
Amanzimtoti Campsite ZAWA
Map- Itechi Techi to Kaingu Lodge
Map with detailed information on getting fuel at Zesco Itechi Techi Point of Reference - as if coming from the North or Kaingu Lodge
Busanga Plains - a Self drive issue ****
Driving North from Busanga Plains/Lufupa Camp to North Gate, there is now a bridge over the Lufupa River.
*It may be possible to camp up at Treetops; ask the scouts for the latest information on this, and possibly for permission. Note – there are no campsites on the Busanga Plains, and you are not allowed to just camp anywhere. 
East Zambia
Road work advisory
Government has released over K45 billion for rehabilitation works on the Great East Road in Eastern Province. Work on the Chipata-Mwami and Nyimba-Sinda sections are expected to be completed by June 2008. Works on the Chipata-Lundazi road will commence in September this year and would be completed next year. Rehabilitation works on the Chipata-Mfuwe road will begin in December this year and be completed next year.
Luano Valley- Luano GMA 8,930 sq. kms- scenic- terrain is both hostile and challenging with many
Steep hills and ravines to traverse –
www.spirit-of-the-land.com/luano-series.htm
http://www.zawa.org.zm/game_management.htm
?? Is there an extension to be found??
W. Petauke GMA>
Current indications are of a possible track North to Old Mkushi
See ZAWA and get Topo maps. Best times indicate maybe Aug-Oct when
the
Campsite at Mukamba Gate of LZNP, about 20 kms from the Great East Rd.
Guest House at St. Lukes Mission Hospital/Mpanshya
the guest house; comprising a small lounge, three bedrooms (with mosquito nets), shower (cold water only for that refreshing start to the day) and flush toilet. Cooking facilities are still limited to braziers. There is more accommodation available at the training centre (20 plus beds, dormitory style).
A new museum has just been constructed to showcase the history of the Soli people who are indigenous to this area. On display are models of early housing and cooking utensils as well as traditional medicines. A written history of the Soli, also on display, explains more. Development of the museum is on-going and should provide a fascinating insight into the people of this beautiful area. Surrounding hills and a cave also provide for excellent hiking in the area.
The way to the hospital is well signposted: there are large signs on the
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Luangwa River Bridge and Great East Rd.
Bridge Camp www.bridgecampzambia.com Camping and Chalets
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Katondwe Mission- ~34 kms south of Luangwa Bridge toward Luangwa Boma(Feira)
Camping at Missions is always a good option in most parts of Africa
Luangwa --Mpata Gorge Boat trips 2,5 hour boattrip to the Mpata Gorge (upsteam the Zambezi from
The Zambezi River from Luangwa through the Mupata Gorge is by and large little known and difficult to access by the vast majority of tourists and fishermen, making it a unique experience for those who make the effort to get there and test their angling skills on bream, chessa, vundu (catfish) and the ever challenging voracious Tiger fish! The best months for angling are September through to November and March through to June, however due to the high temperatures experienced in the Zambezi Valley, fishing is virtually a year round past-time. Red Cliff Lodge - only accessible by boat or fly-in is a popular choice.
Luangwa/Feira -3 guest houses 1) Feira Confluence Lodge 2)Yexley
3) Feira Camp- with campsite
Fuel station(diesel/petrol) at Luangwa Boma
Tamarind Tree Zambezi River Lodge campsite one group exclusive use at a time - Minimum charge $50USD or $10pp www.tamarindtree-lodge.com/Pricing.htm access by 4x4 in dry season
Mbizii Game Ranch (ex MICROSOFT exec Paul Maritz ). -AKA:
Mandevu Game Ranch- private- Ndevu Camp –Hunter’s Camp -- Hunting only
Petauke
Look for the billboard
Zulu Kraal –ok, if running late –no website naturally
-mechanic adjacent to Zulu Kraal
Nyika Motel- no camping
BP fuel approx +750 meters @ corner to Petauke/Ecotrack to Mfuwe
Best time to take the Petauke to Mfuwe track is July-October. The rains 1st start in November. Conditions are not favorable normally before July.
Possible/Popular to Bush camp between SLNP and Luambe NP, Luambe NP and NLNP, Petauke and SLNP, and in the Munyamadzi Corridor
New- Brads Camp opens April 2009 - overland campsite between Petuake and Mfuwe. There are camp sites and safari tents, great ablutions with hot water and flushing toilets. They offer game drives or walk on the 38 000 hectare community game ranch with their knowledgeable guides.
Katete - Tikondane Lodge with chef- camping. Run by grassroots Zambians with one nationalized Muzungu ( cross-cultural psychologist, nurse by training and very keen on keeping the culture) Tikondane www.tikondane.org The Kulamba Traditional Tribal Ceremony is scheduled last weeknd of August annually nearby
http://www.rotarnet.com.au/users/9/96829/live/oozoo/20050329/oozoo20050329.htm Interesting cultural in formation on Tikondane http://www.basia.meder.net/africa/letters.htm
There is a good hospital in Katete. .
Katete > Msoro > Mfuwe Airport route. Approximately 106 kms ~4 hrs The 55 km from Msoro Village to T4 (Great East Road) is a barren area traveling over a wide, truck driven, chunky gravel “highway”, Starting in Mfuwe, the 45 km track to Msoro is quite well known in the area. This is probably the shortest, quickest route between Mfuwe and Petuake in the dry season. Albeit not that scenic. But do check out the Msoro Cathedral. You can now find these tracks in the Tracks4Africa Zambia map. If you need to bush camp there, try the Anglican priest at the Msoro Cathedral or ask at Chief
Near/in Chipata – http://wikitravel.org/en/Chipata
Mama Rulas 4 kms on the right on the road to Mfuwe www.mamarulas.com
www.mamarulas.com/forsale.htm Chalest and camping
Same owner (Andrea) as Luangwa Wilderness Lodge –Luambe NP
Chachacha Backpackers www.chachachabackpackers.com/chipata.html
^ Reported Closed^
Wildlife Conservation Society Campsite popular bar with the local expats
Katuta Lodge, http://katutalodge.com
Camping $5
·Chipata Motel, just north of intersection with Lundazi Rd. Clean if somewhat run-down doubles from US$10.
· Pine View, on southeast side of town (off
. Dean's Hill View Lodge
· Air Conditioned Mini Bus transfers to Mfuwe
· Fuel in Chipata
· Barclays Bank with mostly-functional ATM
In between Chipata and Malawi border
Mayana Farm - working farm - 12kms past Chipata, off the Great East Rd, along
Chadiza Rd. Campsite , Farm house accomodation, DSTV, Swimming pool, bar, and
home-cooked meals. Sat internet available $. Advanced reservations for accomodations req'd.
See download for more info.
In between Mfuwe and Chipata-
Rockview Farm camping http://zambia.startkabel.nl/forum/?id=73
S 13.24.360 E032.18.991
SLNP
The Luangwa Safari Association Medical Fund is urgently looking for a doctor to come out for 3 to 6 months from mid-August. The doctor not only works with all the various lodges in the Valley, but also spends a great deal of their time volunteering at the local clinic. http://www.robinpopesafaris.net/docs/Misc/LSA_Dr_PositionDetails.doc
Approaching from South to North along the
Nyamaluma Conservation Camp @ a game scout training camp to the SE side of SLNP
Adorata Camp www.adorata-campsite.co.zm
Wildlife Camp www.wildlifecamp-zambia.com Camping, chalets
Flatdogs www.flatdogscamp.com no longer just a popular
campsite with backpackers, overland trucks and the self drive,
it is also a blossoming mid market camp, with comfortable
chalets, an excellent restaurant and pub
****1st July '09 until 1st Nov. '09
Flatdogs will not have space for campers or overland trucks
This will appear on the Flatdogs site when 2009 rates are confirmed
Track and Trail River Camp www.trackandtrailrivercamp.com internet available
Croc Valley Camp—not that popular in the past, but had been getting good
reviews before 2008 floods http://crocvalley.com/ Adjacent to T&TR
Gillie and Jake's Luangwa Valley Retreat sc
Thornicroft Lodge- new, no camping, www.landlake.net/page6.html opens Sept 2008
Marula Lodge no camping, www.landlake.net/page6.html
Mwanya Bush camp camping/chalets sc http://itswild.org/about-each-bushcamp
www.itswild.org/files/BushCampBrochure.pdf
http://itswild.org/rates-how-book
Flatdogs, Croc Vly, and TTR camps very close to Mfuwe gate, all the above except the
-game scout-Campsite budget/moderate priced accommodations
Ulendo Rest House- Mfuwe village along the main road backpackers may try this if they don't have carry a tent.
Cobra Guesthouse- opposite BP. Very basic rooms from US$5
Lukonde Camp- budget chalets and campsite - apparently this is/was a Zambian owned camp. Anyone have information on this???
Kawaza Village Community site (Nsefu) - camping, roundavels www.kawazavillage.co.uk
BP Fuel at Mfuwe near gate
July 24, 2009 Diesel ZMK8091 per litre
Petrol ZMK9187 per litre
Exchange Rate ZMK3350 to the USD
**** There is an understanding between all the lodges belonging to South Luangwa Safari Association that there should be no more than three vehicles on a sighting at one time, And equally, all self drive should wait patiently for your turn, and move off the sight when other vehicles arrive.
Time restrictions for the self drive in SLNP- 06:00-18:00 hrs. For night drives, you should use the services of the camp/lodge where you plan on overnighting.
Park fees can be paid in USD or Zambian Kwachas. Credit cards and travelers checks are not accepted.
Hire a Landrover game viewing safari 4x4 - For exclusive use in SLNP - self drive game viewing, organize a guide, and even customize the vehicle for research or commercial filming. The same type of vehicle the safari operaters use. www.tptouch.com/CarRentals.html
Bush Spa by Personal Touch www.bush-spa.com/index.htm
Adjacent to the Mfuwe Lodge inside the park. Spa services can be arranged for park visitors during their safari experience .
tel: +260 216 246 123
cell: +260 979 306 826
e-mail: info@tptouch.com
For a unique experience---- The Wild Dog Project ---- http://www.africanconservation.org/dcforum/DCForumID7/387.html
4 packs of wild dog and over 80 all total have been sighted in 2006.
SLNP-near Mfuwe Int’l A/P
Chimfule Lodge www.chimfulelodge.com 4 kms from the Int’l airport & 20 kms from
SLNP gate at the bridge No camping moderate rates For Sale
***Kaingo Camp grades all the roads from Mfuwe up to Kaingo, including the game-viewing loops north of the
This network of low impact vehicle tracks (which disappear each rains as pretty much all their roads) gives ZAWA a presence at Mwamba Sands which pushes the poachers further back. The roads themselves also act as firebreaks which stop the poacher's fires sweeping through vast areas and killing countless small game.
Large pods of hippos- End of dry season, Oct and Nov best, Changwa Channel, North of Chibembe, in a 1-2 kms stretch, normally has concentrations of hippo, 1-2000 congregated together.
Munyamadzi Corridor bush camp…. Or not- Camping at a ZAWA post is always an option
The last I heard there was not a pontoon available at the Luangwa River from the Corridor.
Munyama mandzi meaning black water. NaBwalya means (the place of) the mother of Bwalya.
Fuel in Mpika
Luambe NP 254 sq. km of woodland
Wilderness Lodge camping www.luangwawilderness.com
no other choices within the park. In 2008, wild dog
were seen running through the camp
Best time to make the transit from Mfuwe(SLNP) to the
Best time to transit from Mfuwe(SLNP) to NLNP is May thru the 1st rains in November. This must be qualified that the pontoon must be available to use on the
Drive time from Luambe to Nkalamo - about 4 hours
Luambe to the pontoon -- about 6 hours
12/19/08- Track rehabilitation in 20009
ZAWA has released funding for the grading of 3 sections of tracks.
Chikomeni-Mwanya through Lukusuzi NP.
Mwanya-Chitungulu through Luambe NP.
Chitungulu-Chama via Kazembe.
The last time these were graded was well over a decade ago.
Driving through Nsefu(SLNP)and Luambe NP- at gate, inform them at sign in/out you are ¡®in transit¡¯ -going North or South- in order to avoid park fees
Lundazi
Border formalities for entering or leaving Zambia for Malawi can be done here.
Lundazi Castle Hotel No camping
The Tigone Motel -- Tumbuka for "Let's sleep" -- the Council Guesthouse ~$10/room
Several other good rest houses for about the same price, and other more basic .
Accommodation from about $2 per night. No campsite as such, but guesthouses will probably be
willing to help you find somewhere to pitch your tent.
NLNP 4636 sq. km
North Luangwa Conservation Programme, Zambia project strategy 2006
NORTH LUANGWA BLACK RHINO REINTRODUCTION UPDATE Jan 2007 www.eaza.net/rhino/download/ProjectC_update1.pdf
RE©\ESTABLISHMENT OF BLACK RHINO IN ZAMBIA Update - Jan 2008
June 2008 - 5 additional black rhinos were introduced into NLNP
http://www.lowdown.co.zm/2004/2004-04/luangwamarathon.htm
http://www.lowdown.co.zm/2004/2004-05/letters2004-05.htm
http://www.zamnet.zm/zamnet/zntb/nlnp.html dated info
http://www.ast-reisen.de/tafika_report.htm Coppinger canoe trip
NLNP outside the park
Campsites East of NLNP Musalangu GMA 17350 sq. km area
* Nutoboze Campsite- Have no information about this campsite. Period.
*Its Wild bush camps Community campsites
Chikwa & Chifunda Bushcamps camping $5/chalets sc $35
http://itswild.org/about-each-bushcamp
www.itswild.org/files/BushCampBrochure.pdf
http://itswild.org/rates-how-book
Some insight into how our tourism can help wildlife- & reduce poaching www.firstglobalselect.com/scripts/cgiip.wsc/globalone/htm/news_article.r?vcnews-id=313367
Chifunda Bushcamp -camping/chalets sc
http://itswild.org/about-each-bushcamp
www.itswild.org/files/BushCampBrochure.pdf
http://itswild.org/rates-how-book
From Poacher to Chifunda Bushcamp Head Cook
Campsite West of NLNP on the escarpment, 42 kms east of the Great East Rd
Natwange Mukungule Community campsite Located on the Mwaleshi River near Mano entrance Gate. You can rent tents. There are 6 private campsites each with hot shower, flush toliet and braii area. A Bisa cultural gift shop opens in 2008. moses@fzs.org clairelewis@fzs.org camping $10, day visit $5
Transiting NLNP requires normal applicable park fees to be paid. You can not transit the park and avoid payment.
Park entry fees- Int'l =$20
Vehicle Fees- non resident = $15
Bed Levy- Int'l = $15 (if staying in park)
Drive time from Natwange Community Campsite to the pontoon on the Luangwa
River-- 3 hours
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NLNP inside the park Buffalo Camp self-catering basis is now possible again in 2009. 2 weeks reservations in advance no longer required. |
I highly recommend at least 2nites at Buffalo Camp for the self catered
known for bushwalks in area of several prides of lion, large herds of buffalo
http://www.travelscribbles.com/travel_articles_africa_zambia.html
$95pppn plus bed levy and park fees
Nkalamo Camp-- Remote Wildlife Nkalamo bush camp is available for self catering, includes B&B, and one bush walk. $100 plus park fees www.nkalamo.com I haven't had the chance to check this place out, but by the few reports I have seen, this is worth looking at.
NEW - Delia Explorers - Near Delia Lodge(same owner too-Remote Wildlife) on the Lutaba River- self catering(braai) camp, 4x tents on platforms and 4x 'tree houses', bush walks- 2009 rates $150pppn including park entry fees and bed levy. Minimum 2 nites. www.deliacamp.com/html/explorers_i.html
Interesting is the 5 and 10 day camping and walking safaris Remote Wildlife offers. 10 day itinerary with pictures The reports have been of excellent wildlife sightings on these portered walking safaris from Nkalamo Bush Camp to Delia Lodge. http://www.deliacamp.com/pdf/ZambiaCatalogue2008.pdf
#1-4 are the new Spanish operator¡¯s camps. 2 & 3 opened 8/06.
Delia Lodge(3), Mulondoshi(1), Chimana(4), and Nkalamo(2). Three bush camps and 1 lodge
Chimana Camp-concession taken back by ZAWA
Mulondoshi Camp - concession taken back by ZAWA
Mwaleshi Camp, Buffalo Camp and Kutendala (bush camps)all located along the
2009 - Remote Wildlife has plans to open a new bush camp for the selfdrive and overland trucks in Mukungule GMA. This is to the West side of NLNP.
Chikwa Bushcamp - approx 279 kms north of Mfuwe on the East side of the Luangwa River
camping/chalets sc http://itswild.org/about-each-bushcamp
All normally have additionally full board, activities and rates that are upmarket.
2008-- Nkalamo Bush Camp offers self drives, self catering - $100 plus park fees. Includes B&B and one bush walk. Only 6 chalets, so advance reservations preferred to insure you haven't made a long off road drive for nothing.
The map below shows the location of the fenced area for Rhino that the North Luangwa Conservation Project is reintroducing into NLNP. Called Sanctuary. Access for overlanders is limited to a section in the Northern part through a series of gates while traversing NLNP, from the escarpment to the
