Chichele Presidential Lodge

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Chichele Presidential has brought a new standard of accommodation to Zambian safaris. While this country is known for its characterful bush camps, Chichele Presidential, as its name suggests, offers premium bricks and motar luxury - something that’s usually associated with neighbouring Botswana. If you want all the facilities, but still a family-run feel then this lodge is for you; Chichele is operated by the Cumings family, who are known for their personalised luxury lodges in the valley. But just as they haven’t held back on luxury furnishings, facilities and everything in between, Chichele has got a price tag to match.

The design of Chichele Presidential is sleek and grand, but with earthy safari tones to keep in line with the lodge’s natural surroundings. Opulence is in the history of Chichele, as it was historically a retreat built for Zambia’s Presidents to relax in and host guests, including members of the British royal family.

The main area is spacious enough for triple the guests, with two sumptuous lounges, a huge copper bar, as well as original artworks and even Zambia’s founding President Dr Kenneth Kuanda’s grand chairs. The facilities are certainly fit for royalty, with a 18m pool, a fully equipped gym with a view and a spoiling spa. They say ‘anything is possible’ for guests here, whether that’s sunrise yoga, personalised pizzas or booking your own private use of their safari lounge.

In each 10 suites, guests can enjoy ample indoor and outdoor space with a sitting room, bedroom, bathroom and covered veranda with a private plunge pool and outdoor shower. All rooms are also air conditioned, and can have a super-king or large twin bed configuration. Wildlife will often wander in front of camp, giving you lots to marvel at while relaxing on your private deck. A large sofa in each room can convert into a comfortable double bed for children.

If you can tear yourself away from all the draws of the main area and your room, guiding is brilliant around the action-packed South Luangwa National Park - full of lion, leopard, elephant and bursting with hippos. The lodge offers both the classic safari game drives and walking safaris.

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