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mentally oriented farming family the land was later
sold to the National Parks Department. Blue Lagoon
lies west of Lusaka on the Kafue Flats, which are
home to the vast floodplain that attracts thousands
of Kafue Lechwe, some buffalo and numerous water
birds. The plains are fringed with acacia woodland.
This park is a true birdwatchers paradise.
Directions: Take Mumbwa road from Lusaka then
turn left at a faded blue ZCCM sign about 27 km from
Lusaka opposite a store called the Bancroft Super-
market. This road eventually leads to the park gate.
Chaminuka Private Game Reserve
Tel: +260-211-213303/4/5/ 225432
Fax: +260-211-228115
www.chaminuka.com
information@chaminuka.com
Located about 45 minutes north of Lusaka is the
extensive Chaminuka Private Game Reserve. The
biggest Private Game reserve of Zambia and counts
a large variety of game: lions, elephants, giraffes,
zebra, and antelopes, in untouched wilderness. The
well-appointed lodge also has an extensive collec-
tion of African art, with more than 1000 pieces of art,
ranging from traditional artefacts collected in over 35
countries in Africa, to contemporary sculpture and
painting collections. Walking, driving and horseback
riding safaris can be arranged at the lodge. You can
also enjoy a swim, play tennis and relax in the out-
door Jacuzzi, swimming pool and sauna.
Directions: Drive toward the Lusaka Airport and turn
on the left at the airport junction. Follow the sign-
posts.
Kyindu Private Game Reserve
Off of Leopards Hill Road, Northeast of Lusaka,
you’ll find the Kyindu Private Game Reserve featur-
ing the luxurious Lion Lodge (home to a large male
lion), and Elandsong Bushcamp a more rustic camp
deep in the heart of this private reserve.
Lechwe Game and Fish Farm
Tel: +260-211-222083/84/73,
Fax: +260-211-222684
kflechwe@zamnet.zm
Located a mere one hour’s drive from Lusaka is the
Lechwe Lodge, on the banks of the Kafue River. The
river’s proximity attracts a spectacular variety of wa-
ter birds. Sixteen different species of antelope can
be seen in the woodlands and floodplains of the area
as well. On offer are horseback riding excursions,
and boat rides down the river.
Lilayi Lodge
Tel: +260-211-279024/25/26
lilayi@zamsaf.co.zm
www.lilayi.com
Located only 20km out on the Kafue Road on a pri-
vate game ranch of 700 hectares. Lilayi Lodge offers
luxury accommodation as well as daily excursions
for guests including: game drives, bicycle rides,
walking and horseback riding safaris on the Ranch.
This Private reserve is home to Elephants, Giraffes,
14 species of Antelopes, Warthogs, Zebras, Mon-
keys… and much more.
Protea Safari Lodge
Plot 1887 Kamaila Road,
Chisamba (Lusaka)
P O Box 51018
Tel: +260-211-212843 / Fax: +260-211-212 853
reservations@phsafarilodge.co.zm
www.proteahotels.com
Horse riding around the bush ground of Chaminuka Lodge.
Located 60 km outside Lusaka on its own private
game reserve of approximately 2500 acres. It is
about a half hour drive outside of Lusaka, mak-
ing it a nice nearby retreat for the weekend. The
ranches stock most of the antelope found in the