Time + Tide King Lewanika
At the only permanent camp on the Liuwa Plains, safari dreams become reality for true wildlife enthusiasts.
The golden colour of the plains is reflected throughout the design of the unique King Lewanika Lodge. Accents of vintage, leather and dark metal create flattering contrasts. Your private lounge invites you to birdwatch in the lily-strewn lagoon with panoramic views. Gather around the evening campfire and share your exciting stories under the stars while listening to the calls of panting hyenas. The world around you, you yourself, everything slows down. You are now completely immersed in this wild, vast land.
With Time + Tide King Lewanika's award-winning guides, a maximum of 15 guests receive unrivalled access and absolute exclusivity to a fascinating, untouched region. Be one of the few guests to experience the magic of the Liuwa Plains, home to Africa's second largest wildebeest migration, magnificent birdlife, a growing cheetah population and the famous Lady Liuwa lion pride.
Room
Zambia's most exclusive lodge is open from the end of October to the beginning of July. The six very spacious villas have a private terrace with panoramic views, indoor and outdoor showers, fans in the sleeping area and solar power supply. One of the villas is equipped as a family villa with 2 bedrooms and bathrooms. The main building has a dining area, lounge, bar and campfire site. There is a choice of double or twin bed configuration in each of the villas. Limited wifi and telephone signal are available.
Activities
-Day and night game drives in open off-road vehicles
-Guided bush walks
-Photographic safaris
-Walking Safaris
-Visits to local villages and schools
-Visit to the Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust
-Sleepouts Under the Stars (for a fee)
-Canoeing and fishing (seasonal)
Go stalking deep into the park with highly qualified guides in an open off-road vehicle to experience the spectacle of these special floodplains up close. Observe striped gnus, zebras, red lechwe, eland and tsessebe. Thanks to the experience of the guides, you have the opportunity to get out of the vehicle and explore the nature on foot. The exclusive Sleepouts Under the Stars offer a very special, unforgettable adventure!
Cuisine
Amidst the wild plains of Liuwa, the award-winning culinary lodge team creates exceptional gourmet experiences, combining their skills with impeccable service and passionate creativity. The ideas for the refined dishes at King Lewanika are drawn from Zambia's rich cultural and natural heritage. Fine flavours, fresh produce and authentic traditions bring together the best of Zambian and global influences.
Special features
Currently closed. Reopening from 17.10.2019 (as of 01.07.19)
The lodge is only open seasonally from the end of October to the beginning of July.
Minimum age for children: 5 years
Small aircraft flights from Lusaka to Kalabo and back are currently only offered twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Private charters can be requested. Overnight stays in Lusaka may be necessary.
The transfer between Kalabo Airstrip and the lodge is carried out by panoramic helicopter flight (duration 15 minutes) and is included in the accommodation price.