For somewhere near to Lusaka, but slightly away from it, consider staying at Chaminuka, which is a bush lodge about 30 minutes' drive from the airport. It's one of Lusaka's closest properties to the airport, and so is often use for a night before an early flight – or even a day-room if you have a long connection time.
Chaminuka was the private home of one of Lusaka's most affluent citizens; now it's a spacious and stylish lodge. Its walls are adorned with an excellent collection of contemporary Zambian art (and a few hunting trophies). Chaminuka's stunning main lounge is atop a hill, with sliding glass doors giving a 360° view.
Each of Chanminuka's 19 suites has a telephone, air-con and doors opening onto the lawns.
Inside Chaminuka, you'll find several other lounges, including a sunken TV lounge, a dining room, a sauna, a small library and a snooker room. Outside there are two swimming pools, with an adjacent terrace, a tennis court, a sauna and a jacuzzi. Surrounding it all is a private nature reserve stretching 100km², where 4WD game drives, walks, fishing sorties and riding are available.
Very handy for the airport.
Public areas (bar, dining room etc) of very good standard, especially if interested in African art but rooms needed upgrading and looked slightly neglected. Exceptionally helpful restaurant manager ...
Chaminuka review
We stayed here only as a fleeting stopever between being in South Luangwa and getting on the plane back to the UK.
It's well run and comfortable.
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