THIS CAMP IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (The roads inside the park are in a shocking condition.)
Lechwe Plains Tented Camp is in the Lochinvar National Park, which was bequeathed to the nation in 1904, the old colonial farmhouse still stands, under a preservation order. But Lochinvar�s huge swath of unique wetland and floodplain savanna was returned to its wild state.
The exotic and beautiful Lechwe Plains Tented Camp is an African fantasy under canvas. The tented lodge, built onto teak decking, shelters under a mature grove of acacia trees on the edge of the wide Chunga Lagoon. Just six double units cater for a maximum of 12 guests at any one time, making this a tranquil hideaway far from the main safari circuits.
The close-up experience of living in the same environment as the wildlife offers a new perspective to the visitor. Peace and beauty together with ever-changing waterscapes will offer opportunities for special interest groups and individual visitors alike. Guests will have the undivided attention of the hosts and staff, including a competent ornithologist and guide.
Lechwe Plains location midway between Livingstone and Lusaka makes it a highly original proposition for the corporate market as well as the international visitor, and perfect as an incentive group destination.
ACTIVITIES
All year round bird watcher's paradise with over 400 species recorded. In addition, the park contains approximately 30 000 Kafue lechwe, 2 000 Blue wildebeest and 700 Zebra. Greater kudu, Bushbuck, Oribi, Hippopotamus, Side-striped jackal, Reedbuck and Common waterbuck are also present.
Water activities include excursions in dug-out canoes.
Game viewing drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles.
Guided walks.
Cultural visits to nearby traditional fishing villages.
Special interest safaris, e.g. birding, riverine ecology or questing for rare species such as the Sitatunga.
Visits to interesting iron-age archaeological sites.
Hot springs.
Sport angling opportunities.
AMENITIES AND SERVICE
Evening camp fire
Laundry
Airstrip (Charter flights are available)
Guests may drive to the Lodge if they wish
ALL ACCOMMODATION HAS
En-suite toilet, basin, shower & bath
Mosquito nets
Hair dryer
Private viewing deck
MEAL TIMES
Meal times are at the usually accepted times but can be dependent on safari activities. A wide range of cuisine is served blending local ingredients with international flavours. Meals will be served outdoors whenever possible.
ACCESS
By air: international flights to Lusaka, transfer to Camp via charter plane to Lochinvar airstrip.
Self drive: Around 4 hours from Lusaka to Lochinvar National Park.
