MFUWE LODGE

South Luangwa National Park | Zambia

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HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT WE LOVE

Seeing elephants arrive for the marula fruit in November

Working out on the outdoor gym circuit shaded by mature trees

Using the pool while antelope graze in the floodplain below

WHEN TO VISIT

CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY

Luangwa Conservation and Community Fund
Supports anti-poaching and desnaring to help preserve the park’s wildlife in partnership with Conservation South Luangwa, Zambia Carnivore Programme and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife

Tree-planting Project
Sponsoring trees for school children to plant as part of educating them about deforestation

Commit to Clean Water Fund
Raising fund to sink boreholes to access clean water for villages

Meal-A-Day Programme
Providing nutritious meals Chiwawatala Primary School, Mfuwe Day School and Aunt Mary’s Academy. Learners draw scenes from the Luangwa Valley each year, some of which are chosen for an annual calendar that is sold in the lodge shop to raise funds

OVERVIEW

It’s true: elephants really do walk up the steps and through the lobby of Mfuwe Lodge to feast on the marula trees that fruit from November on. Following an ancient migration path forged by their ancestors, South Luangwa ellies continue this practice today.

But that’s not all that makes Mfuwe Lodge special. It’s the closest accommodation to the main park gate, making it convenient for travel. There’s a fun outdoor gym and the Phil Berry Centre houses a library and a photo studio. The grounds host plains game and hippo, and the Director’s House – which has a pizza oven and barbeque – is great for families with young children. Mfuwe Lodge is an excellent overnight stop before you venture deeper into South Luangwa.