Before you fly
When should you come?
The Lodge is open from late March to early January, the dry months.
South Luangwa is green and lusciously beautiful after the rains which usually end in mid-March, the landscape shines with every hue of green and emerald. This is a wonderful time to visit, with elephants gliding like ships through the grass and big cats preferring to use the roads rather than dampen their paws.
In June, July and August you will notice that the greenery dies back to reveal the full structure of the landscape, complete with gnarled tree trunks and twisted shrubs. This is many peoples favorite time of year to visit South Luangwa with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and cooler temperatures before the dry season really kicks in – this is the African winter.
For exceptional wildlife viewing, September, October and early November superlative as large herds of buffalo come to the Mfuwe area in the driest and hottest time of the year, followed by non-resident predators. Large groups of elephant congregate near the river, with the youngsters lying about in the shade away from the midday sun. Rain showers can be expected towards the end of October.
This period is the hottest and driest time of year. Fantastic for wildlife.
What to bring and wear
We will send you more details later. You can pack light, as we have an efficient laundry service. Of key importance is your camera and binoculars. For day time wear light-weight long-sleeved shirts, trousers/shorts/skirts, rain coat (Nov – March), not forgetting sun hat and high SPF sun cream! For the evenings you might like to change and cover up. Please dress as you feel most comfortable.
Health
Zambia is a tropical country and you must think about any health precautions before you fly. While malaria is not particularly bad around the Lodge we would recommend all guests take malaria tablets. You must also check with your doctor about which inoculations you will need.
Visa information
Please check your visa requirements before departure with your local embassy. Visa fees for some foreign nationals have recently dropped and it may take time for websites to be updated.
For almost all countries (including UK, USA, EU and Australia) you can purchase a visa of US$50 on arrival which will be valid for a maximum of 3 months. This can be purchased at the port of entry, or in advance through your local embassy.
http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/zims/default.aspx
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The Lodge
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