east zambia Operators - sanctuary
Sanctuary operate
2 lodges in the Victoria Falls area - Chichele
Presidential Lodge and Puku Ridge
Chichele Presidential Lodge
Formerly a private Presidential
retreat, Chichele (pronounce to rhyme with belly)
occupies one of the most breathtaking sites in
the entire park. Since the original structures,
built circa 1960, became very dilapidated, Star
of Africa has undertaken a complete transformation
of the building to create a spectacular new 'turn
of the century' safari lodge, designed to complement
its natural surroundings.
In order to exploit the wonderful
floodplain vistas offered by the site, 10 elegant
Victorian style lodges are built along the edge
of the hillside, each giving guests a private
panoramic view. Quality furnishings and discreet
service provide the necessary level of comfort
expected by the upmarket visitor.
Puku Ridge
Named for the elusive Puku antelope
which never strays far from water, this beautiful
camp among the trees overlooks a sweeping expanse
of the fertile Kakumbi dambo (valley). Here, the
living is easy for both visitors and wildlife.
Puku Ridge Tented Camp is small and intimate,
built unobtrusively close to the wild. Each of
the six comfortably furnished safari tents has
its own lavish bathroom which provides the option
of taking a shower with the sun on your shoulders.
The diverse wildlife along the
dambo offers great opportunities for photography,
whether you choose to explore on foot with a keen-eyed
guide, or range further afield in a safari vehicle.
And in the evenings, you dine with the night sounds
of Africa for a soundtrack. Puku Ridge inhabits
a remote world of its own, watching the ancient
patterns of life and survival while treating its
visitors to enjoyably civilised hospitality.
Activities include:
Full range of game drives in
the South Luangwa National Park using open 4 x
4 vehicles. Each vehicle is driven by a qualified,
knowledgeable guide.
Wildlife to be seen includes
Elephant, Lions, Wild Dog, Buffalo, Giraffe and
a wide variety of antelope in addition to many
other endemic species.
Night drives using spotlights
enable guests to see such nocturnal animals as
leopard, night ape and spotted hyena.
Game walks conducted by a professional
guide and an armed national parks scout.
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