Chiawa Safaris - Chichele Presidential

Like Puku Ridge, Chichele Presidential is operated by, and is a collaboration of, Chiawa Safaris and Chichele Safaris who with the help of some of the world's top safari lodge designers have together created a boutique safari lodge like no other, and that is undoubtedly one of southern Africa's most luxuriuous safari properties.

Chichele Presidential opened in April 2025 and is an outcome of generous and passionate owners with the knowledge and nearly 40 years of authentic safari experience of GrantCumings and the soft, special touches of his wife Lynsey who brough her hospitality degree and superb training from the UK to Zambia.

This is one of those rare safari properties that has it all, top tier guiding and outstanding accommodations, warm hospitality and an unmatched wildlife and wilderness location.

Chichele Presidential Lodge holds the South Luangwa’s prime vantage point, with 360 degree views, and is in a prime wildlife location with rivers, streams, floodplains and forests at its feet.

This historic property has been completely rebuilt and reimagined; Chichele Presidential Safari Lodge is unlike any safari lodge ever seen before in Zambia, bringing new standards of comfort and hospitality to the South Luangwa National Park’s most spectacular location.

Enjoy wildlife viewing from your veranda, or in the company of our pro guides from your custom 4x4 or from on foot; or take it easy with a massage in the spa, or have a game of croquet on the lawn ... or maybe work off those extra pounds from the healthy but indulgent meals in the air conditioned gym; or simply relax in your Vista Suite with every comfort and views of miles and miles of wildest Africa right in front of you.

Chichele Presidential is also a dream honeymoon or even vacation destination, book out all 10 rooms for an intimate and memorable gathering of family and friends.

The choices are almost endless.