The Lochinvar Estate
has a genuine history as an “Out of Africa” colonial
cattle ranch and farm.
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.
Today it is a World Heritage Wetland Site. Situated
on the Kafue River floodplain mid way between
Livingstone and Lusaka, the Park is now the last
stronghold of the Kafue Lechwe, an aquatic antelope
of extraordinary grace.
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.
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