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Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve

3.5 star property
Lakefront lodge with free breakfast and spa services

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Lounge
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Front of property - evening/night
Lake
Near Lusaka National Museum, Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve offers a nature escape with continental breakfast, golfing, and wildlife viewing. Enjoy activities like fishing or horseback riding while staying connected with in-room WiFi; relax by the outdoor pool or unwind at the on-site spa.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Chaminuka Nature Reserve, Chongwe, Lusaka, Lusaka Province, 10101

What's nearby

  • Parays Game Ranch - 15 min walk
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 4 min drive
  • Lusaka City Market - 4 min drive
  • Lusaka National Museum - 4 min drive
  • Freedom Statue - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallywags Cafe And Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪3 Trees - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Lion Manda Hill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Galito's Flame Grilled Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nandos - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve

Family-friendly lodge near Lusaka City Market
Located close to Chilenje House and Lusaka National Museum, Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve provides free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course and game and wildlife viewing. Active travellers can enjoy ecotours, hunting and fishing at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours and horse riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and an art gallery on-site.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and separate sitting areas

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Italian, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hunting
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 25 per cent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 75 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: 25 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Chaminuka And Nature Reserve
Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve Lodge
Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve Lusaka
Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve Lodge Lusaka

Frequently asked questions

Does Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve on 20 Feb 2025 start from AU$137.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a 25% fee (subject to availability).

Does Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 75 per vehicle applies.

Where is Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve located?

This family-friendly Lusaka lodge is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chilenje House, Lusaka National Museum and National Assembly of Zambia. Freedom Statue and Lusaka City Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Chaminuka Lodge and Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good, but we had planned for a 0700 game drive and when we arrived none were available. Ants were in the sugar, when we ate breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful, amazing views from the room and the food was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019