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Liuwa Plain Lodges
Where To Stay In Liuwa Plain National Park, Western Zambia
Liuwa Plain National Park lies in the far west of Zambia, a remote sweep of open grassland broken by pans and islands of woodland. It is known for Africa's second-largest wildebeest migration, for its hyena clans, and for the birdlife that arrives when the rains flood the plains.
We place our guests at King Lewanika Lodge, run by Time + Tide. Six canvas-walled villas stand on raised decks facing the plain, one of them a two-bedroom family villa, with a lounge, bar and plunge pool in the main lodge. Days are built around game drives in open 4×4s, by day and after dark, with guided walks, sleep-outs on the plains and canoe outings when the floodplain holds water.
Liuwa rewards travellers who want space and quiet over crowds. Tell us your dates and we'll build Liuwa Plain into a Zambia safari that fits, as we've been doing for travellers since 1999.
Discover The Untamed Beauty Of The Liuwa Plain: Africa's Hidden Safari Gem
King Lewanika Lodge
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King Lewanika Lodge is Time + Tide's tented lodge on the open grasslands of Liuwa Plain National Park in western Zambia. Six canvas-walled villas look over the plain from raised decks, including a two-bedroom family villa. Game drives by day and night, guided walks and seasonal canoeing take you out among the wildebeest, hyena clans and birdlife of this remote corner of Zambia.
Liuwa Plain Lodges: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you stay in Liuwa Plain National Park?
We arrange stays at King Lewanika Lodge, a luxury tented lodge run by Time + Tide on the open plains. The park's other options are community-owned campsites and basic self-catering units, supported by African Parks and aimed at self-sufficient travellers driving their own high-clearance 4×4 vehicles.
What is the accommodation like at King Lewanika Lodge?
King Lewanika Lodge has six canvas-walled villas, each on a raised platform with its own deck looking out over the plain. Villas have en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, and the main lodge holds the lounge, dining area, bar, campfire and a plunge pool.
Does King Lewanika Lodge have a family villa?
Yes, one of the six villas has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with its own lounge and private veranda, which suits a family or small group travelling together. Minimum ages and child policies are covered on our Zambia lodges page.
What activities are offered at King Lewanika Lodge?
Game drives in open 4×4 vehicles are the core of a stay, both by day and after dark. Guided walks, sleep-outs on the plains and cultural visits to local Lozi communities can be added, and canoe or boat outings run when the floodplain holds enough water.
Who runs King Lewanika Lodge?
King Lewanika Lodge is built and run by Time + Tide, the operator formerly known as Norman Carr Safaris. It was developed with African Parks, which manages Liuwa Plain with Zambia's Department of National Parks and Wildlife and the Barotse Royal Establishment, and the Time + Tide Foundation supports education projects in nearby communities.
Who is King Lewanika Lodge named after?
The lodge is named after Lewanika, Litunga (king) of the Lozi people, who is remembered for first protecting Liuwa Plain. The Barotse Royal Establishment, the Lozi traditional authority, remains a partner in managing the park today alongside African Parks and Zambia's national parks department.
Is there Wi-Fi at King Lewanika Lodge?
King Lewanika Lodge has limited Wi-Fi and no mobile phone signal, so plan on being largely out of contact during your stay. The villas run on solar power and have British-style three-pin sockets, so cameras and phones charge in your room without an adapter for UK plugs.
Map of Lodges in and around Liuwa Plain National Park, Zambia
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