King Lewanika Lodge overlooks the seemingly endless vistas of Liuwa Plain in the western part of Zambia.

The lodge is ideally located to bear witness to Africa’s second largest wildebeest migration and the park’s diverse array of other species.

Five Luxury Safari Tents

No. of guests 5 luxury tents and 1 family tent Maximum 15 Guests. Each Luxury Safari Tent is set up either as a twin or double

1 luxury family safari tent

Aspect The luxury family safari tent is nestled on the edge of the woodland, with uninterrupted views over Liuwa Plain. It is situated closest to the main area.

No. of guests The Luxury Family Safari tent can accommodate 5 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Game drives

Follow the Northen migration

Cuisine

SPA & wellness

♦ Type: Lodge

♦ No. Rooms: 6

♦ Minimum Child Age: 6

♦ Spoken Languages: English

♦ Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Hiking, History        & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Star Gazing, Wildlife

♦ Available Services: Disability Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Meal on Request Private Vehicle (Available)

A 6-day itinerary combining Liuwa Plain National Park and Lower Zambezi

♦ Day 1: Fly from Lusaka to Liuwa Plain, transfer to King Lewanika Lodge

♦ Day 2-3: Game drives, walks in Liuwa Plain

♦ Day 4: Fly to Lower Zambezi check in Baines’ River Camp

, boat safari on Zambezi River and safari walks

♦ Day 5: Game drives or canoeing including cultural visits. in Lower     Zambezi

♦ Day 6: Departure

You can include the scenic flight on your itinerary as per details below:

The scenic flight over Liuwa Plain is a must! You’ll spot wildlife and stunning landscapes from above. King Lewanika Lodge offers flights during peak migration season June-July.

Here’s the scenic flight info for King Lewanika Lodge

♦ Duration: 30-45 minutes

♦ Timing: Early morning or late afternoon

♦ What to see: Wildebeest migration, zebras, antelopes, and Liuwa’s stunning landscapes

♦ Booking: Arrange through Smiles Travel & Tours

A 6-day itinerary combining Liuwa Plain National Park and Livingstone.

♦ Day 1: Fly from Lusaka to Liuwa Plain, transfer to King Lewanika Lodge

Fly from Lusaka to Liuwa Plain, transfer to King Lewanika Lodge

♦ Day 2-3: Game drives, walks, scenic flights in Liuwa Plain

♦ Day 4: Fly to Livingstone, check into lodge (David Livingstone Safari Lodge) Other Hotel/Lodges Options available at different rates.

♦ Day 5: Victoria Falls activities (Game drive, Guided Falls Tour & Sunset boat cruise)

♦ Day 6: Departure from Livingstone

Day 5

♦ Morning: Game drive

♦ Afternoon: Guided Falls tour (spray zone!)

♦ Evening: Sunset Boat cruise with drinks, light snacks, beer & wines.

If interested, you can contact us for the quotation!

2026 USD RATES FOR KING LEWANIKA LODGE, LIUWA PLAIN NATIONAL PARK 

These rates are valid from 1 March to 31 December 2026, inclusive.
King Lewanika Lodge is closed annually, for the months of January & February.

Accommodation in USD PER PERSON NIGHT 

Adults US$1205
Single Supplement US$362
Child 6 to 15 US$844

Park Fees of US$40 Per Person per Night and Conservation & Community Levies of US$135 Per Person per Night should be added to the accommodation rates.

NOTES

♦ King Lewanika Lodge is a minimum three-night stay. This is to ensure guests the finest opportunity to explore this remote wilderness and hopefully find the migration on its annual move.

♦ On each three-night stay, the highly recommended, yet optional, the “Explore all Liuwa” sleep out is included on a complimentary basis.
A sleep out allows for full day exploration of Liuwa Plain National Park, in near exclusivity and focussing on finding further away highlights and following the migration (if on the move).

♦ Sleep outs are recommended throughout the year, but are most popular June through October, where the exploration seeks to find the migration.

♦ All flights are to be booked through Smiles Travel & Tours Limited Zambia reservations. Please contact your us for all the details

AIR TRANSPORT TO AND FROM KING LEWANIKA LODGE, LIUWA PLAIN NATIONAL PARK

Cessna 210 – Maximum 4 Passengers – Maximum Luggage Allowance of 15kg (33.1lb) and 5kg (11lb) hand luggage Per Perso

SEAT RATES

Rates below are USD per person, each way based on minimum óf 2 passengers

UPGRADE MENU

Enhance the Ker & Downey Zambia safari experience further with an upgrade.

UPGRADES 

PRIVATE VEHICLE COST US$550 per vehicle per night

TOUR LEADER RATE

TOUR LEADER / ESCORT GUIDE COST US$370 per night

PRIVATE VEHICLE

Booking a private vehicle guarantees private activities with a camp guide. Private vehicle and guide depend on availability upon request

VEHICLE POLICY

Ker & Downey Zambia vehicles have 6 seats and guarantee all passengers a window seat. Vehicles have the capacity of up to seven passengers should groups choose to stay together in one vehicle.

Stays with Ker & Downey Zambia are on a fully inclusive basis. This means that the nightly rate covers the following:

√ Accommodation.
√ Game activities conducted by professional guides.
√ All meals and snacks.
√ Selected house brand alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
√ Daily laundry service.
√ Emergency evacuation insurance (to the closest medical facility)

Our camp is family friendly, providing a family tent, children’s menus, and carefully crafted family activities.

♦ Minimum age across all camps (and activities) is six years. Child rate applies to children aged six to fifteen.

♦ Adult rate applies from sixteen years

♦ Private vehicle is not required.

♦ Camp managers and guides reserve the right to cancel any activity due to any safety concerns

FLIGHT TIMES

Flights are timed to ensure ease of access to other safari areas within Zambia,including South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, Kafue and Livingstone. It also coincidesadvantageously for incoming and outgoing international flights

FLIGHTS OPERATE DAILY BASED ON THE BELOW TIMETABLE

♦ Liuwa to Livingstone departs @ 07:00Arrive Livingstone at 09:00

♦ Livingstone to Liuwa departs @ 09:30Arrive Liuwa at 11:30

♦ Liuwa to Lusaka departs @ 12:00Arrive Lusaka at 14:30

♦ Lusaka to Liuwa departs @ 15:00Arrive Liuwa at 17:30

♦ Kafue (Chunga) to Lusaka departs @ 13:30Arrive Lusaka 14:30

♦ Kafue (Chunga) to Liuwa departs @ 16:00Arrive Liuwa at 17:30

√ Additional DEPARTURE TAX (currently US$ 21 per person) is payable on all flights departing from Lusaka and Livingstone Airports.

√ For all Ker & Downey Zambia booked flights, the Meet & Greet service is included.

√ Landing fees applicable at third party airstrips.

√ All air transport rates may be subject to fuel price surcharges and government fee increases. All prices are subject to change.

√  In the event of inclement weather, and delayed or postponed departures/ arrivals, Ker & Downey Zambia cannot be held responsible for missed nights in camp or missed onward arrangements.

√ Should guests wish for specific flight times different to this schedule, or to reduce stops enroute, a private charter is required.

√ Ker & Downey Zambia reserves the right to use third party carriers in the event the aircraft is not available or is unsuitable for operational reasons. This may have an impact on the routing and aircraft type.

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