Hi guys,

Im off for a 16 day Safari in Zambia with the Mrs and my son. Our charter is arranged for the next day so my family can have a day's rest.

I was wondering if someone can advise about a nice hotel or lodge to stay the night in, some place which is a must visit if in Lusaka, but safe and luxurious as am travelling with my family.

Thanks.

Danish Ali Pir
CEO Indus Safaris
www.indussafaris.com

Danish , your outfitter should be able to recommend a good place.

You will very much enjoy the Taj Pamodzi.

Best

Andrew

Thanks Andrew,
Charlie suggested Taj as well.

has anyone stayed at Lilayi lodge, it looks fabulous on the website.

Thanks

Another vote for The Taj

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Originally posted by Pir_Danish:
Thanks Andrew,
Charlie suggested Taj as well.

has anyone stayed at Lilayi lodge, it looks fabulous on the website.

Thanks

It is alright but out of town. If you are spending a few days then your son will enjoy it.

Pir let me know when you are in town and if you would like we could meet up?

Best

Andrew

Andrew, i have booked Taj, if ur in Lusaka and free come have a drink with me at the hotel on 25th. will be great to finally meet you.

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Originally posted by Pir_Danish:
Andrew, i have booked Taj, if ur in Lusaka and free come have a drink with me at the hotel on 25th. will be great to finally meet you.

Bad timing mate and I will be out chasing stuff in the long grass.

ok my friend.

By the way guys, one last question:
What is the best malaria prophylaxis for my 9 year old son? i used Malarone on my hunt in Zimbabwe, can my son use the same tablet every day?

Many Thanks

You will wnjoy the Taj in Lusaka. The Wasabi Shrimp at the grill is worth the trip. Check with you doctor about malarone for you son.

Good luck.

if you are going with duploys stay with them the taj is great but but but watch your stuff. last time we were there they went through our bags when we went to dinner and took whatever they wanted

I have hunted Zambia about 4 times, and mostly had to overnight either before we head to the bush or on the the way out. All of the places have been very positive. I would highly recommend Chaminuka. It is a game ranch about 45 min from Downtown, or about 30 min from the airport. By African standards, it's a solid 4 star place. the chalets are very nice and the restaurant is one of the best in all the places I have been to in africa. It's been about 5 years since we were there. The only negative is that it is out of town. You miss any third world big city experiences. The best thing, is that is is not in the city... My last trip the year before last , my outfitter set me up in a place at a little lodge in the middle of a nice Lusaka residential neighborhood. It was called the Kingfisher lodge. The place was cheap, quiet, and in need of some updating. They have an restaurant, however, I didn't eat there. They had a big Indian wedding there one night. The other hotel I stayed at in the past and liked, was the Southern Sun Ridgewy. Very nice, good restaurant. It's Lusaka's place to be seen. A lot of locals hang there. I thought it was a little over priced. I also, have stayed at the Southern Sun ( a African chain) in Maputo, Moz. That place was way over-priced for what you got. Lastly, some fellow hunters stayed at the Protea Hotel. They said it was a nice place. It is in a good location, right by the shopping center that has the best restaurant in Lusaka, called Dazzle (? I think) This is where the elite meet to eat, therefore, it is the social center of Lusaka. Enjoy Zambia, my favorite African country.

Saeen, Taj is good, I have stayed there twice. Who are you hunting with?

There are at least two Protea Hotels in Lusaka, but I would avoid the Cairo Road location. I stay at the Protea Hotel next to the Arcades shopping mall. The restaurant at the mall that many go to is Rhapsody's. Being next to the mall is convenient when I am there on business, but if I were to be in Lusaka for some other reason and wanted to avoid downtown I would stay at Chaminuka, just to have some animals around.

I'd second the recommendation for the Protea next to the Arcades. The wife and I stayed there last year on Andrew's recommendation prior to our hunt with him.