Kafue

Pinnon Safari Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Pinnon Lodge?

Stays at Pinnon Lodge start from around US$290 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Pinnon Lodge

About Pinnon Safari Lodge

Safari with a personal touch bordering Zambia's oldest national park

Total privacy is yours at this intimate, family-run lodge in the rugged wilderness on Kafue's northeastern border. Pinnon is a brand-new lodge built by safari-industry veterans, Ruth and Lyndon Pinches, whose love for the area shows in every detail. The power is solar, and the buildings face west to make the most of the sunsets and the views of the Kafue River, where crocodile, hippo and elephant are regular visitors. In an age of over-the-top safari offerings, this comfortable and professionally run lodge is a refreshing dream.

Central Kafue , Kafue , Zambia

From $290 per person/per night

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8 Rooms

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The property

The open-sided, thatched restaurant and lounge area overlooks both the river and the large, grassy marsh area called a dambo. Put your feet up in the small wicker-furnished lounge, glancing up from your book to gaze at the grazing kudu or impala. Meals are served privately or at one long sociable table. There are few lavish extras here, but the drinks are cold, the (excellent!) meals are hot, and the warmth of the staff is genuine.

The rooms

Pinnon currently has two luxury tented chalets. Kingfisher Chalet, surrounded on three sides by water, is a prime spot for birdwatching and gazing at hippos on the sandbank 30 metres from the chalet. West-facing Wagtail Chalet overlooks the river and is the perfect place for a sundowner. The chalets are very private, their mesh windows opening to the views. Each is thatched, with a wooden floor, netted queen-sized bed, en-suite bathroom with a stone-built shower and an elevated veranda.

Activities

Explore the immediate area and deeper into the heart of Kafue on twice-daily game drives, looking out for iconic African species: lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, hyena; as well as the lesser-known players: black-backed jackal, sable and roan, and even elusive genet, serval or honey badger. Investigate the open plains and riverfront area on a guided walk. Be sure to bring your binoculars – the birding is excellent. End the day with a boat trip on the Kafue.

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How to book Pinnon Lodge

How do I book Pinnon Lodge?

Pinnon Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zambia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zambia trips featuring Pinnon Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zambia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Pinnon Lodge?

Stays at Pinnon Lodge start from around $290 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Zambia

Kafue National Park

A magical landscape on an epic scale where cheetah and lion roam free, yet tourists rarely visit.