Zambia - Lusaka

[parakitaMol.]

Thinking of going out there in October - part work to visit an elephant orphanage and part holiday. Would like to stay in a really nice lodge but not be driving or travel too much as only have 5/6 days.

Has anyone been? I'm a bit of a baby about dangerous places or roughing it.

[Jubal]

It's a capital city. You'll be fine. I stayed with family so can't help with a accommodation. But there are many fine looking places around. If I remember rightly, the Liyayi Lodge is right next door to the orphanage and has just been refurbished. Have fun!

[durbster]

My parents lived in Zambia for many years and didn't have much to say about Lusaka, and I went there a couple of years ago and found it a bit grim to be honest, especially compared to the rest of Zambia that I saw. Would you mind hopping on a plane for an hour? You could get out to one of the amazing national parks for a few days instead.

I'd strongly recommend this place in South Luangwa which you can fly to/from direct from Lusaka:
http://www.flatdogs.com

Great staff (run by Brits), fantastic food, exciting location and they do a lot for the local area. Have a look at their Facebook page for the kind of things you can see while staying there, even if you just hang around in the camp and don't jump on the night/day/walking safaris.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flatdogs-Camp/10700...

[parakitaMol.]

That's great info, thanks both. Yes the lodge at Lilayi is on our list - have seen comments on Trip Advisor saying it's much improved since the refurb..... but sadly not enough time to go elsewhere - wouldn't get my husband on an internal flight either!