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Mfuwe, South Luangwa, Zambia · Safari lodge on the Luangwa River
Thornicroft Lodge
Five minutes from the park gate, right on the Luangwa.
South Luangwa & Mfuwe
On the banks of the Luangwa River, about 5 minutes’ drive from the main gate of South Luangwa National Park
Thornicroft Lodge sits on the banks of the Luangwa River, about five minutes’ drive from the main gate of South Luangwa National Park, so wildlife and river views are part of every day.
Expert local guides lead morning, afternoon and night game drives, walking safaris with professional rangers, birding (the area has more than 400 species) and cultural village tours. Families are welcome, with nature walks and educational programmes for children.
Accommodation
Ways to stay at Thornicroft
A summary of the room types. Full room details, current rates and policies are kept by the property itself.
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Thornicroft
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Facilities
Facilities and services
- Restaurant: local and international dishes
- Bar
- Swimming pool: overlooking the river
- Children’s play area
- Wi-Fi: public areas
- Laundry: on request
Gallery
Thornicroft Lodge in pictures
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Journeys
Journeys that include Thornicroft
Victoria Falls & South Luangwa
- Maramba · 3 nights
- Thornicroft · 4 nights
Three nights by the river near Victoria Falls, then four in South Luangwa for game drives and walking safaris.
Zambia Wildlife Explorer
- Maramba · 2 nights
- Thornicroft · 4 nights
- Nsofu · 2 nights
- Elephant Crossing · 3 nights
Victoria Falls, South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi in one journey: four of the group’s properties over eleven nights.
Location & contact
Getting there
- Transfers from Mfuwe Airport (about 40 minutes) can be arranged on request.
- By road via the T1 from Lusaka or the M10 from Chipata; the last three hours are on a dirt road.
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Mfuwe airport → Thornicroft Lodge
By road · about 40 minutes · Transfers can be arranged on request.
Reservations at Thornicroft
The map shows the general area; ask the property for exact directions.
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Plan your stay at Thornicroft
Send your dates and the property’s reservations team will confirm availability and the price personally. Nothing is booked until they confirm.
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