Mfuwe Lodge
When
the Luangwa is in flood the hairpin bends along its tortuous
route are progressively eroded away until the main stream cuts
through one of its loops, leaving behind attractive oxbow
lagoons which are one of the most picturesque aspects of the
valley.
Hidden away among the huge
ebony and fig trees on the banks of one of these beautiful
lagoons sits Mfuwe Lodge.
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Ariel view of Mfuwe Lodge |
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Here
exciting wilderness adventures are matched by the
enchantment of the lodge, the warm welcome from the
staff and the courtesy and efficiency of service. |
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Mfuwe
Lodge bekons you to participate in an exceptional
African experience... the rare opportunity to
combine the adventure of a lifetime with standards
of luxury, comfort and service totally unexpected
in the bush. |
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Mfuwe
Lodge really IS the place to encounter the freedom
and spirit of the real Africa. |
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open-plan design of Mfuwe's new
structures keeps the comfort and relaxation
of guests in mind, but also capitalises on
the fact that an African wilderness
experience is a blend of colours and
textures, sounds, aromas and sights
unmatched anywhere else in the world. |
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The
open plan central lodge facility incorporates
reception, lounge, dining and bar areas, under a
thatch roof supported by palm poles and dominated by
two impressive chimneys at opposite ends. This cool
and airy central meeting place is the heart of the
lodge. It opens onto a broad timber deck that
cantilevers dramatically over the main lagoon. From
the comfort of the Lodge guests may view some of
Africa's majestic wildlife as animals come down to
drink. Elephant, hippopotamus, many antelope
species and crocodiles are plentiful in this area. |
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lounge accommodates the swimming pool which also overlooks
the main lagoon. In between game drives, walks and meals,
guests may relax around the pool or in the unique library
which is entirely dedicated to nature conservation related
issues, African culture, tradition and history. The library
also include a video library and has its own timber deck
which overlooks the main lagoon. Here people can read or
write in peace and soak up the tranquillity of Africa at its
best. |
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Accommodation
is provided in 18 open-plan chalets, each with en-suite
bathroom.
One third of each chalet's
perimeter can be opened, to allow the guest to enjoy the
views, the sounds, the scents and the mood of the African
wilderness.
Each chalet has a large
private deck overlooking one of the lagoons.
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| The bathrooms have
both bath and shower, with separate toilet. The bathing
corner can be completely opened to offer guests an open-air
bathing experience.
Five Chalets are suites with
an elevated sleeping area, to allow space for a double bed,
and increased lounging area.
Each room has a private bar.
The thatched roof has been designed to guarantee maximum
ventilation, even though all rooms on the lagoon are
dramatically sheltered by huge ebony trees.
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The
lodge also has an open boma for dinners under starlit
African skies and earnest talk around the campfire.
Activities from the lodge include day and night game drives;
lion and leopard are often seen. The lodge offers walking
safaris for closer contact with the game and exceptional
bird watching |
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Another
distinguishing feature of the lodge is the meeting room
which an host up to 40 people. Secluded from the lodge and
built on stilts, it too overlooks a lagoon. Like other
facilities at Mfuwe, the meeting room opens out onto its own
private timber deck.
The Bushcamp
Company operates 4 camps that are the perfect compliment to
the Lodge by offering accommodation in a mix of tented and
traditional bamboo reed camps. The bush camps are
ideal for a true African wilderness experience and, being
located in an area of the Park used almost exclusively for
walking safaris, offer the perfect overnight stop for those
wanting to get close to nature.
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