Lolelunga Private Reserve

Lolelunga Private Reserve is a trailblazing private conservation project that seamlessly integrates wildlife preservation with sustainable tourism. Strategically located on the banks of the Lunga River, just 30 kilometres north of Kafue National Park. Offering a rich biodiversity and a pristine wilderness experience.

Lolelunga Private Reserve is a remarkable story of restoration, resilience, and renewal. Once a barren landscape stripped of its natural wealth by unsustainable livestock farming, rampant poaching, deforestation, dynamite fishing, and indiscriminate logging, the area was on the brink of ecological collapse. Today, it stands proudly as Zambia’s first fully fenced private reserve, spanning 30,000 hectares of rehabilitated wilderness.

The transformation began as an ambitious conservation initiative with a bold vision: to restore balance to the ecosystem and create a sanctuary where wildlife could once again thrive. Through years of tireless effort and strategic rewilding, indigenous species, including elephants, buffalo, and a variety of plains game have returned to their natural habitat. The successful reintroduction of the Big 5, alongside rare and endangered species such as cheetahs, pangolins, and the elusive sitatunga antelope, marks a major milestone in the reserve's journey.

Beyond conservation, Lolelunga is committed to uplifting surrounding communities. Former poachers have been given a new path as conservationists, while access to clean water has been secured for local villages. The reserve is not only a haven for wildlife but also a beacon of hope and opportunity for people who call this remote corner of northern Zambia home.

Lolelunga Private Reserve is more than just a destination, it is a living testament to what is possible when nature, people, and purpose come together.