Episode Number: 5

Property / Guest Name:
Lolelunga Private Reserve – Wesley Hartmann

Episode Summary:

• Wesley Hartmann shares what makes Lolelunga Private Reserve such a distinctive Zambia safari experience, from its remote setting north of Kafue National Park to its private charter access from Lusaka.
• Discover the lodge itself, including its seven rooms, family-friendly layout, gym, spa and position overlooking the Lunga River.
• Hear how the Lunga River has been restored from a heavily depleted waterway into a protected fish nursery supporting multiple species.
• Explore Lolelunga’s safari activities, including game drives, extended night drives, walking safaris, fishing, boating, canoeing, birding and stargazing.
• Learn how long-term conservation work has helped rebuild the reserve from fewer than 100 animals to around 4,000, alongside employment, boreholes, schools, clinics and community support.
• Pick up practical Zambia travel advice, including how many nights to stay, what to pack and what might surprise first-time visitors to the country.

Guest Information:
Wesley Hartmann
Wildlife and Conservation Ambassador
Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection

Key Takeaways:

• Lolelunga’s private reserve model allows for longer night drives, creating better opportunities to search for nocturnal species such as aardvark, pangolin and civet.
• A minimum three-night stay at each safari lodge gives travellers more time to experience the property properly without feeling rushed between transfers and activities.
• Conservation at Lolelunga is closely tied to surrounding communities through local employment, fresh-water projects, schools, clinics and long-term development.

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