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Pioneer Lodge

Lusaka, Zambia

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About Pioneer Lodge

Pioneer Lodge in Lusaka, Zambia, is a charming retreat located just 14 km from Lusaka International Airport, making it a convenient stopover for travelers before or after their Zambian safari journey. Nestled slightly outside the city, the lodge offers 20 comfortable chalets accommodating up to 30 guests, along with a welcoming central bar and restaurant—perfect for sharing travel stories and connecting with fellow adventurers. Guests enjoy amenities such as a swimming pool, TV lounge, family-friendly spaces, and convenient airport transfers, all arranged on a flexible bed-and-breakfast basis. Whether you’re preparing for a safari to Mfuwe or Kafue or returning home, Pioneer Lodge provides a peaceful, homey atmosphere and serves as an ideal base for planning routes, unwinding, or relaxing before your next adventure.

Accommodation Options

Cottage
The cottage is beautiful and spacious, it has two bedrooms with three single beds in each, a living room and dining area, bathroom and kitchen, with a large shady veranda with seating. It can be used as a self catering option or guests are still welcome to dine in the restaurant. Perfect for groups and families. $200 for the unit, not inclusive of breakfast.
Miombo Chalet
Our miombo chalets are the highest standard of accommodation offered here, either with comfortable twin or king size beds, ensuite bathrooms with large sunken baths and showers, private verandas with woodland views. They are spacious rooms in a quiet and relaxing setting. $170 for two sharing bed and breakfast. $155 single supplement, bed and breakfast.
Safari Chalet
Our safari chalets are designed to the same specification as the miombo chalets, but they are smaller. These rooms are either twin or double and are ensuite. They have private verandas with woodland views, in a quiet and relaxing setting. $120 for two sharing, bed and breakfast. $105 single supplement, bed and breakfast.
Pioneer Chalets
These are our more basic options. There are two rooms with three single beds in each and they share a bathroom. They are closer to the bar, restaurant and camp site. $120 for three sharing, bed and breakfast $80 for two sharing, bed and breakfast. $65 single supplement, bed and breakfast.
Pioneer tents
These are also our most basic options. We have thatched meru style safari tents, with twin beds, these rooms are not ensuite and are closer to the bar and restaurant. $80 for two sharing, bed and breakfast. $65 single supplement, bed and breakfast.
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