Fantastic experience Fantastic place, by the river, exceptional chalet with all the comforts, the relaxation and dining areas are also excellent. The added value is the staff: everyone very kind and helpful. Elena, in particular, the manager, is truly professional, always attentive to every need and takes care of everything down to the smallest detail, plus she is very welcoming and nice. Rating 10. We will definitely return

Great Safari Experience for photographers We had a very enjoyable stay at Thornicroft Lodge and would like to thank the whole team for hosting us during our time in South Luangwa. The lodge was a comfortable base for exploring the area, and everyone we met was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. For us, one of the biggest highlights was having the opportunity to spend several days with Cephus as our guide. We came primarily for wildlife photography, and his experience made a real difference. He has an excellent understanding of animal behavior, knows the Valley extremely well, and also understands what photographers are looking for in terms of light, angle, timing, and vehicle position. He was able to independently locate the wild dogs for us and repeatedly put us in very good positions for photographs. What stood out most was his ability to anticipate both the animals and the photographic opportunity, rather than simply getting us to a sighting. We appreciated the guides we worked with during the trip, but Cephus brought a noticeably different level of field experience and photographic awareness. Unfortunately, because of his schedule, we only had him for part of the safari, but those days ended up being some of the most memorable of our entire South Luangwa trip.

Excellent Good and excellent services. The services are nice and the game drive gives a memorable experience

Amazing location. Beautiful family feel lodge. What a trip!!! Completely amazing and beautiful lodge location. Family vibe. The staff are so friendly and amazing. The food absolutely delish. Thoroughly recommend anyone considering a safari in Zambia.

Astounding Life affirming and transformationak. I had such a good time. Going solo was a breeze thanks to the lovely friendly staff, especially Paschal and Elina.

A most inspiring experience A most wonderful uplifting place where one feels in utter harmony with nature, animals and birds. Thank you dear Everyone at Thornicroft lodge

Amazing Safari Experience We had a lovely time at Thornicroft Lodge. The staff were very kind, the guides really knowledgeable and patient and the accommodation was beautiful with amazing food!

Beautiful Lodge We spent 8 days on an art safari at this Lodge, sketching and painting wildlife and the landscape. The Lodge is right on the Luangwa River. The guides were knowledgeable and the friendly staff could not have been more accommodating. Food was delicious and varied and the cabins were clean and comfortable.

Escape to Paradise Beautiful relaxed resort over looking the constantly active river and with food to die for

5 stars all the way 🐘🐆🦛🦒🙂 An amazing experience in every way. Accomodation, food, safari drives are all excellent. The staff is exceptional, always smiling and helpful in every way. A special thankyou and praise for Elina, Pascal and George.

A wonderful place with exceptional people We were made to feel welcome from our first step. Fantastic location overlooking the river with Elena and her staff looking after us exceptionally well. We had 6 game drives with George and Shadrick and saw more than we could ever imagine. The food is amazing (the best steak Katie has ever had in her words). A wonderful place made even more special by the people.

Three Wonderful Days in the African Bush ❤️ Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The lodges were beautiful and set in such stunning surroundings. You can always hear the sounds of the African bush around you 😍 Above all, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everyone goes out of their way to make your stay as enjoyable and special as possible, and you truly feel at home here. Our ranger, Daka, was absolutely lovely, and so was Ruth, who gave me a wonderful massage. On our last evening, they even put on a bush theatre performance, which was prepared and performed with so much love and care. We had three truly wonderful days here and will remember them very fondly. ZIKOMO! ❤️

Wonderful Vacation The food is amazing, per my granddaughters. The pool was clean and fun. We loved the game drives! Saw everything including baby lions and leopards. We saw many elephants! Staff are so nice!! Mardi and Robin

Stellar Safari Camp This trip had been at the top of my bucket list for years, so my expectations were incredibly high. My stay at Thornicroft Lodge didn't just meet those expectations—it exceeded them in every way. The staff were genuinely warm and accommodating, and it was such a nice touch that they called us by our names throughout our stay. The outdoor restaurant and main lounge overlook the river, where we spent hours watching a constant parade of hippos and crocodiles. The meals were restaurant quality, with beautifully prepared dishes and delicious desserts. The chef's pride in every meal was evident in both the presentation and the flavor. The dining room staff were attentive and provided service that surpassed what I often experience in American restaurants. Of course, the highlight was the safaris. The camp is 10 minutes from the park. Our guide, Matthews, was exceptional. We went on 11 game drives and saw hippos, elephants, giraffes, and zebras every day. We also regularly spotted leopards, lions, Cape buffalo, and even wild dogs. I nicknamed Matthews "Magic Man" because he always seemed to make the animals appear! We stayed in the tented cabins, which were spotless, comfortable, and full of character. The communal bathrooms were more than adequate—very clean, with flushing toilets and hot showers. The lodge staff were outstanding. Elana and Pasco went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable. And if you have the chance, be sure to book a massage with Ruth—it was the perfect way to relax after a day on safari. I would absolutely stay at Thornicroft Lodge again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience.

Incredible safari experience We had an amazing experience at Thornicroft all round. Staff are great, friendly and always helpful, the tent/cabin thing we stayed in was comfortable and well serviced. Food was good and all included too. As soon as you arrive you get a warm welcome and you are straight out over the Luangwa River and see hippos, crocs, elephants often, impalas etc and that’s before you go into the national parks on the twice daily game drives. Our guide Matthews was incredible, finding the most elusive animals, having a knack for being at the right place and right time. The night portion includes a fantastic spotter, ours at one point literally spotted a chameleon on a leaf while we were driving! Got amazing memories, incredible animals in the wild. We couldn’t ask for more. Must do, and Thornicroft was a perfect choice for us.

Lugar increíble, atención impecable El sitio es espectacular, justo al lado del Río, puedes ver a diario hipopótamos, monos, impalas incluso cocodrilos! La suites son muy bonitas y tienes mosquitera por lo que puedes dormir tranquilo! Me gustaría mencionar a Pascal y a Elena ya que su atención fue impecable! En cuanto a los safaris son increíbles, y el guía Mathew es un crack! En cuando a la comida es espectacular! Lo recomiendo 100% volvería sin duda.

Experiencia única Ha sido espectacular en todos los sentidos. La limpieza es máxima, el personal te hace sentir en casa, siempre con una sonrisa lista para alegrarte el día, especialmente Pascal, quien tiene una historia personal maravillosa, y la manager del complejo, ELENA, quien ha hecho posible que esta experiencia fuese insuperable. El lounge está situado justo al lado del parque natural de South Luangwa, donde hemos visto desde pájaros hasta leones, leopardos, hipopótamos y todo lo imaginable.

10/10 We found ourselves in this exquisite lodge in south Luangwa. The room was amazing, and the view from it is even better. The national park never disappoints, just as the guide that we went around with. Excellent staff and great food, and this is said from an Italian!

Truly phenomenal experience! This was a fantastic and comfortable experience where they truly make you feel at home. Iliana the manager, Pascal the bar keep, Kebby, and Eddy the servers, as well as the rest of the staff made this trip truly special. The head chef is a phenomenal cook and they were willing to accommodate to any dietary needs. We had great meals everyday and the views! It is amazing to have wildlife right outside of your door. Cannot wait to visit again!

Fantastic accommodations This was a fantastic place to stay. It is absolutely beautiful and you are surrounded by monkeys. Hippos and elephants, chomping on the trees right in front of your hut. The rooms are beautiful and clean. The food is absolutely exceptional. And the service was top notch. They wanted to make every moment of our trip wonderful and anticipated your needs, especially after they got to know us. I cannot wait to come back.

Spectacular food and view! The food was delicious in every single meal. The view of the river and wildlife were stunning and the staff were friendly and attentive! Some members of the staff were expert wildlife guides. Getting to the hotel from the airport took about an hour. The housekeeping staff were excellent!

The best national park in Zambia Amazing 3 days spent at the Thornicroft lodge, the location itself steals the show. The staff is very warm and welcoming, and they took very good care of us. Looking forward to coming back here soon!

Best hospitality It was very great experience and best hospitality in thtonicroft Thank u for everything

Safari experience A very fantastic time with friendly and professional staff

A perfect getaway I had a wonderful experience staying at this lodge. The location is excellent providing beautiful surroundings and a peaceful environment that makes it easy to relax and unwind. The staff were very professional and friendly. Everyone was helpful, courteous and always willing to assist. Their hospitality made me feel valued as a guest. I would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Relaxing It was an amazing experience, the whole trip was super relaxing, as we felt specially treated. The staff was super helpful and helped us in every way

Raw nature is luxury style Amazing views and location! You can hear wildlife right at your doorstep…. Literally. Great quality rooms, service and the game drive was unforgettable. Many thanks for your hospitality!

Family Safari Amazing experience for my whole family. They were able to accommodate our large family! You cant beat the location, the drives were awesome, and the lodge is super kid friendly. Matthews was our game driver and he was not afraid to get after seeing the animals. We saw everything we needed to. This was my 10th time maybe to South Luangwa and Ive stayed at different lodges, but I'll definitely be back to Thornicroft. Thanks to the amazing staff!

Beautiful lodge Thornicroft Lodge is a wonderful location right on the Luangwa River. The staff are very friendly. The bungalows are beautifully furnished, and coffee is provided in the room. We were treated to some delicious meals and would definitely choose this lodge again.

Amazing experience at the South Luangwa valley The location along the river is pristine. The accommodation was excellent. Food was plentiful and great variety and excellent. Most of all, the staff were superb. We were greeted every time with glorious smiles and all of our requests were taken care of immediately. I have never experienced staff as helpful and as nice as here.

Fantastic Stay And Great Value We had such a fantastic time here! There were 8 of us on this trip as a family. Elina and crew took very good care of us. Food was absolutely terrific (they have a talented Indian chef on site), and our rooms were very comfortable. Everything worked flawlessly. Being close to the river and seeing hippos and crocodiles from so close was very special. The property was quiet at night, save for the sounds of these animals. Our driver and guide, Mr. Matthews is one of the most knowledgeable naturalists I've ever met. He made sure we had a special experience in the park, even though it was mid April and still very early in the season. Overall, Thornicroft was fantastic value, and I'd definitely stay here again. The one thing I'll say is that it does require a 15 minute drive to the park entrance, vs staying within the park. However, it also provides great value cost wise, so it more than makes up for it.

Wonderful Very happy with the facilities and staff there. We stayed 3 nights there and went for 4 safaris arranged by the hotel. The manager, Aleena was very helpful and the food was customized to our liking a lot. Would go to this hotel again in future and also recommend to others

Beautiful and relaxing What a lovely lodge. Staff was excellent with friendly service and very efficient. Situated right next to the beautiful Luangwa river. Facilities and rooms clean and very comfortable. Will definitely recommend.

PHENOMENAL Very beautiful Lodge with lovely clean rooms and marvelous scenery. Extremely friendly staff (Madame Elina , Mr Paschal) and all the waiting staff. We had an excellent game guide Mr George who was extremely professional. Thank you very much and highly recommend.

Thornicroft 3nights review A great experience. Friendly staff, good food an amazing safari guide called George. Paschal the bartender ensured our nights had a great variation mocktails and was entertainingly funny. Rooms were comfortable, i had a room right at the river bank with a beautiful view. The lodge manager Elina was very hospitable as well and ensured we were well catered for

HOME AWAY FROM HOME It's a home away from home experience, i really enjoyed my stay, the Food is top finger licking good.. I feel like i found a place where they sell the best experience of service, sad i did not have a Crown 🤴. Starting from management, Elina the Etiquette service flows.

Group of friends visited in the rainy season Fantastic lodge with stunning views and the kindest staff. Came here as a group of three friends in March (rainy season). While some people say that is a tough time to see animals, we got incredibly lucky and saw lions, leopards and most other game we could have wished for. We were pretty much alone at the lodge which added to a very exclusive feel of the experience. The amenities as well as the food at the lodge are outstanding, overall fantastic value for money with excellent guides staff and managers. Will be back

Una estancia increíble Nos alojamos 4 noches con mi familia y ha sido una experiencia inolvidable. El hotel es precioso a la orilla del río, todo muy verde y en plena naturaleza. La comida deliciosa y el staff siempre está atento de que no te falte de nada. Camas cómodas, las duchas están bien y hay internet en todo el recinto. Hicimos 4 días de safari donde vimos todo lo que se podía ver; jirafas hipos elefantes muchísimas aves, 4 leopardos , hienas y un león que había cazado un búfalo. Matthew es un crack como guía, se nota que tiene 20 años de experiencia y te responde lo que sea, si es tu guía no te va a defraudar. Si tienes suerte puedes ver hippos y monos merodeando por el hotel. También hay un gatito muy majo.

Great visit, great place, strong recommendation! Service was great, food was amazing, the staff very friendly and easy to plan with and just overall good people. Cephi our driver/guide on the game drives was great, his years of experience really showed, so both driving and finding animals felt easy for him and he had great knowledge of the park. Rooms were clean and nice, since its rain season a lot of bugs were around but thats expected. Pool was great too. Location was amazing, just by the river. Noise level was low, only heard the animals and the rain outside at night. And the value was amazing, I lack knowledge of how this place stacks up price-wise compared to others, but I can say that it was cheaper than expected, especially considering how great the place was. The only real ”negative” was the lack of strong WiFi. We came as a big company, so it was hard for all of us to use the WiFi from our different lodges. Otherwise an amazing stay, highly recommended!

Great place! Nothing to complain about Had a great experience here. Food was really good, the game drives were great, and the guide was really good at finding animals and answering questions we had

Safari with Thornicraft They were all very helpful and super nice. Was always able to help us with our desires, also fast and flexible. Thanks for this wonderful experience!

Great location Great location with good safari and fantastic service. I can definitely recommend for everyone to visit thornicroft lodge

what an experience!!! Wonderful stay, it is the rainy season. brings with it a different scene. very green, but lots of wildlife. experienced a great sighting. Lion kills Buffalo, three different predators on the same location, hyenas, vultures and crocodile all fighting for a bite. truly exceptional experience. came back to the lodge to be received again by a warm welcome , hot shower, cozy beds , and great safari.

Awesomeness The experience has been great, the reception, ambience and customer service is on point. The food has been great and delicious

Memorable It’s a nice stay and memorable Clean place with amazing great food The place is very home feeling Makes us feel at home It’s a great place and I sure would come a second time

Safari holiday I had a 4 night stay here with my wife, all the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and helped make a trip tailored to our needs including a day trip to Katete. Our safari guide was very knowledgeable and helped us see absolutely everything over 5 drives. Would definitely come back, thank you!

unbelievable Can’t imagine better. lodge was very clean, luxurious and in a fantastic location above the river. Staff were very polite and attentive. Our guide cephus was extremely knowledgeable and a talented driver. luangwa is a special place with great interactions with mammals, birds and amazing scenery. thornicroft food was better than i have had in other places here. The lodge even helped to organise a day trip over 3.5 hours away

Our Safari in Luangwa An amazing trip compemented by a stunning lodge location and staff that felt like family. The guides through the park were a once in a lifetime experience...we felt so fortunate to be there.

First timer to Safari holiday and definately coming back Fantastic experience on the banks of the river, very friendly helpful and knowledgeable staff. Good facilities and a very warm welcome with great food.

Loved every minute at Thornicroft Lodge We’ve just spent the most wonderful 7 dayss at Thornicroft Lodge, south Luangwa and honestly, it couldn’t have been easier or more enjoyable. Everything was so well organised, which meant we could just relax and make the most of every game drive. The guides are fantastic — experienced, friendly, and full of great stories. They made the park come alive, helping us spot an amazing range of wildlife — from the Big Five and Little Five to the Bird Five and even the Flora Five. The lodge is beautiful and perfectly located — just a few minutes from the park gate — with lovely chalets, delicious food, and genuinely kind staff who really look after you. A brilliant mix of comfort, great guiding, and incredible wildlife. Would go back in a heartbeat

Brilliant lodge and staff. Highly skilled guides! Brilliant stay at Thornicroft Lodge. The location was amazing, right on the river opposite the park, with animals coming down to drink throughout the day. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and the rooms were spacious, comfortable, and cleaned daily. The food was fantastic—well beyond our expectations. Our guide, Cephas, was truly skilled and such a wonderful character; thanks to him we enjoyed incredible sightings, including wild dogs, leopards, and lions. Elena was also excellent, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our stay. The lodge has a warm and inviting atmosphere, and I would highly recommend it!

Relaxing friendly stunningly beautiful place to stay I spent just two nights at Thornicroft but it was an incredible, restful, simple but luxurious and memorable experience. The setting by the Luangwa is stunning ., especially at sunrise when the hippos bathe and at sunset as the elephants cross the river. The staff are all incredibly kind and friendly, Elena is on top of everything, I had a wonderful massage by Ruth ( highly recommended) and Safari guide Malan was very knowledgeable and great. Food was delicious, room was clean and well kept. The atmosphere was restful and calm. I would come back here gladly .

4 days on the charming Thornicroft Lodge As part of a three-week safari trip in Zambia, we also visited the beautiful and wild South Luangwa Nationalpark. We spent 3 nights and 4 days at the Thornicroft Lodge which is located along the Luangwa River. During our stay, we were treated with great friendliness and attentiveness. The chalets are designed in an original African style and were always kept clean. The food was also very good. We would especially like to highlight the knowledgeable guide, Sefi, who took us on very interesting game drives each morning and evening. The many animal sightings and the wild African landscape will remain in our memories. One particularly memorable aspect was the presence of elephants that would sometimes pass right through the camp, both during the day and at night — an exciting and unforgettable experience! We can highly recommend this lodge.! Erika&Peter J, Rita E - Switzerland

Amazing Friendly staff, good service, had an amazing stay, amazing views with the animals coming for water and some very naughty monkeys hahah!

Fabulous vacation The food was great, the staff were amazing. The safaris were to die for. We enjoyed our time at the resort and would come back again and again.

Très joli lodge, aux portes du parc de South Luangwa Excellent lodge Très bon accueil, personnel charmant et attentionné, situé à 1km de l’entrée du parc de South Luangwa, au bord de la rivière. Il n’est pas rare de croiser des éléphants ou des hippos dans l’hôtel, sans qu’il n’y ait aucun sujet de sécurité. Très jolis chalets, bien entretenus et propres, nourriture de qualité. Seul petit bémol : les enfants sont admis… ce qui n’est pas toujours le gage d’un séjour calme.

Outstanding experience at Thornicroft Lodge in South Luangwa! Excellent location, lodging, meals, game drives, & staff! My experience at Thornicroft Lodge was outstanding!! From Mfuwe airport pick up to return, all my expectations were met. The lodge is beautiful, and has all necessities including air conditioning. The game drives were wonderful! In a space of days, we saw the big five. Lions feasting on a kill, elephants, giraffes, buffalos and leopards! We did not expect such great animal views in just two days. The birds in South Luangwa are beautiful! The ledge staff were warm, respectful and accommodating.Food was cooked to taste each day. Each and every staff member from the kitchen, restaurant, housekeeping, gardens and office made our stay pleasant and unforgettable. A special thanks to Elina the lodge manager who catered to our overall needs. Robert our game driver was knowledgeable on all aspects of the game. I had the pleasure of a spa treatment by Ruth. The experience was truly enjoyable and relaxing. The spa overlooks the river and all spa amenities such as oils and lotions were available. I highly recommend getting a massage as it is an added amenity not usually available in South Luangwa lodges. Thanks to our host Khadija who organized our overall needs trip for which I am extremely grateful. We had a choice of lodges in South Luangwa and we chose the right one! I highly recommend Thirnicroft Lodge should you decide to visit South Luangwa! Thanks again!

Wonderful stay at Thornicroft We had a lovely stay at Thornicroft lodge and all the staff were very helpful and friendly. Sighting were absolutely amazing. Wish to come back soon!

Would go back tomorrow if we could... We loved our stay at Thornicroft! It was a beautiful lodge and the whole team were so helpful and absolutely lovely. Good game drive guides and only a few minutes drive away from the entrance to South Luangwa. Nice communal areas and spacious rooms, tasty and plentiful food and all around very good value. Beautiful view of the river with lots of wildlife. Can thoroughly recommend and would stay here again. Thank you so much!

Bienvenu au paradis Très beau lodge, personnel attentionné, nourriture de très bonne qualité, très bon emplacement à cinq minutes de l’entrée du parc. Guides exceptionnels : familiers des safaris africains, c’est la première fois que nous avons vu autant de lions, léopards et lycaons. Nous recommandons sans problème.

AMAZING TRIP!! Thank You Thornicroft!! The Lodge is located next to the Luangwa River. Enjoyed watching so many animals while relaxing on the lawn chairs and sipping your morning coffee or watching the sunset and Hippos splashing around. Everyday this Crocodile would bath in the sun in the same spot. Monkeys loved wrestling and jumping from tree to tree. A group of 20 Elephants crossed the river before sunset. The staff was top notch!! Everyone was so kind and wanted to make sure you had an amazing experience!!! They went above and beyond!! The Chalets were decorated in African themed decor. The beds and pillows were very comfortable! Everyday after lunch you would go back to your room and have a new design made out of your bed blanket. At night, we had night watchmen who would walk you to your chalet. I went on 6 safaris and each one you would see something new!! Mathews was our Safari guide and he made sure we got to see all the animals we were curious about seeing! All of the staff are truly amazing! 5 ⭐️’s!!

A Home far from a home It’s was an awesome stat, all staff so cooperative. In short we feel like a home far from home. A perfect holiday in jungle with thornycroft. Amie, Mathew’s, and a cook pawan perfect match for great hospitality. Thank you.

Great stay Fantastic value, excellent staff and superb guides - one of the best experiences we've had in our several months in Africa

a wonderful experience at Thornicroft Lodge. Thornicroft Lodge has hosted our Africa Hope Fund volunteer trip for the last few years. As the leader of the group, I cannot say enough about how wonderful the experience is at Thornicroft. The staff is exceptional, flexible and willing to meet the varied and many needs of a large group. The rooms are beautiful, well appointed and extremely comfortable. The food is excellent and the guides and drivers are knowledgeable Elina, the manager goes above and beyond to make sure everything is just perfect. We definitelywill be back next year.

Very comfortable. Great location. The staff were friendly, experienced and professional. The facility was very clean and orderly. We made changes to are itinerary throughout our stay and they accommodated them without a fuss. My room was very comfortable and cozy. It hits the sweet spot of feeling like luxury without being expensive.

The staff at Thornicroft Lodge will do anything - and I mean anything - to make your stay more enjoyable. We came to do volunteer work and go on game drives. Both were deeply memorable experiences. What I didn’t expect was how fond I was of the staff here and how much they added to my experience of Zambia. And the bonus was watching the sun go down over the river as the hippos put on a show. It was lovely!

The entire staff was extremely helpful during our 2 week. The hospitality from our hosts and housekeeping staff was wonderful. The rooms were quite nice and all had a river view with regular animal sighting across the rivers. The safari guides were extremely knowledgeable and I had wonderful game drives with sighting of all the animals you would hope to see.

The staff is so helpful and the food was great. Game drives were spectacular every time. I highly recommend this lodge! The rooms all have a beautiful view.

Paradiso Africa Paradiso Agricano con cucina e personale eccezionale. Esperienza veramente unica.Location perfetta per le visiterà al Lwsnga Park

Our home in Zambia A great wonderful experience in this beautiful lodge you feel like at home great service great staff great food! Unforgettable! A big thank you the Manager Helen. Marcello Italian tour leader

Thornicroft - South Luangwa Very nice service and kind staff. The chalet is confortable, the river view amazing specially with the sunrise. The chef did excellent meals. The stay was amazing , highly recommended !

Ottima scelta Abbiamo passato al Thornicroft Lodge tre giorni della nostra luna di miele in Zambia. È stata una scelta accertata. Le Lodge sono semplici, spaziose e pulite. Il personale puliva tutti i giorni sia la mattina sia la sera. La location è bellissima, vicino all' ingresso del parco South Luangwa, le viste dal Lodge e dall' hotel sono impressionanti. L' estensione del Lodge è a mio parere perfetta, ti da la possibilità di stare a contatto con la natura e con le persone del luogo, sentendosi sempre al sicuro. Il personale è molto attento, accogliente e sorridente, è bellissimo poter chiacchierare con loro nelle pause tra i veri safari, pranzi e cene. Lo raccomando soprattutto per questo, oltre a conoscere il territorio potete conoscere le persone del posto, che per noi sono state la sorpresa più bella e gradita del viaggio. Helena, la manager, è eccezionale, così come il personale del ristorante, i cuochi ( il cibo è fantastico), il personale delle pulizie, JJ, la nostra guida esperta e rispettosa nel safari a piedi. Grazie a tutti per il bellissimo soggiorno.

Best lodge ever Amazing friendly stuff and the main manager Elena made my travel unforgettable Every request was done immediately I’ve enjoyed delicious food and fireplace It was incredibly safety here even among wild nature

Peaceful riverside escape with stunning wildlife views My stay at Thornicroft was nothing short of rejuvenating. Nestled right by the riverside, the lodge offered breathtaking views and the chance to observe wildlife up close – I spotted hippos, monitor lizards, and monkeys, which made simply sitting by the river for hours an absolute pleasure. After a long stretch of intense work and very little sleep, the peaceful environment and restful nights were exactly what I needed. The atmosphere had an incredibly calming effect, enhanced by the friendliness of the staff and the thoughtful layout of the lodge. The rooms were spacious and well-designed, with an open-plan setup that made moving between the bedroom, bathroom, and shower effortless. Stepping outside my room, I was immediately greeted by the serene riverside view, with seating perfectly placed to take in the scenery. This visit was a truly refreshing experience, and I’m already looking forward to returning. Next time, I plan to explore more of what the lodge offers, especially the game drives. Highly recommended for anyone needing a peaceful escape.

Amazing Service Excellent service from the staff. Very friendly welcome upon arrival and very courteous. Pleasant welcome, offered some tea and sandwiches upon arrival. Absolutely 5 star service from check in, meals, chalets were spacious and nice decor

A hidden gem lodge experience A wonderful experience. The lodge is located just a couple of kilometers from the entrance to South luangwa. The staff was among the friendliest and best I've encountered. The food was wonderful. The manager, Elena, is amazing and seems to be everywhere all the time making sure things are at a high standard. Our guide cephas, was amazing at finding animals and always lining up the best shots. Overall excellent and good value for money.

Excellent safari experience with attentive staff, knowledgeable guides, and great lodging and food Elaina and her staff were excellent and a highlight of the experience. The lodge overlooks the river and the park. Hippos and crocodiles were often visible from the lodge decks. The park was excellent. We saw everything on our wish list, including leopard and wild dog hunts.

South Luangwa’s Hidden Gem (The Best) This is my 5th time at Thornicroft and we would not choose another safari lodge (we bring a group of nursing students from Canada every year). Every year, we are met with kindness, knowledge and fun surprises! The manager, Elena has really worked hard and has done an amazing job at ensuring everyone’s needs are met and goes above and beyond. The lodge itself is gorgeous, with an exceptional views of the national park where you can see animals while enjoying a beverage or sitting by the fire. The rooms are gorgeous. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is tasty and can cater to all kinds of diets. I cannot say ENOUGH about the safari drivers and spotters. They MAKE the safari worth it! I have seen many other lodges in and around the park, and would not choose another. Zikomo Kwambiri Thornicroft, we love you and will be back!

Beautiful spot! This place is magical, from the minute we got here I felt relaxed. I love the decor, the welcoming people and clean environment. There is so much work put into making it a lovely experience, they are so attentive to details. From delicious food to the amazing animal sightings to the security measures, everything is perfect. I would highly recommend coming here!!

Kudos to Elina From the moment I stepped foot on the Thornicroft Lodge property, I was made to feel as though I was at home. This is primarily because of the extreme attention to every aspect of my needs by Elina Phiri and her entire team. When the Lodge vehicles were all out on safari, Elina used her own vehicle to take me into the little town of Mfuwe for personal supplies and shopping. The facility is excellent and the food delicious. The safari guides were the best I've ever had, even though I've visited 39 African countries. I will certainly be returning to Zambia and staying at Thornicroft. Bravo Elina and your team.

Incredible Safari Absolutely stunning lodge on the border of a river. The rooms are very clean and spacious and you can even hear the hippopotamus' at night! The food is delicious and the staff is extremely friendly, polite, accommodating and welcoming. We had the best time on safari and saw so many different animals. The safari guides and drivers are extremely knowledgeable and safety is a priority. I am definitely recommending this place to my friends and family:) Thank you so much!!

It was enjoyable what a great place to be at. The welcome and service was top notch.. we will surely be back. Great experience indeed. Will definitely come back again for a long stay as we would like to experience the hospitality not in a hurry. Every department delivered highly beyond our expectation, Game drives , kitchen and everything was so amazing. Lovely stay great time beautiful view and lovely food amazing place

Lovely stay place food view I love it so much Thanks I love it thank for ur great stay hospitality love u guys Amazing place I loved my stay good staff hospitality nd love I really loved it nd want to come again my stay was great food amazing food so tasty great view been near the water nd watching crocodile eating nd hippo saw some water bucks impala drinking water amazing had great game drive the driver really made great effort on showing us lion elephants nd leopard giraffes nd many more had great time thanks to thornicraft Friendly staff so great loving nd so sweet food part was totally amazing cook he made our food with tasty food waw best cook place people nd love please come nd enjoy with them

Great trip to the Bush! Our stay was very enjoyable. The welcoming on arrival and after game drives made us feel at home. The room was very clean and comfortable with water and coffee. The food was excelent and more than enough to overfil us! Great views fom the lodge. Kefas was an excellent guide on our tours seeing all we wanted in safety. Abig thankyou to Elenor and al her staff for an excellent stay. We will be back

Wonderful experiences Came for break , no expectations, just to enjoy SL. But all aspects of our experiences at Thornicroft have been exceptional. The welcome by the Manager, the general service, and despite obvious logistical challenges, the food has been gourmet. Our guide into the Park was committed, professional and very knowledgeable. He is able to read the bush and animal behaviour, resulting in us experiencing 2 wisdom kills, 1 leopard stalk and kill and respectfully safe encounters with lion, elephant, giraffe and buck. The guides have alot of pressure to find sightings, so it has helped that we had no demands which made the experiences so special. Thank you Thoornicroft, we will be back.

Excellent chilled time Great location, friendly staff and knowledgable guides. Game drives and walking safaris top notch. Riverside chalets very comfortable and nicely equipped. Excellent food and good service. Professional management. Good value for money

The best experience of South Luangwa National Park with Thornicroft Lodge. Travelled to South Luangwa National Park with my parents and daughter. Our stay at Thornicroft lodge was nothing short of amazing. The chalets were so clean and brought the safari theme to life. The entire staff were so professional, warm and welcoming and we also had a very experienced and knowledgeable safari guide who made it possible for us to see so many animals . We stayed fed the entire time and the food was delicious 😋 I would recommend this lodge because its location is its biggest advantage, located on the banks of the Luangwa River and opposite the South Luangwa national park gives tourists and guests a great view of the river as well as various animals frequenting the river banks for a drink of water, especially 🦛

Incredible experience!! This is a really nice lodge with great prices. It's right next to the South Luangwa National Park entrance. I recommend to do at least one day of fun day safari, so you get to go deeper inside the park and see more animals, different areas and have lunch while facing the hippos! Our guide Sefi was AMAZING! We stayed 5 nights and we managed to see every animals, including wild dogs (that are very difficult to spot). My only recommendation to the lodge is to improve the food, by providing more local food and more options, instead of only western cuisine. Overall it was an outstanding experience. I will definitely stay here again!

Spectacular Luangwa with Thornicraft It was a wonderful stay ! Visiting for the second time , this time with my fiancé and friends , and had the best stay , from great food to even better service ! Elina, Chansa and the Chef completely outdid themselves going above and beyond to make each and everyone of us so at home especially with our diverse group . They catered to one of our friends who had a gluten allergy , and made the stay for a pregnant woman so easy . If extremely satisfied isn’t enough do try it out . I would also like to say thanks to a great guide Cephas who made the drives into the park smooth and tactical ensuring we got to see so many animals and sunsets ! Great job to the entire team !

Our stay at Thornicroft By far the best game drives that I’ve taken in sub-Sahara Africa. Thornicroft’s guides were putting in a lot of effort to make our safari worth it! The lodge is lovely with great food and sweet staff as well as an amazing view over the river. Spend some hours watching the change in the scenery and observing the wildlife on the terrace.

Great stay at South Luangwa NP It was a great experience, the staff is very friendly, you have a beautiful view over the river directly into the national park. You can watch the animals there from the terrace. During the game drives we saw all the animals we wanted to see. Including wild dogs and camine bee eaters. Thanks for making my stay such a good experience.

amaaaazing We went here for a painting safari and it was sooo incredible. Amazing staff both at the lodge and in the trucks, delicious and varied food, beautiful location with amazing views, absolutely would love to come again!! I will miss this place so much

Wonderful stay We had a fantastic stay for 5 days. The lodge is very wonderful and located directly at the Luangwa River with game views on the opposite riverbank. Sometimes there are hippos and elephants in the lodge. But because of the security you feel safe everytime. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The food is very delicious. The chalets are clean and comfortable. We were there with a private guide but did the walking safari and Night Game Drive with the lodge. It was a great experience and we saw a lot of animals and learned a lot of the Fauna and Flora of South Luangwa NP. We recommend this lodge to everybody who is looking for a small lodge with a very good price-performance ratio which is close to the park entrance.

Grandios! Eine unglaublich schöne Lodge, direkt am Fluss mit Tieren. Sehr ruhig, sehr gepflegt und sauber. Sehr schöne Cottages mit Ausblick auf den Fluss. Wir waren zu dritt in einem Cottage. Tolles, aufmerksames Personal und hervorragendes Essen. Auf alle individuellen Wünsche wurde eingegangen. Sehr kompetenter Guide bei den Safaris, bei denen wir alle auch seltene Tiere mehrfach gesehen haben. Hatten sogar mittags netten Elefanten Besuch in der Lodge. Das Personal ist sehr gut geschult und weiß mit den Situationen bestens umzugehen. Ich habe mein Fernglas im Auto vergessen, dass mir problemlos nachgeschickt wurde.

Wonderful lodge Marvellous place, specially the view of the lake during breakfast and dinner. Extremely kind and helpful staff. Spacious rooms and very soft towels. The atmosphere is very homely, and the waiters are well-prepared and friendly. Comfortable bed. I had a wonderful time there, and the lodge’s location is excellent.

I will be staying here again Thornicroft Lodge is in an ideal location. It’s just a few minutes from the entrance to the Park and also near the village with beautiful locally made crafts and gift items. The facility at the Lodge is excellent and the staff went iut of their way to meet my needs. Elina Phiri is the absolute best. I would visit Thornicroft again just to experience her level of care and attention to detail.

Feeling good Our stay at the Thornicroft has been woderful. Helena and the whole team is taking care of every detail and you always feel pampered. The safari guides (Sefi and Mathew) have been nice and incredibly capable to find the best spots to watch the animals, including all lions and leopards. The accomodation and the food at the lodge were wonderful, Feeling the nature, its peace ... and some adrenaline at night. I defintely recommend the Thornicroft and the South Luangwa Park

Visit to Mfuwe My wife and I joined a team of volunteers to come to visit Mfuwe for a service trip for Africa Hope Fund. We are from California. We were fortunate to stay at this beautiful lodge on the Luangwa River. The accommodations are amazing, the food was terrific and the hospitality was first class! Such an amazing setting and so close to the Park and wildlife on the grounds. It helped us really experience Zambia and the local Mfuwe life.

Excellent! The service was wonderful and the rooms were spacious and well appointed Housekeeping services were very good. Each meal was prepared carefully and delicious. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay there! Our stay was memo and I plan to return soon and will recount to all friends.

Warm people, quality accommodations and fantastic location, I’d do it again. We had a wonderful two week experience at Thornicraft. The location on the Luanguwa River is fantastic, there is lots of wildlife on the property and in view across the river. The chalets were very clean and comfortable with cozy beds. The lodge is located very close to the park and village. The food is very good, and the service is top notch. All of the staff were very helpful and delightful.

Beautiful hospitality, stunning location, delightful rooms Thornicroft is a treasure among a wonderful selection of lodges in south Luangwa. The spacious chalets and along the river with a view of all the wildlife coming and traveling through. Elephants baboons mongooses and hippos up close and entertain with care taken for guest safety. The food was easy on a traveler’s stomach, bountiful and delicious. Accommodations were made for the picky eaters amongst us. Ordering off the Indian menu was a delicious bonus. The wait staff is very well trained, with delightful personalities Getting out on rides or to town was easy with a simple request at the front desk everything flowed. We stayed for two weeks while working in local school libraries and were well satisfied with many park excursions seeing all of the primary animals up close and in action. The lodge has access to the best and most experienced guides. Thank you for making our adventure happen so easily

Simply PERFECT Everything perfect! Beautiful place and amazing staff! The perfect place to start safaris in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. The staff is simply perfect, always welcoming, and the chef is excellent! The safari guides are very experienced! What can I say: everything is wonderful!

The Best!! If you are looking for a real African experience, Thornicroft Lodge is where you want to be. Situated on the Luwanga River, the Chalets are truly comfortable and well appointed with plenty of hot water and monkeys, hippos and elephants who drop in for visits. Elina, who manages the lodge is a jewel and the staff could not be better. My wife and I did full board and can attest to the fact that the food was well prepared and delicious. The land-cruisers and defender vehicles used for game drives can go anywhere covering the roughest terrain. Our guide Isaac was a fountain of information about the many animals he tracked down in the huge national park. With his eagle eyes, he could point out animals we would never have seen without his skills. I’m summary, we have a fantastic adventure. Thornicroft Lodge has our highest recommendation. We are ready to return.

Magical Time at Thornicroft Lodge The location along the river is wonderful. When weren’t out on safari we thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful ambience and it was fun watching the monkeys on-site. Staff was absolutely fabulous with excellent food served by friendly though professional people and the rooms were well-maintained. Matthews was our range guide and serves top marks for his knowledge of the park and the animals. The locations he picked for sunset were awesome and he’s clearly well-connected with other guides to find the most interesting animals. We did 4 four hour safaris with him and saw a multitude of animals and birds, including giraffes. zebras, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, python, kudus, pukus, impalas, leopard and lions. Totally amazing ! We truly enjoyed our 3 nights at the lodge. Everyone was so friendly and made us feel welcome. I have already recommended Thornicroft Lodge to various friends .

Lodge da scegliere Personale molto attento, molto puliti, cibo buono e personale cortese lodge da scegliere con un panorama fantastico. Tutto veramente ok. Le guide dei safari sono molto professionali e attente alle esigenze delle persone. Alcool a pagamento

So special ❤️ a splendid stay. Exceptional people, who took care of us with great professionalism. The room is tidy and always tidy. A heavenly place. I will remember forever this place, and these smiles. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxdxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Beautiful experience! Thornicroft is absolutely beautiful, with lovely river views and stunning/comfortable rooms. The staff are extremely kind, organized and accommodating and even went out of their way to help us with a difficult personal situation and dietary restrictions. Over 5 safaris we saw the available big four, a large pack of lions, and a wild dog chase!

The most extraordinary place I’ve ever been The lodge is unreal in its beauty. It’s situated right on the river and you enjoy your coffee while watching the elephants cross. The service is unmatched and anything you can think of, they can make happen. When the airport lost our luggage, they took the report from us and directly coordinated with the airports on our behalf and returned our luggage to us. While returning from safari we saw a store that interested us and it was no problem to stop. When the elephants were crossing the river the staff set up seating on the bank so we had a clear view and then brought us cocktails for sundown. They ensure that every guest has the experience of a lifetime. The showers are hot, the water pressure is excellent, the rooms are spotless and regularly cleaned while guests are at meals. Our friends stayed at another lodge and paid much more than we did, but from comparing notes we had the better accommodations. The food is excellent. The bread is baked fresh each day and between the meals and teas and before safari snacks, we were well fed. The produce in Zambia is more flavorful than in the US and I kept asking about which seasoning was used in different things to recreate the things I was tasting, only to discover it’s the actual produce that’s different. There’s these deep umami flavors in the vegetables here that make me feel like every vegetable I had previously was just a poor imitation. This is the trip of a lifetime and it blew away even my wildest expectations.

Just wonderful Nice experience. Nice people. All was very good! Beds and tents are good, food is delicious and on the terrace there is a lovely view. We were here for business and we could not have wished for a better spot. You can work and there is good WiFi. Highly recommend!

4 jours à Thornicroft lodge Nous avons passé 4 jours au Thornicroft Lodge absolument inoubliables. Le lodge est très bien situé à proximité du parc et en bordure de la rivière. Le paysage est superbe,la vue incroyable permet de voir les animaux sauvages , visite régulière d'éléphants,de singes,d'hipopotames .Les chambres sont magnifiques et les repas excellents. Le plus important reste la gentillesse et le professionnalisme d'Elina,des guides et de tout le personnel.On se sent chez soi dans ce lodge ,nous y reviendrons sûrement.

Very nice and welcoming Staff: - They were very nice & accomodating (the hot towels were unexpected but welcome) - Ms Eliana, the lodge manager, was very nice and her cat was very cute - Mr Isaac, Mr Rouin, & Mr Phineas (safari guides & spotters) were very kind. Mr Isaac (driving safari) and Mr Rouin (walking safari) were quite helpful when answering questions and very informative about the local flora, fauna, and culture. I learned a lot :) - Was very kind of Mr Isaac to show us his village & his house - The chef made great food and I especially liked the veggie sandwiches - Mr KB was also very nice, he taught me a few words in Nyanja :) Amenities: - Zambia-shaped swimming pool helped to fight the midday heat, nice and cold - Food was very good, especially the mini veggie sandwiches - The pineapple juice was very good! I couldn’t stop drinking it - Seesaw was fun, even if I was too old for it - Safari guides & spotters were very helpful & informative & didn’t mind the questions - Driving safari was fun, we saw lots of animals - even a leopard enjoying its meal while a hyena waited below - Walking safari was quite informative and I learned a lot about the local trees & animal tracks, even if I wasn’t fully awake - During the safaris breaks and meals were included; they had chairs and tables and everything, it was very nice atmosphere - Village & school tour was eye-opening; I got a glimpse of the locals’ culture and daily life but felt super awkward - Mr Robert, Ms Christina, Ms Sofia we’re very kind for letting us into their home and talking with them Environment/Physical Facilities: - Awesome view of hippos - Ms Eliana’s cat named Chemo was so cute!! - There was a clan of vervet monkeys on the property, they were interesting to watch but often tried to steal food - Nice beds - They had a bidet with the toilet :) - Book of African bush tales was a thoughtful and fun little item - Shower was overhead and had ample heat and a good water pressure Cons: - Monkeys would often try to steal things but that’s not the fault of the staff - Safari felt boring or overwhelming at times but again, no fault of the staff - Dust kept getting in my eyes when driving - Early wake up times (again, no fault to the staff, I’m just not a morning person) - I couldn’t get the fan to work Thank you, this place was pretty nice

amazing experience this was a great bonding experience for our family and seeing animals in the wild was better than i ever could have expected. the lodges were nice, the food was great, and the service and staff were phenomenal. it was s solid 9/10 experience and i would highly recommend it to people looking to try a safari

The Most Amazing Experience of Our Lives Our stay at Thornicroft Lodge was amazing! The lodge itself is frequented by elephants and hippos, and has spectacular views of the Luangwa River. The food was the highlight of our stay, and they catered to our dietary requirements. All the staff were super friendly. The safari tours were action-packed and, not only did we see the animals we had hoped, our guide taught us about the animals and beyond (life, poaching etc.). We would definitely recommend Thornicroft Lodge for your safari adventure.

Thornicraft - An adventurous destination Amazing service by all the staff. Special thanks to Chancellor & Kebbiw ( bartender) Isaac (safari game driver) Phinius (safari game spotter) Janet (housemaid) Pawan ji (cook) Elena manager The location is just outside the national park

My African safari Out of all the hotels we’ve stayed at, this place we had the best night and sleep ever! Incredible food options and the staff were super accommodating to all our dietary retirements. They had the friendliest staff we’ve ever come across. Safaris were out of this world amazing and really informative game drivers made it educational for our kids too! Would highly recommend this place.

Very good We had a great stay! The view of the river with the animals is impressive, the staff very courteous and the food was always a pleasant surprise. You can get to the national park very quickly and observe a variety of wildlife there. We would definitely recommend it to others

Amazing! Amazing place, people, nature and food!! Everything was perfect, you feel really at home! Game drives and walking safari were simply fantastic and unforgettable! I would suggest everybody to reach Thornicroft Lodge and enjoy the amazing Zambia. Daniela and Francesco

Amazing experience! This is a beautiful place with amazing views right on the river - so lots of hippo and crocodile-spotting opportunities. The staff at the lodge are so kind and welcoming, and the food is great. Make sure to visit Mfuwe and meet the locals while you’re here! Zikomo kwambiri :)

A chilled and intimate paradise Great service. Elina is extremely caring and professional. Overall the staff is lovely and fully committed in providing a great service. Plus since the Chef now knows how to make great fresh baguettes, expect the best breakfasts ever ;-). A great relaxing spot. One suggestion: Zambian food is exquisite, maybe should you incorporate it more to your day to day menu !

One of the best safari Super experience, Saw leapord , Lion Pride , Giraffe, Elephants , hippos , crocodile Wonderful guide , had good tea , courteous guide ,

Pleasant and Peaceful Stay Great experience at Thornicroft! Special thanks to Ms Elina, the lodge manager, Mr Boyd, our safari guide, and the rest of the team for making our stay memorable and going above and beyond in all aspects! Will definitely recommend for a trip to South Luangwa

Fantastic Lodge Spent three nights, four days at this wonderful lodge in the South Luangwa valley in April and went on four safaris with them. We received a warm welcome and outstanding and friendly service throughout our stay. The food was wonderful and plentiful. After dinner you can relax in the ample communal space and enjoy the peace and quiet by the river. After dark, the lodge ensures your safety by having a guide escort you back to your cabin. The lodge cabin was fantastic. Very clean and spacious. We stayed in one of their delux cabins which had air-conditioning and a ceiling fan. Drinking water was provided and the bed had a mosquito net which the housekeeper would prepare daily so it was ready for you after your evening meal. There was plenty of hot water in the shower. The location of the lodge is one of the best in the area with panoramic views over the Luangwa River where you can hear and see the huge number of hippos basking in the water during the day. At night, the hippos come onto the land to chomp and feed, and it is not unusual to find them wandering in the camp and you can hear them grunting outside the lodge cabin during the night. The National Park is just across the river so you can often see zebras grazing from the lodge. There are also crocodiles in the river, and we often saw fish eagles hunting. Our guides Matthew and Davidson ensured we had a first-class safari experience. They could spot things that made us suspect they had some sort of superpower vison. We watched a leopard grooming on a tree branch for many happy minutes, lions resting after their ‘lunch’, a couple of large elephant families and many solo males, herds of zebras, buffalos, a hyena, a pair of giraffes, genets, and many exotic and colourful birds, including several type of stork, cranes, kingfishers, bee eaters and the beautiful lilac breasted roller. The evening safari allowed us to stop for a drink and have nibbles as we watched the sunset – glorious! We really did not want to leave.

Adventurous We had a wonderful time with work colleagues. Game drive was also superb and the guide ensured that our team met the their expectations of the animals that they where interested in. Looking forward to another stay and more fun. Big upside to the good customer service offered.

My Stay at Thornicroft The welcome at arrival at thornicroft lodge was owesome, the security offered to the and from the rooms in dark was unique, addressing us at every step was nice and connecting. The people who served us with food at breakfast, lunch and dinner know their job.

The lodge has a very friendly and coming view. The employees made me feel like I was at home. The food was not well done I didn't like the room I was taken to at first, when I lodged my discomfort, I was taken to a comfortable room which I appreciate for listening to my concern and the swift action. The hospitality was top notch with very friendly people. The other thing which I didn't like is the preparation of the food. The lodge need to invest in the chef. Regards.

1 night stay amazing memorable experience Very good welcoming team with refreshments. Excellent service by the entire lodge team. Chalets are very nice. Very comfortable. With fans and Aircons , cold n hot water 24/7 available. Coffee tea available in rooms. Feels like home. Guides are brilliant ( Mathews and Davison )

Safari famigliare Ottima accoglienza Ristorante super a tutte le ore del giorno Camere pulite con tutti i confort necessari Vista bellissima sul Luangwa animali compresi Organizzazione eccellente, perfetto per le famiglie Ci siamo trovati proprio bene

great lodge if youre in south luangwa and looking for a great safari Wonderful lodge. I appreciated the treatment. Food was good. Liked the combination of indian, zambian and intercontinental cuisine. The safari was beyond perfect. Rooms were very comfortable. Zambia is experiencing load shedding but the staff were quick and we didnt feel the difference. We definately plan to visit in december again.

Wow what a place! We had an amazing stay at Thornicroft Lodge, the staff and atmosphere were 10/10. Both the day and night game drives were fabulous, our driver Matthew was extremely knowledgeable and made our evening by finding the lions and leopard before leaving the park. We enjoyed all our meals and would love to stay again.

Professional service in God's creation The service was very professional, staff always around and available in case You need anything. They notice when I started to take the cover off the pool table and stopped me and did it themselves then brushed off the table. Little things like this is what you get when You come here! Rooms also very well maintained. can't wait to come back!

Great experience with animals! The stay was great! The drive with the animals was an amazing experience, we got to experience up close nature’s beauty. The staff was pleasant throughout the whole stay and were very accommodating. The hot meals tasted great and was different for each meal which was nice. We stayed in a tent and the tent was a cool experience. Very clean and comfortable. Will Come again!

Fun Safari Stay The safari experience was excellent and a lot of cool animals. The accommodations were very nice and the staff was very friendly. It was a beautiful view of the river side with wildlife all around you. Great to sit back and relax and enjoy God‘s creation!

A wonderful stay at Thornicroft Lodge When we first arrived we were greeted by incredible service. The view here was absolutely stunning! We went on safari trips and they did a great job tracking and following the animals. We got to see so many unique animals and I strongly enjoyed it! The stay overnight was nice and peaceful. The food here was immaculate and I enjoyed every last bite! Would highly recommend having a stay here!

Awesome experience Amazing place, hospitality, food and game drive. Halal Indian food available along with most humble staff Go for multiple game drive and you will surely spot all big 5 ( except rhino) and others like wild dog, hyena, elephant etc A must place to stay during the visit

Vow Thornicroft! Excellent place.Nice service by Eli & Team.Boyd the guide was really awesome.Had an amazing sighting of Leopards, Hyeanas, Pride of Lions, a lot of Elephants, a lot of birds & as usual a lot of Hippos. second time at Thornicroft & I can't wait to, come back again.

Top quality! A family of five - three youngsters - we came in late from Malawi (allow time for border control!) for a two night stay, but were warmly welcomed, and had a lovely dinner. A most pleasant place, and after two successful safaris Sunday and one on Monday morning, we felt like spending more time there just to relax and enjoy the view of the river, the comfortable chalets, the restaurant, and the professional service.

Beautiful location and grounds We hosted a 8-day workshop at Thornicroft Lodge for 20 people. Terrific staff - very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and the grounds are beautiful, right on the river so you can watch hippos, warthogs, and fish eagles from the bar!

Excellent hospitality on the Luangwa The lodge is on the banks of the Luangwa river, is tastefully decorated and has gorgeous sunrise views over the water, with amazing morning chorus from birds and hippos. This is the best service I have received in a while. The staff made us feel like queens. The attention to detail is incredible, the Chef makes fresh, simple and tasty meals. They even indulged my special requests for traditional food. Elina is a great manager, you can tell from how everything flows smoothly. Thank you Boyd, Chancer, Lenmore, Kebby and security that made our stay special. I recommend this place for ultimate relaxation, I will definitely be back!!

Tranquil bliss with thrilling Adventures Excellent place! Thornicroft Lodge was a serene escape, complemented by the Excellent staff led by Manager Elina, who ensured my comfort throughout. The food was exquisite, elevating the experience. Beyond relaxation, the thrilling game drives added excitement to my retreat. Thornicroft offers the a perfect blend of tranquility, impeccable service, culinary delights, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. A place worth revisiting.

Great place to stay when visiting Luangwa National Park We certainly enjoyed our stay at Thornicroft Lodge while visiting Luangwa National Park. The entire staff was excellent and very attentive to our needs. Accommodations in the bush lodge were nice; food was very good. All around positive.

March Birthday break 🎊 Great view of the river , comfortable air conditioned rooms and exceptional service from staff especially Chansa & Elina . The guides went out their way to ensure we saw most of the wildlife including an hour long bumpy ride to see a huge pride of lions 🦁 Food needs to be fine tuned a bit otherwise a very enjoyable stay

Good! Decent place to stay. Family friendly. Safari guides are very patient and knowledgeable about areas to find animals and information about animals. We stayed for 4 nights and and got to all amazing animals lions, leopard, wild-dogs besides the usual zebras, hippos, elephants, hyenas etc.👍👍👍

Wonderful game viewing in lovely setting. The setting is lovely and the service was impeccable! The chalet was very comfortable and spacious. Even though it was the end of the season, our guide succeeded in finding amazing things to see, including lions, giraffes, wild dogs and a leopard.

Welcoming, relaxing and treated with the best customer service Between the amazing staff, incredible food and the game drives, Thornicroft is the best. We were treated so well. Talking with the friendly staff everyday made our stay so special. Matthews, who drove us on the game drives, was the best. I was hoping to see specific animals and he found them. This trip has been so great because of everyone at Thornicroft Lodge.

Fantastic experience From beginning to end the experience at Thornicroft was most memorable. From our welcome to our send off the staff was attentive and informative. It exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend staying at Thirnicroft for your safari adventure.

The Ultimate Experience Had a fantastic time, thanks to the friendly and experienced staff. Excellent variety of food choices. Would definitely travel here again and would absolutely choose to be hosted by Thornicroft lodge for the ultimate South Luangwa experience.

Kindness with a beautiful view I was at the lodge two days with friends. The staff is professional and always attentive to customer needs. The lodge has well-organized outdoor spaces with river views and spacious rooms. I get a Resident Bush style chalet with meals included and 2 game drives. Our guide, Mr Matthew was fantastic!

Empfehlenswerte Lodge! Wir waren im Rahmen einer Gruppen-Safari für vier Nächte hier. Die Lodge liegt etwas erhöht direkt am Fluss, so dass man immer die Gelegenheit zu interessanten Wildtier-Beobachtungen hat. Die Zelte sind geräumig, gut ausgestattet und haben eine eigene kleine Terrasse mit Tisch und zwei Regiestühlen. Wir hatten die Nr. 6; empfehlenswert, da direkter Blick auf die Flussbiegung. Es gibt ein offenes Restaurant mit angeschlossenem Aufenthaltsbereich und einer gut sortierten Bar. Das Essen war an allen Tagen gut und das Personal immer freundlich und hilfsbereit. Auch die Lodge-eigenen Safari-Fahrzeuge sind gepflegt und die Guides haben es immer geschafft, uns viele interessante Tier-Beobachtungen zu ermöglichen! Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können die Thornicroft-Lodge wirklich empfehlen!

A good stay I loved staying there and seeing all of the animals, diving in the pool. I loved the way they make the best food. The beds are so cute and comfortable. I can't wait to come back and stay here again! 🌄😍🌞😊🌅💞

great stay, great lodge we spent just over a week at this fantastic lodge- good value for money, excellent food and service. We grew fond of the staff. the game guides really know their stuff. beautiful surroundings, every location within the lodge has a great view of the south luangwa. hippos everywhere and eles visited us. it was a great stay!

good holiday excellent welcome , large spacious rooms, mosquito nets, open view rooms, great water pressure, great mattress, exceptional food, riverviews everywhere at the lodge, very learned guides, these guys know what they are doing- we were very happy. will visit soon.

never disappoints we have been to Thornicroft several times and everytime we visit there is something new for us. its nice to see the place progress and develop. the staff are fantastic and their food is great- overall, it was a great stay, no complaints

Relaxing get away The experience was awesome, the staff were extremely warm , helpful and welcoming. The place was clean with delicious meals. We enjoyed our stay and definitely coming back next season. I recommend this place for people who want to get away from the busy schedules and have a relaxing time

Beautiful lodge, very pleasant stay Excellent and very friendly staff. Location was beautiful, rooms (river view charlets) were very clean with comfy beds and nice bathrooms. Elephants and Hippos visiting the camp every 2-3 days. Pools was also very nice. Quite a range of the food quality.

Unique Best place to stay in south luangwa if you like safaris, good food and nice people ! Everyone is really welcoming and professional so that you can have the best time around, beautiful place where you live among nature and animals The safari is exceptional in here and the guide will make everything to find what you’re looking for ! Food is really good and tasty and the service is perfect 🤩 We’ll miss this place coming back home Thank you for all guys

Superbe lodge sur la rivière Luangwa Superbe lodge sur les bords de la rivière Luangwa, ses hippopotames crocodiles éléphants ..... le service est excellent le personnel avenant et très gentil. Les chalets avec vue sur rivière sont très beaux avec tout le confort et une wifi excellente. La nourriture est excellente. Les safaris sont bien organisés .

Wonderful experienc Endroit au top. Personnes très sympathiques et très à l'écoute. La restauration est excellente. Le logement de qualité au milieu des hippopotames et des éléphants. Un arrêt s'impose si vous passez par Mfuwe

It's mind-blowing service best part staff is very honest i forgot my money etc but when i came back after long i found Room service and rest things r the best this place something u can refer to someone where u can't disappoint anyone 💗✨ everything felt as home room deco was so attractive as well and driver/guide was awesome person

Pleasnt realxing/refreshing stay... One of our most memorable holiday was created at this serene/fun/pleasant lodge...from the Manager Elena to the night guard Mr Daka all staff were so helpful with a smile whenever we needed anythng.. Since we were on self catering, shoutout to both the Chefs Pawan and the ever smiling Allen who assisted me in the kitchen... We got all 5 bush challets which had a great shower and ooh soo softcomfortable pillows nd matresses..(lols ..hats off to mr Dakas early morning wakeup call that he manged to take us out of that comfort)... the deco and structure gives you the bush vibe... Dining and sitting area with the perfct view of the Luangwa river were olso always clean nd pleasnat...the sunrise from the deck was cherry on the top... How can i foget the cute kids play area which my 3 yr old made the most of and the pool was great nd refreshng too in the heat... Bush challets need repairs mainly in their bathrooms and instead of standing fans more ceilng fans would be convinient to have more walking space and less hazardous for small children... as a couple would have been great to have a double bed rather then joining 2 singles... Housekeeping in the bush challets need to jackup especially during peak season when the lodge is full... Would love to go back soon..hoping the great East Road from Lusaka gets repaired soon...

Safari in Africa I always watched National Geographic and wondered how photographers got such close up images of animals. It was my first trip to Africa and I chose Zambia as I have family in Lusaka. We enjoyed the wildlife and was amazed to find Elephants and Hippos grazing outside my room. A little scary but worth the experience.

Good stay Great view, Good food, nice rooms, and friendly staff. The safari was good. i enjoyed relaxing in the main foyer- some much needed quiet time overlooking the Laungwa valley and the beautiful river and the wildlife it brought. Will visit again

Nice family outing we visited Thornicroft Lodge and started our journey by road. It took us long as we had made several detours to explore the Eastern Province. When we arrived, we were received with the best care and I believe Zambian hospitality. My kids were thrilled to see the African dancers. We were soon greeted with a warm meal and lovely accommodation. Beds are so comfortable and the shower was great. We had an early morning breakfast and left for a Safari drive led by Mathews who was very informative. My wife really wanted to see a Leopard and we saw one with a kill which was the best sighting we have ever had. The rest of our stay was amazing and the lodge manager was very attentive to our needs. We will visit again and I don't mind doing the road trip again!

Esperienza stupenda e ottimo lodge per Safari! Lodge meraviglioso dove la natura convive perfettamente a stretto contatto con gli ospiti. Ai confini del South Luangwa National Park, permette di arrivare dentro al parco nel giro di pochi minuti e li scoprire una realtà altrettanto meravigliosa, paesaggi mozza fiato, animali nel loro habitat naturale che si fanno conoscere e scoprire dalle persone. Torneremo sicuramente. Le stanze sono semplici ma molto belle e spaziose, il personale molto ospitale e disponibile ad accogliere le diverse richieste degli ospiti durante il soggiorno. Il contesto molto rilassante, pazzesco il fatto che la mattina e la sera rientrando in stanza si possono incontrare ippopotami e elefanti.

Thornicroft tented chalets safari experience I stayed in the tented chalets, the bed was comfortable, and the room clean. In general I was happy with the quality of the room. The communal bathroom was good, the water pressure was good and there was hot water in the showers. At night a guard kept u safe because animals from the national park often crossed the river and could enter the area of the lodge. Our guard was Simeon was very good at his job, patient, enthusiastic, funny and nice. The main lodge was very nice with seating areas, a bar, a playground for any kids and a pool table it was very comfortable. The food was also very good. On the safaris Steven was our driver he was very good at his job too he always made an effort to find all sorts of wildlife by using his knowledge of the area, keeping in contact with other drivers and even following animal tracks, he also answered any questions we had about the wildlife because of his efforts we saw alot of animals that are rare to see. The safari car was very comfortable the seats where nice and there was plenty of room blankets were offered and we stopped in the middle of each safari for a snack. At the end of each safari they also offered u a warm moist towel to clean ur hands and face. In conclusion, I was very happy with the lodge in everyway I have no complaints and would highly recommend the thornicoft lodge.

The safaris were awesome and the staff was very helpful specially Simion our night gard, apart from being helpful he was The safaris were awesome and the staff was very helpful specially Simion our night gard, apart from being helpful he was also very funny and kind , Elena ( the manager I suppose) was very kind and thoughtful and very helpful aswell . The rooms were clean and fully stocked but the nets around the beds had some holes.

Excellent Located along the river and the views were amazing.. the staff was very friendly and helpful.. food there was excellent.. we enjoyed everything that was served.. the guides gave us a wonderful wildlife experience.. they were very social and knowledgeable.. will definitely be going back soon!

Amazing lodge A family friendly lodge.. excellent hospitality.. the staff was very friendly, welcoming and helpful .. food was incredible.. we enjoyed all our meals.. the chalets are nice amd comfortable too.. I would definitely recommend it to others..

Awesome A lovely getaway. I would Highly recommend this lodge to anyone looking for a relaxing and fun filled time. Staff was so accommodating. Loved everything about it. Can't wait to go back !!! The rooms were clean and comfortable. A beautiful feel of Africa.

This is a grear lodge located on the Zambezi. Close to the entranse of South Luangwa Valley National Park. This was an amazing Lodge. Elaine and the staff do an excellent job of taking care of guests. We were 14 people with mixed diets and they worked very hard to accommodate us. The Chalets were amazing. We had the bush chalet and the rest of our party had luxury chalets. There was no real difference because the temperatures we cool during our July visit. The guides were excellent. Boyd showed us the Big 4 that you are able to see in Luangwa Valley. Would definitely recommend this place.

Magnifique lodge en bord de rivière a proximité du parc South Luangwa Très beau lodge sur la rivière Luangwa à proximité du parc de south luangwa. Le personnel est très accueillant et permet à coup sûr de passer d'agréables moments. Chalets très confortables et très grands. Les repas sont très bons également. Vraiment nous recommandons fortement.

Family and friends friendly Thornicroft is a lovely lodge. The place can be enjoyed in any sort of groups. The staff is very welcoming and the house keeping is lovely. The rooms are clean n have a view of the Luangwa river. The surroundings are clean.The chef makes excellent desserts which can be enjoyed after having a lovely dinner, also prepared by the chef. The lodge has a few chilling areas from where u can see fishermen fishing, amazing sunrises and beautiful sunsets and at night in the winter, the fire pit is lit up and u can sit around it while star gazing. Overall from my experience Thornicroft is a must visit lodge and a very good place to go relax with family and friends.

11/10 experience! The hospitality is the best I’ve ever experienced! Very kind and helpful hosts. The chalets were excellent; beautiful, comfortable, and clean. The food was world class! Delicious, aesthetically pleasing, and healthy!

An Incredible Wildlife Experience An incredible wildlife experience. I must say that our stay at Thornicroft Lodge was extremely comfortable. Eli the Lodge Manager catered to our wish list and made our trip to South Luangwa both memorable and adrenaline driven.

Best experience ''A great experience in the heart of the South Luangwa, this was our first family vacation of the year and it did not disappoint. We had booked for the Safari bush dinner and they surprised us with the birthday song for my mother. I have never seen a more traditional birthday from the lodge staff which was amazing. The mornings had the best sunrise over the Lungwa and the rooms were extremely comfortable considering we had oldies in our group. They also made the Safari experience comfortable. My best sighting ever''

Home away from home The service at thornicroft is is amazing, we were welcomed by a traditional song and dance. It is peaceful relaxing and feels like home. The guides are really talented and friendly the staff too. The sunrise there is one the most beautiful things one can see

Perfect place for family and friends The camp is located along the beautiful luangwa river with all the chalets overlooking the might river. The managers and staff were gracious, helpful and totally focused on providing their guests with an excellent experience. The guides shared their incredible knowledge of the wild and that was my highlight of the trip. A dream destination and the perfect place to stay for a photographer like my self.

Excellent lodge and safari! Excellent food, friendly staff, and the best bed I've slept on. The lodge and safari are both fantastic. Our driver, Boyd, showed us every animal in the park and gave us fantastic views. Highly recommend

Great peaceful resort. It’s great with nature and comfortable beds and rooms. Hot water was a bit troublesome The few days were a little bumpy but the manager made every effort and made the stay very pleasant Elina was great and food was good too. Chef made every effort to make us happy and made special dishes for group. Who had special needs as some vegetarian

A great 5 star experience. Brilliant place..had a small issue which they handled brilliantly without me even saying a word. Would highly recommend. Rooms are superb, friendly staff and great views. Oh and excellent pricing . Being someone who travels to a number of camps. I must say I was really impressed.

Very good experience Stay by river side (away from busy life) and having home food = Thronicraft Lodge. 1. Friendly staff 2. Home food 3. Natural accommodation facing to river 4. Experienced safari game drive guides 5. Well maintaining safari vehicles

Amazing, beautiful lodge with the best staff. Everything you need! We stayed 4 nights. The rooms are spacious with very comfortable beds. The staff are absolutely amazing. They pampered us the entire stay. The food was amazing. We had a gluten free person and a vegetarian person and they accommodated us. There is a small bar at the lodge. They also assisted us with daily excursions. We took daily and sometimes morning and evening safaris. This meant we saw ALL the animals. The staff also took us shopping. I would recommend this place over and over!

Best safari ever! This place is amazing! Very clean. Service top notch and the guides are the best. When I return to Zambia, I will stay here again! The experience was so relaxing. We were able to see all the animals we expected and many babies.

Wonderful experience Wonderful lodge which we would highly, highly recommend! All members of staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Also, the food was absolutely delicious! Special thanks to manager Elina, Chansa who made lovely fresh coffees, and to our guide Matthews and spotter Davison.

Superb location overlooking the beautiful Luangwa river with staff who couldn’t be more friendly and helpful I was told that Zambians were hard working polite and friendly, the staff at Thornicroft exceeded our expectation. Nothing was too much trouble and the manager Elina Phiri organised personalised activities for us, she also was very observant and noticed details which made us feel special. Eddie in the dining room was the happiest person alive laughing yet always attentive. A special mention about Boyd our personal guide for the stay, he is knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and his knowledge and persistence ensured we saw the Big 4 as well as all the other animals. His customer care is exceptional and he also drove us on a 10 hour round trip to visit a school that we had a connection with. We wish the lodge every success.

Customer service Very excellent customer service and comfortable rooms. The place is right on the riverbanks of the Luwangwa River in the South Luwangwa National Park which enables you have the an amazing view of the hippos and other wildlife. It is the go to place

Best lodge at affordable price Beautiful place and wonderful staff making your stay very comfortable and enjoyable at the property Must visit this property if your planning… South luwangwa national park is just 10 mins drive from the property

Fantastic experience by the Luangwa River. Fantastic experience. Excellent full service lodge on the banks of the Luamngwa River with exotic sunrise view. Relax by the restaurant or by the river banks outside the chalets and enjoy animals play in the park across the river. Enjoy the excellent service from friendly staff and the superb lodge manager Elaina. Enjoy multi country cuisine prepared by Chef Pawan. Wish we had more time to spend. Definitely going back. Thank you team Thornicroft.

Awesome Experience It was amazing experience Great sunrise and sunset view. Staff are very courteous and polite The surrounding in very clear and child friendly with a children's play area We look forward to visiting soon

A Delightful Stay! From the greeting at the entrance upon arrival to the final song of “farewell”, our experience at Thornicroft was a wonderful time. Elena and the staff were attentive to every detail. The chalet staff were thorough and efficient, and had a delightful turndown service where the mosquito nets were drawn to ensure a peaceful sleep! The food was delicious and plentiful! We so enjoyed the “family style” meal. We had a group of 20 people which can be daunting, but the team at Thornicroft managed it efficiently and with great hospitality. We had two game drives and the South Luangwa park is absolutely gorgeous. Both Sunrise and sunset were breathtaking! And so many animals. Lion cubs, baby elephants, and so many other beautiful animals.

Rest in Beauty! Absolutely beautiful!! Our stay was so comfortable with friendly staff members always ready to make our time there better. It was so easy to relax and enjoy the beauty while being an affordable place to stay!!

Top notch The food and service was amazing. We were truly waited on by a professional and friendly staff. They were all concerned with our comfort and worked hard to make sure we had everything we needed. We look forward to coming back soon.

Thornicroft review This was amazing food. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala. The food was the perfect amount of spice with creaminess for the Masala. I got garlic naan and it was crunchy. I am more of a fan of soft Naan so be sure to get the other type of bread if you like that more.

Best Experience One of the best Experience with Thornicroft resort. Best view near the South Luangwa river. At night we heard the voice of Hippo Snoring also at night they come out of river. Ambience Very good. Services on top notch Best experience of Jungle Safari

Ginger and Garlic A friend and I went for dinner at Ginger and Garlic, the restaurant at Thornicroft. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was really attentive. It’s also got a little ply area for kids. We’ll definitely be back!

Visit at Thornicroft Excellent food and service. The ambience is top tier too. Excellent rooms as well. They organise excellent game drives with good guides as well. I would definitely recommend Thornicroft to anyone planning a visit to the South Luangwa.

Great Experience It was great experience staying at thornicroft. The view from the lodge is beautiful also the rooms are neat n clean. I had delicious indian food as well… Thanks for your support Ellena n chancle Really greatful for your hospitality

The service was excellent thank you once again we hope to be be back and we will be back this time with with the family The place was Great I had a great weekend, we good food the game drive was great we the view is awesome hands up to the restaurant and kitchen we loved the place and the manager is awesome thank you very much thornicroft

Great experience ! The staff is very professionnel, efficient and kindly. Very attentive with a good manager. Lovely accommodation, well decorated in the middle on the wild, in front the river Luanga. Beautiful landscape

A home away from home indeed. It was the most wonderful safari experience & the place is beautiful, prince was amazing with the bookings. My relaxing getaway was excellent because if the staff and the roaming elephants ready to great me early morning at my door,😅 which was amusing. Thank you guys, I will surely come back again.

Full service op zijn best Zeer vriendelijke staf, uitstekende bediening en de staf wil het heel graag naar je zin maken. Ze doen alle moeite om alles netjes en schoon te houden. De kamer werd 2x per dag schoongemaakt en het bed is altijd netjes. Als je ‘s avonds naar je kamer gaat is de klamboe al gereedgemaakt. Perfecte service dus!!

South laungwa in the wet season Everything about Thornicroft exceeded our expectations. The lodge is beautiful and extremely well maintained, the staff are so friendly and can’t do enough to make sure that you have everything you want and need, the food was delicious, everything freshly prepared around your dietary preferences, and the guides who do the Safari guides are world class!! We were here in the wet season and our game drives were incredible with lion encounters we will remember forever. South laungwa is a truly magical place and the manage and staff have managed to enhance the experience!!

It was amazing The place was beyond my expectations I went on a solo trip thinking I would be bored . But know I felt like I was home . The chalets are beautiful 😍. The customer service was top notch , the manager, everyone one was so welcoming . The safari ride were so nice . Boyd was such a cool guide . Next time I am definitely bringing my whole family . The food too was nice I just got tired of eating .

A great relaxing interlude, within life's stressful and hectic pace. My husband and I had a great time at Thornicroft Lodge, we went on the Christmas Special as we just wanted a lot of time to relax. Our chalet, Giraffe, was spacious with a large bathroom. The best shower ever! strong pressure and endless hot water. Comfortable bed with luxurious linen, and very soft fluffy pillows. I really liked the fact that I had a kettle in the room as I am a coffee addict. I cannot stress enough how cheerful, friendly and helpful all the staff were; they even went out of their way to help with unorthodox requests. We were really given V.I.P. treatment. The food was great, a bit too much for my husband and myself, I feel as if I have gained 5 kilos in just four days! We went on two game drives through the National Park and our guide was extremely knowledgeable about everything, from the history of certain areas, to the fauna and flora; we were able to take some fantastic photos of the various animals we saw. Thornicroft has a very unusual splash pool as it is in the shape of Zambia, so my husband and I had great fun trying to figure out where neighboring countries would be situated. All in all, we had a very relaxing time and were sorry to leave. We would definitely go back again in the future.

Unique as the Luangwa Excellent welcome, service, accommodation and best of all was the food!! Comfortable vehicles for game viewing and brilliant guides who made the experience as unique as the Luangwa! Location on the river and views are beautiful!

Romantic couples experience - simply stunning! Thornicroft was a beautiful couple experience. The service was wonderful and the scenery was unforgettable. We enjoyed several game trips and saw lions, painted dogs, elephants, giraffes and much more. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly and the rooms were divine!

Thornicroft: une expérience entre nature sauvage, confort et charme authentique Se réveiller face à la Langwa qui héberge une multitude d’oiseaux, de croco, d’hippo, d’impalas… est une expérience incroyable. Ici tout est calme. Le temps s’arrête. Le personnel est d’une gentillesse absolue. Les lodges sont magnifiquement décorées. Thornicroft propose aussi des game drivers dans la réserve où on peut voir des léopards, des lions, des éléphants, des girafes et énormément d’autres animaux de très près. Le full day package est incroyable! Les guides sont très expérimentés et prennent le temps d’expliquer… bref tout est parfait ici!

Accommodation & Hospitality Prince was amazing with the bookings; everything went smoothly, quickly, a conveniently, and the food and accommodation was splendid. What a wonderful experience, I can't wait to come visit you all again after such a lovely time.

Rapport qualité prix imbattable Notre second séjour au Thornicroft . Bien que situé à 5 mn de l entrée du parc , l emplacement au bord de la Luangwa est top avec de nombreuses observations animales . Chalets et restaurant très corrects. Voitures de safari bien adaptées pour les photographes. ,et un super guide Geoffrey qui interprète parfaitement les bruits de la brousse et les comportements des animaux. Bref pour un budget limité c est là qu il faut aller .

A fantastic stay at Thornicroft Lodge We had a wonderful time there : intimate lodge, nice and comfortable chalets, beautiful sunrises at breakfast on the river, excellent food, a very kind, helpful and attentive staff, always there when we need. Our guide, Godfrey is a very experimented guide, he knows a lot about wildlife. We learnt to read footprints, droppings and alarm calls with him, so tracking animals became so exciting and we saw a lot night and day ! And at last, but not least, he is a very pleasant guy !

Ein Zuhause in Afrika Eine ohne Einschränkungen zu empfehlende Lodge! Hervorzuheben ist neben der Lage direkt am Ufer des Luangwa River die Freundlichkeit und Kompetenz des Personals. Nadja leitet die Lodge mit Liebe und selten sind wir auf Safaris so professionell und gleichzeitig so humorvoll unterrichtet worden wie – in diesem Fall – durch unseren Guide Boyd, aber auch die anderen Guides des Resorts genießen den besten Ruf. Schon nach wenigen Fahrminuten erreicht man den Parkeingang und in noch einmal wenigen Minuten befindet man sich mitten in der Wildnis. Die Tierdichte und – sichtungen auf den Fahrten im South Luangwa sind unglaublich! Besonders abenteurlich wird es, wenn tagsüber Elefantenfamilien durch das Camp wandern, was in der Trockenzeit fast schon die Regel zu sein scheint (weil sie dann den Luangwa durchqueren können;– zum Unmut der einheimischen Farmer, muss man anfügen...) Aber auch solche Situationen werden vom Team professionell, sicher und ruhig gehandhabt. Kompliment! Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!

Express Safari Excellence My group of 7 friends loved our brief stay here. All the staff were attentive and caring and we felt spoiled with beautifully presented food and surroundings. We only had 2 days for our safari, but if we'd stayed longer, I doubt we could have seen more than we did. Boyd was excellent a spotting wildlife and giving explanations. On our first excursion, we saw more than we'd hoped to see in a week. The Valley of the Leopard lives up to it's name. As we progressed into the reserve, Boyd chose excellent times to inform us about birds, flora and little creatures too. He really listened to what our group was interested in and it was clear that he had a good relationship with the other guides who would point us in the direction of a herd of elephants or pride of lions. Our meals were presented beautifully and reminded me of fine dining restaurants. The deserts were decadent and my favorite thing was drinking water that allowed us to take a break from evil bottled water for a short time. We were nervous to try it, but it was fantastic! The only criticism I have is that the wifi didn't save the long, alphanumeric password we were each given. I love that the wifi didn't extend past the common area, as we're there to take in nature, but when the wiifi is limited to a small area, it would be helpful to have the sign in page remember the password, so one did not have to put it in each and every time. Strolling into the wifi area and having it automatically connect would have been nicer as we were trying to communicate with the outside world to coordinate plans etc. The passwords were long, complicated and written with impossibly small font for our age group. This necessitated organized meetings where everyone would type in the password as one person read it out loud. Other than that, the accommodations, pool, proximity to the park, and overall ambiance was top notch and I would gladly return for another, longer stay. (Also, bring cash, the ATMs in town are a little sketchy and Nadja and Dylan were gracious in their efforts to help us circumvent the issue)

Nice place to stay The adorable Nadja and her husband Dylan made all it was possible to help and manage our stay in Thornicroft . The park gate is only 5 mn drive from the lodge and it is the only handicap for those who would prefer within the park . By the way , we saw dogs or lions just 15 mn away from the gate ! But in Thornicroft, you can hear Lions roarings or hyenas just on the other side of the Luangwa river as well . The swimming Pool is just perfect with sometimes bushbucks and monkeys coming to drink . I saw also a brown hooded king fisher just above the pool ! Godfrey was also a very nice guide with good comprehension of animal behaviors . As a photographer , he understood very quickly what kind of pictures I intended to do .

Personalized feel – memories for a lifetime! My husband and I had such a special time with my brother visiting South Luangwa National Park based at Thornicroft Lodge. The team all became like family over the 5 nights and the managers were so friendly and professional, looking after details and anticipating every need or desire. Chalets were comfortable, clean and located on the steep banks of Luangwa River so don’t have to go anywhere to see some great wildlife! One night we had an elephant come eat the marula fruits from the tree just behind our dinner table- that was surreal! The grounds on the property allow for restful experience during safari break time and the shape of the pool is even designed like the borders of Zambia- very creative! We loved the food and friendly service, and as a result probably drank more than we normally do on safari vacations. Thanks for the delicious coffee to make those early morning easier, and to our guides Boyd and Godfrey who were attentive and shared their passion and knowledge with us at some phenomenal wildlife sightings together. We will never forget this special place and already dream of making it a bigger family trip back in 2021 or 2022!

Safaris I generally do not write reviews. However, in this case I felt I must. An excellent stay, Dylan, Nadia and their team were outstanding, the food was very tasty, the rooms by the river were very good. Everyone were arrive oriented and very helpful. Godfrey was an excellent safari guide and very knowledgeable. A lovely small intimate place and I would give my highest recommendation. Bala

The elephants wandered through This was our final experience of a safari holiday and the first in Zambia.This venue did not disappoint,the tent/chalets were large and airy, tea and coffee facilities,etc. Our veranda looked out onto the river, meals were excellent. A continental breakfast was waiting at 0500 prior to setting out on safari and whilst out we supped on flask tea/coffee and snacks for morning tea. Our guide was knowledgeable and a great tracker and we saw many wild animals, lions, leopards, elephants etc. The highlight was a herd of elephants wandering alongside our chalet and taking a drink from the swimming pool!

Great stay! What a great place. Wonderful rooms, comfortable beds, good food, beautiful views and the friendliest staff. Nadia and Dylan who run it are so pleasant and helpful. We had to rework our itinerary for anticipated civil unrest in Malawi and both of them spent hours helping us rework flights, find alternate accommodations, transportation etc. because our tour company ( Land and Lakes Safari) did absolutely nothing. Upon returning home we learned Land and Lakes and Thornicroft are owned by the same person which was never communicated to us. Our driver, Godfrey, who is hilarious was super knowledgeable. We saw more animals and birds than we have seen on our previous 8 safaris. We stayed at Marula lodge as well but I preferred to small quaint atmosphere of Thornicroft.

Best Holiday, ever! Best holiday ever! Run by Art Safari UK. Sketching and painting on twice daily game drives. Excellent art tutors and guides. Simple accommodation, very good food, terrific setting on the bank of the Luangwa and close to the Main Gate of the reserve.

Brilliant! A home from home! So I’m at the airport in Joberg waiting for my flight to the UK and already missing Thornicroft. Everything was perfect: excellent guides including Godfrey who aims to find cats every day and the always calm Boyd, comfortable accommodation, excellent food and service, truly lovely staff and excellent views of animals across the river and sometimes right by your chalet. I would love to go back! Thank you Nadya and Dylan and the team for such an amazing stay and for making us feel so welcome!

Exceptional Place for a Safari You go to the South Luangwa to see wildlife and in the 3 days we went on drives we saw just about everything the park has to offer - amazing experience. Boyd, our guide, was excellent. And then there's the lodge and the staff. Nadja took care of all our arrangements very efficiently, the food was very good, the chalets comfortable and clean and the visiting elephants, hippos, monkeys and bushbuck on their best behavior - well almost, the hippos were not very considerate at night. I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

Elephant visits Greatly enjoyed our four day stay here. Chalets were clean and comfortable. Restaurant produced great meals. Couldn’t beat the view of the river with its resident hippos and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Elephants, bushbuck and monkeys visited the lodge almost every day. Boyd was an outstanding guide on our twice per day safaris.

Great place on the Shores of the South Lunagwa River We had a very enjoyable 4 night stay here in July 2019. Dylan and Nadja were exceptional hosts. The chalets were spacious, well placed for privacy and right on the river banks and only 9 in total, so not lots of people. They had a solar light and fan for the power cuts, which we did not have to use, but very handy I am sure. The food was very well done, and nearly all locally sourced and the kitchen, bar and general staff were all very friendly and informative. Godfried was a most incredible guide, he seemed to know everything there was to know about the wildlife, was a great spotter and made our safaris a pleasure and very interesting. We saw lots of different varieties of animals and plenty of them, along with a pride of lions feasting on their water buffalo kill. We were provided with a suprise lunch inside the park by the Dylan, Nadja and the staff one day, complete with white table cloths and all the trimmings, it was a wonderful experience. This was our first experience of a Safari in Africa and we could not have wished for anything better. We also felt we got exceptional value for money, I am sure we will be returning here soon.

Ideally placed for visiting Luangwa wild life park. Lovely quiet lodge alongside the river. Lots of little frogs to keep you company. Well looked after with food and helpful staff. Elephants and baboons (100's) came through the grounds and a leopard. Lodges are individual and private and very comfortable. Only down side was the state of the road to the lodge which was almost undriveable. We are used to African roads but this was something else.

Great camp on the banks of Luangwa River We have just spent a great weekend at Thornicroft Lodge - we were a group of 14 - three families travelling together including seven children aged from 10 to 15. Nadja and Dylan managed our booking and were great to deal with and very welcoming. We stayed on the full board basis excluding safaris, which we organised ourselves. Safaris can be booked through Thornicroft. This was a great value option for such a big group. Meals were very tasty. The setting is stunning on the banks of the Luangwa river - outside the park, looking in and not too far from the main gate into the park. Rooms are large and comfortable with nice big mosquito nets. En suite bathrooms (shower not bath) on each chalet/room. The staff were very friendly and always ready to help. The bar is rather expensive. There is no safe in the room although there is a large wooden kist which you can use to lock up although I think you need to take your own lock and key. I am sure the office would be able to lock away your passports and documents. You can buy a daily wifi password which we did, but didn't use it too much as we were too busy relaxing and enjoying the beautiful outdoors! Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks Thornicroft!! We'll be back!!

Special place, special people, special memories While staying at a wilderness lodge in Malawi several years ago the hosts told us about Zambia, their favourite place to go on holiday and they highly recommended Thornicroft Lodge. We were not disappointed when we were able to stay there for a week in May; in fact, the lodge and everything it offered far exceeded our expectations. The location right on the banks of the Luangwa River meant that from the time we arrived we were able to see hippos bathing in the river. Baboons played in the trees and around the unfenced grounds and an occasional Bush Buck or Impala wandered through, grazing on the grass in the well-kept garden. The lodge has a very authentic, somewhat rustic feel about it, which was just what we were looking for. Our villa was spacious and comfortable, and just a short walk from the reception area where the bar, the dining room, the fire pit and several comfortable seating areas are located. The food was very tasty and nicely presented. Dylan and Nadja were warm and accommodating hosts and made us feel very special and welcome. During our stay we were fortunate to go on six games drives with our guide Boyd, assisted at night by Johnson. Boyd was so thoughtful and knowledgeable and determined that we should see everything possible. We were not disappointed as we saw such a wide variety of game. We were very fortunate to experience several leopard sightings and also to see a pack of wild dogs resting along the roadway, which we understand is very rare. Our photos are amazing! We have no hesitation in recommending this wonderful lodge.

África selvagem Esse hotel é para quem está à procura de experiências mais próximas da natureza. Durante a noite, não é permitido andar sozinho, pois provavelmente você encontrará um hipopótamo ou elefante selvagem próximo de seu chalé. Durante a minha estada lá, encontrei ambos, além de outros animais. Amei!! O atendimento é muito solícito e gentil, e o ambiente é simples, porém muito acolhedor. A comida segue o mesmo padrão: simples, porém deliciosa, respeitando cada restrição de ingredientes que você tiver. Eu, pir exemplo, não como alho e cebola e realmente as comidas firam feitas sob medida. Agradeço imensamente essa gentileza!! Os safaris (ou game drives, como eles chamam), feitos duas vezes por dia, são maravilhosos!! O parque nacional de Luangwa tem uma vida selvagem muito preservada e, facilmente encontramos os animais ali. Amei cada segundo dessa viagem!! Recomendo a todos que estiverem dispostos a se conectar com a natureza, abrindo mão dos confortos comuns, como tv e Internet ultra rápida. Agradecimento especial ao sr. Daka, que cuidou do perímetro do quarto durante todas as madrugadas adentro, ao Johnson, que teve muita paciência conosco (o nosso inglês não é lá essas coisas hahaha), à gerente Nadja e seu marido (desculpe, esqueci o nome) , sempre muito atenciosos e queridos e às pessoas da cozinha e restaurante, pelo cuidado com nossas comidas. Obrigada por tudo!! Beijos, Nina e Konrad.

A wonderful experience of safari in South Luangwa National Park My son and I enjoyed our 4 nights here with a total of 8 game drive taken. The whole team of staff led by Nadia and Dylan was very friendly and helpful. The chef here, like a magician, who made all the foods delicious. Boyd, our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the park and did an excellent job on the game drive.

Fast wie im Paradies Wir hatten drei Übernachtungen in der Lodge. Die einzelnen Häuser sind schön eingerichtet. Ab und zu kommen Elefanten oder Hippos auf dem Gelände vorbei. Service und Essen waren sehr gut. Wir sind ungern wieder weggefahren.

Wonderful Choice The lodge is overlooking the waters of the Luangwa river, for this reason offering a truly unique spectacle of nature. You can come across an elephant or a hippo walking in the garden, but you dont need to watch out because guards are there for you... The lodge is not inside the park and reaching it from the main road means that you have to follow a very bumpy path of a few hundred meters. but you dont need to worry about that because drivers are there for you. Having said that, being low season, I had the privilege of being the only guest during my stay and so I could tailor the trip according to my needs. All the staff, starting from the manager Dylan, his wife, the driver that the waiters have made me feel at home. The park unfortunately did not give its best, in the sense that either my expectations were too high or the low season did not allow sightings of particular importance, but also in this time of the year is worthy a visit because offers striking views of wild and not too much touristic nature. In any case, thanks to the magnificent treatment received I am sure I'll be bak soon in future

Fantastic Staff, Food and Game Drives! We really enjoyed our 4 nights here including 6 game drives. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful and the food was phenomenal (seriously great chef). Nadja and Dylan were great hosts and were easy to chat with every day. Best wishes to them on their honeymoon! The camp was fantastic and quiet except for the hippos at night (down in the river). The chalets were large and fairly luxurious for our standards. The pool was perfect for daily reading and swimming and the baboons never really bothered us. Finally, Godfried was absolutely incredible as a guide. His knowledge was incredible- he's studied and worked around Africa and gave us great detail on not just the flora and fauna but the history of the region. He also spotted wild dogs, lying down, from what had to be 500 meters, maybe more. He would just see things so far away we needed binoculars to even begin to see them. And we don't wear glasses. South Luangwa is so special and so diverse, we loved it so much! Thank you, Thornicroft!

Great family getaway in the African Bush!! Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Thornicroft while visiting Zambia’s famous South Luangwa valley!! It felt intimate and special with great attention to detail in planning for the needs of guests. Very good and attentive service by the staff led by Nadja. The food was excellent and the game drive was memorable with great pics with lions, giraffes, elephants and our own resident hippos that hung out in the river across from the chalets, constantly grunting and periodically coming right up to the chalets for afternoon and night snacks of grass. The chalet was large and comfortably furnished for a bush lodge. The water pressure was a little low in the shower but it was nice to be able to have a warm shower at the end of the day. Loved the bright-colored giraffe-themed decor throughout the chalet and the shared spaces. There was a pool although we didn’t go swimming. Got to enjoy ice cream and coffee at the nearby Tribe coffee shop and store. A nice safari weekend! Will love to visit again soon.

Fantastic value, great management and guides We stayed for a couple nights on our honeymoon. Nadia and Dylan were fantastic hosts. The landscaped setting on the river, quality of food and room were all above expectations. Steve was a great guide with a real passion to ensure his guests had a unique and memorable safari experience. Highly recommended.

Stay at Thornicroft Lodge Just had a fantastic stay of 3 nights at Thornicroft Lodge. The chalet was right on the banks of the Luangwa river and the room standard was excellent. Nadia,the hostess and her husband were warm and welcoming. They saw us off on our game drives early morning and the afternoon and were there to welcome us back afterwards. Stephen, our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the park and went out of his way to ensure we had good sighting of game, especially lion, leopard and buffalo. Our visit was truly a WOW EXPERIENCE!!!

I always return to this very nice, friendly, and good value lodge! As someone who lives and worked in Zambia for years, I am lucky to go on wildlife safari often. I visited S.Luangwa first in 2005 but started frequently coming over the past 3+ years. I have been to Thornicroft about 4-5 times - it has become my favorite. First, the place offers good value. Thornicroft is definitely a midrange lodge yet their prices very reasonable! I like their personalized attention to guests needs. Importantly, it is not a big lodge (I think only 6 chalets) - so their game drives are not crowded. They are happy e.g. to send an extra vehicle on a game drive to assure you have a great individual experience, which would not happen in many other places... this is the key to a good safari. Also, all guides are good and Godfrey (the main guide) really makes an extra effort in discovering the park (e.g. leave early!). The lodge has a nice swimming pool (shaped as Zambian map) and reasonably priced bar. The chalets are very open and airy which is important as Mfuwe gets sometimes very hot. I have stayed here with my girlfriend, took my parents here, and lots of friends and they all were equally happy. Thanks again to very friendly management!

Gute Ausgangsbasis für den Nationalpark Wir haben hier mit einer Gruppe und einem Overländer gestanden. Es ist schon beeindruckend wenn nachts die Elefanten im Gelände der Lodge rumlaufen. Schöne Bar um sich den Staub nach der Safari runter zu spülen. Mittags hatten wir leckere Quiche und Salat, dazu ein kühles Glas Weisswein. Der Luangwa ist der Park mit der grössten Dichte an Tieren. Einfach unglaublich schön :-)

PERFECT FOR SOUTH LUANGWA We stayed here for four nights, and I can tell you that this was a perfect holiday. Maria runs this place very well, with everything done to meet the needs of the guests. All the lodges are on the river, and it was amazing to see hippos and crocs lazing on the bank opposite. On the second day we had wild elephants join us for breakfast! The lodges themselves are basic, yet very comfortable. All the meals were cooked perfectly, and, I am told, they cater for special dietary needs. However, the best part was the safaris. Godfrey was amazing in finding animals. Whilst I accept we were lucky, we managed to see leopards and lions every day, twice a day. And when they weren't there, there were plenty of elephants, hyenas, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, and in and on. And the birds were just as amazing. On our last night, they set up a romantic dinner for my wife and I by the pool. A perfect ending to a perfect holiday. I have been to many places, yet the ambience and effort put into Thornicroft was up there with best I have ever had. You will not be disappointed.

Great stay! I brought a group of friends, 4 families with kids from age 2 to 18 (18 people total) and our stay was very comfortable. Mariza, the manager looked after us very well and was an excellent host. The lodge staff were always friendly and professional. Our big group was served with food at the same time, no waiting. Our guide Steve and spotter Israel did an excellent job on the game drives. Some room for improvement: The idea to have solar power in the rooms as a backup is excellent! The battery in the rooms needs to be safely covered. There is a risk that someone (e.g. kids) touches the positive and negative ends of the battery which are exposed. All in all, an excellent stay.

Wow! What a find!! We really loved Thornicoft Lodge! Marisa the manager is fantastic and her staff were excellent! The food was so delicious and honestly every meal a piece of art! They even did a wonderful garden meal our last night (with a steak so good it will haunt me!! :) -and I am not even a steak person!!! The rooms were beautiful and very clean! Game drives excellent (although bring sunscreen and hats because there is no canopy). I feel like I finally found a place In Mfuwe we can totally recommend!

Very welcoming and well run Lodge with anamazing variety of wildlife If you're looking for a clean, friendly and extremely well run lodge this is a great place to stay. We were welcomed on our arrival with a cold drink and flannels to wipe away the dust! Marisa was so welcoming and her passion for the wildlife and ensuring we were cared for was very reassuring. Our accommodation (2 lodges) were clean, very comfortable and spacious. The mosquito nets were drawn during our night drives and beds were turned down for when we arrived back. The food was amazing. You will never go hungry! We sat looking out to the river watching a herd of elephants cross the river while listening to the sound of Hippos. The variety of animals in the Park were more than I ever imagined. We saw Leopards, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Crocodiles, Hippos, Lions (Male and female), Zebras and many more including a huge variety of amazing birds. This Park is extremely good value and my family and I would highly recommend it. Steven was so knowledgeable and knew so much about tracking these animals

good value! The Thornicroft Lodge is approximately 15 minutes away from the entrance to the South Luangwa National Park and offers value for money accomodation and stay. I would recommend you try both the morning- and afternoon game drives offered bu the lodge (preferably with star ranger Godfrey). The park has an amazing density of lion and leopard I have rarely seen elsewhere. The lodge banks on the Luangwa Rover where you can sit on the edge, see and heap hippo, elephants ans antelope. All types of animals (giraffe, lion, buffalo)) may roam at nigh near or in the lodge. Great experience!

Wonderful and reasonable priced lodge in superb wildlife area ! Wonderful lodge with spectacular setting along the Luangwa river banks where we were warmly welcomed by the new camp manager Marisa. Clean chalets, very friendly staff and nice local food. Relaxing in the gardenseats and overlooking the Luangwa river often offers already superb sightings of hippos, crocs, elephants and if you are lucky you might even spot lion or leopard ! The game drives with Steven were excellent, each time he managed to spot lions, leopards and other most exciting game encounters you can imagine ! We already went on several safaris in South Africa, Namibia, Uganda, Kenia, Tanzania and Malawi and never saw such an abundance of wildlife as here, South Luangwa is definitely one of the best places we can advise. We were lucky to meet co-owner Puk Daniels who was there with his wife and friends and shared interesting stories with them with a glass of wine during the evenings. Realy a place to return for an outstanding african game experience !

Awesome Safari Awesome location, staff and facilities that provide 3 great days of Safaris for a school group that I was working with. This was our second visit, the first being Aug 2015 and I fully intend to visit again. Food is awesome and having Elephants wander past and Hippos in the river next door just makes for a great and relaxing stay

Beauty and tranquility What a wonderful lodge along the banks of the Luangwa River. The hippos, elephants, lions and hyenas really bought the nights alive. A truly wonderful setting. The food was great and the staff were very accommodating, always pleasant and available. The only caution would be that international credit cards did not work for us there at all. Very highly recommended.

Hippos, Hippos, Hippos Thornicroft lodge was a great safari experience for me and my mother, offering great food, game drives and a really relaxing atmosphere. The staff were great but the highlight were the hippos who came right up to the chalets during the night.

A wonderful lodge with every thing you could wish for The staff is fabulous, especially Marissa the hostess. The accommodations were,lovely, the food excellent, the games drives fantastic and the amount of animals we saw was amazing. My advice is to fly there from Lusaka. Do not take the bus!

Best place to stay and enjoy South Luangwa National park We are a family of six, comparing to other places we have stayed in the last three months of our vaccination, thornicroft tops the list. This is becuase of the staff hospitality and individualized care we received during our stay at the Lodge. All our dietary needs where taken care of and the game drive was superb. Our trip to South Luangwa completed our list of the famous big five animals with a help of very experienced guide but also passionate guide with regards to nature and the well being of the Animals in the park. The place itself is nice, overlooking the Luangwa river and presents a very nice view of the Animals when they come to drink water. This close to the park, the hippos noise is something you will not miss once in a while in the evenings and sometime during the day. The thornicroft lodge is a place we would recommend to stay when visiting south Luangwa because it brings the reality of being close to nature and we felt at home during our stay.

Wonderful stay with a fantastic safari experience! My parents and I stayed at Thornicroft Lodge over the Easter weekend. The lodge is small and intimate and offers a very personal experience to guests. We were immediately greeted by staff who were very friendly and hospitable throughout our stay, even taking the time to wash our car! We loved how we were always welcomed back to the lodge by staff and the manager after each game drive. The food at the lodge was great and plentiful. Our safari guide, Godfrey, was incredible. Knowledgeable and experienced, he knew exactly where to take us so that we could see animal action. We were able to see wild dogs feast on an impala and saw how a female leopard protected its cub from a hyena. Each game drive was definitely an adventure! Our only negative remark was that we had to pay for the "sun-downer" (the alcoholic beverage that you drink as the sun sets during the safari). We think that this should be included in the price, as is common at other lodges. Other than that, we are very satisfied with our stay at Thornicroft and warmly recommend it to South Luangwa visitors.

A wonderful experience packed with delights. This was my second visit to the Park, but to a slightly different area & I chose Thornicroft Lodge from reviews I read. We were treated so well by Marisa & her staff! They were so friendly & obliging & treated us like royalty!! Everything about the Lodge was good. The food & accommodation were all highly acceptable! Although the Lodge is outside the Park, it is only 10 mins drive to the Gate, but the Lodge is on the banks of the Luangwa river so you can sit with a G&T & take in the life around the river! Even the hippos come into camp some nights!! One of the most exceptional things about our trip was our Guide Godfrey. He is the most knowledgeable person and his experience around the park was unbelievable. Unknown to Godfrey, my aim was hopefully see Wild dogs this time. This was accomplished within 2 hours of our first drive, with a pack of 10!!! We had so many sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, along with beautiful birds, that my memories will never die! I would recommend this experience to anyone, anytime! Wish I was still there!

lovely setting, lovely food My husband and I have just returned from a trip to Zambia, beginning at Thornicroft Lodge...which we both loved. The setting ,right on the river bank, was so peaceful. The guest quarters were extremely comfortable, the staff friendly and helpful and the new manager, Marissa, was an amazing cook and friendly presence, baking a gorgeous choc cake for a birthday.. Godfrey, our guide, clearly loves and understands the good mix of game we saw. We much enjoyed his company and our time there.

Top notch experience This was our second visit to South Lilongwe Park and our 7th safari in Africa.Our experience ranks as one of the best in Africa.Ask for Godfrey to guide you.He has been following animals at game parks throughout Africa for the past 20 years and is acutely in tune with the environment.The welcoming friendly staff at the lodge could not do enough for us and the food exceeded our expectations.Chalets accomodations were large and tastfully decorated.The open concept lodge is on a river on the other side of the park and you will be serenaded by hippo snorting each night and may hear the roar of a lion. Karen Runnels Canada

Excellent Location... Die Lodge liegt wunderschön am Luangwa River und man kann jederzeit die Hippos erspähen und hören. Out of africa feeling ... Die Chalets sind nett eingerichtet & sauber. Das Personal äußerst hilfsbereit & freundlich. Der Service aufmerksam, sowie reichhaltiges gutes Essen! Die Game Drives wurden von Godfrey Shawa einem sehr kompetenten Guide durchgeführt. 3 volle Tage hatten wir das pure Safarivergnügen mit ihm - Löwen täglich... Wir hatten tolle Erlebnisse und genossen die 4 Tage in Thornicroft in vollen Zügen. Außerdem haben wir uns noch alle anderen Lodges außerhalb des Parks angeschaut und mit Thornicroft haben wir eine hervorragende Wahl getroffen! Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen...

A superb experience thanks to Godfrey Shawa Wildlife is Godfrey’s passion and it was a privilege to have him as a guide and skilled driver, wo treated us with a fabulous 3 day safari. January is not the best time for a visit to South Luangwa but Godfrey managed to find twice famous Ginger, the “blond” lion, and his brother Garlic. We witnessed an attempted kill and came to the site, where a young elephant had not been so lucky to escape. To observe a leopard at close range was another highlight. We could tick most other mammals and many birds. A heavy downpour brought plenty bullfrogs to life, one could not expect more sightings at this time of the year. It is ideal that the afternoon game drives are turning into night drives after the sundowner. The lodge is compact, with beautiful river view, stylish with comfy accommodation; the chalets are the coolest place during the midday heat. All stuff cooperates to make the stay a memorable one. I will definitely spread the word and come back!

South Luangwa-The Dry Season Just excellent. Wonderful artist and camp manager David Kelly was so welcoming and knowledgeable regarding the area and its wildlife. Chalet was charmingly rustic and extremely comfortable. Loved the ambiance of this place. Staff welcoming, friendly, with much laughter. Loved having the hippos, crocs and baboons and other game nearby. nearby. I'm not much of an eater but food just fine. The gâme drivers were excellent. How can you go wrong with outstanding guides like Godfrey Shawa and John . They know the bush and were very much aware of the demands necessary for obtaining exceptional wildlife images. Vital for a wildlife photographer Miss this place. Felt like a second home

Excellent location The chalets here are excellent they overlook the luangua river which has a large resident population of hippos. the service at the lodge is personal and excellent, we were looked after during our stay. We had an excellent guide for our trips to the park (Abraham) who never disappointed us during our 3 night stay and found a pack of hunting dogs on our last trip to the park, I would recommend this location to anyone however the tents are not of a good standard. The beds are excellent but the hippos might keep you up at night, there are also animals going through the lodge during the day.

Betaalbare luxe in prachtomgeving Een schitterende lodge, in een prachtig wildpark. De totale hoeveelheid wild valt wellicht wat tegen, aan de andere kant hebben we in de 4 dagen dat we er hebben verbleven 4 keer een luipaard gezien. De lodge is heerlijk vertoeven.

Wunderbare Lodge für einen Besuch des South Luangwa National Parks Wir sind den Empfehlungen von Kollegen gefolgt und waren für zwei Nächte in der Thornicroft Lodge. Die Lodge liegt direkt am Fluss und bietet neben einem sehr schönen offenen Restaurant und Aufenthaltsbereich tolle Chalets. Die sauberen und geräumigen Chalets sind hervorragend ausgestattet mit sehr gemütlichen Betten, großen Moskitonetzen (die nicht ständig beim Schlafen im Weg sind), ausreichend Ablagefläche und Stauraum und einem schönen Bad mit heißer Dusche. Der Poolbereich ist, wie die ganze Lodge, sehr sauber und gepflegt. Das Essen ist ebenfalls sehr gut, der Service aufmerksam und die Bar gut ausgestattet. Die Game Drives wurden von einem sehr erfahrenen Guide durchgeführt und waren jedes Mal großartig (wir hatten vier Game Drives gebucht). Allerdings haben die Jeeps kein Dach, sodass man nicht viel Schutz vor der Sonne hat (jetzt im August war es in Ordnung, aber im Oktober wäre ein Dach dringend nötig). Insgesamt kann ich die Lodge sehr empfehlen und würde jederzeit wieder hinfahren.