Tarmac via the Great North Road, plus a 25km graded bush track at the end.
Charter flights to our new private airstrip.
Combine Mutinondo with a South/North Luangwa safari.
The classic approach, and how most guests reach us. A long but rewarding drive north on tarmac, ending with a beautiful 25 km graded bush track that is, in itself, a refreshing welcome to the wilderness.
The drive is straightforward and well-signposted, almost entirely on tarmac until the final 25 km. Most guests break the journey overnight in Mkushi or Serenje, both have decent guesthouses, though it can be done in a single day with an early start
Approximate driving times to Mutinondo from key locations across Zambia.
10 hrs · 600 km
6.5 hrs · Via Kapiri
5 hrs
1.5 hrs · Nearest Town
4 hrs · From The North
7 hrs · South Luangwa
5 hrs · North Luangwa
11 hrs · Via Copperbelt
13 hrs · Via Solwezi
We'll help make your journey to Mutinondo as straightforward as possible. If you have any questions before you set off, simply get in touch with our team - we're always happy to assist with travel advice and local knowledge.
Off the Great North Road, the turn-off to Mutinondo is at Kalonje, well-signposted, but easy to miss if you're not watching for it. From here, it's a 25km bush track to the lodge.
12°27'14" S, 31°17'29" E
70 km south on the Great South Road (T2)
Mpika or Serenje
Save these on your phone before leaving Mpika, mobile signal drops shortly after you turn off the tarmac.
For the time-pressed, the long-haul international, or anyone combining Mutinondo with the Luangwa Valley, charter flights now land directly at our private bush airstrip.
The flight from Lusaka takes around an hour and a half, climbing onto the Muchinga plateau and tracking north over an unbroken canopy of miombo woodland. On a clear day, the granite inselbergs that define this landscape come into view about twenty minutes before you land, the descent itself is one of the highlights of the trip.
We don't operate the flights ourselves. Charters are arranged through a small number of trusted Zambian operators who know the airstrip and the region, we're happy to arrange this for you.
The flight is part of the experience, every guest we've flown so far has spent most of it pressed to the window. Below, a glimpse of what to expect.
2hrs 20 min · Most Popular
45 min · South Luangwa
45 min · North Luangwa
1 hr · Bat Migration
1 hr · Shoebill Country
2 hr · Lake Circuit
Charter routes in orange | Commercial routes in black | Times indicative
Tell us your dates, party size, and where else in Zambia you're going. We'll get back to you with operator options and indicative pricing as soon as we can.
However you arrive, the welcome is the same, a warm welcome and someone who knows the property to walk you to your chalet or campsite.
Park near the lodge. We'll help with bags. Most guests arrive in the late afternoon, the bush track in is more comfortable in the cool of the day.
A Mutinondo vehicle meets every flight. The transfer through the woodland to the lodge takes around ten minutes, your first proper introduction to the miombo.
Settle in, shake off the journey, and meet the team over a drink at the bar. Activities can start the next morning, or right away if you've still got the legs.
We aren't currently offering road transfers from Lusaka, Mpika, or into the Luangwa. However, we can put you in contact with tour operators that have drivers and vehicles available. Get in touch and we'll connect you.
Buses are the most popular option for those reliant on public transport. If you stop at Kalonje railway station, we are happy to arrange a transfer from the main road.
We’ll come back with route options, suggested overnight stops, transfer quotes, or charter introductions, whichever fits your trip.