FirstSuites Score 8.72 out of 10, EMPTYJET 5★
Puku Ridge
South Luangwa National Park · Zambia
94.5EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- Safari
- Remote
- Romantic
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #6690
Sungani Lodge
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32 guest reviews analysed
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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EMPTYJET Consensus
91.3 / 100
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- safari
- adventure
- groups
- long stays
About Sungani Lodge
Sungani Lodge is a family-owned safari property in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. The lodge and nearby Kulandila Camp operate as two family-owned and operated luxury safari properties offering guided game drives and other safari activities. The property opened 2019 and presents safari-focused stays with access to the park’s wildlife and guided excursions.
The nearest airport is MFU (Mfuwe International Airport), 26 km from the lodge. Sungani Lodge is a Virtuoso Member — Hotel for 2025, and the operation emphasises a family management approach across its two properties.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET listing reflects Sungani Lodge’s family-owned operation, 2019 opening, safari programme of game drives, proximity to MFU (26 km) and Virtuoso membership for 2025, making it a recognised safari option in South Luangwa.
Key facts
- Opened / renovated
- 2019
- Architecture
- Everything: from the architecture and interior design down to the last detail on each scatter cushion has truly been a family collaboration
- Type
- Safari
Amenities
Verified 22 Aug 2026Activities
- Safari game drives — evidence: Explore Sungani Lodge and Kulandila Camp two family-owned and operated luxury safari properties in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
Safari
Verified 22 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-13.1613, 31.7153 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFUprimary | Mfuwe International AirportMfuwe · Large | 26 km | ≈ 44 min | Fly here |
| LLW | Kamuzu International AirportLumbadzi · Large | 234 km | ≈ 314 min | Fly here |
| FLND | Peter Zuze Air Force BaseNdola · Medium | 331 km | ≈ 440 min |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
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