King Lewanika Lodge - Press Statement 29 October 2024

Ker & Downey Zambia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ker & Downey Botswana, is thrilled to announce its appointment as the new operator for the marketing and management of the prestigious King Lewanika Lodge, nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Liuwa Plain National Park.

Ker & Downey Zambia Appointed as New Operator for King Lewanika Lodge, Liuwa Plain National Park, Zambia.

Maun, Botswana – 29 October 2024

The park is managed by African Parks in partnership with Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) and the Barotse Royal Establishment.

King Lewanika Lodge, renowned for its exclusive and luxurious safari experience offers an unparalleled wilderness experience, with vast, open grasslands and a rich tapestry of wildlife. Liuwa Plain National Park is home to the second largest wildebeest migration in Africa, a growing predator population as well as being host to an extraordinarily diverse range of birdlife of significant global importance.

Ker & Downey Zambia brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to conservation and community engagement. With a successful history of excellence within the safari industry garnered over five decades in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert, Ker & Downey Zambia will ensure insightful wilderness experiences with rich wildlife encounters for all guests to this epic wild frontier.

“We are honored to take on the stewardship of King Lewanika Lodge and to continue the legacy of this extraordinary destination,” said Glenn Evans, the Group’s Business Development Manager. “Our aim is to enhance the appeal of this seldom visited wilderness gem to travellers and in doing so, contribute to the conservation of the area and its wildlife, for the immediate and future benefit of local communities and the people of Zambia.”

This partnership between The Barotse Royal Establishment, The Department of National Parks and Wildlife, African Parks, and Ker & Downey Zambia respectively, is a testament to our shared values of conservation, sustainability, and the promotion of Zambia’s natural heritage areas.

“We are thrilled to partner with like-minded operators such as Ker & Downey Zambia and believe that their reach will further support tourism efforts in Liuwa Plain National Park – an icon of conservation history. It is partnerships such as these that contribute to local conservation economies through employment and revenue generated through tourism, while simultaneously nurturing an appreciation of the importance of this landscape,” said Deon Joubert, Park Manager – Liuwa Plain National Park.

Details of the lodge’s opening date and access will be announced in due course. For any further information about King Lewanika Lodge and the unique safari experiences available, please visit our website or contact our Reservations team,

www.kerdowneyzambia.com

About Ker & Downey Zambia: Ker & Downey Zambia is a leader in the field of luxury safari experiences, offering guests the highest quality wildlife and adventure safaris. The company is committed to fostering economic and social development in local communities and preserving the environment of Zambia and beyond.

About King Lewanika Lodge: King Lewanika Lodge offers six expansive luxury villas including a family villa , all  boasting uninterrupted views of the park. It is a haven for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, providing a remote bush paradise that is wild and species rich.

About Liuwa Plain National Park: Liuwa Plain National Park covers 336,000 hectares of Western Zambezian Grasslands and Zambezian Flooded Grasslands in western Zambia. The Barotse Landscape, of which Liuwa is a central component has one of the oldest conservation histories in Africa. Not only is the park an Important Birding Area, with over 300 species observed, but it is also home to the world’s second largest wildebeest migration in Africa. With an estimated 12,000 people legally living within the park, Liuwa is a prime example of how people and wildlife can co-exist and benefit in a shared landscape. Liuwa Plain National Park is managed by African Parks in partnership with Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) and the Barotse Royal Establishment.

About African Parks: African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on responsibility for the long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. African Parks manages 22 protected areas in 12 countries covering over 20 million hectares in Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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