Beautiful streams, rapids and falls
Picnic at Paradise pool
Lodge view of 4 of the 10 peak challenge
Wild camping on overnight walks
Saunter to your hearts content

A privately owned, hidden gem on the plateau 30 km west of the Luangwa Valley in northern Zambia.

Mutinondo Wilderness is a paradise for nature lovers who want to hike, swim, cycle and enjoy views from horizon to horizon without evidence of human activity.

In a world where the art of slowing down has almost been forgotten, a place to slow down. Where it is a rarity to find a place where you can sit and not hear a single sound, a place to sit in silence. Where the experience of nature views that gives a glimpse of what life was like before human interference is nowhere to be found, Mutinondo is a hidden gem. Mutinondo is a special place where you can walk in the bush un-guided and soak in the surrounds. Mutinondo is a place where you can again practice the art of slowing down and be still.

Our 4 en-suite chalets, built and furnished by local craftsmen out of local materials, all have stunning views and characters of their own. Our 9 rustic campsites are widely spaced and situated within miombo woodland. We also have an isolated self-catering camp 11 km from the main lodge.

Mutinondo Limited is set in a privately owned conservation area . Our 10,500 hectares of beautiful bush and views, are ideal for nature lovers and rustic travellers. To date, there are over 1700 species of plants identified, 1632 of these are published in a photo-rich guide based on the flora of Mutinondo. Adding to the rich biodiversity is a bird list of 362 species which have been recorded on the property and our invertebrates list amount to 688, of which 283 are butterflies.

For the adventurous and energetic, there is the 10 Peak Challenge, with a trail of 28 km, spanning the 10 tallest inselbergs, encompassing an elevation of nearly 1.9 km, and a marked 50 km cycle track which scoots down spectacular paths, skirting hills and crossing streams.

Please feel free to explore this website and ask us for any further information. Looking forward to seeing you here soon and take care.

The Mutinondo Team

Celebrating 25 years at Mutinondo

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Staying at Mutinondo

Chalets are well built thatched granite or handmade brick, buildings set on a rocky outcrop with spectacular views.

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Camping at Mutinondo

We offer 8 different campsites at the main lodge. All have unique characters and access to streams, waterfalls, swimming spots and many kilometers to hike, cycle and run along - ENJOY!!!

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Things to do at Mutinondo

Choose from swimming, hiking, mountain biking, mushrooming, birding and more (or less!).

Explore Activities

Hiking

Guided or un-guided day hikes. Longer hikes can be arranged to wildcamp and venture further afield.

Wild Swimming

The most beautiful rivers to swim in, canoe and paddleboard.

Kankonde Exclusive Self-catering bushcamp

This is the perfect place for pure peace and quiet! It is exclusively yours when you book it. Just you and the caretaker! 10 km north of Mayense main camp, set on the Mutinondo River with a beautiful swimming area, facing the Kankonde Rocks. There is grass chalet with 2 beds, a large sheltered living area with two tables and six chairs, shelves, and a braai stand with firewood. The caretaker will do your washing up, light fires and prepare hot water for your showers. This is not a kitted out camp so you need to bring everything (except the kitchen sink!). .Please book in advance of arrival.

Guest Reviews

An extremely beautiful place, quiet and peaceful. Exceptional and commendable staff and management. Excellent and well-prepared meals. Highly recommended.

Bernt Sinner

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Mutinondo is a rare gem of true wilderness in Zambia. First-rate staff and management, artfully designed chalets, and stunning scenery. Highly recommended.

David JW

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Beautiful location, very comfortable rooms, good food and extremely friendly atmosphere. We loved being able to walk unguided on excellently cleared paths. The granite whalebacks are wonderful to climb and give great views. The river is beautiful as well - one day we went out for a long walk, and had a picnic on the river banks on the way home.

Dr Y and Mr C

Essex, via ExpertAfrica
Unmissable Mutinondo marvelsThis is a really wonderful place. It is extraordinarily beautiful country and Mike and Lari are very, very nice people; the lodge and chalets are comfortable, the atmosphere relaxed, the staff excellent.

The Bushbucks

Oxfordshire, via ExpertAfrica