Our newest chalet was finished last week and is looking amazing. Facing west across the river, it is the perfect spot to watch the sun go down before a game drive.
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Picasso Bug at Pinnon Safari Lodge
Look at this stunning Picasso Bug photographed tonight. Most of our visitors are interested in the elephants, the big cats, wild dogs, birds, hippos and even the crocs but at Pinnon we’re big fans of the insects too. This diverse group of creatures are fascinating and can be as beautiful as any jewel or workContinueContinue reading “Picasso Bug at Pinnon Safari Lodge”
Team Pinnon Expands
Pinnon Lodges is pleased to announce its newest team member. Indianna May Pinches Was born on 8th September 2016. Everyone is healthy and well. Cant wait to get back to the lodge.
Submarine Spotted On Site
The Picture taken is of a resident croc we call ‘the monster’. We estimate him/her to be approximately five metres long. Nile Crocodiles are fairly common in Kafue National Park. Growing up to six metres long the crocodiles around Pinnon Lodges feed mainly on catfish and occasionally small mammals. Due to the lack of peopleContinueContinue reading “Submarine Spotted On Site”
The Kingfisher Transition
Kingfisher chalet was Pinnon Lodges first in Kafue National Park. Construction took place in mid April 2016. Exactly four months later and we cannot really believe how the transition looks. With water on three sides this chalet gives you a real sense of being part of the river, hippos provide daily morning alarm calls dueContinueContinue reading “The Kingfisher Transition”
Pinnon cheetahs come to say hello
Just last week we had 2 cheetah appear on site for the first time since Pinnon Lodges set up camp. We watched them excitedly as they prepared to begin a hunt on the plains which back on to our restaurant. Unfortunately they were not co-operative enough to re-enact our cheetah logo by sitting side byContinueContinue reading “Pinnon cheetahs come to say hello”
Lodge construction begins
It felt like it took forever to get there but we finally received all the permission and paperwork required to begin constructing our dream lodge in January, we then had to wait until April for the rains to finish. Since then our fantastic build team have cracked on at an impressive pace and it’s beenContinueContinue reading “Lodge construction begins”
Lions on site
A lone male and a female lion have been sighted near camp; looks like they are mating so hopefully there will be cubs this year.
Sable Antelope
Large and distinctive, the sable antelope are best known for their majestic horns Kafue national park is widely thought to be home to more species of antelope than any other park south of the Congo basin. The Sable is one of twenty species found in the park. Standing at 4.5ft at the shoulder the Sable’sContinueContinue reading “Sable Antelope”
Lions added to endangered species list
Sad that the Lions status has come to this but it will help in stopping hunting as now it will be almost impossible for trophy hunters to take back skins to the US. Click on the picture below for details.
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