Shackletons Upper Zambezi Lodge | Cottages / Chalets Mwandi

Shackletons Upper Zambezi Lodge is situated in south-western Zambia on the upper Zambezi River near the village of Mwandi (meaning a place of ‘plenty fish’).

Shackletons provides access to 130km of the upper Zambezi River, called ‘God’s Highway’ by David Livingstone. Shackletons is open all year round, even when the Zambezi floods its banks each year to form the Zambezi floodplains.

The Lodge accommodates 12 people in thatched, en-suite chalets with private teak decks overlooking the Zambezi. The swimming pool, sun-downer deck, lounge, open dining area, and fire pit provide guests with unparalleled vistas of the upper Zambezi River. Shackletons is a premier venue for spin, lure and fly anglers of all levels to fish for trophy Tigerfish, Bream, Tilapia and Catfish.

Shackletons is home to over 300 bird species that can be spotted at the Lodge or by boat along the river banks and in the tranquil river channels.

At Shackletons you, your family and your friends will be totally spoilt by the exciting fishing, the pristine waters of the mighty upper Zambezi River, the abundant bird life, the peace and tranquillity of the Lodge, the Zambian culture, and the unsurpassed friendly hospitality of the Shackletons people.
Our gardens are planted with indigenous flowers and trees attracting a multitude of birds. Spend a day bird watching in the camp, or by the pool with a good book, and unwind from city stress at one of the most beautiful fishing lodges Zambia offers.

Our owner-managed fishing lodge near Livingstone is small, sleeping 12 people, ensuring privacy and focused hospitality. Our 6 double, en suite chalets with private decks face onto spectacular views of the Zambezi River.

The sundowners deck, lounge, dining area and riverside bar provide a space where our guests can unwind and relax after a successful day’s fishing, fly fishing or birding. Serene vistas are enjoyed from all corners of the lodge and, as the sun sets, the embers from the fire pit glow.

Wonderful meals are prepared, without any shortage for our hungry guests. We have our own vegetable garden, the bread is freshly baked and a braai at the end of the day sends you to bed with a full tummy and high expectations for the following day.

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Mwandi
Western Province
Zambia

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Directions
Shackletons Upper Zambezi Lodge is situated on the upper Zambezi River near the village of Mwandi (meaning place of ‘plenty fish’) in southwestern Zambia. The lodge is approximately 150km west of Livingstone (Zambia), 90 km west of Kazungula Ferry (Zambia / Botswana border) and 55km east of Sesheke (Zambia / Namibia border). Shackletons can be easily reached by air and road.

Shackletons is easily accessible on the Livingstone / Sesheke road (M10), a newly tarred road that connects Livingstone (Zambia) and Sesheke (Zambia).

The turn-off to Shackletons is approximately 150 km west of Livingstone, 90km west of Kazungula Ferry, 6 km west of the turnoff to Mwandi, or 55 km east of Sesheke. There is a 3 ½ km sand road that leads down to Shackletons on the upper Zambezi River. This road is suitable for sedan vehicles all year round.