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Lochinvar Safaris

Lochinvar Safaris

Headquarters in Zambia, Zambia

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Number of tours
22
Age Range
8-99
Number of reviews
31
Rating
4.1/5
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  • 8 days: Best of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe) and Zimbabwe (Zambezi) Wildlife Safari Tour reviewer 1
    I suggest customers thoroughly research safaris and confirm where you are staying and the costs that are not included in the trip. There may be a lot of surpr…
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Dear Cindy and John, On behalf of Lochinvar Safaris, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for choosing to spend eight days with us on the “8 days: Best of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe), and Zimbabwe (Zambezi) Wildlife Safari Tour” in October 2024. It was truly a pleasure having you join us for this unforgettable adventure. We greatly appreciate the friendly advice and feedback you shared. Your insight, particularly regarding the importance of thorough research and confirming all aspects of a safari—including accommodations and potential additional costs—is invaluable. We understand that unexpected elements can arise, and your observations will help us enhance our transparency and communication for future guests. It brings us joy to know that our team members, Fines, Cynthia, and Lucky, were able to meet your expectations and address all your questions. Their dedication to ensuring our guests have a seamless and memorable experience is something we deeply value. Wishing you both a wonderful Christmas season filled with joy and warmth. We sincerely hope to welcome you back in the future for another exciting adventure. Yours sincerely, Mark - on behalf of Lochinvar Safaris Team - Zambia
  • 8 days: Best of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe) and Zimbabwe (Zambezi) Wildlife Safari Tour reviewer 2
    I give this tour an “okay” just because of the people on the ground such as Cynthia and what I ended up seeing. The company itself is run by liars and cheaters…
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Dear Carol, I hope you’re well. Reflecting on your recent tour, I wanted to extend my gratitude for the unique and memorable journey we shared, marked by our many engaging conversations and your discerning attention to detail. Despite the challenges we encountered in aligning with your preferences—where it sometimes felt as if each proposal was met with spirited debate—I am genuinely pleased that the tour concluded successfully. It was clear that our commitment to providing the most accurate and helpful travel information was matched only by your determination to ensure everything met your exacting standards. Thank you for entrusting us with your travel experience. Your high expectations have inspired us to strive even harder in tailoring our services. We hope that, in the end, you found moments of joy and discovery during your time with us. Wishing you many more adventures ahead! Warmest regards, Mark (On behalf of Lochinvar Safaris)
  • 8 days: Best of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe) and Zimbabwe (Zambezi) Wildlife Safari Tour reviewer 3
    Fabulous. The game drives exceeded my expectations. The whole team pulled together to make this an unforgetable experienc. Marc was patient in resolving problem…
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Dear David, I am extremely excited to hear from you! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for your fantastic review of your safari tour with Lochinvar Safaris. Your kind words truly mean the world to us! It’s wonderful to hear that the game drives exceeded your expectations and that our team was able to create an unforgettable experience for you. Marc's dedication to resolving any issues, Lucky’s competent driving, and the enthusiasm of Fines and Hesta all contributed to the adventure, and I’m thrilled that you felt safe and well taken care of throughout. Your camaraderie with Roy and the rest of the group sounds like it added so much joy to the journey, and we’re glad you all connected during the “8 days: Best of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe) and Zimbabwe (Zambezi) Wildlife Safari Tour.” Thank you once again for sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, Mark on behalf of the Lochinvar Safaris Winning Team
  • 8 days: Best of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe) and Zimbabwe (Zambezi) Wildlife Safari Tour reviewer 4
    Trip of a lifetime! 5 🌟 Going on an African Safari is something I have been dreaming about since I was a kid. The days were well laid out and we never felt r…
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Dear Ilene, Thank you so much for your beautiful review and for choosing Lochinvar Safaris for your dream African safari! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience was everything you had hoped for—and more. It warms our hearts to know that the days felt well-paced and that you had such incredible, close-up wildlife encounters. Seeing elephants, giraffes, and a lion with her kill is truly an awe-inspiring experience, and we're glad these moments left a lasting impression. The visit to the village is indeed a humbling experience, and we’re happy it resonated with you as much as it does with us. Fines, Heste, and Lucky will be overjoyed to hear your kind words—they take great pride in sharing their passion for Africa, and we’re so glad it shone through and made your journey even more special. We appreciate your understanding of the unexpected challenges with electricity and internet. As you perfectly put it, these moments do add to the adventure, allowing us to connect even more deeply with nature. Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for allowing us to be part of your "trip of a lifetime." We hope these memories stay with you forever, and we look forward to welcoming you back to explore even more of Africa’s magic! Warmest regards, Mark (On behalf of Lochinvar Safaris - The winning Team)
  • EB
    My trip with Lochinvar was my first entry onto the African continent. I was on the continent of my, sadly, enslaved ancestors. I was so happy to see the contine…
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Dear Elyse, We hope this message finds you well and thriving in your current endeavors. On behalf of everyone at Lochinvar Safaris, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for choosing to embark on the "8 days: Best of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe), and Zimbabwe (Zambezi) Wildlife Safari Tour" with us. It was an absolute honor to have you as part of our journey, and we can't express enough how much your presence enriched the experience for our entire team. From the moment you arrived in Lusaka to your final departure from Livingstone, your joyful spirit and easy-going nature left an indelible mark on everyone you encountered. You radiated a sense of warmth and grace that made every moment with you truly special. Watching you reconnect with your ancestral African roots in such a majestic and heartfelt way was awe-inspiring and deeply moving for all of us. Your vibrant energy and positive outlook were a breath of fresh air, and you have set a high standard for the many travelers we host. In fact, your remarkable journey is still a topic of conversation among our team members, and we already miss your infectious laughter and unforgettable personality. We cannot thank you enough for the incredible memories and are hopeful that we'll have the pleasure of seeing you again on another exciting adventure in the future. Until then, please know that you’ll always have a special place in our hearts at Lochinvar Safaris. Warmest regards, Mark (On behalf of Lochinvar Safaris - The Winning Team)
  • JY
    Overall, I had a very mixed experience travelling with Lochinvar Safaris, which I feel I must share so that other travelers can be forewarned and hopefully avoi…
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Dear Jeff, I would like to take this moment to express our sincere appreciation for your kind words and gratitude regarding your recent safari experience with us. It brings us great joy to know that you found our guides—Fines, Alick, and Renford—to be excellent and a true pleasure to be with. They take great pride in what they do, and your recognition means the world to them and to the entire Lochinvar Safaris team. I would also like to take full responsibility for any shortcomings you experienced during your safari. We truly appreciate your candid feedback, and I want to assure you that a dedicated working committee has been formed to urgently address the issues you raised, particularly concerning accommodation. I am pleased to inform you that these concerns have been promptly attended to and resolved. Thank you once again for bringing these matters to our attention. Your feedback has been invaluable in helping us improve, and it has enabled us to enhance this package for future clients to ensure they receive the best possible safari experience. We truly value the opportunity to have hosted you and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with us in the future. Warm regards, Mark (On behalf of Lochinvar Safaris Team)
  • Kanzwa short holiday break  excursion  - 2 Nights Safari Tour to Kafue National Park - Southern Region (Ngoma Area Management) reviewer 7
    Great opportunity to have a proper safari experience in Kafue NP even with little available time. Elefants, Hippos and Buffalos abound, and there's a chance to …
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Hi Chris. You were such a wonderful people to hang around with. Its good to learn you thoroughly enjoyed your safari experience in the Kafue National Park under a very tight schedule. Enjoy your stay in Germany
  • 8 days: Best of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe) and Zimbabwe (Zambezi) Wildlife Safari Tour reviewer 8
    We have learnt so much during our trip. About the culture, history and lifestyle especially in Zambia. So lucky to have had many of our meals in regular Zambian…
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Hello Kathie. What more could we ask from you, Kathie and your amazing team! It was an absolute honor to host such an incredibly warm and wonderful group. This tour gave you a true insight into the realities on the ground here in Southern Africa, especially Zambia, as we face the worst drought in living memory. This has had a major impact on the lives of ordinary Zambians. Electricity shortage are wide spread now affecting the operations of Lodges and hotels in the hospitality industry. We are truly grateful that you embraced every moment of the safari, taking each day with patience, gratitude, and grace. Thank you for acknowledging the first-class, special treatment you received from our team, who were deeply honored to make you feel as special as you truly are. Please know that you were indeed incredibly special to us as well, and we will always remember you as joyful, loving, and unforgettable guests. We look forward to hosting you again in future for another exciting adventure tour. Stay well and wishing you the very best in all your future endeavors. Yours sincerely, The Lochinvar Safaris Winning Team
  • LT
    I had a really good time with my guide Fines, cook Renford, and drivers Alec and Lucky (aka team Sondela). Everyone was kind, fun to be around and knowledgeable…
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Dear Laurent, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a positive review about your experience with Lochinvar Safaris! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every moment of your 7-day Fabulous Lower Zambezi and Mana Pools National Parks wildlife-focused safari. We are especially humbled by your kind words for our team. Fines is delighted to have his professional tour guiding recognized, and Renford is beaming with pride for your appreciation of his mouth-watering meals. Lucky, aka Sondela, is honored by your compliments on his attention to detail with his driving in Mana Pools, and Alec is equally pleased to be acknowledged for his excellent driving in the Lower Zambezi. As for Mark, he is sincerely grateful for your kind accolades regarding the excellent logistic support he rendered to make your safari tour a great success. We are already looking forward to welcoming you on another exciting safari adventure in the future. Until then, we wish you all the best in your stay in Canada! Warmest regards, Lochinvar Safaris "The Winning Team"
  • DJ
    We had a wonderful time on the 9 day Okawanda. Delta tour which was locally organized by Lochinivar tours. We had a wonderful and experience tour operator named…
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    Lochinvar Safaris commented on this review
    Dear Dayantha Jayanetti, Thank you immensely for your positive review of the 9 Days - Okavango Delta Tour, Chobe National Park (Botswana), and Livingstone (Zambia) wildlife-focused safari. It was an absolute honor to host you and your group of five other travelers, who brought such maturity, inspiration, and joy to this journey. In the same vein, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the kind words you shared about Mark Hampande personally. It is truly humbling to be recognized in such a way. We assure you that every effort to make your experience memorable was a result of the incredible teamwork within Lochinvar Safaris. Our success in taking good care of you and your group is a testament to the dedication and collaboration of our entire team. We are deeply grateful that you chose Lochinvar Safaris among the many deserving tour operators for your holiday in Southern Africa. We would like to acknowledge the incident in Maun, Botswana, where a sub-contracted tour operator arrived late for one of your activity. Please rest assured that we took this matter very seriously and have cautioned the operator against such lapses, as we are committed to upholding the highest standards in the tourism industry in Southern Africa. A special tribute goes to the spouses in your group, whose jovial spirit truly brightened the tour. The presents you generously gave to our team have found a cherished place in our hearts, and we are profoundly indebted to you for your kindness and camaraderie throughout the safari. We have taken note of your feedback regarding the inclusion of more vegetarian options during meals and will work to ensure our future offerings are even more inclusive. We wish you all good health and long life and look forward to welcoming you back to Africa for another unforgettable adventure with Lochinvar Safaris. Warm regards, Lochinvar Safaris Team

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About Lochinvar Safaris

Lochinvar Safaris is proudly Zambian citizen owned medium-sized Tour Operator ecotourism business. It is an owner full hands-on deck run and managed tour operator business. It is complimented by a highly experienced and qualified support team in tourism.

Highlights

We are a happy and dedicated professional team of indigenous Zambians with in-depth local knowledge in wildlife and cultural tourism. Our Tour Guides are mostly youths who are highly motivated and passionate about offering the best tour guiding service to our clients. We hold fast to the principles of ecotourism best practices including good hygiene, health and safety measures.

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Q: How best can you describe Lochinvar Safaris?
A: Lochinvar Safaris is a proudly Zambian citizen-owned medium-sized Tour Operator ecotourism business. It is an owner full hands-on deck run and managed tour operator business. It is complemented by a highly experienced and qualified support team in tourism.

Q. Where is Lochinvar Safaris located?
A:The main administrative office for Lochinvar Safaris is situated in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. The main tourism operation office for tours and activities is situated in Livingstone, the tourism capital of Zambia. Other satellite offices are in Monze home base of Lochinvar National Park and in Itezhi Tezhi, the home base of the southern region of Kafue National Park.

Q: What is the legal business status of Lochinvar Safaris?
A:Lochinvar Safaris is fully licensed as a Tour Operator business with the Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA), the licensing authority under license number 0003460.

Q:  Which other entities is Lochinvar Safaris registered within Zambia?
A: It is registered as a company with the Zambia Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA). Lochinvar Safaris is also registered with the Zambian Revenue Authority (ZRA) for tax purposes and is compliant with meeting all tax obligations.  It is also registered with the Livingstone Tourism Association, which lobbies the government on various aspects of tourism.

Q: What tourism services does Lochinvar Safaris offer?
A: The company offers superior multi-day group tours, activities, and experience sustainably. Allour tours and activities are done in full conformity with current World Health Organization (WHO) health and hygiene travel protocols.

Q: What is it that makes Lochinvar Safaris a unique tour operator company in Zambia?
A: We are a happy and dedicated professional team of indigenous Zambians with in-depth local knowledge of wildlife and cultural tourism. Our Tour Guides are mostly youths who are highly motivated and passionate about offering the best tour-guiding service to our clients. We hold fast to the principles of ecotourism best practices including good hygiene, health, and safety measures.

Q: Why was the company named as Lochinvar Safaris?
A: The owner and founder of Lochinvar Safari is an indigenous Zambian citizen. He hails from Lochinvar National Park, the bird-watching paradise of the world situated in the southern park Zambia in Monze-west. He therefore named the company Lochinvar Safaris in remembrance of his place of birth and origin: THE Lochinvar National Park.

Q: Why should I take a tour and activities with Lochinvar Safaris?
A: By taking a tour with Lochinvar Safaris, you are guaranteed to receive quality personalised service that will lead to you viewing dozens of wildlife and bird species in a sustainable way.

Q: What do you promise me if I undertake a safari tour with Lochinvar Safaris?
A: We promise to give you the best opportunity to relax with nature through an adventure and exciting safari tour in a safe way.

Q: How do I expect to be treated whilst on a safari tour with Lochinvar Safaris?
A: You should expect to be treated like an African King or Queen with utmost respect. You will receive detailed personal attention whilst on our hands-on safari tour.

Q: Do you offer Personalised Adventure Tours?
A: Yes, we do. This gives you the complete freedom to customize tours, from changing start and end dates to adding extra activities to upgrading your accommodation at highly competitive rates.

Q: Do you provide travel options for SOLO travellers?
A: SOLO travellers are welcome to book for most of our tours and activities at competitive rates.

Q: What is your ultimate future business goal?
A: Our ultimate goal is to be the best and leading budget tour operator in Zambia.

Q: How and where do you do your tours and activities?
A: We do all our tours and activities right across the entire breadth and length of Zambia sustainably.  

Q: Which is your major playing field in tour operations?
A:Our major operations field is the southern tourism circuit of Zambia. This is mostly Livingstone, the tourism capital of Zambia. We also do safari tours in the Kafue National Park, Busanga Plains, Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, and the northern region being the unexplored tourism circuit of Zambia.

Q: Where else outside Zambia do you do safari tours?
A: Beyond Zambia, some of our safari tours and activities go as far as Botswana to the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. In neighboring Zimbabwe, we do tours and transfers around Victoria Falls town. We also do safari tours to Hwange National Park and Mana Pools National Park both of Zimbabwe.

Q: What are some of your major achievements in the past 10 years of your existence?
A: Lochinvar Safaris has served with distinction many happy and satisfied international tourists most whom have referred some of their friends to us.

Q: Which is your target market?
A: We serve with pleasure budget international travellers. However, we moderately eclipse a bit into serving midrange category of international travellers when we are requested to do so.

Q: Why should I travel to Zambia in Africa for a holiday?
A: Zambia is Southern Africa’s best-kept secret and dubbed “The Real Africa and a beacon of peace!" It is a wildlife paradise with exceptional beautiful of nature landscapes picturesque. It is home to one of the richest wildlife communities on the planet earth.

Q: What else is Zambia renowned for as a tourism destination?
A: Zambia’s biggest resource is its citizens who are very friendly and welcoming to visitors.  Zambia is rated as one of the safest countries in Africa for tourists to visit. It is also home to the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world!

Q: What are the travel requirements to Zambia?
A: A passport is required for all foreign visitors and has to be valid for at least six months. All foreign visitors will need to carry a return ticket.
Good News is that effective 1/10/2022, Zambia is now offering free visa entry into the country for the following countries: China, Norway, USA, Japan, UK, South Korea, Gulf States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the entire EU countries. For other countries, please check with your local travel agents before traveling on the procedures of obtaining a travel visa to Zambia.

Q: What does your business motto “Green Tourism at Work” signify?
A: We are committed topromoting sustainable tourism to reduce carbon footprint.We undertake sustainable travel on all our safari tours and activities. This is to ensure that natural and cultural environments are well protected under the “Take photos and leave your footprints Only” theme.

Q: What should I carry when coming to Zambia for a safari tour?
A: We recommend you to carry the following items when you come over to Zambia:
One large kit bag (please try travelling light)
No hard suitcases (max. weight = 12kg)
One item of hand luggage (e.g. a small backpack)
Torch with spare batteries and globes
Hat/Cap
Warm Jacket Natural Clothing (i.e. No bright colours, bush-friendly colours are recommended)
A pair of lightweight long pants and a lightweight long-sleeve shirt (to use against the sun)
Comfortable walking shoes and strops/sandals
Camera Equipment, Binoculars, and lots of spare memory cards & batteries
Personal Toiletries in a small bag, not a vanity case
Malaria (Prophylaxis)
Mosquito repellent lotion/spray

Q: What are some of your commitments for the booking process?
A: With regards to Safety, flexibility, and transparency: We are committed to ensuring that all our tours and activities are robust, safe, flexible, and transparent. We offer you traveler-friendly cancelation and rebooking policies. 

Q: What does book with flexibility mean?
A:It means if your plans change, you can choose a new date with ease and hassle-free - You’re not locked into our tours.

Q: What is your response time to all enquiries?
A: We have committed ourselves to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Q: What is the most memorable and unforgettable experience in Lochinvar Safaris?
A: Seeing all the BIG-5 wild animals in the Luangwa National Park within 4 hours on safari.

Q: What are your Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) practices?
A: In our tourism network of partners in Zambia, we deal with locally owned restaurants, lodges, and other local players to ensure that money earned remains within the local Zambian communities we operate in.
 

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