Two bedrooms
A twin room and a double, both quiet, light and looking onto the garden — comfortable for a couple or a small family.
Marula Cottage
Arrive. Settle in.
Set out.
A private two-bedroom country retreat outside Lusaka, created to make the beginning or end of your self-drive journey feel beautifully unhurried.
A softer landing
Space to pause
before the road.
International travel can leave you arriving tired, late or simply in need of a quiet evening. Marula Cottage gives you time to recover, settle in and begin your adventure the following morning.
The house sits in the trees just outside Lusaka: two bedrooms, an open living and dining room, a proper kitchen and a veranda that runs the length of the building. It is a private stay, not a lodge corridor — quiet enough to sleep well, and equipped enough to feel at home for a night or two.
We can arrange a relaxed vehicle handover, help you orient yourself and leave space for shopping and final preparations — without asking you to tackle a long drive straight from the airport.
Outdoor living
Evenings on the veranda.
Mornings in the garden.
A covered veranda looks onto the lawn and the bush beyond — wicker seating, a dining table, a braai and room to sit with a drink while the light goes.
It is a place to unpack slowly at the start of a journey, or to return dusty from the road and eat under the roof. The garden is close; the city is not far. Both can wait until you are ready.
Why guests stay
Rest, then the road.
In that order.
A house, not a stopover
A full kitchen, coffee station, laundry and bathrooms mean a night here feels like a proper stay, not a corridor to the road.
Unhurried handover
Learn the vehicle and camping system while you are fresh, with time for questions before you set out.
Add it to your journey
One less rush.
One better beginning.
Marula Cottage is available to 4x4 guests by prior arrangement and subject to availability. Mention it when you enquire and we will include the option in your quotation.