Plan Your Visit
When to Visit
Wina is beautiful in every season. The dry season opens up the landscape — wildlife gathers, trails are clear, and butterflies fill the air. The rains bring an altogether different magic: the land floods green, moths and wild mushrooms emerge, and flowers appear that exist at no other time of year. Every season reveals a different Wina. There is no wrong time to come.
Bookings & Availability
Wina is a small operation — which means personal service and an experience that larger lodges simply can't offer.
We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season.
Online bookings close 3 days before arrival (12:00 Central Africa Time). For shorter notice, please email bookings@winawildlife.com.
BOOKING ESSENTIALS
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All bookings require advance payment to confirm your reservation
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Check-in from 14:00 | Check-out by 10:00
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Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request
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A 25% surcharge applies on public holiday weekends, with minimum stay requirements
Meals
Our meals are delicious and made with locally sourced ingredients where possible — a small way we support the communities around us. We cater for meat-eaters and vegetarians. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking or by emailing: bookings@winawildlife.com.
Payments
We kindly ask that all accommodation and activity payments are settled in advance of your arrival via our booking page or by contacting us at bookings@winawildlife.com. This allows our team to focus entirely on your experience once you're here. A 10% service charge applies to all bills, plus a 1.5% tourism levy on accommodation and meals. A small amount of cash is useful for any incidental purchases during your stay.
Getting Here
Reaching Wina is part of the experience — and our guests tell us the journey is worth it.
Location
We are located outside Mwinilunga in Northwestern Province, near the T5 road toward Ikelenge and a 10-minute drive from Mwinilunga Airstrip.
LATITUDE: 11°43'02.0"S · LONGITUDE: 24°25'44.0"E
By Air
International: Fly into Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International) via global carriers.
Regional: Regular scheduled connections into Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International) with Airlink, Proflight Zambia, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Air Tanzania.
Domestic: Proflight Zambia and Zambia Airways operate regular flights from Lusaka to Solwezi (300km from Mwinilunga) and Kalumbila (150km from Mwinilunga). Contact Wina to arrange a transfer, or we can help you hire a 4x4 for the drive in.
Private Charter: Charter flights can land directly at Mwinilunga Airstrip, just 4km from Wina. Ask us for recommended charter companies. Our team will meet you there and bring you in.
By Road
From Lusaka: Main highway north to the Copperbelt, then west on the T5 to Solwezi - Kalumbila - Mwinilunga and Ikelenge.
From Ndola / Solwezi: Follow the main T5 road west to Solwezi, then continue to Lumwana - Kalumbila - Mwinilunga. After Mwinilunga town, look for the red Mt Meru fuel station on the right. Approximately 1.5km past it, a thatched signpost on the right marks the Wina turn-off. Follow the gravel road straight for 6km.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTES
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A 4x4 vehicle is strongly recommended, especially during the rainy season (November-April).
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Carry a physical map or download offline maps. Signal can be unreliable.
What to Bring
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Lightweight, neutral-coloured clothing for the day
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A fleece or warm layer — evenings cool considerably year-round (May to August night temperatures can drop to around 9°C)
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Long sleeves for evenings — recommended for comfort and insect protection
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Closed shoes and sandals for hikes
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Sun hat and sunglasses
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Sunscreen and insect repellent
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Any essential medication — local pharmacy access in Mwinilunga is limited
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Camera and/or binoculars
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Power bank — useful on excursions away from the property
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Offline maps downloaded before departure
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Cash for any incidental on-site purchases
