Famous Dinner Guests at Zambia’s Mfuwe Lodge

Mfuwe Lodge, located in the South Luangwa Valley in Zambia, which is known for it’s prolific wildlife, receives some very special guests every year.

Wonky Tusk, as she has become affectionately known, and her family, have been regular guests at the lodge for a number of years, visiting every October and November to feast on the fallen fruits from the large “Wild Mango” (Cordyla africana) tree in the lodge grounds. The fact that a large safari lodge is built around this delicious food store is of no concern to her. After all, why walk the extra few metres to go around, when there are some nice steps and a tiled reception lobby to saunter through each day?

At least three generations of one particular elephant family have returned annually and their unusual dining habits and unique behaviour have been the focus of many a TV documentary, photograph, video, newsworthy article, and even children’s books.

But they’re not the only wild guests who like to visit the lodge. Recently three members of the local lion tribe took up location in the lodge grounds. Fortunately the human “owner” of the doorstep was not at home to argue over squatting rights, or them trying out her new doormat!

Mfuwe Lodge is the perfect place to spend some time before or after a walking safari for which Zambia is justifiably famous.

Suggested Itinerary:
9-Day Zambia Walking Safari – South Luangwa Encounter

See Wonky Tusk and her family travel through Mfuwe Lodge’s reception area to get to the fruit trees in the back: