GRI - Wildlife Discovery Centre

A must visit place in Lusaka within the Lusaka National Park, if you haven't visited yet. Appreciate the efforts of the team here to take care of the Orphaned elephants 🐘 here We were lucky enough to see 6 elephants here and what a sight it is to watch them from so close the youngest one being just 5 months old. Take your kids and take them across the huts 🛖 for the detailed information. Must also appreciate the place is so well kept neat and clean. I would recommend this place with your friends and family, certainly kids will love ❤️ this place a lot. Entry Fees - Adults K 100 & Kids below 12 yrs K 50 this is seperate from the Lusaka National Park Fees to be paid here at the Reception.

Fun outing on a wet day. Situated in the Lusaka National Park, the Wildlife Discovery Centre is a great place to come close to baby Elephants and learn about the work being done by Game Rangers International. The work encompasses animal rescue and rehabilitation as well as the work being done with communities affected by human animal conflict and those previously involved in poaching activities. The staff were very helpful and courteous, I learned so much in the short time I was there. Currently there is also a game drive that can be booked to run just prior to the feeding time and conclude just in time for the elephant feeding. Theres a little spot to get some quick bites and enough seating around the area, in my opinion this is the best picnic area in the National Park. Because they are situated in the National Park you will be required to pay your toll at the gate which starts at K10 and also entry fees into the park which are K30 for adults and K15 kids. For the WDC Local charge is K50 adults/ kids free, Permit holders K100 adults/K50 kids and International $15 adults/$5 kids. I drove in a small sedan but in very heavy rain I suggest you use something bigger as the road has some puddles you may have trouble with. Ample parking available. Its a fun and educational place you should certainly visit. Please take the little ones too.

Such an experience to have! A national treasure tucked away in the heart of our beautiful city, it is a sanctuary for animals and a hub for Game Management. A little shop run by Lusaka Collective has such nice handmade crafts, lots of books by local authors and photographers. A must for all Lusaka Residents to visit and cherish.

Located within the reserve, the Centre hosts some new buildings and facilities to entertain both kids and adults for a couple of hours. The informational huts are beautifully painted and have a lot of information on plants and animals (though not all of them observable within the park) and some interactive structures for kids to learn/play with, including some real skeletons of animals. Worth the extra fee to have access to the platform where baby elephants are fed, while listening to a lot of interesting elephant facts from the guide! Entrance fees are as follows (as of Jan. 2023): Adults: 15USD for tourists, 100ZMW for residents and 50ZMW for citizens Kids (3-12y.o): 5USD for tourists, 50ZMW for residents, free of charge for local kids. Gift shop at the left side of the reception displays beautiful items from Lusaka Collective (a bit pricey, but still beautiful to look at and many of them reverting a good % of sales either to the artists or for a good cause). The cafe just before the Centre entrance offers nice options for a light lunch (I had a wrap - super fresh and yummy) and fresh drinks, desserts and coffee. My group ended up spending some 5 hours from 11h30 to about 16h30 there between taking our time to appreciate elephant feeding, some shopping, delicious lunch and coffee and the guided tour (with the National Park, not the Centre). Of course you can do it quicker, depending on your time availability. *Card payment accepted, if network is failing, try raising the machine for some signal ;)

Who can resist watching rescued orphaned baby elephants playing in a safe space? Sounds like IFAW does important work. (Note: if you have been on safari this is not as special an experience but hey, babies! It’s a “feel good” experience.)

It's a nice place they support wild life and have marathons every end of the month at Lusaka National which is very enjoyable.

The Lilayi Elephant Sanctuary has my heart. Their rehabilitation method is beautiful and respectful to these great animals.

It's a very beautiful place with lots of interactive material for the curious mind and the elephant orphanage is cozy.