Adults, children and groups
welcome all year round
Chimfunshi is not a typical tourist destination, but it is the perfect eco-tourism destination for those looking to experience the beauty and simplicity of rural African life, surrounded by nature and wildlife. Visitors and overnight guests who care about animal welfare and are willing to fit into the routines of the sanctuary are very welcome.
Visitors can observe the behavior of the chimpanzees in their outdoor enclosures, watch feedings by the keepers, and move freely throughout the grounds. Keep in mind that the grounds are very expansive. From the reception and visitor accommodations, the chimpanzee enclosures are 4-8 km away. Visitors must have their own transportation to explore the sanctuary.
Chimfunshi is located in the middle of a vast bush and grassland landscape right on the Kafue River in northern Zambia, 65 km from the nearest town of Chingola. The GPS coordinates of the reserve are: S12° 21.924' E027° 28.912'. Detailed directions and the request form for an overnight stay can be found here.
Visitors who want to see chimpanzees up close and seek the untouched wilderness will not regret the trip to the remote area. For miles, the Kafue River - on which boat trips can be taken - runs along Chimfunshi's northern border.
Chimfunshi is also located in a bird paradise described by ornithologists as particularly rich in species.
Chimfunshi is open 365 days a year, including holidays.
The gates are open:
09:00-16:00
Reception opening hours:
09:00-16:00
Best observation times for chimpanzees:
10:30-11:30 and 14:00-15:00
Entrance fees
Admission costs K100 for adults and K50 for children. Discounts are available for groups of more than 20 people. Please email enquiries@chimfunshiwildlife.org.
For a fee of K80, visitors can use the grill at the visitor accommodations and prepare a hot meal.
For a fee of K75, visitors can rent a bike and for K400 visitors can rent a canoe.
Please note that due to internet outages, credit card payments are sometimes not possible. Please be prepared to make cash payments in Zambian Kwacha.
The store next to the reception offers a selection of curios and souvenirs. Cold drinks and snacks are also available.
Accommodation Prices
Cottage Private Room (self-catering)
K600 per person per night
Catering (per meal)
K200 per person
Cottage Dormitory (self-catering)
K250 per person per night
Camping (including use of kitchen and sanitary facilities)
K200 per person per night
Transportation at Chimfunshi site
K800 per person per day
Pick up/drop off at the entrance to the Chimfunshi grounds
(on the main road to Solwezi/Chingola)
K400 per person per trip
Internet
K100 per person for up to one week
Laundry service
K50 per load of laundry
Transport
Pickup from Ndola Airport can be arranged for a fee of $140 (by car), pickup from Chingola (by car) for $85. Please send an email to enquiries@chimfunshiwildlife.org.
