Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

Accommodation at Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka is provided in 155 bedrooms in 3 wings on 2 or 3 floors. Bathrooms either have a bath/shower or walk in shower only. There are rooms with access for physically challenged guests as well as facilities for physically challenged guests. Smoking rooms are also available.

Room facilities include air conditioning with individual control, free wireless internet access as well as throughout the hotel, satellite TV with remote control offering 20 channels, direct dial telephone with voicemail, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board on request, refrigerator in some rooms and on request, work desk with lamp, electrical supply is 220v with multi plug sockets (razor socket 220v/110v), 24-hour room service and a safety deposit box. Services and facilities provided at the Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka include an outdoor swimming pool, gym, gift shop, South African Airways and Proflight (domestic scheduled flights) offices, Barclays Bank (with ATM) and A-Plus Bureau de Change, business Centre with secretarial services, parking (free), airport shuttle bus (charged), shoe shine service, babysitting service on request, laundry, dry cleaning and pressing facilities, and wake-up call facilities.

There are seven executive rooms at the property, each with a contemporary design and plenty of space to unwind and rest. With its own En-suite, the bathroom features a walk-in shower and the room even has an open plan lounge area with couch seating for complete comfort. Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV, a workspace and a choice of either a king size bed or a double. Other features include 24-hour room service, an in-room safe, air conditioning and tea/ coffee making facilities. To top it all off guests will be able to enjoy garden views from their bedroom as well as complimentary garment pressing and dry cleaning on arrival should guests have meetings. The executive rooms can comfortably occupy two adults and two children.

There are 148 standard rooms at the property, each featuring home comforts that make it easy to relax and rest. With complimentary Wi-Fi and a desk, those on business trips can work peacefully, whilst 24-hour room service, tea/ coffee facilities, an in-room safe and air conditioning make the stay all the more convenient. With a daily maid service, flat screen TV as well as a mini bar that can be stocked on request, comfort is constantly key. The rooms can comfortable occupy two adults and two children.

The suite offers balcony views and complete comfort for any guest that chooses to stay here. The room includes a king size bed, blackout curtains and a flat screen TV. There is also complimentary Wi-Fi and a separate lounge area to unwind as the night draws in. The stunning private balcony overlooks a pond, an incredibly serene scene to admire. Other facilities include an En-suite with a walk in shower, 24 hour room service, coffee machine, mini-bar, air conditioning and a personal safe. This room is perfect for two people, ideally a couple.

Suited for all types of occasions, be it a business breakfast or dinner date, Musuku Restaurant specialises in an a la carte menu that can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors. Buffet options at the restaurant change throughout the week and alter as the seasons change, making it a place where guests can dine more than once and have it all be a new experience. Menu favourites are varied and include penne pasta, butter chicken and char-grilled rump. With live cooking stations so food can be prepared how you like, guests will be enjoying dinner with a show as it is made before their eyes.

Guests who dine here can enjoy an array of dishes, from casual lunches to family buffets. Lunch can be enjoyed beside the pond on the terrace whilst on Saturday nights guests can enjoy screenings at the bar from their favourite sports games. Dishes range from pizza to pasta and drinks include coffee and cocktails. There really is something or everyone, with breakfast, lunch and dinner all being served here.

Historical landmarks play a key role in Zambia, with many representing incredibly important moments in the country’s history. The Freedom Statue, for example, is a commemoration of Zambia’s independence. It is a symbol of the nation’s end to colonial control and is just four minutes away from the property. There is also the Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site, a mausoleum that commemorates the lives of three of Zambia’s past presidents. Just two minutes away from the property, it is incredibly interesting for those interested in the history of the region.

Culture takes form in many ways and Zambian art and culture is on display at many galleries and museums in the area. Haney Tayali Gallery is just eight minutes from Southern Sun Ridgeway and is a centre of visual arts that include workshops and seminars. Art is for sale and rising artists are on display throughout the year. The Namwandwe Art and Sculpture Gallery is regarded as one of the best in the nation, open to the public and featuring an array of contemporary artists on display. For those looking to learn more about the history of the culture, Lusaka National Museum will give visitors a historical look at the culture and archaeology of the region over the ages.

There is an abundance of malls and markets to visit when staying in the region, many local and many malls with big brand names. The Sunday Craft Market is the perfect place to shop local businesses ad discover the local artists, buying creations from the curios and souvenir shops. Eat Park mall has more than sixty familiar names from fashion to technology, making for an incredibly modern shopping experience in the city. Both are just ten minutes away from the property, making for a convenient trip.

Guests can visit Lusaka National Park, a relatively new park that allows visitors the opportunity to spot African wildlife in their natural habitat. One of the many highlights here is the resident white rhino, a rare species that gives guest the chance to be observed up close. Lilayi Elephant Nursery is also not too far and is an initiative that rehabilitates orphaned baby elephants during their youngest years, before ultimately being released back into the wild. Visitors are given the opportunity to feed the elephants, a memorable rare occurrence.

There is also Munda Wanga Environmental Park, home to an array of species from lions to pangolins. The park itself is involved in conservation and educational efforts that visitors are welcome to learn about and there is also Chaminuka Game reserve located in the woodlands, a place that celebrates both wildlife and art. Game drives, horse riding, fishing and cheetah walks are just some of the highlights of visiting here.

Southern Sun Ridgeway is certified as environmentally responsible by the Heritage Environmental Rating Programme, meeting the requirements for Silver Classification. The aim is to introduce and maintain a number of systems that reduce the effect that the business has on the environment and surrounding communities as well as increase awareness of long-term sustainability. This includes improvements on waste collection, water purification, laundry, housekeeping, and machinery and disposal systems.

Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka has its own herb garden on site, perfect for collecting ingredients that are used in the property’s very own restaurant. This allows the food to be fresh for guests and reduces the property’s carbon emissions as less air miles are needed to transport food. Packaging is also reduced as food is collected as and when it is needed. Local food is also served, allowing guests to truly appreciate the culture of Zambia when staying at the hotel.

The property provides business opportunities to the local community, buying locally and promoting employment. Southern Sun Ridgeway have also made efforts in the community by building wells in the village and providing electricity connection to the local primary school.

The property has made efforts to reduce the amount of waste it produces and also disposes of any waste responsibly, making changes to reduce their carbon footprint.