The Luangwa Conservation & Community Fund (LCCF) was conceived by Andy Hogg from Mfuwe Lodge and the Bushcamp Company, alongside an insightful group of photographic tour operators in South Luangwa. This dedicated and passionate group had a long term vision of sustainably funding wildlife conservation and community development through South Luangwa’s booming tourism industry. Without the wildlife and habitat in Luangwa, tourism would cease and a special wilderness area would be lost, and without involving local communities there would be no hope of protecting Luangwa’s wildlife for future generations.

Members of LCCF commit to donating the following levies per guest, per night: $10 on rates over $300, $5 on rates under $299, $2 for room only and $1 for camping.

Since 2010, the LCCF have been an invaluable support to CSL, and has been a foundation from which our work has grown and developed over the years. From 2015, and prior to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the LCCF had grown to well over $100,000 annually and has contributed over $1.2 million to CSL since inception . After two extremely challenging years, 2022 saw the return of tourism to the South Luangwa Valley and contributions from LCCF members have now resumed.

If you would like to enquire about joining the LCCF scheme please contact us.