Village Rest Lodge & Gym

The Village Rest Lodge never gets overcrowded, and is quiet and peaceful. Each stone-faced chalet has a thatched roof, mosquito gauze on windows and mosquito nets over the beds. Chalets are regularly fumigated to maintain a mosquito-free environment. Satellite TV and a full English breakfast is included with all chalet accommodation. There are wireless internet facilities available, and room and laundry services on request. Village Rest also has a children's playground and a volleyball court.

Village Rest room rates (indicative only) – includes full English breakfast

• Single rooms: USD60
• Double rooms: USD75
• Extra bed: USD10
• Special rates for group bookings
• Special rates for long term stays
• Pay in US dollars or Zambian Kwacha

With spacious and well-kept campsite and grounds, guests feel like they have their own private space for family and friends. Guests can opt to cook up their own storm or make use of the Village Rest restaurant that serves up a refreshingly simple cuisine. The restaurant is open for early risers from 06:30, right through to 20:30 every day. The full English breakfast is also very popular with camping groups. And there is a large fully-stocked bar and mingling area.

Gym

As well as individual workouts, the Village Rest Gym offers both Zumba classes and fitness classes (aerobics, pilates, circuit and resistance training). Support for individual fitness and weight loss is best arranged by appointment so that clients get the most out of the service.

Swimming

The Village Rest Gym management team are closely affiliated with the Zambia Amateur Swimming Union and a community based swimming club – the Kapenta Swimming Club – that caters for a number of under privileged but talented swimmers. This club is managed and coached by one of The Village Rest management team members pro bono. The Kapenta Club is now second in the National League and home to 12 members of the National Swimming Team.

A big percentage of these swimmers rely on the active support given them by Village Rest. Management also help other less fortunate swimmers from out of town when they come to Lusaka for competition, accommodating them at cost or even for free whenever possible. In order to beat the winter chills, the 25m lap pool at Village Rest is now covered and heated, allowing clients to swim throughout the winter season.

Village Rest Gym opening hours and times of classes

• The gym is open Monday to Sunday 05:30 to 20:30
• Zumba classes take place Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 8:30
• Fitness classes take place Monday to Friday 08:00 to 09:00, and Tuesday and Thursday 17:30 to 18:30

Village Rest Gym fees

• Daily fee: USD7
• Monthly fee: USD60
• Students monthly fee: USD30
• Three months fee: USD150
• Annual fee: USD600
• Pay in US dollars or Zambian Kwacha