The Sussens family history stretches from across
Africa and the European continent, where Alina
"Ala" Kuchinska was born in Poland. Ala had a
hard life during World War 2 and was later
exiled to Zambia. Here she met Alfred "Lolly"
Sussens, a professional hunter turned
conservationist, and together they made a name
for themselves.
They were involved in safaris and tourism in
Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Ala started the famous "Flame Lily Tours" in
conjunction with Rhodesian Airlines, and the
"Sundowner Cruises" on the Zambezi.
Later they made a success of the Chobe River
Safari Lodge in Botswana.
The former cattle farm, previously owned by
President Diedricks demanded hard work and
dedication from the whole family.
Today their efforts
repay them each in their own businesses. Ala runs the
lodge and Lolly has earned his retirement. Ian and his
Swiss wife, Sylvia, run a bush camp with
educational's for school groups as well as self-
catering accommodation. Chris & his wife Vicky run a self-catering
tented camp.
