Protea Hotels is a South African born hotel management and marketing company, operating over 120 hotels in nine African countries. Today Protea Hotels is the largest hotel group in Africa with the most extensive network - over 100 fine hospitality establishments in nine countries on the African continent. Protea Hotels in Zambia was established in the year 2000 with the first Proteia Hotel in Zambia being Protea Hotel Safari Lodge. Today the Protea Hotels Zambia portfolio comprises of seven accommodation establishments with further developments underway. Protea Hotels provides facilities for both the business and leisure travelers. This can be relaxing in one of the luxurious rooms deigned to meet international standards or going for a game drive for the wild life enthusiasts, or a visit to the lion enclosure. The Hotels provide its guests with quality accommodation and food in a relaxing atmosphere and world class conference centers.