Kafunta River Lodge (South Luangwa Valley) Zambia

Location:

Kafunta River Lodge is set in riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River, overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. Kafunta's accommodation is of the highest standard in the valley.

This classical Safari Lodge offers all the creature comforts in a wildlife environment, the high standard of personalized service provides attention to the finest of details.

Accommodation:

Our 8 private chalets are built on raised wooden platforms under a thatched roof, the mahogany floors and walls give a natural beauty to the luxurious interiors, which are of unmatched standard.

Central to the chalets is the spacious bar and dining area. Built around a semi-evergreen wild mango tree and thatched in the traditional style, it offers panoramic views over the Luangwa River and the South Luangwa National Park. Great game viewing and bird watching from the lodge is guaranteed.

Facilities:

8 double chalets (16 beds)

Spacious rooms

En-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water.

Stunning views from each room

Mini bar

Walk-in mosquito nets

Ceiling fans

Tea and coffee making facilities

220/240 volt mains power with power points in bedroom and bathroom

Hairdrier in each chalet / Laundry facilities

Swimming pool

Natural hot spring tub

Excellent service and cuisine

Adjacent to the Bar is our pool and the only Natural hot spring tub in the Luangwa valley.
The unique hot spring tub owes its existence to the fact that Kafunta was built on top of a natural hot spring offering a constant temperature of 38 degrees which coincidentally offers stunning views over the flood plains and the Luangwa river.
Kafunta River Lodge has its own pontoon 5 minutes from the Lodge, the adventurous crossing takes you into the more remote areas of the Park - an alternative to the main gate 10 km (game driving) north of the Lodge.

Game Viewing / Activities:

The South Luangwa is an area of superb game viewing and our open 4x4 game vehicles are the ideal way to discover the National Park. We offer a fantastic range of game activates from game drives, night drives, walking safaris and bird watching tours to cultural tours which can be combined as per your request. All our activities are of the highest standard and accompanied by experienced, qualified safari guides.

The day starts with a early morning wake up call, then a light breakfast is served before you head out on your morning game drive which lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours. The early start will give you the chance to experience the awakening of the African bush with its great diversity. The cooler morning hours are a good time to see the animals' morning activities. We have a tea break in the Park and return for brunch at the Lodge.

Our night drives give you the unique opportunity to see the great variety of nocturnal animals and the chance to see Lions and Leopards in their time of ease. With a bit of luck you might experience the big cats hunting. The safari starts in the late afternoon hours and we stop for a drinks and snacks while watching the magnificent African sunset before we continue the safari after dark.

The night drives are accompanied by our qualified Safari guides and an experienced spotter, who will find a great variety of game with the powerful spotlight. We return to the Lodge around 8:30 for dinner. Optionally, we offer all day or half day drives into different areas of the National Park, we take a table and chairs for a picnic lunch in the bush. This gives you the opportunity to discover a vast area of the National Park.

The walking Safaris are a great opportunity to be at one with nature. Our qualified, experienced Safari guides and armed National Park rangers will escort you safely into the true wild African Bush. The Luangwa Valley is one of the few places in Africa where it is possible to walk amongst wildlife in true wilderness. During the walking safaris our guides will have the chance to explain the little details of the bush, spoor, vegetation and the ecology… an unmatched wildlife experience

Rates:

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