Ila Safari Lodge is a true eco-lodge providing facilities of the highest quality to a maximum of 24 guests. The lodge is located on the banks of the mighty Kafue River in an area of abundant wildlife and boasts 180 degree views out across the water. The central boma is best described by the phrase ‘eco friendly meets dynamic design’ and is the showpiece of our property.
Lolelunga Private Reserve offers an unparalleled safari experience in the remote seclusion of northern Zambia, 30 km north of Kafue National Park.
Mukambi Safaris, situated in the untouched Kafue National Park, offers a variety of safari options for the discerning traveller. Escape to Mukambi Safari Lodge, Busanga Plains Camp or Fig Tree Bush Camp, for a unique African experience in the heart of Zambia. Enjoy walking safaris and game drives where you are likely to encounter elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and hippo as well as an incredible variety of birdlife.
After falling in love with the Busanga Plains, we built Chisa Busanga Camp to mimic its surrounds through beautiful architecture and environmentally conscious design.
Nanzhila Safaris operates in the closest true safari area in Zambia to the Victoria Falls and enjoys nearly 3000 sqkm almost to itself.
The Plains Camp is the seasonal luxury bush camp of Mukambi Safaris located deep in the heart of the famous Busanga Plains in the north of beautiful Kafue National Park.
Kafue National Park covers an area of 22,400 sq. km, which is approximately the same size as Wales, or a little larger than Israel. Founded in 1924 and formally established in the 1950s by Norman Carr, Kafue National Park is a year-round destination, with a climate moderated by its altitude at 1,100 metres above sea level.
Due to the prolific species of animals, birds and other wildlife, it is possible to achieve a vibrant safari experience in a short space of time in Kafue National Park. However, an extended stay will provide visitors with the opportunity to view some less common species such as the blue and yellow-backed duiker, lechwe, sitatunga, roan, and hartebeest in the thickets, swamps and rich miombo woodlands. Although cheetah is not commonly seen in Zambia, it is possible to witness this majestic predator patrolling the plains, woodlands and floodplains. Other highlights include African Wild Dog, hippo, crocodile, elephant, and many other of the 158 mammal species recorded in the park. A recognised birdlife haven with various habitat types, Kafue National Park provides avid birders with the opportunity to see as many as 500 species, including the Chaplin’s Barbet – Zambia’s only endemic bird species.
Speak to one of Africa’s Eden’s experienced tour operators to identify the best options for your visit to Kafue National Park.
While the park is accessible year-round, the wetter months (November to April) do present some challenges in terms of accessibility, as some camps close for this period. The Green Season is a genuine spectacle to behold, as the bush regenerates into a lush, vivid life with the new rains. This period sees the birth of young antelope, which usually means increased predator activity. As the wet season brings substantial rains, several key roads become impassable, and away from the main road through the park, 4×4 vehicles are a necessity.
The dry season runs from June to October and allows more comfortable driving and easier game viewing. It is popular with visitors from the Northern Hemisphere as this period aligns with their summer holiday periods.
Gate Times: Sunrise to Sunset
Gate Fees: (per day)
For vehicle/vessel and activity fees, please refer to this page: https://www.zambiatourism.com/destinations/national-parks/fees/
Link: https://www.zambiatourism.com/destinations/national-parks/kafue-national-park/
