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Kaingu Lodge, Kafue | Timbuktu Travel
Kafue

Kaingu Lodge

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About Kaingu Lodge

A comfortable tented bush camp on the banks of Zambia’s Kafue River
For a rustic, intimate and totally down-to-earth safari that you'll remember forever, try Kaingu Safari Lodge in Zambia's Kafue National Park. You won't find air-conditioning and mini fridges here, but what you will find is comfortable accommodation and superb hospitality in one of the continent's most spectacular wilderness regions. You'll also find game drives and Zambia's world-famous walking safaris, but there's an excellent selection of water-based activities on the mighty Kafue River, from boat cruises to fishing trips, that add a different aspect to a traditional Zambian safari.
Central Kafue , Kafue , Zambia
From $490 per person/per night
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6 Rooms
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The property

The thatched main area is sensitively constructed from natural materials in a traditional Zambian style, with rough timber beams and hand-carved furniture. It's set back from the river on a raised platform, and whilst it's simple, there's still room for a comfortable lounge, dining room and bar, and even a small curio shop. A timber walkway leads out onto a circular deck, beautifully situated beneath the trees and overlooking the water – a superb spot for dinner and an evening nightcap by the campfire.

The rooms

There are only six tents at Kaingu, all spaced out along the riverbank amongst the trees, with thatched canopies to keep the interiors cool during the sweltering summer months. Spacious and comfortable, the tents have a classic, safari-style with double or twin beds beneath drapes of mosquito net, solid wooden furniture, and colourful rugs on the polished floors. There’s also a family chalet with two en-suite bedrooms, a mini private lounge, and a deck overlooking the river.

Activities

The river is the main attraction here, with a series of deep channels, tumbling rapids and quiet backwaters flowing around boulder-strewn islands. Boat cruises, canoeing and fishing trips are offered, and hippos, crocodiles and elephant are frequently seen, as well as a veritable aviary of birds. Game drives and walking safaris take place in the Kafue National Park, ten minutes away by boat. Kaingu is involved in a number of community upliftment schemes, and trips to see the ongoing projects are insightful and informative.
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How to book Kaingu Lodge

How do I book Kaingu Lodge?

Kaingu Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zambia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zambia trips featuring Kaingu Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zambia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaingu Lodge?

Stays at Kaingu Lodge start from around $490 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Kaingu Lodge

Zambia

Kafue National Park

A magical landscape on an epic scale where cheetah and lion roam free, yet tourists rarely visit.