Lower Zambezi

Kanyemba Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Kanyemba Lodge?

Stays at Kanyemba Lodge start from around US$550 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.

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Kanyemba Lodge

About Kanyemba Lodge

Well-rounded family-friendly lodge in the Lower Zambezi Valley.

Situated just across the Zambezi from Zimbabwe's Hurungwe Safari Area and Mana Pools, Kanyemba Lodge lies 50 kilometres upstream from Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park. This pleasant lodge may occupy a not-quite-prime location, a little far from the park and surrounded by a fair amount of agriculture, but those small distractions fade into the background as you turn your focus to the wildlife in the river in front of the lodge. The food and accommodation are really good, too. Kanyemba caters perfectly to self-drivers and safari-goers keen on a versatile experience that includes community interaction and fishing trips.

Lower Zambezi , Zambia

From $550 per person/per night

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8 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The double-storey thatched main area lies on the riverbank, with a few stairs leading to the first level, where you'll find the restaurant and bar with cool slate floors and rustic wooden chairs and tables. The upstairs loft has plenty of wicker furniture and superb views over the river. There's also a decent library, so grab a book and find a spot to chill between activities. On the river's edge is a lovely pool with sunloungers, and a shady patio.

The rooms

There are six thatched stone rondavels (round huts), each with its own wooden veranda facing the river. Inside, stone floors help to keep things comfortably cool, double beds are draped with mosquito nets, walk-in wardrobes offer plenty of storage, and the en-suite bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. The double-storey family unit has three separate suites and a shared deck. The decor throughout is generally quite rustic and simple, but it works well to create a lovely homely feel.

Activities

First priority is the river – morning and evening cruises provide decent wildlife viewing of game, from elephants and antelope to the omnipresent hippos and crocs, and plenty of birds. The Zambezi offers some of the most challenging freshwater fishing in southern Africa, and is also perfect to explore in a canoe – an experience both peaceful and exhilarating.

Why we love it

The food, which has a distinctly Italian flair, is made with the freshest ingredients, is always delicious and even indulgent. Think homemade pasta and ice-cream!

Insiders Tip

For guests staying three nights, a day into the Lower Zambezi NP (home of four of the Big Five) is included.

Something to think about

The lodge's location isn't the most coveted in the region due to its distance from the Lower Zambezi National Park, but the sightings are aplenty on boat rides.

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How to book Kanyemba Lodge

How do I book Kanyemba Lodge?

Kanyemba 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 Kanyemba 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 Kanyemba Lodge?

Stays at Kanyemba Lodge start from around $550 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.

Zambia

Lower Zambezi National Park

Glide down the Zambezi by boat, spotting elephants and tiger fishing to your heart’s content.