Kafunta River Lodge

With Chichele Hill winking in the distance and the shimmering Luangwa River and watery floodplain below, the view from Kafunta’s central deck is quite something. Dining tables and chairs are set in the dappled shade of a majestic old fig tree and there’s a traditional stone fire pit and lots of comfy sofas to relax in too. At night, the floodplain is illuminated making for interesting and often rather exciting game viewing straight from the dinner table.

The ten thatched chalets rest on raised wooden platforms and are decorated in natural and calming hues of grey and stone. All the comforts of a traditional lodge are provided, with added extras of a mini-bar and coffee station. French windows lead out to a private veranda at the front and the two luxury suites have rustic stone staircases leading up to an additional viewing deck for a bird’s eye vantage point over the plains.

Wildlife watching from Kafunta is normally from a vehicle on one of the twice daily game drives, but walking safaris and night drives are also on offer to continue your exploration. The park can be accessed over the pontoon, only 1.5km away from camp – a fun and certainly different mode of transport! Dip into the swimming pool or enjoy a G&T in the natural geothermal hot-tub to leave you feeling refreshed and ready for a new day.