As a luxury tented lodge sensitive to the pristine ecosystem of Kafue National Park, Ila Safari Lodge is intimately woven into the stillness of its place on the Kafue River.
From environmentally friendly, locally sourced building materials and solar-powered electricity to development of Zambia’s first electric game drive vehicle, Ila is a truly environmentally conscious safari experience. Yet it still manages to effortlessly infuse modern African style, elegance and comfort to make this your unique bush retreat in the heart of Kafue.
Green Safaris’ sustainability ethos began with Ila Safari Lodge. Ila’s history though is much older and a fascinating story we love telling.
Ila Safari Lodge is located the Kafue River, Central Kafue, within the Hook Bridge area, near Chunga Head Quarters
ACCOMMODATION
Our 10 Luxury Safari Tents are individually designed to mesh with their wild surrounds and open to sweeping views of the Kafue River. Families can also enjoy a private space of Kafue wilderness in our two larger suites.
With nature’s generous help, the Ila Luxury Couples Tents bestow upon you and your loved one privacy, tranquility and a touch of romance.
A raised wooden walkway leads to your tent, which is expertly hidden in the Kafue wilderness. King or twin beds pair with outdoor and indoor seating areas that are all designed for a modern under canvas safari experience.
Double vanities set in local woods with brass and copper fittings finish off the open, river-facing en-suite bathroom. We promise your only neighbours will be the hippos wallowing below!
Six of the eight tents allow for twin bed configurations so are great for friends travelling together.
OUR FAVOURITE PART
Even bath-time at Ila can be a little wild. With the tents having either an outdoor shower or bath, you never know what might fly or wander past as you enjoy an open-air lather.
THE FAMILY TENTS ( sleeps 4)
Panoramic views across the Kafue River make you feel the immediacy of your surrounds, while modern outdoor and indoor furnishings bring you the comforts of home in the Ila Luxury Family Tents.
Enclosed in our Family Tents are two bedrooms separated by a curtain so that each tent can sleep a family of four. An extra bed can be added for a third child. The bathroom and toilet are separate from the bedrooms and both tents have a luxurious indoor bath and shower.
Sleeping in a tent in the African bush is a memorable experience for both big and small. These tents are also ideal for two couples sharing as both rooms can comfortably fit king size beds.
OUR FAVOURITE PART
The magic of Kafue National Park flows through the tents at Ila. Tune into it as the cool breeze blows in off the river, birds twitter in the overhanging trees around you, and the warm African sun filters through the windows in the morning.
Property Facilities
Room Facilities
24-hour Security
Balcony / Deck
Activity Desk
Bath
Bar
Disabled Rooms
Battery Charging Facilities
Dressing Gowns
Communal Dining
Electrical Outlets
Disability Services
En-Suite
Eco Friendly
Fan
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Library
Lounge Area
Mobile Connectivity
Mosquito Nets
Pool
Outside Shower
Restaurant
Pure Cotton Linen
Secure Parking
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
Wheelchair Friendly
Activities on Site
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching
Bird Watching
Boating
Boat Cruises
Fishing
Boating
Game Drives
Child Friendly Activities
Game Viewing
Cultural Tours
Game Walks
Fishing
High Tea
Game Drives
Night Drives
Game Viewing
Safaris
Game Walks
Walks (Guided)
River Cruises
Wildlife Tours
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
RATING
TYPE
Lodge
NO. ROOMS
6
CHECK-IN TIME
11h00
CHECK-OUT TIME
10h00
SPOKEN LANGUAGES
English
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Airport Shuttle (Available)
Credit Card
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
The Lodge can be accessed as follows:
ROAD
either via a 3 hour drive from Lusaka or
either self drive or organized road transfer.
AIR
or a 1 hour flight from Lusaka to Chunga Airstrip, with a short road transfer into camp.
THE HEART OF WESTERN ZAMBIA
Kafue National Park, the largest and oldest park in Zambia, is one of the last great expanses of remote and unspoiled wilderness in Africa. The possibility of a wildlife moment awaits you around the next tree or bend in the Kafue River.
REMOTE WILDLIFE REFUGE
Largely unexplored with pockets of pristine bush, Kafue National Park is the wild heart of western Zambia.
Kafue was established in the 1950s by the legendary Norman Carr and is the country’s largest and oldest national park.
Its wide collection of natural habitats house an incredible diversity and density of big game and bird life, including endangered species like the African wild dog and wattled crane.
THE SECRET OF KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
Hidden away in northern Kafue National Park lies the Busanga Plains, a seasonal wetland ecosystem famed for its wide variety of antelope species and large prides of lion.
WILDLIFE
These include several prides of lion, cheetah and the ever elusive leopard. If you're lucky, you may even see packs of the endangered wild dog. Other common sightings in the park include buffalo, zebra, hippo and various antelope species like impala, puku, sable, hartebeest, bushbuck, roan and waterbuck.
