Kafunta Safaris Game Drive Child
Learning about wildlife
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South Luangwa Elephants
Family of elephants strolling by
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South Luangwa Leopard
Leopard resting
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Kafunta Safaris Game Drive
Watching Lions
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Kafunta Safaris Game Drive
South Luangwa Scenery
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Kafunta Safari Game Drive
Tea break on morning safari
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Kafunta River Lodge Main Deck
View from the main deck
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Kafunta River Lodge Fireplace
Fireplace overlooking the floodplains
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Kafunta River Lodge
Spa
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Kafunta River Lodge Floodplains
View from the lodge
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Kafunta River Lodge Pool
Pool with a view
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Kafunta Safaris Dining Experience
Brunch at Kafunta
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Kafunta Safaris Dining Experience
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Kafunta Safaris Dining Experience
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Kafunta Safaris Dining Experience
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Kafunta Safaris Dining Experience
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Kafunta Safaris Dining Experience
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Kafunta Safaris Dining Experience
Breakfast Buffet
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Kafunta Safaris Dining Experience
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Kafunta River Lodge - Fireplace & Lounge
Superb fireplace and deck overlooking the floodplains
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Kafunta River Lodge
View of the lodge from the floodplains
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Kafunta River Lodge - the main area
Kafunta River Lodge - view of the dining decks
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Kafunta River Lodge - The lodge
Kafunta River Lodge - the lodge and water plains seen from above
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Kafunta River Lodge - arrival
Kafunta River Lodge - front circle
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Kafunta River Lodge - From the plains
Kafunta River Lodge seen from the plains in front
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Kafunta River Lodge - Standard chalet
Kafunta River Lodge - view of one of the standard chalets, from the outside
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Kafunta River Lodge - Standard chalet
Kafunta River Lodge - view ofstandard chalets, from the outside
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Kafunta River Lodge - Standard chalet
Kafunta River Lodge - view of one of the standard chalets and the fig tree
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Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury suite
Kafunta River Lodge - Outside view of a luxury suite
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Kafunta River Lodge - the main area
Kafunta River Lodge - view of the pool and lounge decks overlooking the plains
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Kafunta River Lodge - Pool & Natural Hot Tub
Kafunta River Lodge - Infinity pool near the lounge
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Kafunta River Lodge - Pool & Natural Hot Tub
Kafunta River Lodge - natural hot spring made as a hot tub
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Kafunta River Lodge - Spa
Kafunta River Lodge - Spa
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Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury Suite
Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury suite main sleeping area and deck
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Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury Suite
Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury suite main sleeping area and passage to bathroom
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Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury Suite
Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury suite main sleeping and sitting area
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Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury Suite
Kafunta River Lodge - upstair mezzanine which can be converted in a sleeping area
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Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury Suite
Kafunta River Lodge - Upper deck of the luxury suite
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Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury Suite
Kafunta River Lodge - bathroom in a luxury suite
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Kafunta River Lodge - Luxury Suite
Kafunta River Lodge - bathroom in a luxury suite
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Kafunta River Lodge - Standard chalet
Kafunta River Lodge - standard chalet with private viewing deck
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Kafunta River Lodge - Standard chalet
Kafunta River Lodge - spacious standard chalet
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Kafunta River Lodge - Standard chalet
Kafunta River Lodge - standard chalet with private viewing deck
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Kafunta River Lodge - Standard chalet
Kafunta River Lodge - standard chalet with private viewing deck
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Kafunta River Lodge - Standard chalet
Kafunta River Lodge - en-suite bathroom in a standard chalet
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Kafunta River Lodge - Lounge
Kafunta River Lodge - Relaxing lounge
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Kafunta River Lodge - Inside dining
Kafunta River Lodge - Inside dining area, lunch area
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Kafunta River Lodge - Lounge deck
Kafunta River Lodge - Lounge deck overlooking the plains
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Kafunta River Lodge - Lounge
Kafunta River Lodge - relaxing lounge
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Kafunta River Lodge - Bar area
Kafunta River Lodge - bar between the lounge and the pool area
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Kafunta River Lodge - Lounge deck
Kafunta River Lodge - Extensive and multilevel lounge deck overlooking the plains
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Kafunta Dining on the Deck
Fine dining is served on the main deck with a four-course dinner
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The Sunset House
The aerial view
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The Sunset House
Sunset House decks
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The Sunset House
Sunset House bedroom
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The Sunset House
Pool, deck and view of the flood plains
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The Sunset House
Eagle Room
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The Sunset House
Eagle Room with the day bed
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The Sunset House
Eagle Room dual showers
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The Sunset House Layout
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Kafunta River Lodge is owned and operated by Anke & Ron Cowan who have made the Luangwa Valley their home for the past 25 years.
The 10-room lodge is located on the floodplains of the Luangwa River, away from the busier area near the park's Mfuwe gate. During the peak season the lodge accesses the national park via its own pontoon.
Central to the lodge is a spacious bar and dining area. Built around a semi-evergreen wild mango tree and thatched in the traditional style, it offers superb panoramic views over the Luangwa River and the South Luangwa National Park. Great game viewing and bird watching from the lodge is guaranteed.
Adjacent to the bar is a refreshing infinity pool and the only natural hot spring tub in the Luangwa Valley. This unique hot tub is fed from a source on Kafunta’s grounds, offering a constant temperature of 38 degrees.
Activities on offer include game drives, bush walks, village & cultural tours as well as a wellness spa.
Since the end of 2023, the lodge also features a private tented villa, The Sunset House, with 3 en-suite bedrooms. Perfect for multi-generation families or small groups of friends seeking privacy and flexibility.
The lodge features 8 standard chalets. The chalets consist of a twin-bedded bedroom with ensuite bathroom, minibar fridge, ceiling fan and private verandah overlooking the floodplains.
The lodge features two luxury suites, set further away from the main dining area. The suites offer a double bed on the ground floor and the possibility to make 2 extra single beds on the upstairs mezzanine. The suites have a large bathroom with shower and separate stand alone bath. There is a viewing deck as well as an upstair deck both overlooking the floodplains.
The suites come with a small supplement, and can accommodate a family of up to 4 people.
Kafunta River Lodge has a satellite bush camp called Island Bush Camp, located further south, on the banks of the Luangwa River. Check Island Bush Camp for complete information.
Kafunta Safaris' newest camp, Three Rivers Camp, opened in 2017, features 5 sophisticated tents with individual sleep out decks. Check Three Rivers Camp for complete information.
Opened in late 2023, The Sunset House at Kafunta River Lodge is a 3-bedroom canvas-roofed safari house with a private pool and private services (butter, chef, safari guide). The unit is split into a two-bedroom tent with a large dining area and outdoor lounge. Each bedroom is en-suite and completed with a sitting area. The second tent is adjacent to the central unit and features the third en-suite bedroom with a sitting area. The villa has spacious multi-level decks, an infinity pool, lounging chairs, and a fireplace.
Each bedroom has a king-size bed and an additional 3/4 double day bed which can be turned into an additional bed. The unit can therefore accommodate up to 9 people.
It is perfect for a multi-generation family or a group of friends travelling together and seeking more privacy. The view towards the floodplains of the Luangwa is magnificent.
