Escorted by Bruno - Zambia eXplorAction ... lakes, waterfalls and safaris

Twice daily guests have the option to join the game drives into South Luangwa National Park. Safari vehicles are equipped with a shade roof and have 3 rows with a maximum of 6 guests per vehicle. During the peak season (April to October) game drives access the park directly at Kafunta's pontoon.

Pontoon Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Game drive Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Game drive Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Game drive Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Game drive Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Game drive Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Game drive Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Game drive Credit: Kafunta Safaris

The afternoon game drive stops for sundowners and continue into a night drive using spotlights, to find smaller nocturnal animals or predators on the hunt.

Leopard on night drive Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Leopard on night drive Credit: Kafunta Safaris

South Luangwa is the birthplace of walking safaris. Bush walks bring another dimension to a safari, focusing on smaller things, birds and flora while observing animals in the distance. Bush walks are not strenuous, but can take place over rugged terrain, lasting usually 3 to 4 hours. Qualified walking guides and escort scout are a must. Unfortunately children under the age of 12 are not authorised to participate.

Bush walk Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Bush walk Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Bush walk Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Bush walk Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Bush walk Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Bush walk Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Bush walk Credit: Kafunta Safaris

The hide is set up right under the dining deck and is facing the floodplains and lagoon where many waterbirds including fish eagles and saddle-billed storks are often seen, along with elephants and giraffes.

Photographic Hide Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Upon request the lodge can organise a visit to the village of Mfuwe, to Project Luangwa Ladies' workshop, to the craft market, to Mulberry Mongoose jewellery workshop and to the iconic Tribal Textiles factory and shop.

Student at Chipembele Credit: Chipembele

Ladies at Project Luangwa Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Jewellery Credit: Mulberry Mongoose

Craft at Tribal Textiles Credit: Tribal Textiles

Tribal Textiles Credit: Tribal Textiles

Wildlife Conservation Credit: Conservation South Luangwa

Kafunta River Lodge features a small, intimate spa with an array of relaxing treatments performed by an on-site therapist. Enjoying the infinity pool and the natural hot tub and booking a massage at the spa is the perfect way to spend the midday hours between game-viewing activities.

Fig Tree Spa Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Pool Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Natural Hot Tub Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Pool Credit: Kafunta Safaris

Game drives take place every morning and afternoon and are accompanied by Kafunta’s qualified safari guides. During these safari activities we take you through the South Luangwa National Park in open 4×4 vehicles, where you are able to observe indigenous mammals and birds of Zambia as well as migrant birds.

The morning safari starts at sunrise after a light breakfast. In the briskness of the morning with its special light you are able to observe the abundance of wildlife of the South Luangwa National Park. During the safari we stop for a short tea-break and return to the lodge for a delicious brunch around 10:30 o’clock.

The walking safaris are a great opportunity to be at one with nature. Our qualified and highly experienced safari guides and armed national park rangers will escort you safely into the true and unspoilt African bush during these safari activities. The Luangwa Valley is one of the few places in Africa where it is possible to walk amongst wildlife, which allows you to fully immerse yourself in African impressions, smells and sounds.

During this activity our guides provide you with detailed explanations of spoors, vegetation and the ecology in general – an unmatched wildlife experience that will leave you with lifelong memories.

Our night drives provide the unique opportunity to see a great variety of nocturnal animals and the chance to see lions and leopards as well as other predators in their time of activity and with a bit of luck you might even experience the big cats hunting. The safari starts in the late afternoon and we stop half way through for sundowners while watching the magnificent African sunset, continuing the safari after dusk to see what the night has to offer us.

The night drives are accompanied by our experienced safari guides and spotters, who are skilled in finding a great variety of nocturnal game with the powerful spotlight. We return to the lodge around 20:00 for dinner where you will be able to regale everyone with the day’s events.

South Luangwa National Park, boasts over 420 of Zambia’s 732 species of birds.
This includes 39 types of birds of prey and 47 migrant species so whatever the season, the South Luangwa National Park is an excellent bird watching destination. Our guides will lead your personalised safari.

The most recommended and interesting time for bird watching is from November to May when the birds have their breeding plumage and the migrant birds visit the Luangwa Valley. 

Taking your family on safari is a unique and unforgettable experience that brings families closer together and enables you to enjoy the unspoilt Zambian bush with your loved ones. Especially our younger guests who are fascinated by the wildlife and eager to learn about wildlife habitat and the habits of animals.

Keeping other guests’ comfort and relaxation in mind, we cater for families with children under the age of 12 with their own game drive vehicles and separate tables at mealtimes during these custom made safaris.

Children must be 12 years old and older to participate in walking safaris.