Kafunta River Lodge is owned and operated by Anke & Ron Cowan who have made the Luangwa Valley their home for over 27 years.
The 10-room lodge is located on the floodplains of the Luangwa River, south of the park's main gate. During the peak season, the lodge accesses the national park via its own pontoon, as a convenient alternative.
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 floodplain and the South Luangwa National Park. Great game viewing and bird watching start right at the lodge!
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 includes 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.
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
4 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Island Bush Camp is an owner-run camp within Kafunta Safaris' portfolio.
Island Bush Camp is a 2.5-hour drive south of Kafunta River Lodge (approximately 3.5 hours from Mfuwe Airport) in a very remote yet extremely game-rich area of the southern section of South Luangwa National Park. It is in this complete solitude, far away from other crowds, that walking safaris and game drives are taking place in the mornings and afternoons.
This seasonal, intimate camp lies under a grove of Mahogany trees, right on the banks of the Luangwa River. Island Bush Camp offers authentic bush accommodation in five elevated reed huts, with bucket showers and running water. The huts are open-sided with a private verandah overlooking the Luangwa River.
The camp operates on solar power, and solar charging facilities are available in the main area.
Island Bush Camp focuses on bush walks (although game drives are also possible) and is close enough to Three Rivers Camp to walk between these two camps.
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
3 Star
Camp
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 5
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Kafunta River Lodge is owned and operated by Anke & Ron Cowan who have made the Luangwa Valley their home for over 27 years.
The 10-room lodge is located on the floodplains of the Luangwa River, south of the park's main gate. During the peak season, the lodge accesses the national park via its own pontoon, as a convenient alternative.
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 floodplain and the South Luangwa National Park. Great game viewing and bird watching start right at the lodge!
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 includes 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.
1 Night
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
4 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
