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Kafunta River Lodge

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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 27 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. Here you can enjoy pure relaxation while being presented with magnificent views over the flood plains and the Luangwa River.

Activities on offer include game drives (morning, afternoon and night), bush walks, village & cultural tours as well as a wellness spa.

Since the end of 2023, the lodge also features a new private tented villa, The Sunset House, with 3 en-suite bedrooms. Perfect for multi-generation families or small groups of friends seeking more privacy and flexibility.

Features

TYPE:
Accommodation
LANGUAGES:
English
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
Kafunta Standard Chalet (8 rooms)
Kafunta Luxury Suite (2 rooms)
The Sunset House (1 unit/villa)
10
MIN. CHILD AGE:
6
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Adventure
Birding
Flora
Indigenous Culture / Art
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Wildlife
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Accept Credit Cards
Bar
Battery Charging Facilities
Children Friendly
Communal Dining
Credit Card Facilities
Disabled Friendly
Drivers Cabin
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service
Licensed
Mobile Connectivity
Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck
Parking
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Spa
Vegetarian
Wheelchair Access
ROOM FACILITIES:
Balcony / Deck
Bath Towels
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Driver's cabin
Electrical Outlets
En Suite Bathroom
Family Safari Tent
Fan
Fridge
Hairdryer
Hand Towels
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Mosquito Nets
Mosquito Netting
Private Lounge / Sitting Area
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Smoke Alarm
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
Wheelchair Friendly
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Airport Shuttle (Complimentary)
Credit Card Facilities
Disability
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Private Vehicle (Available)
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Fine Dining
Game Drives
Game Viewing Hide
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Massages
Night Drives
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Bird Watching
Child Friendly Activities
Cultural Tours
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
General Sightseeing
Safaris
FRIENDLY:
Business
Children
Disability
Honeymoon
Leisure
Luxury
Romance
Vegetarian
Weddings
GUIDANCE:
Disabled Access
Elderly Friendly
Game Drive (Max 6 pax with window seats)
Honeymoon Suite Available
Private Game Drive Vehicle Available
Sole Use Available
Triple for Adult Available
Triple for Children Available

Rooms

Kafunta Standard Chalet (8 rooms)

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.

Kafunta Luxury Suite (2 rooms)

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.

Unit

The Sunset House (1 room)

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.

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