Ila Safari Lodge

Kafue National Park, Zambia

A lodge on the Kafue River in southern Kafue, named for the Ila people of the surrounding floodplain.

Overview

Ila Safari Lodge sits on the Kafue River in southern Kafue National Park, taking its name from the Ila people traditionally associated with the surrounding floodplain.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Suites set along the riverbank, each with a private deck overlooking the Kafue River.

Food & Service

A relaxed, well-prepared dining programme served overlooking the river.

Activities

Game drives and boating along the Kafue River, with access to southern Kafue’s floodplain habitats.

Wildlife & Photography

The southern Kafue floodplain supports large herds of buffalo and a wide diversity of antelope, alongside healthy predator populations.

A Photographer's Note

Boat-based photography on the Kafue River offers a water-level perspective on hippo, crocodile and riverine birdlife.

Conservation & Impact

The lodge supports conservation initiatives across southern Kafue, one of Africa’s largest national parks by area.

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