Ila Safari Lodge
Kafue National Park
Ila Safari Lodge is a true eco-lodge located on the banks of the mighty Kafue River in an area of abundant wildlife and boasts 180 degree views out across the water. The central boma is best described by the phrase ‘eco-friendly meets dynamic design’ and is the showpiece of the property. The open-sided boma includes a lounge with plenty of seating, a fire-pit area and an open-air restaurant. A highlight of Ila is the breathtaking infinity pool overlooking the Kafue River. The lodge has ten state of the art luxury safari tents perched each on their own deck reaching out over the banks of the Kafue River. Included in the ten top-notch tents are two larger family suites. Each tent has been individually designed to mesh with the flora surrounding it providing shade, privacy and your very own piece of Kafue wilderness. The interiors as well as the private decks are furnished in chic, modern African style and every comfort has been considered. All tents feature en-suite bathrooms and either outside showers or baths. Beds are extra length for the most comfortable night’s sleep. Mosquito nets are spacious and billowing and are turned down for you each evening. Take a dip in the cutting edge…
designer pool, dine on mouth-watering cuisine, kick back and enjoy a book or just watch the world go by with an ice cold drinks in hand from the lounge.
Activities are plentiful and include morning and late afternoon game drives exploring the park with expert guides. Regular sightings include lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, a wide range of antelopes including roan, sable and zebra, hippo, crocodile, warthog, genet, jackal, mongoose, every entertaining baboons and monkeys and a myriad of species of bird. Rarer species are also on the cards including wild dog, cheetah, honey badger, civet, serval, bushpig, porcupine and bushbaby.
Had enough of the African massage?! Take a smooth and serene boat cruise either at any time of the day. There is nothing quite like quietly drifting down the mighty Kafue River taking in the sights and sounds of the river with a breeze in your hair! Spend a relaxing few hours following the river bank to see what is living on the water or coming down to drink. Sunset from the water is particularly beautiful!
Want to be a bit more active?! Head out on a walking safari with one of our specialist walking guides and an armed Zambian Wildlife officer. Using footprints and spoor track game using your own two feet as power. Get up close and personal to nature and appreciate the smaller things that you may miss from a vehicle.
AT A GLANCE
- 6 Luxury Tents feature en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers
- 2 Luxury Tents that feature en-suite bathrooms with an indoor shower and outdoor bath
- 2 Luxury Tents that sleep four with indoor shower and bath
- Central open-sided boma features bar, lounge and dining area
- Infinity pool
- Prime location in the heart the central Kafue National Park on the Kafue Riverbank
- Game drives (day and night), walking safaris and boat cruises
- Wi-Fi in main area
- All Inclusive: all meals, all activities, all drinks (excl premium brands) and laundry
- Electricity: Eco-friendly camp with power supplied by solar. 220v with built in multi plugs in all rooms
