Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Rain brings green landscapes and fuller rivers.
Rain brings green landscapes and fuller rivers.
Ila Safari Lodge
Kafue, Zambia · National park
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All inclusive (AI)
Twice-daily game drives, E-Boat cruises and 2 more
10 tents
Riverside Couples Tents, Riverside Family Tents · Sleeps up to 24 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air or road
about 275 km from Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda airport (LUN)
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$860
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Ila Safari Lodge
Ila Safari Lodge sits beside the Kafue River in Zambia’s Kafue National Park, with ten raised safari tents looking out over the water. Eight tents suit couples or friends, while two family tents have sleeping areas divided by a curtain. Days combine electric game drives, quiet river cruises and guided walks, with an infinity pool and an open-sided boma for time between outings. Solar power underpins the lodge’s approach, and its community farm links the stay to nearby Nalusanga. Children of all ages are welcome, with separate age rules for safari activities.
“A good fit for couples and families who want river time as well as game drives, with private tent decks and electric safari vehicles adding to the sense of quiet.”
Best for
FamiliesHoneymooners
Known for
What you can expect to see
Electric game drives and solar-powered boat safaris explore Kafue from a riverside tented base.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Wings & Wheels: international guests staying at least four nights at one or a combination of Green Safaris lodges receive internal flights and transfers from the nearest international airport, including airport taxes. Valid for 2026 and 2027.
Included
- Twice-daily game drives
- E-Boat cruises
- Walking safaris
- Laundry
- Walking safaris
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Library
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Public WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Private deck
- Safe
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 24 guests
- Riverside Couples Tents8 at camp · sleeps 2 adults · King beds; twin option in six tents, En-suite bathroom, Outdoor shower or bath, Private deck, Safe
- Riverside Family Tents2 at camp · sleeps 4 adults · Two sleeping areas separated by a curtain; an extra bed is available for a third child. · Two sleeping areas, Indoor bath and shower, Private deck, Safe
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By air or road · about 275 km from Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda airport (LUN)
- Transfers
- The drive from Lusaka takes approximately 3.5 hours. Charter flights also connect from Lusaka and Livingstone.
- Luggage
- 15 kg per person in soft bags
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Closed
- March: Green season
- April: Green season
- May: Green season
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Dry season, best game viewing
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
ClosedWildlife: The lodge closes in February.
The lodge closes in February.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Rain brings green landscapes and fuller rivers.
Rain brings green landscapes and fuller rivers.
Apr
Green seasonWildlife: Rain brings green landscapes and fuller rivers.
Rain brings green landscapes and fuller rivers.
May
Green seasonWildlife: Tall grass and rain limit access to some game-viewing loops.
Tall grass and rain limit access to some game-viewing loops.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Cooler, drier conditions open the game-viewing loops.
Cooler, drier conditions open the game-viewing loops.
Jul
GoodWildlife: Cooler, drier conditions open the game-viewing loops.
Cooler, drier conditions open the game-viewing loops.
Aug
GoodWildlife: Cooler, drier conditions open the game-viewing loops.
Cooler, drier conditions open the game-viewing loops.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry conditions bring plentiful game sightings near the river.
Dry conditions bring plentiful game sightings near the river.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry conditions bring plentiful game sightings near the river.
Dry conditions bring plentiful game sightings near the river.
Nov
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry conditions bring plentiful game sightings near the river.
Dry conditions bring plentiful game sightings near the river.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Rain brings green landscapes and fuller rivers.
Rain brings green landscapes and fuller rivers.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.