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Green seasonWildlife: Open until 5 January, then closed for the remainder of the month during the rains.
Open until 5 January, then closed for the remainder of the month during the rains.
South Luangwa, Zambia
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
Meals and snacks, Standard drinks and 3 more
10 rooms
Standard Rooms, Luxury Suites
Children 6 and over
Family rooms available
By air
45 min from Mfuwe International Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$760
per person / night, sharing
Overview
Kafunta River Lodge looks across a wildlife-rich floodplain beside South Luangwa National Park. Eight thatched standard rooms and two larger suites share a lounge, dining decks, an infinity pool and a natural hot tub. Morning game drives and afternoon outings that continue after dark shape the day, with walking safaris arranged for guests aged 12 and over. Between outings, the photographic hide offers another way to watch the waterhole. The suites have loft sleeping space for children. Meals, standard drinks, laundry and airport transfers are included in the standard rate.
“We love the combination of a wildlife-facing hide, day and night drives, and a natural hot tub between outings. It suits travellers who want a comfortable safari base with plenty to watch without leaving the lodge.”
Known for
Floodplain and waterhole views bring elephants, giraffes and birdlife into the lodge experience, with a photographic hide beside the main area.
Your stay
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Park fees, bed levies and the Luangwa Conservation and Community Fund levy are charged separately. Together these cost USD 60 per person per night for the 2026 season ending 5 January 2027.
Spa treatments cost extra and require a reservation.
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Good to know
When to go
Wildlife: Open until 5 January, then closed for the remainder of the month during the rains.
Open until 5 January, then closed for the remainder of the month during the rains.
Closed for the rainy season.
Closed for the rainy season.
Wildlife: Reopens on 1 April with green scenery and lingering rain.
Reopens on 1 April with green scenery and lingering rain.
Wildlife: Cooler conditions and green scenery; thick bush makes predators harder to spot.
Cooler conditions and green scenery; thick bush makes predators harder to spot.
Wildlife: The peak safari period begins as the bush thins and wildlife gathers around water.
The peak safari period begins as the bush thins and wildlife gathers around water.
Wildlife: Peak game viewing season.
Peak game viewing season.
Wildlife: Peak game viewing season.
Peak game viewing season.
Wildlife: Dry conditions concentrate wildlife around water sources.
Dry conditions concentrate wildlife around water sources.
Wildlife: Best time for big-game viewing.
Best time for big-game viewing.
Wildlife: The wet season begins and animals disperse as water becomes widely available.
The wet season begins and animals disperse as water becomes widely available.
Wildlife: Warm, wet conditions and lush vegetation.
Warm, wet conditions and lush vegetation.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.