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Kutali Camp

Lower Zambezi, Zambia · National park

Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp

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Full board+ (FB+)

All meals, Drinks excluding premium wines and 10 more

6 tents

Guest tent · Sleeps up to 12 guests

Children 14 and over

By air

45 min from Jeki Airstrip

Limited Wi-Fi

From about A$1,070

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Kutali Camp

Kutali Camp has six guest tents beneath Winterthorn trees on the banks of the Zambezi in Lower Zambezi National Park. The tents face the river and combine comfortable beds with running water, flushing toilets and bucket showers. A shared canvas-covered dining area keeps camp life close to the surrounding woodland. Game drives, night drives, walks and boat safaris offer different ways to explore, with elephant, buffalo and large predators among the wildlife here. Full board+ includes meals, drinks excluding premium wines, laundry and shared safari activities; canoeing is a separately charged activity in 2027.

“We love the small riverside camp and the choice of exploring by vehicle, on foot or by boat. It suits safari travellers who value close contact with the bush over extensive resort facilities.”
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Best for

Repeat safari-goersPhotographers

Known for

What you can expect to see

ElephantBuffaloLionLeopardWild dog

A riverside tented camp with elephant and buffalo on the valley floor, and lion, leopard and wild dog in the surrounding park.

Your stay

What's included

Board: Full board+ (FB+)

Special offer: In 2027, stay six nights in the Lower Zambezi or Kafue camps and pay for five. The free night uses the lowest applicable rate, with park fees payable on the sixth night.

Included

  • All meals
  • Drinks excluding premium wines
  • Laundry
  • Game drives
  • Night drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Boat safaris
  • Sundowners
  • Bush meals
  • Park activity fees
  • First fishing day
  • Dining area
  • Game drives
  • Night drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Boat safaris

Not included

  • Park fees
  • Flights
  • Gratuities

For 2027, compulsory park, bed, conservation and medivac levies add USD 120 per adult per night to the accommodation rate. Flights, gratuities and compulsory comprehensive travel insurance are separate; medivac pre-authorisation does not replace medical insurance.

Optional extras (at a cost)

For 2027, pre-booked canoeing costs USD 100 per person, including a sundowner and night drive, and is included for guests who pre-book private activities. Premium wines and private guiding cost extra; fishing after the first day carries a USD 35 per-person daily charge.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Limited Wi-Fi

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 12 guests

  • Guest tent6 at camp · High-quality linen, Comfortable beds, Flushing toilet, Running water, Bucket shower

Activities

Things to do

Included in your stay

Game drivesNight drivesWalking safarisBoat safaris

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Jeki Airstrip
  2. 45 min transfer
  3. Kutali Camp
How you arrive
By air · 45 min from Jeki Airstrip
Transfers
Arrive via Jeki Airstrip, followed by a 45-minute introductory game drive to camp. On operator-arranged shared flights, pack soft bags without rigid frames or wheels: up to 15 kg hold luggage plus 5 kg hand luggage and camera equipment.
Luggage
20 kg per person in soft bags

Good to know

Before you book

Children
Ages 14 and over
Single travellers
A single supplement applies
Malaria
Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Closed
  2. February: Closed
  3. March: Closed
  4. April: Green season
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Dry season, best game viewing
  11. November: Green season
  12. December: Closed
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Good
  • Green season
  • Closed
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Closed

Wildlife: Camp closed.

Camp closed.

Feb

Closed

Wildlife: Camp closed.

Camp closed.

Mar

Closed

Wildlife: Camp closed.

Camp closed.

Apr

Green season

Wildlife: Camp opens on 1 April; late wet-season vegetation is dense.

Camp opens on 1 April; late wet-season vegetation is dense.

May

Good

Wildlife: Cool dry-season conditions; dense vegetation still makes wildlife harder to spot than later in the season.

Cool dry-season conditions; dense vegetation still makes wildlife harder to spot than later in the season.

Jun

Good

Wildlife: Cool dry-season conditions; dense vegetation still makes wildlife harder to spot than later in the season.

Cool dry-season conditions; dense vegetation still makes wildlife harder to spot than later in the season.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Best regional game-viewing period, with cool dry-season mornings.

Best regional game-viewing period, with cool dry-season mornings.

Aug

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Best regional game-viewing period, with cool dry-season mornings.

Best regional game-viewing period, with cool dry-season mornings.

Sep

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Best regional game-viewing period; hot dry-season conditions.

Best regional game-viewing period; hot dry-season conditions.

Oct

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Best regional game-viewing period; hot dry-season conditions.

Best regional game-viewing period; hot dry-season conditions.

Nov

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy-season transition. Camp operates until 15 November and is closed from 16 November.

Rainy-season transition. Camp operates until 15 November and is closed from 16 November.

Dec

Closed

Wildlife: Camp closed.

Camp closed.

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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