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Time + Tide Kakuli
South Luangwa, Zambia · National park
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Luxury · How we rate: 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.
How we rate
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.
Photo: Oliver Fly Photography · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
Accommodation, All meals and 6 more
5 tents
Safari Room, Family Safari Room · Sleeps up to 12 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
1 hr 30 min from Mfuwe Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$1,260
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Time + Tide Kakuli
Time + Tide Kakuli sits above the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park, with five safari rooms looking out towards the water. Four have one bedroom, while the family room has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Private verandahs, indoor and outdoor showers, and outdoor baths keep the riverbank setting close. Days combine game drives, walking safaris and cultural visits, with meals, standard drinks and laundry included. The main lounge overlooks the river and a permanent waterhole. Open from 20 May to 15 November, Kakuli suits travellers who want a small camp with walking, predator sightings and seasonal carmine bee-eaters.
“Five rooms keep Kakuli small, while river views and a mix of walking and game drives give each day variety. We like it for keen wildlife watchers and families seeking a two-bedroom safari room.”
Best for
FamiliesBirdersRepeat safari-goersGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionLeopardElephantHippoBirdlife
Kakuli combines Luangwa River views with leopard sightings, a resident lion pride and a seasonal carmine bee-eater colony.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay 4, pay 3 from 20 May to 30 June and 1 to 15 November 2027. Complimentary accommodation is applied to the lowest-priced nights. Park fees and conservation levies apply on every night. Cannot be combined with other Time + Tide offers.
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Standard drinks
- Mfuwe Airport road transfers
- Local inter-camp road transfers
- Laundry
- Service charge
- Two daily shared activities
- Walking safaris
- Game drives
Not included
- Park fees
- Flights
- Visas
Park fees and conservation levies add USD 100 per adult per night, or USD 50 for children aged 4 to 17 sharing with an adult. Families of four or fewer with a child under 12 must pay for a private vehicle for the whole stay.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Gratuities
Sleepout costs extra and requires at least two people. Reserve spirits, wines and champagnes, spa treatments and Lusaka meet-and-greet services also cost extra; additional gratuities are optional.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Photographic hide
- Library
- Bar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 12 guests
- Safari Room4 at camp · Indoor and outdoor showers, Outdoor bath, Private verandah with swing, Double or twin configuration, Fans in the bedrooms
- Family Safari Room1 at camp · Two bedrooms, Two bathrooms, Indoor and outdoor showers, Outdoor bath, Private verandah with swing, Double or twin configuration, Fans in the bedrooms
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Mfuwe Airport
- 1 hr 30 min transfer
- Time + Tide Kakuli
- How you arrive
- By air · 1 hr 30 min from Mfuwe Airport
- Transfers
- The game-drive transfer from Mfuwe Airport takes 90 minutes and is included in the rate.
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Closed
- February: Closed
- March: Closed
- April: Closed
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Dry season, best game viewing
- December: Closed
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
ClosedClosed.
Mar
ClosedClosed.
Apr
ClosedClosed.
May
GoodWildlife: Walking safari season begins; camp opens on 20 May.
Closed until 20 May, when the camp opens for walking safaris and game drives.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Walking safari season.
Walking safari season continues.
Jul
GoodWildlife: Walking safari season; peak Sleepout period begins.
Walking safari season continues, and the peak period for Sleepout begins.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Wildlife gathers around the river as the dry season progresses.
Wildlife gathers near the river as water sources shrink, especially from mid-August.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Peak predator action and nesting carmine bee-eaters.
Predator action peaks and carmine bee-eaters nest along the riverbanks.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Predators gather around dwindling water sources; carmine bee-eaters nest.
Animals gather at dwindling water sources, creating strong predator viewing. Carmine bee-eaters are nesting.
Nov
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Predator action and carmine bee-eaters until the camp closes on 15 November.
Open until 15 November, with predator action and carmine bee-eaters. Closed from 16 November.
Dec
ClosedClosed.
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.