The best accommodations Kafue National Park

It is the most southern lodge of the park, in a little visited area and quite difficult to access (5 hours from Lusaka and 3 hours from Livingstone). It is drowned in the vegetation: we are in real immersion in wild Africa. It is also a judicious stopover if you have chosen to cross the whole park by the Spinal Road from north to south until Livingstone (it takes 48 hours minimum). Visitors can choose to stay in one of the 3 cottages or one of the 3 safari tents.

On the banks of the lake Itezhi-Tezhi, not far from the eponymous village and at the border of the park, big granite rocks are strangely invested by a baobab and frequented by damsons, a nice show! Pleasant campground. The 13 chalets perched on these rocks are basic, but air-conditioned, comfortable and affordable, with a nice view of the lake. Visitors can enjoy a swimming pool, a rarity in Kafue. Boat rental and game drive are optional. We like here to alternate safaris in the park and local life.

This large lakeside complex is reminiscent of a vacation village in the bush, with its 24 chalets, swimming pool, tennis courts... The splendor of yesteryear is a little outdated and the establishment deserves a refreshment, but the view is breathtaking and its old-fashioned charm is there. Visitors living in the surrounding campsites can have a meal or a drink here. However, it is not located in the park (no "tax" to pay per night). You have to leave your car at the parking and take a ferry to reach the lodge and back in the morning.

Located on the left bank of the Kafue River, Kaingu Safari Lodgehas a beautiful lounge bar, 4 elegant and comfortable safari tents on teak platforms with thatched roofs, and a family suite. All overlooking the riverbank and the river. Well equipped campsite. Kaingu organizes game walks, game drives in the park, boat and canoe trips over several days. Activities for children. To get there: take Spinal Road to the car park, then the lodge sends a boat.

Beautifully located on the banks of the Kafue River, on the edge of the park, it can be reached by car directly from the east. From the west (Spinal Road), leave your car at the parking lot and you will be picked up by boat. Camping is available, as well as thatched chalets and safari tents. Pleasant verandas with a view of the water and the sound of hippos in the background. The owners have launched an eco-volunteer program to protect the environment and develop local communities.

The friendly Chris and Charlotte McBride are African bush specialists (Chris McBride is the author of books on lions) who fell in love with Kafue Park. Located inside the park, their bush nest consists of a campsite and 7 chalets made of palm leaves and reeds, with rattan furniture. A simple and functional bush camp in intimate contact with nature. If game walks are preferred, game drives and boat cruises on the Kafue River are offered. The Carl Joseph lion has elected his territory around the camp, roars guaranteed!

This remote lodge on the northern edge of the park is located on the banks of the Kafue River, 4 km from a beautiful hot spring where you can bathe. The atmosphere is family friendly as there are only 5 brick and thatched chalets comfortably furnished in an African style with teak furniture. The lodge has a bar and a restaurant with a nice deck overlooking the river, but meals can also be taken in the bush. All the classic activities are offered: game drive, walking safari, boat ride, canoeing or fishing.

A peaceful haven on the banks of the Kafue River. It is run by Pippa, the charismatic "old lady" of Kafue who will tell you about her African adventures. The camp is affordable, with barbecues. There are also four rustic and rather expensive safari tents with outdoor bathrooms. The restaurant is very good, with the chef making sure to cook fresh and varied ingredients. Activities: game walk, game drive and boat on the Kafue River to see hippos and crocs. Three elephants often visit the camp, be careful when opening your tent in the morning!

2 km from the M9, this pleasant camp is easy to access. It has 8 traditional huts with ethnic colors, a 4 person villa and 4 safari tents with richly decorated windows immersing guests in a "natural" atmosphere. In this beautiful setting: two swimming pools and a beautiful view on the river. Mukambi also has a bush camp, the Fig Tree Bush Camp (from 1/05 to 30/11) which has 4 safari tents, and a luxurious bush camp with 4 tents in the Busanga Plains: the Mukambi Plains Camp (from 1/07 to 31/10).

One can choose between one of the 5 chalets built with natural materials or one of the 2 safari tents with open-air shower. In addition to the safaris in the Busangas Plains, one can visit the Hippo Mine, the first copper mine of the country classified as national heritage or bathe in a hot spring at sunset, barbecues are sometimes organized in the evening. A great moment of relaxation! Hippo Lodge manages Hippo Lunga Camp, a bush camp located on an island, a little upstream on the Lunga River, with 6 safari tents.