Zambia Camps & Lodges
Ila Safari Lodge, Kafue National Park, Zambia
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As a luxury tented lodge sensitive to the pristine ecosystem of Kafue National Park, Ila Safari Lodge is intimately woven into the stillness of its place on the Kafue River.
From environmentally friendly, locally sourced building materials and solar-powered electricity to development of Zambia’s first electric game drive vehicle, Ila is a truly environmentally conscious safari experience. Yet it still manages to effortlessly infuse modern African style, elegance and comfort to make this your unique bush retreat in the heart of Kafue.
WHY CHOOSE ILA SAFARI LODGE?
- Kafue National Park, the largest and oldest park in Zambia, is one of the last great expanses of remote and unspoiled wilderness in Africa.
- Ila Safari Lodge offers a wide variety of activities, to make sure you’ll get to experience the pristine wilderness of the Kafue National Park at its best and learn about our conservation programmes.
- Take a smooth and serene boat cruise either at dawn or for sunset on one of our boats.
- Regular sightings include lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, a wide range of antelopes including roan, sable and zebra, hippo, crocodile, warthog, genet, jackal, mongoose, every entertaining baboons and monkeys and a myriad of species of bird.
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Ila Safari Lodge questions
What makes Ila different from other Kafue lodges?
Its environmental record. The lodge is built from locally sourced materials, runs on solar-powered electricity, and developed Zambia's first electric game drive vehicle, which means silent approaches to wildlife. It sits on the bank of the Kafue River in a tented style that is modern rather than rustic.
Can you get out on the water?
Boat cruises run at dawn or at sunset on the Kafue, which is a gentler way to see the river's wildlife than a vehicle allows. Kafue is Zambia's largest and oldest national park and one of the last great expanses of unspoiled wilderness in Africa.
What is likely to be seen?
Regular sightings include lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo, a wide range of antelope such as roan and sable, plus zebra, hippo, crocodile, warthog, genet, jackal, mongoose, baboons and monkeys, and a great many bird species. Rates from US$600 per person per night cover meals, listed activities, laundry and non-premium drinks.
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Ila Safari Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 January - 30 June; 1 November - 31 December | – | US $ 600 |
| 2026 | 1 July - 31 October | – | US $ 930 |
| 2027 | 3 January - 30 June; 1 November - 31 December | – | US $ 640 |
| 2027 | 1 July - 31 October | – | US $ 990 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Ila Safari Lodge rates include: Accommodation, meals, listed activities, laundry and non- premium drinks.
Ila Safari Lodge questions
What makes Ila different from other Kafue lodges?
Its environmental record. The lodge is built from locally sourced materials, runs on solar-powered electricity, and developed Zambia's first electric game drive vehicle, which means silent approaches to wildlife. It sits on the bank of the Kafue River in a tented style that is modern rather than rustic.
Can you get out on the water?
Boat cruises run at dawn or at sunset on the Kafue, which is a gentler way to see the river's wildlife than a vehicle allows. Kafue is Zambia's largest and oldest national park and one of the last great expanses of unspoiled wilderness in Africa.
What is likely to be seen?
Regular sightings include lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo, a wide range of antelope such as roan and sable, plus zebra, hippo, crocodile, warthog, genet, jackal, mongoose, baboons and monkeys, and a great many bird species. Rates from US$600 per person per night cover meals, listed activities, laundry and non-premium drinks.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Ila Safari Lodge.
Ila Safari Lodge questions
What makes Ila different from other Kafue lodges?
Its environmental record. The lodge is built from locally sourced materials, runs on solar-powered electricity, and developed Zambia's first electric game drive vehicle, which means silent approaches to wildlife. It sits on the bank of the Kafue River in a tented style that is modern rather than rustic.
Can you get out on the water?
Boat cruises run at dawn or at sunset on the Kafue, which is a gentler way to see the river's wildlife than a vehicle allows. Kafue is Zambia's largest and oldest national park and one of the last great expanses of unspoiled wilderness in Africa.
What is likely to be seen?
Regular sightings include lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo, a wide range of antelope such as roan and sable, plus zebra, hippo, crocodile, warthog, genet, jackal, mongoose, baboons and monkeys, and a great many bird species. Rates from US$600 per person per night cover meals, listed activities, laundry and non-premium drinks.
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