ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS SAFARI
Within the central part of the pristine ecosystem of Kafue National Park, a well-kept secret amongst safari experts, lies the luxury tents and Safari House of the Ila Safari Lodge, part of the Green Safaris group of eco-friendly lodges and camps. Situated on the winding waterways of the Kafue River and designed to weave into the wild, natural landscape, the Ila Safari Lodge is completely solar-powered and built from environmentally friendly and locally sourced materials without compromising on luxury, style and comfort.
Choose from one of the 10 luxury canvas safari tents, each of which can be found perched on a raised wooden deck and includes their own private en-suite and sweeping views of the Kafue River, where the only neighbours are the hippos wallowing below. For a more exclusive safari experience, plan a stay in the Ila Safari House. Owned and designed by the founder, Vincent Kouwenhoven, the thatched Ila Safari House can be found on a riverside deck adjacent to the Ila Safari Lodge. With a private pool, lounge, dining space and kitchen with a chef, the house has been decorated with furniture and antique pieces sourced from Vincent Kouwenhoven’s home in the Netherlands. Each of the seven rooms has their own en-suite and view of the Kafue River and National Park, with two of the master suites having both baths and showers.
The Ila Safari Lodge was the first lodge in Zambia to offer electric game drives and river cruises. Whether you are silently cruising around the bush or gliding along the Kafue River, the animals will often not even hear you arrive and you will hardly find another game drive vehicle cross your path, providing the perfect opportunity for an exclusive wildlife sighting like no other.
Ila Safari Lodge, Zambia
At a glance
- Set on the Kafue River in the heart of Kafue National Park
- Choice of 10 luxury safari tents with en-suite bathrooms
- Stay in the Ila Safari Lodge which has a private pool, lounge, dining room and kitchen with a chef as well as seven en-suite bedrooms
- Breakfast and lunch can be served in the best spots in the bush
- Watch the sun set over dinner by the endless infinity pool or in the welcoming canvas boma
- An infinity pool with stunning views of Kafue River and the national park beyond
For leisure and pleasure
- E-Cruiser game drive to experience all the sights and sounds of the bush in near silence
- Walking safaris led by an expert guide through the beautiful landscapes of Kafue
- Solar-powered e-Boat safari along the Kafue River
- Fishing excursions along the Kafue River
A hugely enjoyable nine-day trip, expertly organised from start to finish. The itinerary covered everything we wanted to see and do, with excellent guides, drivers and seamless logistics throughout. The documentation was clear and helpful, and the London office was consistently responsive, knowledgeable and efficient.
