Ila Safari Camp

Ila Safari Lodge, named after the local people, is an ecologically friendly lodge that sits on the eastern bank of the Kafue River in central Zambia, with fine views across the river into Kafue National Park.

Accommodation & Facilities

Ila Safari Lodge has ten big safari tents, placed on raised timber decks right on the edge of the river. The tents are decorated in a smart contemporary style, and have huge bedrooms and an outside viewing deck, offering private space to relax by the river. The ensuite bathrooms have either a shower or a bath outside, as well as inside showers, flush loos, and double basins. The lodge has a beautiful main building which features a dining room, a bar and lounge, and a swimming pool on the lawn outside. The makes good use of modern technology, with solar power and biogas to fuel the lodge, and an electric landrover for game drives.

Wildlife & Activities

Kafue National Park is the largest in Zambia, and one of Africa’s biggest too. The wildlife that you can see includes lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, hippo, crocodile, warthog, and rare species such as roan and sable antelope. Guests can choose from game drives, river cruises in a solar powered electric boat, walking safaris, and fishing.