ULTIMATE SAFARI
EXPERIENCE
Kafunta Safaris offers unmatched comfort & excitement, with the outstanding game viewing at Kafunta River Lodge, the adventurous wilderness of Island Bush Camp and the stunning views and unique sleep-outs at Three Rivers Camp! All three properties are located in spectacular settings and offer individual attention. Combine them all for the ultimate South Luangwa experience.
RON AND ANKE COWAN
Kafunta began many years ago with the Cowans. In 1988, Ron and Anke met in Ron’s native Australia when Anke was travelling. Ron joined her on her adventure, continuing through Asia and on to Germany, Anke’s home, where they planned the next leg.
In 1990, in their trusty Land Rover, they journeyed through Africa, spending time in Malawi before falling in love with the Luangwa Valley in Zambia. Kafunta River Lodge was built in 1998 and has been their home ever since.
COMPLETE BUSH EXPERIENCE
With our professional guides at the helm, you are assured of the optimal bush experience; their training and love of the bush means an unforgettable, unparalleled Zambian safari experience. There is an abundance of safari options from which to choose.
COMPLETE BUSH EXPERIENCE
With our professional guides at the helm, you are assured of the optimal bush experience; their training and love of the bush means an unforgettable, unparalleled Zambian safari experience. There is an abundance of safari options from which to choose.
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
Conducting responsible and sustainable tourism in the Luangwa Valley means preserving the future for the next generation. Kafunta Safaris recognises that the health of our unique ecosystems and the communities therein underpins the quality of life here. We all form an intricate and interconnected web of life which is something to be treasured.
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
Conducting responsible and sustainable tourism in the Luangwa Valley means preserving the future for the next generation. Kafunta Safaris recognises that the health of our unique ecosystems and the communities therein underpins the quality of life here. We all form an intricate and interconnected web of life which is something to be treasured.
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING…
Keep updated with our interesting news
NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2021
Welcome to our last newsletter of the year! The year is coming to an end, another challenging year with a finale we certainly didn’t anticipate only a few weeks ago. Our thoughts go towards those of you who were booked to spend the festive season in Zambia, sadly Covid had other plans in store. Nevertheless, we finish the year feeling...
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NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2021
Welcome to our latest newsletter! It is the end of October, the hot season is at its peak and it’s about time we give you some news of what has happened since our last newsletter. The months of July and August were still quiet in terms of guests, however, September and October have been a...
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NEWSLETTER – JULY 2021
Welcome to our July newsletter! Better late than never, isn’t it?! Finally some news from Kafunta Safaris! Don’t worry, you’re still on our mailing list and this is our first newsletter of the season, even if we are halfway through the year already. Thank you for being patient readers, here is the latest news. It’s true that like...
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It has been some strange months to say the least. We hope that you and your loved ones have remained healthy and that you, wherever you are right now, are slowly coming out of strict lockdowns and confinement and that you can be surrounded again by dear friends and family. We know the road to recovery is…
Dear Guests and Trade Partners, Dear Kafunta Friends, We are long overdue for a newsletter and many of you are probably wondering how we’ve kept ourselves busy over the past few months. The lodge remained busy through December and the first few days of January, despite torrential rains and floods (see more below). Mid-December we took…
At Kafunta River Lodge the adventure starts right after climbing in the safari vehicle, just after dawn, and crossing the Luangwa River to access the park just on the other side. And then finding a hunting pack of 11 African Wild Dogs, is a real safari-goer’s dream. With only Kafunta vehicles…