KAFUNTA GUEST FEEDBACK
Who can better describe what it is like to stay with us other than our actual guests? We share here the comments left in our guestbooks, located in the lounge at Kafunta River Lodge and our bush camps. Anyone can write in it, whatever they think of their experience.
Alternatively, you can also read the reviews left on Trip Advisor.
Soeren
June 2026 (at ISLAND BUSH CAMP)
Denmark
I have visited Island Bush Camp at least 12 times. We were family on this visit…
It is an amazing place on this planet! Nature in natural balance. Excellent staff and service. See you again, I hope!
Jan & Hennie
June 2026
The Netherlands
We were here for the second time and Anke said “those are the best compliments”, and indeed huge compliments for the hospitality and friendliness of everyone!
We thoroughly enjoyed the safaris with Josef and Frank again!! Relaxing time and the food. Thank you very much, it was amazing.
Werner & Edith
June 2026 (this time at kafunta river lodge)
Switzerland & Germany
We had a great time at Kafunta, Three Rivers Camp & Island Bush Camp!
Thanks a lot for the effort of our guides Solomon, Enerty, Martin & Joseph. They are all very special and we found a lot of cats!
Also a huge thank you to all the staff. Anke + Ron, you are doing a great job! Thanks a lot for staying in your camps.
Aisha & Haroon
June 2026
New York, USA
Thank you to the wonderful and attentive staff at Kafunta! This was a special trip for me and my son as I brought him back to Zambia where I spent several years of my childhood.
Your caring and attentive behaviour and smiling made this experience so memorable!
Solomon was an exceptional guide, we became like friends in just 3 days. He took extra steps to ensure we were able to see what we wanted during the game drives. The walking tour was outstanding with Kelvin, Peter and Jacob. The tea times wer ememorable which allowed us to learn more about the bush and the local people and their lives.
What an amazing experience! Kafunta has excellent facilities and the bushwalk & evening drives were special. Thank you!
Shayne & John
June 2026 (at THREE RIVERS camp)
Zimbabwe
Thank you for everything you did for us during our stay here. The food and rooms were amazing – and we really enjoyed all the wildlife on the game drives.
It’s a beautiful place, you guys are doing a great job. Thank you to all the staff – you were all very accommodating and friendly and knowledgeable.
We are very thankful and will definitely come back in the future.
Werner & Edith
JUNE 2026 (at ISLAND BUSH CAMP)
Germany & Switzerland
Island BC is a paradise of nature! Seldom to find on a safari. Such a quiet and beautiful place.
Thanks Martin, we found everyday a lot of game! Walking safari was an unforgettable experience!
Many thanks to Martin, the ranger, Jacob the perfect waiter, Chef Amon with Sebastian and all the other staff!
Andrew & Julie
May 2026 (at island bush camp)
uK
Island Bush Camp is a little piece of heaven! Such a beautiful part of South Luangwa with stunning trees and wildlife.
It’s really hard to leave!
A big thank you to Martin and his wonderful team. We will never forget our time spent here, we have been so fortunate to visit. Loved our chalet and how authentic it is.
Babs, Fabi, Michelle & Allison
JUNE 2026 (at three rivers CAMP)
UK & Germany
Thank you for your outstanding hospitality!
We absolutely loved and enjoyed every minute of our stay, from fascinating game drives with our fantastic guides to relaxing in our luxurious tents (and starbeds!) and savouring delicious meals – and all that with the most amazing view(s)!
We hope to come back and will definitely recommend! All the best.
Hans & Ingrid
May 2026
The Netherlands
We stayed at this beautiful lodge for 8 nights. Everything here is perfect: the food, the lovely helpful staff. Our guide Solomon was very knowledgeable and gave us an unforgettable time during the safaris.
We definitely plan to come back here again. Highly recommended, we give it a 10!!
Thank you very much!
Maria's Family
may 2026 (at SUNSET HOUSE)
Ukraine
Thank you to everyone at Kafunta for a wonderful stay at the Sunset House! Our whole group loved everything: the hospitality, atmosphere, and attention to detail.
Thank you, Grant, for being such a wonderful host and special thanks to the chef for the meals. And we are very grateful for our guide David, who made our safari experience truly memorable.
Shirley, Ian, Elaine & Max
May 2026 (at Sunset House)
United Kingdom
Thank you to the whole team for giving us a wonderful break at Kafunta. Your place is very beautiful, and you cared for us very thoughtfully.
Nedy was a fantastic guide, we loved learning from him and seeing so much of the amazing wildlife here.
Metta, Floris & Petra
may 2026
United Kingdom
Dear Kafunta Team,
Many thanks again for a wonderful stay. This is my fifth visit and it is still as magical as the first time and. yet different in lots of ways. Solomon has been the perfect driver/guide as he seems to be able to anticipate the movement of leopards so that we could follow them, even in thick bush.
Stuart, Hazel, Alice & Toby
May 2026
United Kingdom
Thank you to the whole team for giving us a wonderful break at Kafunta. Your place is very beautiful, and you cared for us very thoughtfully.
Nedy was a fantastic guide, we loved learning from him and seeing so much of the amazing wildlife here.
Metta, Floris & Petra
may 2026 (at three rivers camp)
The Netherlands
Thank you so much for a great stay in your beautiful camp! We were honoured to be your first guests of the season!
The mopane toast and Nshima were the best!
You guys won the first prize for the starbeds and especially for the toilet with the best view.
Hope you have a great season and we hope to be back one day.
Phil & Jill
April 2026
Australia
What an amazing way to spend our 50th wedding anniversary! Unbelievable sightings of wild dogs hunting, female lions, leopards, a baby civet and even a chameleon and many more.
Thank you to Solomon for sharing his extensive knowledge. To the housekeeping staff for your beautiful anniversary decorations! Every staff member has been so friendly and welcoming. Always greeted with a warm friendly smile.
Fantastic location!!
We will take home very fond memories of our stay. Thank you to everyone!
Floortje
may 2026 (at the sunset house)
The Netherlands
It was truly an amazing experience. We stayed in the Sunset House, and it was fabulous. My parents had been here 23 years ago and really wanted to show my sister and me the place.
We loved it!
The catering, game drives and the house were perfect. I hope to come back someday!
The Goja Family
April 2026
Zambia
Zambia – the place that keeps on giving!
A wonderful stay at Kafunta, wonderful memories made!
Thank you for having us, we had an unforgettable time!
Gerard & Teuneke
April 2026
The Netherlands
Voor het hele team van Kafunta: We hebben genoten van het eten, de game drives en de rust. We hebben heerlijk geslapen. We hebben alle dieren gezien die er zijn. Op het laatst hebben we de luipaard gezien. We hebben genoten van het warme welkom. En nu zeggen we helaas gedag.
Met vriendelijke groeten.
Carly & Tyler
October 2025 (at Three Rivers Camp)
Canada
Thank you for such an incredible visit! The food was wonderful, the rooms were great, the safaris were fun… but best of all – the people here were AMAZING!
John (guide) – you make a wonderful cup of tea, thank you for finding animals for us and making an unforgettable adventure, you always answered our many questions – thank you so much, you are great!
John (staff) your presentation each night was wonderful!
And a special thank you to everyone for being so kind and laughing at my husband’s bad jokes!
The Knaup, Fuhrmann & Münstermann
October 2025 (at Three Rivers Camp)
Germany
This was truly an amazing experience!
The whole Kafunta team made this trip unforgettable.
The game drives were truly a lesson for us and we learned for life.
We thank everybody who made this experience possible and so unique. We hope to come back soon!
We wish you all the best, big and warm hug to all of you!
Ian & Sharon
September 2025 (at Island Bush Camp)
Australia
Magical!
Thank you Martin and all the staff for making this place so truly amazing.
Absolutely loved everything about it.
We will be back!
Tanja & Nick
September 2025 (at Island Bush Camp)
UK
To Matin and the team: a big THANK YOU for a great experience!
Especially, we have enjoyed the walking safari – walking with and in nature!!
So much to learn!
Roger & Elizabeth
September 2025 (at Three Rivers Camp)
UK
We had a wonderful stay here. There was a lot to see on the game drives, and the food was terrific.
A great experience to be so close to nature.
Many thanks to all the team here!
The Mueller family
September 2025 (at Three Rivers Camp)
Austria
We all would like to thank you for letting us experience this wonderful place.
It was a truly memorable adventure which we will never forget. Not only the wildlife impressed us, but also the amazing people we were able to meet. Everything, especially the food, was beyond perfect.
The biggest thank you from all of us!
Jenny & Albert
September 2025
USA
We had a fantastic time here. Everyone was so friendly, sweet, wonderful, and more than competent.
Our guide David was just fantastic – every question revealed a Wikipedia of answers.
Our hostesses were some of the best that we have met. Anna was just so patient and made us feel so COMFORTABLE. Would come back in a heartbeat!
Brian
September 2025
Ireland
Came for the animals, stayed for the people!!
Warm, caring & funny – really made our group feel at home & educated us along the way.
Great food & drinks.
I can’t say enough, other than thank you all… You are great at what you do!
Slainte!
The Aves Family
September 2025 (at Three Rivers Camp)
Perth, Australia
Thank you to all the team at Three Rivers.
We had an amazing time and have been looked after so well.
Beautiful food & happy attentive crew.
Great game spotting, especially right on your doorstep.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Corne & Sandra
September 2025 (at Three Rivers Camp)
The Netherlands
We’ve enjoyed everything in this bush camp: the staff! the food, the game drives, the views and the animals at this beautiful place!
Thank you very much for making beautiful memories!
Sue
September 2025
Christchurch, UK
I am sad to be leaving after 5 wonderful days.
I could not have dreamt that I would see so many leopards.
A special thanks to Solomon, my guide, who is very knowledgeable but also friendly, as are all the staff.
It has felt like home and I hope to be back one day.
The Chef has fed us exceptionally well, and I have also enjoyed the beverages, both for sundowners and here at the lodge.
Darren & Souparna
September 2025
London, UK
Thank you! Everyone’s hospitality, kindness and smiles have made our few days here remarkable. Going home with memories of a lifetime.
This was my first safari – an experience that has changed my life.
Both Kelvin & Bright were incredibly patient and knowledgeable. What a delight to spend time with them.
We have learned so much and loved seeing the animals, especially the elephants and zebras!
As I told Betty, all my future holidays have a lot to live up to. Thank you.
Anne, Markus & Selene
August 2025
Switzerland
We had great bush experiences through all our nice stay at Kafunta… Many extraordinary moments in the wild and at the lodge.
Kelvin showed us the great variety of animals and their behaviour in an absolutely fantastic way.
We enjoyed great service and tasty food on a splendid terrace surrounded by unforgettable wildlife!
We are grateful to take all our memories back home. Thank you to all of you at Kafunta.
Akshat & Poulomee
September 2025
Oxford, UK
Thank you so much for all the love & excellent hospitality. You have an excellent lodge and are blessed to call this your home.
Thank you Kelvin & Bright for the simply excellent safaris. We learnt a lot & enjoyed every moment we spent here in South Luangwa.
Poulomee & I will definitely be back again. Thank you!
Betty & Anna, thank you for taking care of us & bearing with our madness. We will be back!
The Norman Family
August 2025 (At Three Rivers Camp)
Canada
Absolutely wonderful!
Our family will always remember the incredible beauty, majestic animals & amazing people we’ve met at Three Rivers.
We hope to be back!
Arnaud & Morgane
August 2025 (at Three Rivers & Island Camps)
Belgium
Merci pour l’expérience grandeur nature de la vie sauvage, de la savane.
La vue du lodge est magnifique et la “tente” est une réelle découverte.
Votre savoir et votre culture nous ont appris énormément, merci pour ce partage!
Peut-être à une prochaine fois! Thank you!
Bogdam & Anne-Christine
August 2025 (At Island Bush Camp)
Angola/USA
We loved the peace and tranquility, the really wild wildlife, and the amazing stories Martin tells.
Thank you, Martin and all the staff, for the delicious food, the warm hospitality, and the fond memories.
We cannot wait to come back!
The Mounir Group
August 2025 (at Island Bush Camp)
Austria
Thank you for these wonderful days of hospitality and so outstanding service and friendliness.
The best camp we’ve ever seen!
We all enjoyed it sooo much and we hope to see you again!
Elke
August 2025 (At Three Rivers Camp)
Germany
This is a wonderful place, the best I’ve ever seen.
Everything is perfect: the meals, the drives, the walks, and especially the tent with all these animals around.
Sleeping in the star bed is such a great experience, hearing the sounds of the nature.
I was so happy, that I could stay for six days, so I could enjoy everything… and now I’m walking to Island Bush Camp…
And I’m sure I will come back, maybe next year.
Thank you so much for all!
The Santos Family
August 2025 (at Three Rivers & Island Camps)
Portugal
We had a wonderful time here!
The setting with the sunrise and sunset over the river Luangwa is just amazing! In both camps (Three Rivers & Island Bush Camps). The tents, real houses (!) are just perfect. With the beautiful decoration and wonderful architecture that we enjoyed.
Also the schedule for the different activities is very well thought of and works very well!
And the food is absolutely delicious, and a wonderful experience every time!
The staff makes us feel at home and are always attentive to all our needs.
We will take with us wonderful memories from all the moments we lived!! Already dreaming of returning someday!
Marielle & Marco
August 2025
Italy
We arrived to discover a national park, and we are leaving knowing that we have discovered not only a park but a continent, a world, and a family!
Not only amazing views and (for us city people) unusual animals, but we lived it directly, in person.
The experience, animals, nature, and you with them LIVE, in person!
We won’t forget those emotions back home, always in our hearts, in our eyes and in our dreams!
Thank you to all the welcoming and helpful staff. Great stay!
Bogdam & Anne-Christine
August 2025
Angola
We had such a wonderful time at Kafunta Safaris! We will remember the perfect accommodations, great menus/food, but most of all we will remember all the staff that made every day of our stay so special!
You are such lovely people!
Thank you for sharing with us this wonderful place, the wildlife, and your smiles and friendliness!
We hope to come back…
Andrea & Christian
July 2025 (at trhee rivers camp)
Spain
Thank you so much to Three Rivers and Kafunta for this incredible experience in Zambia!
It was our first time in Africa, and we couldn’t have chosen a better destination for our honeymoon. Everything was perfect – from the breathtaking safaris to the amazing service and delicious food.
A heartfelt thank you to all the staff who made these days so special for us!
Judith, David, Chris, Tom & Jack
July 2025 (At Three Rivers Camp)
UK
We had an unforgettable experience, living in the bush for two nights and seeing more than we could have dreamed!
What a special part of the world. We have memories we will cherish forever. Fantastic views and even better staff!
We will be spreading tthe word to everyone to visit this place. It has been a real pleasure.
All the best!
Corinne
July 2025 (at island bush camp)
Italy
Thank you for the warm welcoming atmosphere created by the whole staff. And thank you especially to Martin who gave me a deep and incredibly rich experience through his knowledge and the stories that he shared about nature and the animals living in this piece of paradise.
I will return!
Barbara & Andreas
July 2025
Germany
Thank you for everything you’ve done to make our stay here at this beautiful place a very memorable one!
Stephanie (the hippo's lover)
June 2025 (at three rivers camp)
france
Difficile de quitter cet endroit après 4 jours très intenses.
C’est l’endroit le plus authentique et sauvage que j’ai pu visiter. La vue des animaux depuis la terasse est incroyable, les nuits à la belle étoile tout autant. La nourriture est excellente et toute la team est aux petits soins.
J’ai juste envie de revenir. La qualité des guides est d’un niveau exceptionnel. Merci pour tout.
Mark, Leigh, Jake, Kacey & Nate
July 2025
Cayman Islands
We have fallen in love with Zambia!
Thank you Kafunta & Three Rivers for an unforgettable stay.
We have spent 5 magical days in the bush and are longing for more! We will be forever grateful to our wonderful & knowledgeable guide, Kelvin.
Thank you for making our game drives the absolute best.
Kelly, Scott & Patti
June 2025
USA
Thank you, Kafunta team, for an amazing experience at the River Lodge & Three Rivers. We loved being greeted each day by Betty, and David was a wealth of knowledge. We learned so much!
Kafunta feels like family now. It was wonderful meeting the whole team. Anke, Paige, Izzy… You have an amazing place here in the Zambian bush. Much love!
Pier & Rina
June 2025 (at three rivers camp)
Holland
We had a wonderful stay at Three Rivers Camp. Very friendly staff and a perfect location.
Sleeping outside under the stars was an experience!
Many thanks to our driver Chilumba and spotter Kenny, both did a great job.
We will recommend your lodge as well as your manager, TJ.
Sue & Don
June 2025
South Africa
We have had a wonderful time at Kafunta, Three Rivers and Island Bush Camp, thank you to all of you!
We hope to see you again soon!
Judith
June 2025 (at three rivers camp)
Germany
First time in Zambia, I enjoyed the camp so much!
Sleeping under the stars is a MUST! Joseph and Michael were great guides! We saw so much game and the walking safari was awesome too!
Thanks to the whole staff!
Rachel & Pam
June 2025 (at three rivers camp)
Australia
An amazing “back to nature” experience with beautiful views, wonderful staff, and “sleeping under the stars”. It has been a great nostalgic step back in time for us – reminding us a lot of times of my childhood on my grandparents sheet station in far north West NSW in Australia!
It has been very special to share this with my mum! A big thank you to the staff – TJ, Francis, Jon and Henry.
Kim & Lean
June 2025
New Zealand
To the Kafunta crew and our fabulous guide John: thank you so very much for the most wonderful stay here in South Luangwa, Zambia. It’s been extremely memorable. What a fantastic way to end our time here in Zambia. Zikomo, thanks!
SOENKE & THOMAS
MAY 2025 (at island bush camp)
Germany
Thank you very much! We got gorgeous insights and felt great every moment during our stay here.
We didn’t want to leave!!
Thomas & Natalie
June 2025 (at ISLAND BUSH CAMP)
California, USA
We had an amazing time here at IBC. The game viewing has been superb, and we’ve really enjoyed being out in the bush away from the crowds. Martin and his team are wonderful, they are the best in the business!
We’ll never forget our experience here and will certainly be back!
Kayleigh & Scott
May 2025
Scotland
Thank you, Kafunta Team! We travelled from Scotland not knowing what to expect for our first ever afari experience.
You have blown our minds, the whole experience has overwhelmed us and I can’t wait to come back.
Our drives with Joseph were more than we could dream of. Every staff member showed incredible levels of service.
We will be back and counting down days. South Luangwa & Kafunta will always have a space in our hearts.
Sabina, Wolfgang, Gerda, Wolf, Brigitte, Barbara, Walter & Christa
May 2025
Austria
Thank you for the wonderful time in your lodge. Everything was great! The meals were delicious and the service great.
We will never forget this beautiful, relaxing time with you. The sfaris were very interesting, we saw many beautiful animals.
Great time – thanks! Good luck for everybody.
Jen & Gene
May 2025
USA
Thank you so much for making our first trip to Zambia (and Africa!) so utterly amazing!! You far surpassed what we possibly could have imagined, from the warm & friendly servivce at the lodge to the breathtaking safaris with Solomon & Wilson.
And a very special shout out to Alex who got a bat out of our room after dinner! You’re our hero!!!
You are all beautiful souls!
Stefanie
May 2025
Germany
I turned 30 the day I arrived here and I couldn’t have wished for a better place to be on that day. You know I love Africa and I have travelled a lot here, but I think South Luangwa and Kafunta were the most magical places I have ever been to.
It literally feels like heaven. And you guys are so amazing. I just felt at home here.
Thank you for that. Now I have to save money again and hopefully I can come back one day! Wishing you the best.
DIANNE
APRIL 2025
South Africa
What a privilege to be one of the first guests for the new season! Kafunta is an absolulte gem with a wonderful, warm, attentive & professional team. Thank you for taking great care of me e giving me such a wonderful experience.
All the very best for the great season ahead. Zikomo!
Claire
April 2025
UK
An absolutely wonderful stay, as always! I cannot thank the Kafunta team enough for their welcome and kind care over every detail which ensures such a rich and comfortable experience here in such a special part of the world. Huge appreciation and thanks to my guide Joseph for his expertise so professionally shared. And to Robert for his spotting.
