Ila Safari Lodge named after one of the local tribes in the area, is the flagship lodge of Green Safaris. This tranquil and luxurious eco-lodge is surrounded by the great wilderness of Kafue National Park. Ila is ideal either for a stand alone 3 night stay, or in combination with one of the more remote camps in the Northern Busanga area or Southern part of the Park. Kafue National Park, the largest and oldest park in Zambia, is one of the last great expanses of remote and unspoiled wilderness in Africa. Here, lions aren’t rare - bumping into another game viewing vehicle is.
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Location
Ila Safari Lodge is located the Kafue River, Central Kafue, within the Hook Bridge area, near Chunga Head Quarters. Accessed either via a 3 hour drive from Lusaka – either self drive or organized road transfer, or a 1 hour flight from Lusaka to Chunga Airstrip, with a short transfer into camp.
Information
Ila Safari Lodge has 10 Luxury en-suite tents in total overlooking the Kafue River and National Park.
6 Tents have indoor and outdoor showers with spectacular views of the Kafue River and beyond. Beds are made up as kings but can be divided into twins. Bathrooms are open but the toilets are closed and separate. Double vanities finished in stunning local woods and brass and copper fittings.
2 Luxury tents have indoor shower and outdoor baths and king beds only.
2 Luxury tents are for families sleeping 4 with indoor shower and bath. There is a king bed and 2 single beds. The bedrooms are separated by a curtain. The bathroom is separate from the sleeping area but the toilet is not separate from the bathroom.
Some of Ila Safari Lodge room features include;
Fan
Mosquito Net
Safe
Hairdryer on request only due to power restrictions
Power outlets in rooms – 220V –Square British type
Ila Safari Lodge camp features include:
Infinity Pool
Lounge
Bar
Dining Area
Game drives twice a day – at sunrise and in the evening. The evening drive returns 1.5 hours after dark
Dayime and Sunset Boat Cruises
Walking Safaris (only May to Nov). A maximum of 6 people per walk and the minimum age is 9 at Ila Safari Lodge.
Fishing on request and basic equipment is provided. Serious anglers are advised to travel with their own equipment
A visit to the local Chunga Community is a fun and enjoyable experience. This can be combined with a game drive and arranged directly with your guide
A visit to the Green Safaris Community Farm. This is located an hour from the lodge and is based on the availability of a vehicle
Bush Breakfasts and Lunch on the boat
Children of all ages accepted
There are 2 Family Rooms
Ila Safari Lodge operates from the 05th March – 31st January
THE FARM: Green Safaris runs a community farming project near the Nalusanga Gate. This project is aimed at benefitting the local communities by providing them with alternative food sources and giving them the opportunity to sell the excess to lodges and at the local market.
Going Green: Ila Safari Lodge has been designed to operate 100% on solar power. In addition, they run their own sewage treatment centre and biogas plant. Rubbish that cannot be composted and used at their community farm is separated and recycled where such a service is available in Zambia. They operate a solar boat and an electric game drive vehicle. They also focus on the little things by providing filtered water in re-useable glass bottles plus many other small efforts that all count towards creating a sustainable environment. They purchase Proudly Zambian products as much as possible.
Pack for a Purpose: Will you have a little extra space in your luggage? Ila Safari Lodge supports the local Chunga Community as much as they can and we are often told by our clients that, had they known in advance, they would have loved to have brought supplies along with them.
So, if you would like to contribute, then much needed pens, educational books, posters, medicines, medical equipment and sports equipment will make a huge impact on this school. The Chunga school has a boarding facility and provides education to children from far and wide from the ages of 6 to 16. Many prominent businessmen and members of Zambian society schooled here.
Nalsunga School: Building the Nalsunga Secondary school, purchasing desks, books and cupboards.
2020 initiatives include Game Rangers International, Panthera, Hack the Poacher, Zambian Carnivore Project and South Luangwa Conservation Society.
Ila Safari Lodge has been designed to operate 100% on solar power. In addition, they run their own sewage treatment centre and biogas plant.
There is WIFI Access in the Main Area of the Lodge and cell phone reception
Daily Laundry Service Offered
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