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KaingU Safari Lodge

KaingU Safari Lodge

Namwala Game Management Area

Set in an area of pristine wilderness, the lodge offers a magnificent safari experience in the heart of Kafue National Park. This owner-run lodge offers comfortable accommodation, a warm welcome and a unique place to stay for experiencing the ‘real’ Zambia and to enjoy the wildlife and scenery.

Set on raised individual private wooden decks, each overlooking the Kafue River, the Lodge comprises 6 double Meru-style tents with en suite bathrooms, indoor showers and an open-air shower. The “Honeymoon-tent” has an additional outside bath. Every tent is additionally roofed with thatch to provide extra shade and further blend into nature. The family house consists of 2 bedrooms (one queen, one twin), 2 en-suite bathrooms, an outside shower and a central living area opening onto a private deck overlooking the river. It’s a perfect spot for a couple with children or a small group of friends.

Another experience is to sleep in a Tonga Tree Basket, which provides a unique and secure night under the stars close to nature. Seasonally set in trees at stunning river locations, you fall asleep and wake up to the relaxing sounds of the Kafue. Enjoy a night out individually, or with your group of up to six. To answer everyone’s first question, besides the bucket ‘bathroom’, there is an ash-pit drum toilet. Alternatively, the camp manages several campsites in the area – ask us for details.

The camp also does special dining experiences where you can have your breakfast on an island on the way back from your game drive, or even dinner around the fire watching the sun go down and listening to the sounds of the rapids.

The camp’s activities are plentiful and, as well as game drives there are boat safaris, canoe trips, young adventurers’ activities, out-of-camp-dining, walking safaris, community visits and fishing.

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Amenities

Activities, Game Drives, Glamping, Kiddies Club, Safari Style All Inclusive, Walking & Trekking

Inclusions

"Safari All Inclusive" is all meals and drinks (excluding premium brands). Varying lodge to lodge, this mostly consists of an early snack breakfast before 1st game drive, full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or cakes, dinner and drinks and snacks on game drives. Full details will be shared with our quotation.

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Other Options

Experience the Kruger suspended over the Sabie River. Permanently stationed on the historically rich Selati Bridge above the Sabie River in the iconic Kruger National Park, Kruger Shalati offers unique accommodation on a repurposed train. The train celebrates where the first visits to the park were allowed in the early 1920s when the train would park overnight in the exact spot where Kruger Shalati is positioned today. 

There's a plunge pool, giving the unique experience of taking a dip while watching crocodiles, hippos and elephants just meters below as well as a spa, restaurant and bar. The train offers 31 rooms, consisting of 24 carriage rooms and 7 bridge house rooms, each of which is designed to ensure breath-taking views and has air conditioning, a balcony/deck, Wi-Fi, a mini bar as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. Activities include Game Drives, Game Walks, and Bird Watching and can be arranged around game drives. All meals and local drinks are included. 

Kruger Shalati

Kruger National Park

This is the Kruger National Park's first-ever seasonal tented camp concession and operates in the South African winter months, between 01 May and 30 September. There are two extraordinary locations Tshokwane River Camp and Satara Plains Camp tucked away in the game-rich part of the park amid the untamed beauty of "lion country". Each camp has 30 canvassed suites with en-suite facilities featuring butler-fed hot showers and you'll go to sleep to the sounds of the wild in your comfortable bed. Tents have electrical sockets for charging devices. Tshokwane River Camp is located by the Ripape River, it showcases diverse birdlife and animals and is located in a dry river bed and has a swimming pool.

Satara Plains Camp is nestled near the renowned Satara rest camp, in a land teeming with lion population, embracing the vibrant culture of the Ama Shangaan people in its design. You'll enjoy hearty, nourishing cuisine and swap tales of your adventures around the camp, whichever camp you choose you can be sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. All meals, afternoon teas and coffees daily are included, along with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers. Two game drives daily in open safari vehicles or daily guided walking safaris with a rifled ranger.

Kruger Untamed

Kruger National Park

Located in the sophisticated suburb of Constantia, this fabulous boutique hotel is set in South Africa's first ever wine region. Although a short distance outside the city, you're just minutes from Cape Town's attractions. With pretty gardens and an inviting pool, this is an ideal choice for anyone wanting peace and tranquillity. The area is famed for its wineries and fine food and the concierge service will be happy to assist with any arrangements. 

There are just nine spacious rooms which are all air conditioned and have television, Wi-Fi, safe, tea and coffee making facilities. Each is beautifully decorated embracing the very best of South African style. There is a restaurant and bar, lunch and dinner can be arranged, all soft drinks and house wines are included, guest lounge, swimming pool and sundeck.

Last Word Constantia

Cape Town

How our Tent Ratings work

These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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Your Adventure, Your Way

All good things start with a conversation and planning your holiday shouldn't be like flicking through a catalogue. Email us, book a free consultation, or give us a call, to get your next bespoke adventure underway.

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+44 (0)7516 766404

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