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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

Located in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Pumba Private Game Reserve offers chance of "Big Five" game drives. The reserve has been at the forefront of wildlife reintroduction in the region and is home to the rare white lion and leopard. There are two lodges in the reserve, each with its own facilities. Water Lodge and Bush Lodge have similar facilities including sun deck and swimming pool, a lounge and restaurant. Water Lodge rooms have views over the lake.

 As well as game drives there are also bush walks, stargazing, bird watching and a spa if you need a little pampering. The rooms at both lodges are attractively furnished, air conditioned and have their own deck and plunge pool. Each has a slightly different feel and is located in a different part of the reserve.

Pumba Private Game Reserve

near Port Elizabeth

Located in town centre, the hotel offers a very comfortable place to break your journey along the Garden Route. You're within easy reach of the local attractions, such as nature reserves, arts and crafts, lagoon cruises and some of the top restaurants in the area. There's no shortage of things to do, whatever your taste. 

There's a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, and free parking, whilst in the local area there are all manner of activities from a monkey sanctuary to a train museum - ideal for families who like plenty to do. Don't miss the Knysna Quays with its many shops, restaurants, and this is also where you book boat cruises and fishing trips. The rooms are all air-conditioned and have television, tea and coffee-making facilities, a minibar and WiFi.

Rex Hotel Knysna

Knysna

Established to protect the previously endangered white rhino, Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is a triumph of conservation efforts. Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is the only private lodge in the reserve offering exceptional safari experiences in the heart of Big Five territory. There's a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and spa. 

Game drives are twice daily and game walks, night drives and star gazing are also on offer. A stay here includes all your meals as well. Do make a visit to the local community and support the vital work they do. 

There are 18 well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms nestled on a ridge, each with their own private deck giving expansive and uninterrupted views of the reserve. Each one is air-conditioned with a ceiling fan, mini bar, safe, tea and coffee making facilities and a veranda

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe

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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