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Kafunta River Lodge

Box 83, Mfuwe, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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Sydney
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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Well, it's been a Few months since we got back and we're missing Kafunta Lodge already...but Just a quick note to say what an absolutely fabulous Safari ! Everything was perfect, exactly what we were looking for A great week of safaris,. The guides were superb food scrumptious - location fantastic with game all round lodge - will definitely make... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011
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From the very first moment when we saw giraffes and elephants on the way to Kafunta from the Mfuwe airport to our last glimpse of the Luwangwa river from the plane as we left the whole experience was exceptional. The Kufunta team at the lodge were very welcoming and professional. The lodge and chalets were exceptionally comfortable, all having magnificent... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011
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I highly recommend Kafunta. The accommodation is excellent. Take your bathers as they have a natural hot spar pool with a view of the flood plain and the passing animals, its wonderful to relax in. Our guide, Martin was exceptional, he has a wonderful sense of humour and showed us lots of animals. Just when we thought it could not... More

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Sydney, Australia
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2011
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We thoroughly enjoyed our month in Africa but our 10 days at Kafunta River Lodge were the absolute highlight. The lodge is situated on the floodplain of the Luangawa River which forms the eastern boundary of South Luangawa National Park which is regarded as one of Africa's best. After a one hour flight from from Lusaka anda 45 minute drive... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2011
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Dont waste your money and time. There are much better places to stay in the Valley. Bad food Bad service Bad treatment of staff. They cound not make this place worse if they tried.

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Anke Cowan, Owner at Kafunta River Lodge, responded to this review
17 July 2011

This report does not relate to our guest record, it is obviously malitious. More

The Hague, The Netherlands
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59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2010
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What a fantastic time we have spent here! I often remember and cherish this great experience. Mario Voss, the lodge manager, especially made our stay perfect. But evryone of the staff is great! Our accommodation was just like it should be in Africa with a great view on a plain teeming with wildlife. The game drives were exciting, we have... More

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Southwold
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2010
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Kafunta River Lodge is a very comfortable place to stay. Beautifully located overlooking the Luangwa River floodplain, with elephants, giraffes, etc coming to drink at the water in front of the lodge. Food exceptionally good, all staff friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The range of animals and birds we saw at close quarters was impressive, especially, Leopards... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010
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Kafunta is an excellent place to get the full experience of an African Safari. The guides are friendly and know their stuff. The place is very well managed by Mario, one of the nicest and most helpful person I have ever met. The Chalets are great and comfortable. The location is unbeatable, sitting down to dinner looking right off the... More

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Sacramento
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2010
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We have recently returned from our 7th visit to Kafunta River Lodge and 11th overall to the South Luangwa Valley. This time we visited with 3 adults and 5 "children" aged 16-22. As always, we had a fantastic time. The panoramic view from the main lodge and chalets is stunning. The parade of game across the plain is wonderful and... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2010
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We stayed at this lodge for 3 nights and four days with a party of 6 (3 adults and 3 children ranging in age from 9 to 13). Why should you stay here? 1. The owners live here. 2. Its personalized quality and not mass/package tourism. 3. Lodge is clean, rustic and real African flavor. (NOT A HOLIDAY INN IN... More

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