KaingU Safari Lodge in Zambia

Game Changer In The Kafue National Park, Zambia

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Set in an area of pristine wilderness, KaingU Safari Lodge offers a magnificent safari experience in the heart of the African bush.

KaingU offers a unique stay for travellers wishing to get closer to the unspoilt wilderness of the 'real' Africa, experience the warm and welcoming people of Zambia and enjoy wildlife and scenery undisturbed.



It is a place to unwind, enjoy our chefs’ cuisine and be spoiled with an abundance of activities or, if you prefer, just relax and feel the heartbeat of Africa.


Discovering the lodge with its comfortable accommodation blending into nature is something unexpected in this remote area.


The lodge was built with a lot of patience, good taste and an extraordinary sense for detail. Our personal attention to each and every guest makes you feel at home instantly.


KaingU offers guest accommodation at the lodge and at three private and individual campsites, both in the Namwala GMA, facing the river and the Kafue National Park.


KaingU Lodge:∙ 4 double Meru-style tents (2x twin, 2x queen)

∙ 1 family house (1x twin, 1x queen)∙ ensuite bathrooms and open-air shower / bath

∙ thatched roof provides extra shade∙ set on individual private wooden decks ∙ each overlooking the Kafue River


KaingU Lodge pictures:Finfoot Family House Outside bath at the Central Area, barlivingroom, bedroom Honeymoon chalet


KaingU Private Campsites: ∙ 3 grassy sites at the rapids, 1 grassy site in the bush∙ each with private ablutions hot & cold running water∙ kitchen sink, fire pits, thatched sheltered area


The Kafue River, with all its myriad of channels, rapids and islands lends itself to a range of exciting river based activities which include boat cruises, fishing, birding, canoeing and river trails.


Be one of the first to canoe on the Kafue!In Partnership with Mawimbi Canoe Trails, KaingU guests can now enjoy an unforgettable experience onthe Kafue River. Specialist guides will take you through truly magnificent areas that one can only reach by inflatable canoes. Canoe trails for ½ day up to 3 days are available


Experience the vastness of Zambia! Nature Walks are available in the Kafue National Park and the Namwala GMA. The large granite boulders add a wonderful feature to the walks. Adventurous people can even camp out on one of our rocky outcrops and fall asleep while stargazing. Escorts on night watch and a safety fire will be provided!


Welcome to the Kafue National Park! KaingU Lodge is now in the position to expand its activities to an area of the Kafue National Park that for many years has been completely inaccessible. We now offer driving and walking safaris in the National

Park. Activities can be tailored to the specific interest of each guest.


Share the magic of KaingU with your kids! At KaingU your whole family is welcome and specialized activities guarantee that young adventurers have a great time. To ensure that every guest has a wonderful experience with us, we have reserved suitable dates during the season for families (and extended families) only.


Much of the Lodge maintenance is sub contracted to a local enterprise to help encourage small business skills within the local community. The Lodge hires local labour wherever possible and provides them with the necessary training.


A levy of $10 per lodging guest plus $3.00 per camping guest is paid to our Community Trust (started by the founders of KaingU). This money is used on projects which benefit the local community and also the Park itself. The Lodge was intimately involved in the construction of a local school. Ongoing support is also provided, by paying a teacher’s salary, as well as providing books, pens and other necessities through charitable donations.


KaingU Safari Lodge has been designed and built to minimize the impact on the local environment. Maximum use has been made of existing trees, rocky outcrops and topographical features to blend in with its surroundings and reduce any impact on the unique landscape.


The Lodge is entirely powered by solar energy, with power, lighting and water reticulation all powered by solar panels. The lodge has an installed capacity of over 6,000watts of solar power generation!


Poaching is still one of the Kafue NP's major challenges. Its enormous size, limited accessibility and little funding are the stumbling blocks. At the beginning of the season all lodge operators of the area met to discuss the way forward. >>>


> With 'Game Rangers International' as the implementing body carrying out the aims of the 'Kafue Conservation Society' capable organisations have formed and every operator has agreed to raise funds by an additional bednight levy of 5USD. This levy supports directly the work of two specialist anti-poaching teams so guests can be assured of a direct link between their stay and poaching reduction.


For all enquiries please contact:Lynda Schulz at [email protected]

or through the website www.kaingu-lodge.com.


Our Lodge is situated in the Namwala Game Management Area (GMA) on a spectacular and remote stretch of the Kafue River. The Kafue National Park, just opposite the lodge and only a 10 minute boat trip away, offers abundant game viewing.


KaingU Lodge is accessible both by air (Chunga and Puku Pan Airstrip) and by road the whole season except for January & February when the camp is closed. KaingU Safari Lodge: 15°17'49,55" SOUTH, 25°58'40,66" EAST


Game changer in the Kafue NP: Isaac, Kaley & Major (guides)Julia & Gil (management)Lynda (marketing & reservations)Rick (managing director)

“We loved the camp. It had the true Zambia bush camp feel –simple, charming, well thought through and very in tune with the bush. The detail was exceptional – always understated, natural. We really enjoyed the food which was not overwhelming as it can be at camps. The location is exceptional – and enhanced by the great deck. I so love to eat under the trees.” Jo & Robin Pope, 2014

“We had a super stay – as I am sure you saw – and it really did exceed all expectations. My sons loved their stay – rated as one of the best lodges by them – thank you for all the extra care you took of them and special children‟s activities planned. Probably a first for me – many lodges say they are children friendly – but you really go the extra mile. The food was excellent, your staff are great. We overall loved the lodge.” Emma Seaman, 2014


“The stay in your lodge was wonderful. Your „Welcome in paradise‟ is telling the truth. Your boat trips, breakfast on an island, game drives, sunset and dinner on the rock, bushwalk and all the surprises were fantastic. Your warm welcome made us feel not as guests, but rather at home.” Ineke & Jan Bliek, 2013

“From our twilight entrance by boat to the sunrise departure, our trip to Kafue has been nothing short of amazing.”

“KaingU – a special place to rediscover, to simplify, to bond. We came as strangers and left as friends.”

Gerry & Dave Broughton, 2013

“This place is beautiful, a true wilderness. We had a wonderful game drive with 14 wilddogs, hartebeest, roan, kudu and buffalo all in one afternoon! ”

Wendy & Brian Hogarth , 2013

“Stunning location; wonderful camp; great staff; Zambian friendship and simply breathtaking environment. How do they cook food as good as that?”

Anne & Peter Stanford, 2013

“Exceptional service and attention to detail. Like a magic carpet ride down the Kafue. Delicious food, outstanding guide who was extremely informative and fun.”

Lesley & Alistair Stobart, 2014

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