Ila Safari Lodge is found on the very entrance of Kafue National Park in Zambia. The lodge lies right on the edges of the Kafue River in an area of teeming wildlife and has  180-degree scenes out over the water. Ila Safari Lodge is a true eco-lodge giving facilities of the extraordinary quality to a culmination of 24 guests. After being ushered in by our expert team, you will be reveling in the peace and luxury of our lodge encompassed by the vast Kafue wilderness.

The Lodge:

Soon after being ushered in by our team you be basking in tranquility and luxury of our lodge surrounded by the vast wilderness of Kafue National Park. Ila Safari Lodge is a right eco-lodge giving facilities of the best quality to a peak of 24 guests. Located on the banks of the great Kafue River in a region of abundant wildlife and boasts 180-degree views.

The Boma:

Our prime boma is best described by the phrase ‘eco-friendly meets dynamic design’ and is the showpiece of our property. Created from beginning to provide top-notch amenities for 24 guests it boasts a beautiful modern pool, an open-air restaurant, bar and lounge with 180-degree scenes of the river, a fireplace, boat jetty, and a firepit area for late night gatherings. All large initial trees have been included in the building including our amazing ‘twin palms’ which meet next to the swimming pool and which the whole building was established around to protect. Take a dip in our cutting-edge designer pool, dine on mouth-watering cuisine, kick back enjoy the world go by with an ice-cold drink in hand in the lounge.

The Ila People:

Our name was incited by the Ila people, cattle herding tribe dwelling in the valley of the Kafue River.  With their unique hairstyle called ‘isusu’ was created to allow fellow members of hunting or war individuals to view each other above the tall grass of the floodplains. We are proud to recognize these exciting people wherever practicable at the lodge. To read more on the Ila people click here.