Ila Safari Lodge Review 2026 | Sustainable Kafue River Luxury

Alain Kabura, African Safari Specialist8 August 2026 · 11 min

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Why Ila Safari Lodge

Sustainable luxury on Kafue River. 10 tents, electric safari vehicles (first in Zambia), solar boat, floating spa. Infinity pool, modern boma rebuilt 2023.

Accommodation

10 river-view tents with bath-on-deck. Ila Safari House for groups (7 beds, private pool).

Eco Credentials

Electric 4WD vehicles, solar power, Hydroform blocks from termite mounds, organic garden.

Wildlife & Activities

Hippos, elephants, boat safaris, silent electric drives, walks, Chunga village visits.

Rates 2026

Fully inclusive. Contact for pricing.

Beyond Africa Safaris arranges Ila with multi-park Zambia itineraries.

Kafue River

Eco Luxury Pioneer

10 tents, electric safari vehicles, floating spa

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tents at Ila?

10 luxury tents + Ila Safari House (7 bedrooms).

What makes Ila eco-friendly?

Electric safari vehicles, solar power, sustainable materials.

Is there a spa?

Yes, floating spa on river pontoon.

What wildlife?

Hippos, elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, 500+ birds.

Family accommodation?

Yes, family tents and exclusive-use house.

Activities?

Electric drives, boat safaris, walks, cultural visits.

Safari Package

★5

Kafue & Busanga Plains Safari

Zambia's Vast Secret Wilderness and Its Floodplain Lions

Safari Package

★4.8

Zambezi Safari Experience

Four Days Where the River, Falls and Wildlife Meet

Safari Package

★4.9

South Luangwa Explorer

Five Days in Zambia's Wildlife-Rich Luangwa Valley

Safari Package

★5

Ultimate Walking Safari

Seven Days on Foot in the Birthplace of the Walking Safari

Safari Package

★5

Mana Pools Walking & Canoe Safari

On Foot and on the Zambezi — Africa's Wildest Way to Safari

Safari Package

★5

Zimbabwe Wilderness — Mana Pools & Victoria Falls

The Smoke That Thunders and the Wildest River in Africa

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Ila Safari Lodge Review 2026 | Sustainable Kafue River Luxury

Why Ila Safari Lodge

Accommodation

Eco Credentials

Wildlife & Activities

Rates 2026

Frequently Asked Questions