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Kafunta River Lodge, South Luangwa, Zambia
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Kafunta River Lodge is set in riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park.
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Situated in the Luangwa Valley, the park forms part of the Great Rift Valley and is an ecological unspoilt wilderness area in Zambia. It is undoubtedly one of Africa's best-kept secrets. Experience its renowned concentration of mammals including Leopard and Lion, prolific bird life (405 species recorded) and large numbers of Hippo and Crocodile in the river systems.
Mfuwe International Airport caters for charters and scheduled flights that connect with major international carriers from Lusaka (the Zambian capital) and Lilongwe (Malawi's capital). Kafunta River Lodge is 45 minutes drive from the airport and transfers are included in the prices.
When travelling by road South Luangwa National Park is approximately 5 hours from Lilongwe or 8 to 10 hours drive from Lusaka. Kafunta River Lodge is well signposted from Chipata.
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Kafunta's Prime Location and Abundant Game
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Kafunta River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River and overlooks the South Luangwa National Park with its abundant game.
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South Luangwa Seasons
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South Luangwa is inaccessible during the rainy season from December until April. The dry season then commences and by October it is very hot, the earth is bone dry and animals become easier to see through wilted foliage and at limited waterholes.
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Birds of South Luangwa
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Over 400 bird species are found in South Luangwa, and you could easily see over 100 in a 3-day visit. Particularly beautiful birds include; carmine bee-eaters, kingfishers, lilac-breasted rollers, bateleur eagles, saddle-billed storks and fish eagles.
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