The Villas at KuKaya
KuKaya Lodge offers an exclusive private villa safari where luxury, flexibility, and wildlife come together on your own terms.THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
KuKaya Lodge offers a unique and exclusive safari experience in South Luangwa National Park, combining the comfort of a private luxury villa with the thrill of world-class wildlife viewing. Set just inside the park’s main gate, the lodge features six spacious thatched villas overlooking the scenic Luangwa floodplain. Each villa is thoughtfully designed with generous living areas, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private plunge pool, allowing guests to relax in complete privacy while watching wildlife roam freely across the plains.
Perfect for families, couples, and small groups, KuKaya provides a fully personalised safari with a dedicated guide and private vehicle for every villa. Guests can enjoy flexible schedules, tailored dining experiences, and the freedom to explore the wilderness at their own pace. Whether it’s early morning game drives, sunset views from your private deck, or evenings around the firepit under the stars, KuKaya Lodge delivers an intimate and unforgettable safari escape.
- Total Rooms: 6 Villas
- 5 Double Units (minimum 4 guests)
- 1 Single Unit (minimum 2 guests)
- Style: Thatched luxury tented villas
- Features in Each Villa:
- Private plunge pool
- Indoor & outdoor showers
- Spacious lounge areas
- Private firepit
- Floodplain wildlife views
🍽️ Dining Experience
- Flexible dining tailored to guest preferences
- Private villa dining available
- Shared dining in main boma / lounge area
- Freshly prepared safari-style cuisine
- Option for custom meal timings (no fixed schedule)
🐾 Experiences
- Private Game Drives
- Dedicated guide & vehicle per villa
- Flexible safari schedules (no sharing)
- Wildlife viewing across South Luangwa
- Seasonal birdwatching (especially green season
🛎️ Facilities at the Camp
- Private swimming pools (each villa)
- Main area with:
- Boma (outdoor dining/fire area)
- Dining room & lounge
- Curio shop / reception
- Wi-Fi in all units
- Air conditioning + fans
- 24-hour electricity (mains + generator)
- En-suite bathrooms with hot & cold water
- Laundry service (limited)
- Mosquito nets, hairdryers
- Luxury villa accommodation
- All meals
- Private guide & safari vehicle
- Game drives (as per schedule)
- Park entry access (generally included in packages)
- Tea, coffee & selected beverages
- Basic laundry service
- Wi-Fi access
- Premium alcoholic beverages / imported drinks
- Spa treatments (if arranged)
- Travel insurance
- International & domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
KuKaya Lodge is NOT a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) venue.
- Best suited for small private groups, families, or incentive-style retreats.
- Informal gatherings or team bonding experiences can be arranged in a relaxed safari setting.
- Focus is on exclusive safari experience, privacy, and leisure, rather than corporate events.
