Kiambi Safari

Lodge · Kafue ·

Kiambi Safari

Lodge · Kafue ·

Riverfront resort with chic cabins, open-air dining, and safaris

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Lower Zambezi National Park, PLOT 19911 M, Chiawa, Zambia Get directions

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My First Safari Experience As a Black American

"Perched on a scenic bluff and reached by boat down the Zambezi, Kiambi Safaris felt unfussy, rustic and family-friendly compared with nearby luxury lodges: accommodations range from air-conditioned chalets to budget camping plans, dinners are hearty and comforting, and the staff emphasize local development (training, woodworking, hospitality degrees); general manager Janine Bianca Woods lent the place personality — from serving craft marula gin to sharing stories about raising a baby hippo — and the lodge fosters direct community ties, exemplified by meetings with Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Chiawa." - Tayari Jones Tayari Jones Tayari Jones is a New York Times best-selling author and journalist, as well as a full-time Charles Howard Candler professor at Emory University. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, The New York Times, Daily Mail, HuffPost, The Washington Post, Time, and BuzzFeed. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Kiambi Safari Lodge

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We stayed 3 nights at this wonderful lodge. The staff was very friendly and attentive.|We enjoyed both canoe, sunset cruise and a game drive and can definitely recommend these activities. Especially the game drive was amazing. |The tents are cozy and functional.

grace G.

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We had an absolutely amazing time at Kiambi Safari! From the warm and welcoming people to the delicious food and exciting activities, we highly recommend this place to anyone looking to experience the beauty of the Zambezi River. The highlight of our stay was the overnight canoe camping trip which included falling asleep to the sounds of wildlife was truly unforgettable

G9966BZhayleyc

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We had an great stay at Kiambi Safari Lodge with our young children (ages 8 and 3) From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel right at home, everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive, especially with the little ones.|The food was absolutely delicious – a talented chef who made every meal something to look forward to! The lodge is very well run by Janine, who clearly cares deeply about the guest’s experience. |Our day game drive was a true highlight – the kids loved it, and we all got to see some amazing wildlife. The fishing activities were also fantastic making for a fun and relaxing activity.||Kiambi Safari Lodge is the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and warm hospitality. We’ll definitely be back!

lucyfK2737ZA

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What a wonderful place! Had we known how lovely the accommodation was, how delicious the food was and how perfect it was to watch the Zambezi while enjoying a sundowner by the fire, we definitely would have stayed longer! A super place, we all loved it.

Carlisle S.

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There is not a single negative thing to say about this hidden gem. We were blown away by our recent visit: my wife, our five year old son, and I all had the time of our lives (despite catching no tiger fish due to planning our trip during the wrong season). All of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, going the extra step at any opportunity. The food was incredible, and Chef was willing to accommodate dietary restrictions and picky five year olds alike. The view is breathtaking. I would also like to call out Richard, for being a phenomenal (and patient) river guide. We spent the better part of three days with him on the boat, and he showed us pretty much every species that lives on the Lower Zambezi. If the sheer exhilaration we felt when we got just a few nibbles from the tiger fish wasn’t enough to call us back to Kiambi…everything else the staff and lodge offers surely is.

Katayoun

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We had a great cruise with Richard. We saw lots of animals and birds. He is very knowledgeble. Janine was really kind and helpful. She arranged a cruise for us even though we didn't have any reservations and were not staying at the lodge. They made our journey to Zambia memorable!

326donalda

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My booking into Kiambi was pretty random but what a find! To get the full experience of the lower Zambezi I’d look no further. It has it all: easily accessible from Lusaka, direct exposure to the true wilderness of the mighty Zambezi, comfortable accommodation with a variety of options to suit one’s pocket, great food with excellent chefs who accommodate a number of dietary options (in my case, vegan); superb elevated views across and way up the river, attentive and friendly staff, excellent river and game guides and activities that include: sunset game drives by boat; fishing; transportation by boat to the world class Lower Zambezi Park for an inland game drive for superb game and bird viewing, excellent and attentive. |Right up there with one of my best ever wilderness experiences. Thank you to Janine and the rest of the management and staff.

Swissbear07

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During our holiday in Zambia we’ve stayed for four nights in the lodge The location of the lodge is directly at the Zambezi river with a beautiful view down to the river. It’s a quiet and safe place. Even the lodge is an older one, everything was very clean and comfortable. The food was delicious. All of the employees and guides were very nice. Our trips on the river and to the national park were fantastic. Thanks a lot to the staff for an unforgettable stay.

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My First Safari Experience As a Black American

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