Kabula Lodge Camping
Kabula Lodge is a rustic, affordable holiday accommodation facility situated on the banks of the Zambezi River in Barotseland, Western Zambia, approximately 58 km north of Katima Mulilo. The lodge offers 8 chalets built of local timber, grass, and reeds with river views, plus grassed campsites beneath indigenous trees with clean ablution facilities. Accommodation is primarily self-catering with equipped kitchens and solar power; a professional chef is available for hire. The setting emphasizes natural beauty and outdoor activities including tiger fishing, birding, island and bush walks, and access to nearby Sioma Ngwezi and Liuwa Plains National Parks. (via official site)
- solar power
- ensuite bathrooms
- showers
- hot water
- kitchens
- gas appliances
- bar
- fishing
- river views
- ablution blocks
- linen provided
- towels provided
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Kabula Lodge Camping’s official website (ZMK).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fisherman's Chalet — sleeps 4 | ZMK 1500 per night |
| Two Bed Chalet — sleeps 2; 4 units available | ZMK 1000 per night |
| Camping - Adult | ZMK 200 per night |
| Camping - Child under 16 | ZMK 120 per night |
| Fishing Boat — up to 3 persons | ZMK 700 per hour |
| Fishing Boat - Additional person — beyond 3 persons | ZMK 100 per hour |
| Fridge/Freezer rental | ZMK 200 per day |
| Firewood bundle — community project | ZMK 60 |
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- Walawal Health Post
- Njoko Mission Rura lHealth Centre
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What types of accommodation are available?
Kabula Lodge offers 8 chalets (1 Family Chalet with 2 ensuite bedrooms, 1 Fisherman's Chalet sleeping 4, 1 Three-bed Chalet, and 4 Two-bed Chalets) plus grassed campsites beneath indigenous trees. All chalets feature river views, ensuite bathrooms, and equipped kitchens.
Are meals provided?
No. All accommodation is self-catering; guests must bring their own food supplies. A professional chef is available for hire on a daily basis with advance notice. Limited drinks and bottled water are available at the lodge bar.
What water should I drink?
Tap water is sourced directly from the river and is suitable for most purposes but boiling is recommended for drinking. Guests should bring bottled drinking water or boil water before consumption.
What activities are available?
Activities include tiger fishing, birding, island and bush walks, river exploration, visits to Sioma Falls, and access to Sioma Ngwezi National Park and Liuwa Plains National Park. Fishing boats can be hired by the hour.
How do I get to Kabula Lodge?
The lodge is located approximately 58 km north of Katima Mulilo (Wenela Border Post) along Route M10 toward Mongu. The entrance is about 3 km from the main road along a well-worn bush track. High clearance vehicles are recommended; 4x4 is needed mainly during rainy season. A private airstrip (S17°03.281′ E024°00.125′) is available with prior notice required.
Who runs Kabula Lodge Camping?
Kabula Lodge Camping is operated by Pieter du Toit.
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