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Is Kafunta Safaris a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
Kafunta Safaris is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about Kafunta Safaris?
No rating for Kafunta Safaris was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.
- No Google listing in Kafunta Safaris' name was found.
- Trustpilot
- No Trustpilot listing in Kafunta Safaris' name was found.
Where are Kafunta Safaris' camps?
Zambia. Owned versus managed is not stated.
- Countries
- Zambia.
- Camps
- Owned versus managed is not stated.
- Where they are
- All in South Luangwa, Zambia: Kafunta River Lodge (on the South Luangwa floodplains), Three Rivers Camp (confluence of the Luangwa, Kapamba and Lusangazi Rivers), Sunset House (banks of the South Luangwa) and Island Bush Camp (remote Lusangazi area on the Luangwa River).
How much does Kafunta Safaris cost?
Kafunta Safaris publishes no rate per person per night, with its currency and year, that this page can show from its own website; ask it for a quote for your dates.
What are Kafunta Safaris' booking terms?
Kafunta Safaris does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.
- Deposit
- Not stated on its own website.
- Balance due
- Not stated on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- Not stated on its own website.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is Kafunta Safaris best for?
Best for: South Luangwa lodge and bush camp, on Kafunta Safaris' own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Honeymoon
- 'Honeymoon Safaris' is listed as a package category.
- Private guide and vehicle
- 'Private Safaris' is listed as a package category. Which camps offer a private guide or vehicle and any surcharge, are not stated.
- Exclusive use
- Sunset House is 'a private home to share with family or friends' on the banks of the South Luangwa. Whole-camp buy-outs and sole-use rates are not stated.
- Activities
- Package categories: Wildlife Safaris, Walking Safaris, Photographic Safaris, Family Safaris, Bush & Beach Safaris, Private Safaris, Honeymoon Safaris. Three Rivers Camp offers 'unique sleep-outs'.
What are the best alternatives to Kafunta Safaris?
Baines' River Camp, Chiawa Safaris, Flatdogs Camp, Remote Africa Safaris, Shenton Safaris and The Bushcamp Company also own and run their own camps in Zambia only, each with the fact that it is best for.
- Baines' River Camp: best for: A Zambezi river stay facing Mana Pools. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Baines') from 73 reviews.
- Chiawa Safaris: best for: Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa camps.
- Flatdogs Camp: best for: A camp at the South Luangwa main gate. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Flatdogs Camp') from 195 reviews.
- Remote Africa Safaris: best for: Remote camps in the Luangwa Valley.
- Shenton Safaris: best for: Photographic hides in South Luangwa. 4.3 out of 5 on SafariBookings from 4 reviews.
- The Bushcamp Company: best for: Bushcamps inside South Luangwa. 4.6 out of 5 on Google (listing 'The Bushcamp Company') from 237 reviews.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns Kafunta Safaris?
Owned by Ron and Anke Cowan ('Meet the owners').
- Trading name
- Trading name 'Kafunta Safaris'. Not stated: registered company name, number or registered address.
- Based in
- Mfuwe, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia (Box 83, Mfuwe).
- Owner or parent
- Owned by Ron and Anke Cowan ('Meet the owners'). No parent group or investors are named.
- In its own words
- 'Kafunta Safaris offers unmatched comfort & excitement, with the outstanding game viewing at Kafunta River Lodge, the adventurous wilderness of Island Bush Camp and the stunning views and unique sleep-outs at Three Rivers Camp.' It also claims a 'personalized approach' and transparency on pricing and itinerary details.
How do you book Kafunta Safaris?
Direct to guests: 'Check Availability', 'Our Rates', 'Make an enquiry' and a reservations desk, plus 'Get a bespoke safari'.
- Where it sells
- Direct to guests: 'Check Availability', 'Our Rates', 'Make an enquiry' and a reservations desk, plus 'Get a bespoke safari'.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
Kafunta Safaris: the questions people ask
How many camps does Kafunta Safaris have?
Owned versus managed is not stated.
What activities does Kafunta Safaris offer?
Package categories: Wildlife Safaris, Walking Safaris, Photographic Safaris, Family Safaris, Bush & Beach Safaris, Private Safaris, Honeymoon Safaris. Three Rivers Camp offers 'unique sleep-outs'.
Does Kafunta Safaris have honeymoon offers?
'Honeymoon Safaris' is listed as a package category.
Does Kafunta Safaris offer a private vehicle?
'Private Safaris' is listed as a package category. Which camps offer a private guide or vehicle and any surcharge, are not stated.
Where are Kafunta Safaris' camps?
All in South Luangwa, Zambia: Kafunta River Lodge (on the South Luangwa floodplains), Three Rivers Camp (confluence of the Luangwa, Kapamba and Lusangazi Rivers), Sunset House (banks of the South Luangwa) and Island Bush Camp (remote Lusangazi area on the Luangwa River).
Who owns Kafunta Safaris?
Owned by Ron and Anke Cowan ('Meet the owners').
What are Kafunta Safaris' reviews?
No rating for Kafunta Safaris was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.
Can I book Kafunta Safaris through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use Kafunta Safaris' own enquiry page, www.luangwa.com, or a safari planner.
How current is this page?
Kafunta Safaris' website and review listings were read on 20 October 2026. Rates and terms change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: facts Kafunta Safaris published on its own website and its review listings on Google, SafariBookings and Trustpilot, read on 20 October 2026, from the Uncompromised Travel safari camp owners table. No score and no rank. Kafunta Safaris did not pay to be on this page and is not a partner of Uncompromised Travel. Photos are stock images from Pexels and do not show the company's camps. How this site earns · How we work.