Hippo Lodge Highlights
The charm of Africa is powerful and embraces the senses. Its moods are varied. The sun is intense , and the heat and light are everywhere. It’s a great theatre (Winston Churchill)
Following game tracks in search of wildlife, unexpected encounters are the norm.
Game viewing by open 4×4 vehicles, on extensive loops of bush tracks both east and west of the Kafue River is offered in the early morning, late afternoon and/or early evening
Walking silently through the wilderness, you are at one with nature , connected to the ebbs and flows of the bush.
With kilometres of beautiful wilderness, walking Safaris with our qualified guides accompanied by a Africa Parks Game Ranger, on foot lets you explore the bush where wild wonders await,
Bird life is all around, to be explored on foot, by boat or just sitting at the camp as life flies by.
Hippo Lodge and its surroundings is indeed a bird watcher’s paradise. It is renowned for almost 300 species which have been recorded within the area including the African Finfoot
Wide Mouth Bream, African Pike, Silver Barbel, Yellow Bellies, or a black barbel or two make for a daily catch.
For the experienced angler or the uninitiated, the river offers a thrilling fishing experience. The camp operates a full catch and release policy and encourages the use of barbless hooks.
Exploring the Kafue River in the morning with a coffee in hand or an afternoon game viewing cruise drifting into the sunset makes a perfect end to the day.
Boat cruises are a relaxing favourite, drifting slowly down the River, as elephants cross, game comes to drink from the banks, crocodiles lurk and Hippos wallow, the banks are alive with birds.
A geothermal hot spring, yet another of natures wonders at the camp, makes for an ideal spot to relax and absorb natures boundless energy.
A natural hot spring, situated about a kilometre from the lodge, provides guests with a perfect opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate in a unique sand bottomed natural Jacuzzi
Game viewing by open 4×4 vehicles, on extensive loops of bush tracks both east and west of the Kafue River is offered in the early morning, late afternoon and/or early evening
With kilometres of beautiful wilderness, walking Safaris with our qualified guides accompanied by a Africa Parks Game Ranger, on foot lets you explore the bush where wild wonders await,
Hippo Lodge and its surroundings is indeed a bird watcher’s paradise. It is renowned for almost 300 species which have been recorded within the area including the African Finfoot
For the experienced angler or the uninitiated, the river offers a thrilling fishing experience. The camp operates a full catch and release policy and encourages the use of barbless hooks.
Boat cruises are a relaxing favourite, drifting slowly down the River, as elephants cross, game comes to drink from the banks, crocodiles lurk and Hippos wallow, the banks are alive with birds.
A natural hot spring, situated about a kilometre from the lodge, provides guests with a perfect opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate in a unique sand bottomed natural Jacuzzi