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Kasaka River Lodge
Kasaka River Lodge
Kasaka River Lodge
Kasaka River Lodge

Reviews of Kasaka River Lodge

Wildlife sightings and reviews

6 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kasaka River Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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Ms M & S
Maryland

"Kasaka River Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 27 Jul 2015
"The Kasaka Lodge was amazing! The staff was warm and welcoming, and we loved Dottie and Mwake and the support staff.

The guides were so knowledgable, and we enjoyed having the communal dinners where we had a chance to talk with each of them. Collins was assigned to us and he was a great fit to our safari as there is not a question that Collins can't answer! Collins is also a lovely person with a quick wit, but I must add that our experience with the guides is that all of them were professional, knowledgable, and lovely.

The food was delicious, and there were so many personal touches, such as the popcorn served with evening cocktails, the stove-toasted bread at breakfast, the homemade desserts, and the yummy dinners. We did an all-day safari, where we saw hippos, elephants, big cats, kudus, just to name a few, and we did the afternoon canoe ride, which was a particular favorite. For the canoe ride, we took a speed boat out to the canoes, and then we paddled among hippos on the river, while witnessing a herd of elephants cross the river directly in front of our canoes. The canoe ride was topped off with a stop on the beach for sunset cocktails.

I would highly recommend Kasaka River Lodge and I can't wait to return!" See all these reviews: 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs S & family
Quebec

"Great safari"

4 nights Arrived 15 Aug 2013
"We had a great time.

The tents are comfortable, my sons were quite close to the staff quarters so a bit less peaceful. The food was delicious.

The lodge is a bit far from where the animals are in the park so driving there and back is quite long. However, the guides can often combine boating with a drive which is great. The whole day drive further into the park is a must! Joseph was an amazing guide and we also liked Lewis on the boat. The canoeing in the chanel was magical and we would have liked it to last longer.

Blankets on the jeeps for the evening are suggested." See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
The B family
Didsbury

"Totally Superb"

3 nights Arrived 14 Aug 2013
"We were really taken aback by Kasaka - everything about it was wonderful. It gave a great contrast to Flatdogs and the combination of the 2 places made the perfect trip for variety.

We stayed in the Hippo Pod and were blown away by the accommodation, overlooking the river in a secluded spot. Rooms were fabulous and the bathrooms huge and luxurious. We had our own small pool, deck and garden area. We intended to spend a bit of time at the main lodge but we didn't bother as Hippo Pod was so lovely. The camp fire, which was lit before dinner, was very welcome and gave a very rustic safari feel to things. We relished taking out G&Ts there before dinner. All meals were served outside and the food was truly delicious all 3 days we were there - fresh bread, great breakfasts with toast cooked on the small fire, delicious dinners. We were also pleasantly surprised and a little shocked to find all drinks free in Hippo Pod and the fridge bursting with drinks as well as bottles of gin, rum, vodka and local liquer.

The variety of activities was such that I felt we could stay there a whole week and not get bored. We did river trips where we got very close to hippos and crocs (best ever croc photos!), morning walk, game drives my favourite activity which was an afternoon canoe trip down the Chongwe river where we got superb views of the animals and particularly the birds.

The only negative comment is that there are 2 rooms in Hippo Pod - a double and a triple so my mother in-law had to share with her 2 grandsons. However, that was no big issue and we loved the place." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs G
Bristol

"Kasaka River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 10 Jul 2013
"See previous comments. [Ed: see below]" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Bristol

"Kasaka River Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 7 Jul 2013
"The camp is very good value for money and set in a beautiful location on the river. We were very fortunate to be in Tent 1, which with its private deck and outside bath was wonderful.

The staff were all very friendly but lacked the detailed care and attention shown at the other camps we stayed at on our trip. Part of this is down to the shear variety of activities on offer with game drives, boat safaris, canoeing and fishing all on offer. All of this in a reasonably large camp does mean you meet many different guides and don't develop the individual relationship smaller camps offer. However it was really good to have so much to do.

The highlight of staying in the Lower Zambezi was definitely being able to get on the river and view the wildlife that way." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
O Family
Vancouver

"Kasaka River Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 5 Jul 2012
"We thoroughly enjoyed staying in the Hippo Pod, as a family. It was a super little house, with a private pool, and meals by ourselves if we wanted it. A highlight was afternoon tea & cake, our guide Kingsley, and the managers Yvonne and Mwaka. They were also well prepared for children with a safari booklet and prize incentive. Our children loved the little contest. A disadvantage of Kasaka is having to drive a while before entering the National Park. The boat cruises, however, were a real treat, especially at sundown." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 8n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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