From game drives at dawn to campfire storytelling under the stars, Ila's best gifts to you are the unforgettable moments we choreograph based on your dream safari adventures.
Our e-Cruisers are fully electric, silent game drive vehicles that are charged on our solar farms at the main camp, and they are the first of their kind in Zambia. The solar-powered e-Boat also awaits, ready to glide you across the Kafue River in style.
We do our best to create a safari experience that balances exciting bush adventures with relaxing downtime at the lodge. Our activities are designed with minimal disturbance to wildlife in mind so that you can experience the natural rhythm of life in the Kafue National Park. Explore all the options below.
Besides our wide range of safari activities and other adventures, we absolutely love to engage our clients in local experiences that make a positive difference in our communities.
Find Out HowTake a stroll within the lodge grounds and learn about our sustainability practices, including a state of the art solar system, tree-planting programme, and how the lodge was built with sandbags.
Learn how local food and livelihood sustainability thrive from this community farming project, which was started by Green Safaris Conservation Foundation and is now run by Nalusanga community.
Visit Lukanga community and see how much the teachers and students are achieving for education in Zambia on a daily basis.
Meet the people of Zambian Carnivore Programme and Panthera that research, manage and protect carnivores and their habitats, and establish community support for wildlife.
Blend into the quiet of nature in our e-Cruiser, which allows you to experience all the sights and sounds of the bush in near silence and with a deep sense of environmental care.
Slow down to nature’s pace as your knowledgeable guide and armed scout leads you on a bush walk that immerses you in the beautiful and biodiverse landscapes of Kafue.
Slow down to nature’s pace as your knowledgeable guide and armed scout leads you on a bush walk that immerses you in the beautiful and biodiverse landscapes of Kafue.
Take a dip in our rim flow infinity pool while enjoying stunning views of the Kafue River and bush beyond.
Take a dip in our rim flow infinity pool while enjoying stunning views of the Kafue River and bush beyond.
Cruise quietly along the Kafue River in our solar-powered e-Boat and watch as birds dive for fish, crocodiles bask in the sun and elephants splash in the shallows.
Cruise quietly along the Kafue River in our solar-powered e-Boat and watch as birds dive for fish, crocodiles bask in the sun and elephants splash in the shallows.
If you feel like extending your safari-viewing , why not eat out in the bush? Our team know the best spots to relax between wildlife sightings and can bring a delicious feast along with you. This is available for breakfast and lunch, as you must return to the lodge before dark.
Get treated to a fabulous lunch or watch the sun set on the banks of the Kafue River from the comfort of our solar-powered e-Boat.
Get treated to a fabulous lunch or watch the sun set on the banks of the Kafue River from the comfort of our solar-powered e-Boat.
Enjoy a couple of hours with a rod and reel down at the Kafue River, surrounded by birdsong and a cool breeze.