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Kapani Lodge is an ideal place for guests to spend their first night in Africa prior to heading out for a bush adventure. Norman Carr built Kapani in 1986 and made it his home until his death in 1997. In this time he earned a reputation across the continent as a tireless conservationist and was the founding father of photographic walking safaris. He wrote several books about the local area and the people and wildlife that live here. His legacy lives on through this delightful lodge, his family and dedicated staff.
Location:
Situated on a large lagoon beside the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park.
Accommodation and facilities:
Accommodates just twenty guests in eight standard suites, each with its own lounge, and two lagoon houses which are even more spacious with private views and elegant furniture. A thatched building in the centre of the camp houses the lounge and library. It is pleasantly cool in the hot weather and warm and cosy with an open fire in the cooler months. The bar and dining area is set on a deck overlooking the Kapani Lagoon. There is a small gift shop offering books and local crafts and a secluded swimming pool at the far end of camp.
Activities:
The Luangwa Valley is regarded as the home of walking safaris. During the dry season, Kapani offers guided morning walks or alternatively guests can enjoy a more extensive foot safari utilising one of the nearby bush camps. Game viewing is in open 4 wheel drive vehicles or on foot. Both day and night drives are offered.
Special attractions:
During the Green Season - between November and May - the bush bursts into life as the rivers and lagoons fill. Many species of migratory birds arrive and the clarity of the air and stunning skyscapes make the valley fabulous for photographers. Game is still seen in abundance and it is possible to take boat trips on the Luangwa to explore the nesting colonies of birds and the secret tributaries of the river.
