Kundalila Lodge

About Kundalila Lodge

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A great choice for accommodation in Zambia's capital city, this is a small, owner run friendly lodge on a private farm outside Lusaka. Kundalila means 'Crying Dove' in the local language and the pretty and quiet gardens are home to a huge array of local birdlife.

The lodge is comfortable and a great accommodation option if you want to escape the city and start or end your safari in Zambia. There are just six chalets, all ensuite, with a mix of twin or king size beds. All rooms have a complimentary tea and coffee tray with home-made biscuits.

There is a relaxing lapa lounge area in the garden which is a huge thatched open building with a bar. There are books to read and a small plunge pool to cool off. Meals can be enjoyed here, picnics prepared if requested and hearty breakfasts served and there is a licensed bar.

Kundalila is managed by Grant Cooke, and this and a place called KonkaMoya in Kafue are owned and run by the Cooke family.

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Highlights

Small, friendly, family run lodge
Quiet setting away from the city
Good food and company
Lovely gardens with plenty of birdlife

Situation

Mumbwa Road, Western Lusaka.

Activities

Day trips with picnics to game farms or Blue Lagoon National Park & shopping trips to Lusaka's markets can be arranged in advance if you have a few days here.

Facilities

6 en-suite rooms, lounge area and bar, wi fi internet, Satelite TV, plunge pool, function and catering facilities. Airport transfers can be booked.

Child policy

Families welcome.

Open

All year.

Best time

Any time.

Inclusions

Usually booked on B&B or half board basis.

Pricing guidelines for Zambia

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless airlines have special offers). Zambia combines well with Malawi and Botswana.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week mid-high season safari staying in one park in good lodge or tented campBetween £3000 and £5000
2 week safari in various parks in quality lodges and tented camps.Between £4000 and £6000
1 week ‘green season’ safariFrom about £2500 +
2 weeks Zambia and Lake MalawiBetween £4000 and £5000

Tribes Advisor

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When I arrived it was pouring down yet the gardens still managed to look gorgeous! It took about 40 minutes to drive here from the airport, but I was happy I'd decided to stay here for my night in Lusaka rather than somewhere impersonal.
The manager, Grant, is welcoming and attentive, and I liked my little chalet.
Being west of the city this place is also ideal as a night before or after going to Kafue National Park.
Stay here if you want to feel that you are still in Afrrica rather than going for something more standard such as the Protea Hotel or Holiday Inn.

Amanda Marks, Tribes managing director, April 2011

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