{"title":"Kakumbi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"luangwa-safari-house","title":"Luangwa Safari House","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuangwa Safari House sits in Kakumbi on the edge of the South Luangwa and is taken exclusively — one group at a time, whether a family with children aged seven and over or a party of friends. The building is solid and substantial from the outside; inside, the front opens fully to the bush through a large pivoting door, so the living areas look directly into wilderness with nothing between you and it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four double rooms are each decorated in a distinct style, loosely organised around natural themes — one reads as cool and aquatic, another earthy, a third airy, a fourth warm and textured. Each room is en-suite and has its own private verandah. The house also has a bar, a shared pool, complimentary laundry, and a mini-bar in each room. Meals are prepared on request, with vegetarian options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivities cover the full range the Luangwa offers: game drives by vehicle, guided walking safaris, night drives, and boating on the river when the season allows. A game-viewing hide is on site. Cultural tours are available off-site for guests who want to spend time in the wider area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAirport transfers are complimentary, and the property operates with 24-hour security. The house is managed under the Robin Pope Safaris portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43808512016443,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/20473luangwasafarihouse141jpg_13401f92-48d2-4129-a3d9-b8e2762a5b22.webp?v=1784349102"},{"product_id":"thornicroft-lodge-9879","title":"Thornicroft Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThornicroft Lodge sits on the bank of the Luangwa River in Kakumbi, inside South Luangwa National Park. Hippos wallow and elephants drink directly in front of the lodge, so the wildlife is visible before any drive begins. The lodge is small and independently run, with a bar, a pool, and a restaurant serving full board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuests sleep in chalets that look out over the river, or in tents positioned to face a lagoon. Each chalet has a bedroom with a double bed or two singles, a walk-in mosquito net, tea and coffee facilities, and a private bathroom with hot and cold shower. A verandah faces the water. The chalets run on 230-volt power and can take a third guest on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo open four-wheel-drive game drives go out each full day — one in the morning, one at night — with guides who know the park well. Night drives are a particular advantage here: South Luangwa is one of the few parks in the region where night driving is permitted inside the national park boundary, which means leopard, civet, and other nocturnal animals are regularly seen. The lodge also runs guided walking safaris and cultural tours to nearby communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKakumbi is the main entry point for South Luangwa, and the lodge is a short distance from the park gate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"phasec-create","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43808526467131,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/9879_2Fdscn1650.jpg?v=1784350828"},{"product_id":"msandile-river-lodge-247897","title":"Msandile River Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003eMsandile River Lodge sits on the southern bank of the Luangwa River in the Upper Lupande Game Management Area, bordering South Luangwa National Park. The lodge overlooks a well-used elephant crossing: hippos, giraffe, and elephant move through and past the grounds through the day, and at night you can hear hippos from the dining area. You reach the park by boat across the river each morning and evening, which puts you into the park ahead of vehicles that enter through the main gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are four room types. The double chalet has a king-sized bed and a front wall that opens fully to the river view. The family chalet splits into two rooms — a double on one side, twin singles on the other — joined by a shared bathroom. The en-suite safari tents each have a private terrace and a bathroom with separate indoor and open-air shower options. The twin tents face the elephant crossing directly and have an open-air bathroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGame drives run twice daily with resident guides and spotters; night drives are also available, as are guided walking safaris. The programme is built around South Luangwa, a park with a high density of leopard and lion, and the boat crossing means the vehicles are typically the first into the interior sections of the park each morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kitchen serves a three-course dinner, buffet lunch, and snacks on drive. The chef adapts to dietary requirements including vegetarian. A pool overlooks the river. Dutch and English are spoken by the team.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"phasec-create","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43808534724667,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/247897_2Fbaby_luipaard_in_boom_klein_formaat.jpg?v=1784350874"},{"product_id":"camp-sabali-231729","title":"Camp Sabali","description":"\u003cp\u003eCamp Sabali sits on a seasonal island at the point where the Luangwa and Lupande rivers meet, on the boundary of South Luangwa National Park in Zambia's Eastern Province. The camp holds six tented chalets. The Luangwa River and its lagoons carry some of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa — hippo and crocodile in the water, around one hundred mammal species and more than four hundred bird species in the surrounding bush and floodplains, many visible from camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tented chalet sleeps two people and has an en-suite bathroom with both an indoor shower and an outdoor shower. A small terrace faces the floodplains toward the river. The camp has a pool, a bar, a library, and communal dining in a dining room or a boma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo game drives run each day: a morning drive departing at six after an early coffee, and an evening drive beginning at four with a sundowner stop before dark. Guided walking safaris are also offered, led by experienced field guides. Night drives are available on site. Massages can be arranged within camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeals are prepared from ingredients sourced locally — fruit, vegetables, and meat from growers and farmers in the area. The kitchen accommodates vegetarian guests. A complimentary airport shuttle connects the camp with Mfuwe Airport, the nearest airstrip for South Luangwa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"phasec-create","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43808539967547,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/231729_2F1766263536614image00001.jpg?v=1784350903"},{"product_id":"robins-house-9877","title":"Robin's House","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobin's House sits on the bank of the Luangwa River near Kakumbi and is booked as a single unit — the whole house, not individual rooms. It holds two bedrooms, a master and a children's room, plus a shared living area, which makes it practical for a small family or a group of friends travelling together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA plunge pool faces the river, shaded enough to use at midday when the South Luangwa heat is at its strongest. The house comes with its own dedicated staff team, so meals, laundry and day-to-day logistics are handled without you organising them. Rooms have mosquito nets, fans, bath and shower, a safe, and a verandah; the main facilities include a bar, library and barbecue area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivities run from the house: game drives and night drives into the surrounding area, guided walking safaris, bird watching, catch-and-release fishing, and boating on the Luangwa when the season allows. Cultural tours are available off site. An airport shuttle is included, and a private vehicle can be arranged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house operates under Robin Pope Safaris, whose other properties are in the Luangwa Valley, so guests staying seven nights or more across the group's properties qualify for a long-stay discount.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"phasec-create","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43808546717755,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/collections\/kakumbi.oembed","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}