Safari Par Excellence Kayila Lodge Lower Zambezi
	Menu Thorntree Lodge Mutemwa Lodge Specials Mwambashi River Lodge Matusadona Reservations Site Menu The Adventure Options Lodges and Bushcamps Itineraries Safpar Home Zambezi Home			Kayila Lodge is situated on a private game sanctuary on the northern banks of the Zambezi River, approximately 45km downstream from Chirundu opposite Mana Pools National Park. WILDLIFE Common sightings at Kayila Lodge are Elephant, Buffalo, Impala, Bushbuck, Kudu, Zebra, Warthog, Baboon, Hippo, Crocodile and an abundance of bird species. Nocturnal animals such as Hyena, Porcupine, Civet, Genet, Honeybadger and Leopard are occasionally seen on night drives. There are also Lion on the estate and Cheetah occur further east in the Lower Zambezi National Park. There have also been occasional sightings of the Samango Monkey on the estate. ACCOMMODATION One double bedded lodge and 3 twin bedded stone under thatch chalets with en suite shower, toilet and washbasin. Honeymoon suite with large sunken bath, shower, toilet and hand basin. 1 x twin bedded treehouse with a lower level shower, toilet and washbasin. All chalets have a verandah with deck chairs and a private view of the river. FACILITIES A central dining area on higher ground affords magnificent views of the river and the escarpment. A Baobab tree with a toilet and hand basin. Pontoon reception/bar Plunge pool.   ACTIVITIES canoeing day and night game drives fishing (rods and tackle are not provided) walking sundowner cruises mountain hikes   TRANSFERS 1. Departures ex the Cutty Sark Hotel at 10h00 in Kariba. Road transfer to the Kafue Pontoon, boat transfer to Kayila Lodge. 2. By road via Chirundu and the Kafue Pontoon to Zambezi Wildlife sanctuary. 3. Air charters to Kayila airstrip may be arranged at an additional cost on request. 4. Float plane - vehicle transfer to Siavonga/Kariba shoreline, clearing customs and immigration at the dam wall. Air charter direct to Kayila Lodge landing on the Zambezi River adjacent to the Lodge.   MAXIMUM/MINIMUM PAX No minimum number of clients. Maximum - 12 clients. Groups of 14 on request.   CLIENT REQUIREMENTS If travelling from Zimbabwe: customs and immigration formalities must be cleared. Facilitation at both border posts has been organised to speed up this procedure. 1. Double entry visa for Zimbabwe - if required. 2. Return air tickets or vehicle registration particulars - if required. 3. Zambian visa - if necessary obtainable at border post unless you hold: Swedish, Danish and Finnish passports - these cannot be obtained at the border. Visas for these passport holders can only be obtained from a Zambian Embassy prior to clients' departure on holiday. 4. Health documents. 5. Hotel reservations in Kariba or Lusaka are advisable prior to and after your stay at Kayila Lodge. 6. Advise Safari Par Excellence of any dietary requirements and any particular interests e.g. botany, ornithology etc.   GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Malaria prophylactics Personal medical requirements Torch Binoculars Camera / Video and film Fishing rods and tackle T-shirts warm clothing during cool months walking shoes Khaki / green clothing for walking swimming costume broad-brimmed hat sunscreen lotion.   SEASON Kayila Lodge is open year round.