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Directeurs et Propriétaires

Ron et Anke Cowan

The directors of Kafunta Safaris met in 1988 during a trip to Australia, they spent some time traveling in Asia before they crossed into Africa from Europe in a Land Rover in 1990/1991. Their love for the bush and the challenge of an adventurous lifestyle made them settle in Africa.

They first worked in Malawi as tour guides and during this time they made their first trip to the Luangwa Valley and fell in love with the area and its wildlife. In June 1993 they had the opportunity to move to the Luangwa Valley and helped build the Wildlife Camp which they managed for several years. Ron and Anke got married in the valley in 1995 in the open wild under a large Acacia Tree and went on to build their own lodge in 1997 called Kafunta River Lodge were they reside to the present day.

Their son Luke was born in 1999.

Ron and Anke both work at the lodge and you will meet them during your stay. Ron has a great passion for the bush and, in the many years guiding in the Valley, has accrued a vast knowledge of the flora and fauna with a special interest in raptors. Anke used to take out the Safaris, as both Ron & Anke hold there Safari guide license, but these days most of Anke’s work is in the office taking care of reservations and marketing.

Lodge Manager

Mario Voss

Mario Voss was born in Germany in 1984. He spend part of his early childhood in Ghana, where his father was posted as a doctor.

Mario had a keen interest in nature and wildlife and enjoyed many family holidays to Africa, where he "discovered" Kafunta River Lodge in 2001 during their trip to Zambia. He returned many times as a volunteer during his summer break at the University and after he finished his degree in Biology, he joined us in April 2009.

Mario is well liked by all staff and has become part of the Kafunta family, his keen interest for the African bush and friendly nature make him a great host at the Lodge.

Bush Camp Manager

Tony McKeith

Tony was born in the England and spend most of his life there and it is his passion for wildlife that has taken him to many countries in Africa, including the deep jungles of Congo and the Central African Republic.

He has a fascination form Zambia and made it his home in Africa, returning many times.

He will have his second season with us at Island Bush Camp.

Nos guides de Safaris

Nos guides locaux ont tous bénéficié d´une formation solide et ont énormément de connaissances. Ils ont, tous, été reçus au plus haut niveau des examens (Grade 1) pour être guide de safaris. Nos guides sont donc qualifiés pour accompagner des safaris à pied ou motorisés et leurs vastes connaissances leur permettent de vous initier à la magie complexe et fascinante de la vie sauvage africaine avec leurs différents habitats, les traditions locales, les croyances et aussi les remèdes locaux que seul un guide local traditionnel peut partager avec vous.

Reservations

Wilson Malambo

Wilson was born in 1981 in the southern province and belongs to the Tonga tribe.

After completion of his tourism studies in 2001, he worked in different sectors of the tourism industry before joining Kafunta River Lodge in 2005. Wilson is in charge of the reception and front of house as well as reservations.

Staff

Nous pouvons être fiers de dire qu´un grand nombre de nos employés locaux qui étaient à nos cotés quand nous avons construit Kafunta sont restés à notre service à la loge et plusieurs d´entre eux ont même eu l´opportunité de recevoir une formation en tant que valets de chambre, barmen, serveurs et cuisiniers.

Nous employons, en toutes saisons plus de 30 employés permanents, mais ce nombre augmente pendant la pleine saison. La plupart de nos employés sont natifs de petits villages des tribus locales des alentours et nous sommes toujours heureux d´offrir aux jeunes Zambians la chance de recevoir une formation dans différents métiers de leur choix et de favoriser leur carrière.

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Nos Guides

Josephat Msoni

Né en 1964 au village de la tribu des Ngonis, Josephat s´est joint à notre compagnie avant même la fin des travaux de construction de Kafunta River Lodge et y a travaillé en tant que guide dès le jour de l´inauguration. Il y est encore. Sa longue expérience et ses vastes connaissances dans le domaine des safaris apportent une valeur certaine à notre équipe et fait de lui un hôte de choix pour nos visiteurs.

Martin Mbewe

Martin est né en 1965 et est issu de la tribu des Kunda. Martin a réalisé son rêve de toujours de devenir un guide de safaris. Martin et son épouse Lydia se sont joints à nous à Kafunta en 1997. Le caractère agréable de Martin et son amour du travail bien fait lui ont valu une excellente réputation en tant que guide de safaris et nos visiteurs l´apprécient beaucoup.

Andrew Bwalya

Andrew Bwalya was born in 1967 in Mpika district (Northern Zambia) and is from the Bemba tribe. Andrew trained at the Wildlife Management Collage and became a National Parks scout, he also worked as escort scout on the walking safaris before he trained as a safari guide. He passed his exam in 2000 and has been working as guide ever since. Andrew worked with us while he was a National Park scout and joins us again in 2010 as a safari guide. His advanced knowledge of the bush and charming character are well liked by the guests.

Abel Banda

Abel joined us in May 2011, he is from the local Kunda tribe and was born in 1978.

Abel became a guide in 2003 and has guided in South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Mosi o Tunya National Park. He studied Wildlife Management in Tanzania before returning to Zambia.

Abel has had a passion for Wildlife since an early age, he never gets bored of watching animals and loves sharing his passion with others. Guiding is his true passion.