Kafue National Park

This package includes 4 nights in Mukambi Safari Lodge followed by 3 nights in the remote & beautiful Busanga Plains Camp in Kafue National Park.  Your stay includes a range of game viewing activities including guided game drives, night game drives, sunset cruises, guided fishing trips and walking safaris.

Kafue National Park covers more than 22,500 sq km making it the largest park in Zambia and one of the biggest in the world. This is classic wildlife country and the foremost park for spotting the big 5. Elephants and buffaloes are often seen in wooded areas as well as carnivores including lions and hyenas. Antelope species include impalas, roans, kudus, sables, red lechwes and sitatungas and rivers contain huge numbers of crocs and hippos. Bird life is also prolific with over 400 species recorded.

Mukambi Safari Lodge is situated right on the Kafue River and from its three large and relaxing viewing decks you will be able to see the inhabitants of this river from the hippo’s, crocs, birds and the many animals drinking on the river edge to the local fisherman that garnish their livelihood from this rich water source. You will have the choice of the lodge’s traditional safari tents or the luxurious chalets.

Busanga Plains is a wetland area in the far northern region of Kafue National Park. During most of the year the Plains are flooded and make a perfect but inaccessible bird sanctuary. However, during the dry season (from July to November) the plains are accessible by four wheel drive and with the camp in a beautiful location in the middle of the plains, is a perfect place for a true African safari. The camp consists of 4 furnished safari tents (sleeping 2 each) complete with en suite bathrooms and the small size of the camp ensures the highest quality of personal service.

This package is fully customisable to best suit your requirements with more or less nights in both Mukambi Safari Lodge and Basanga Plains Camp available. Please contact us for a quote for your desired itinerary.

Package Details  

Price

• 4 nights accommodation in an en-suite chalet at Mukambi Safari Lodge with all meals and local beverages
• 3 nights accommodation in a luxury en-suite safari tent at Busanga Plains Camp with all meals and local beverages
• Game activities each day including guided 4 x 4 open vehicle game drives, guided walking safari’s, boat and sunset cruises and guided fishing trips
• National Park Fees
• Laundry
• Return road transfer from Lusaka to Mukambi Safari Lodge
• Return road transfer from Mukambi Safari Lodge to Busanga Plains Camp

Itinerary

Day 1
In Lusaka you will be met and transferred to Mukambi Safari Lodge – approx 3 hours. On arrival at your lodge you may want to undertake a late afternoon game drive or relax at your lodge enjoying a bush boma under the stars.

Day 2-3
Your days can be as adventurous or as relaxing as you wish as you have the option of game drives with experienced guides through the park or walking safaris with experienced guides through this wildlife rich National Park or guided fishing trips and boat trips along the Kafue River. You can also relax and wile away your time in the comforts of your lodge with its reading room, safari deck, bar, restaurant and swimming pool.

Day 4
This morning after breakfast you will board your open 4 x 4 vehicle for the 150km drive to Busanga Plains Camp. The drive takes you through Kafue National Park, and some of the most unique wildlife regions of Africa. It is one long game drive that will provide you with a wonderful African safari experience. On arrival at Busanga Plains Camp you will have the opportunity to relax in your remote camp before a delicious bush boma dinner prepared by the chef & staff.

Day 5-6
Busanga Plains is rich with a variety of wildlife and you will explore the region in open 4 x 4 vehicles and canoes along its many rivers & waterways. Groups of the mighty roan antelope are present, as are huge herds of buffalo (up to 1000), groups of wildebeest, zebra and sometimes even eland. Lions are very abundant, not to mention cheetahs hunting for their prey in the open area or leopards roaming the tree lines bordering the plains.

Day 7
This morning after breakfast you will board your open 4 x 4 vehicle for the return drive to Mukambi Safari Lodge and your final day in Kafue National Park.

Day 8
This morning after an early morning game drive you will say goodbye to Kafue National Park as you are transferred back to Lusaka and your onward destination.

Accommodations

Mukambi Safari Lodge

Kafue National Park is nearly 23,000 square kilometers: roughly the size of Wales and more than half the size of Holland. Mukambi Safari Lodge is situated right on the Kafue River. The main lodge area consists of a large brick building with huge thatch roof in which the reception, management office, souvenir shop, kitchen, store rooms, a spacious lounge and the bar can be found. It has three large wooden viewing decks right on the river frontage from which guests can observe the animals in the area while drinks are served. One deck serves as restaurant. There are two swimming pools in green lush garden of which one is a splash pool for children and a big bush boma is located on the banks of the river.

The lodge has 8 chalets of which one a family unit with en-suite bathroom (rondavel type), 24hrs electricity and hot water. Each chalet sleeps 2 persons. Chalets come with either one queen-size double bed or 2 single beds with cotton sheets, duvet (extra blankets available) and mosquito nets. The family chalet has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with 2 single beds plus a lounge for relaxation. Furthermore 2 chairs, one table, bin, laundry bag, cupboard with both storage and hanging space, dresser table and mirror. Bathroom comes with shower, toilet, basin and mirror and hot water supply is via solar panels. Furthermore mineral water, mosquito coil, candle, matches, towels and soap are present. The chalets have an outside terrace with chairs and small table.

Busanga Plains Camp

Busanga Plains is a wetland area in the far northern region of Kafue National Park. During most of the year the Plains are flooded and make a perfect but inaccessible bird sanctuary. However, during the dry season (from July to November) the plains are accessible by four wheel drive and the vast open plains are ideal to spot wildlife and wildlife there is!

Ungulates to be found there include large groups of red lechwe, a semi-aquatic antelope, that are easy to see. Groups of the mighty roan antelope are present, as are huge herds of buffalo (up to 1000), groups of wildebeest, zebra and sometimes even eland. Lions are very abundant, not to mention cheetahs hunting for their prey in the open area or leopards roaming the tree lines bordering the plains.

The Plains Camp is run from Two Fig, a beautiful location in the middle of the plains. Because it is situated at the heart of the Busanga Plains, you can see big groups of Lechwe from the main boma area. But also, because it is perenially wet, it has a big fig tree and a forest of palm trees. During the short months that it is accessible, it ranks as one of Africa's most remote and most beautiful spots.

The camp consists of 4 furnished safari tents (sleeping 2 each) complete with en suite bathrooms. The size of the camp means that you will be given the most personal service possible. And it goes without saying that the food will match the service. Your stay on the plains will be memorable

Other recommendations

This package is the perfect extension to the Victoria Falls package providing a safari experience in the world class but less crowded National Parks of Africa. See flight details for prices of Livingstone to Lusaka return flights.

Flights

Wild Africa Travel Company has excellent return airfares from Australia to Johannesburg and from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

Prices for return economy class flight with South African Airways from Australia to Lusaka start from:

Ex Perth $1,670
Ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide $1,760
Taxes approximately $615

 
Our preferred airline to Africa

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is highly recommended for the Kafue National Park - Busanga Plains Camp to cover for irrecoverable prepaid travel costs incurred as a result of unforeseen circumstances. For example, if the passenger becomes unexpectedly ill and is unable to travel then the passenger will be able to recover the total costs of their Kafue National Park - Busanga Plains Camp package.

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