This itinerary only operates during the dry season months of May to October as the camps are inaccessible in the rainy season due to the flood levels of the river. Kafue National Park is home to an abundance of hippo which are to be found in the shallow pools that are left as the water recedes in the dry season.


SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1 Monday Heathrow – Lusaka
Overnight flight to Lusaka from Heathrow via Johannesburg (plane change).

Day Tuesday 2 Northern Kafue
Met on arrival in Lusaka where you will be assisted to your connecting flight by light aircraft to Kafue National Park (approximately 1 hour 10 minutes). You will enjoy an afternoon game activity. Overnight: Lufupa Tented Camp. (lunch and dinner included)

Day 3 Wednesday Northern Kafue
Today you have the day to explore the surroundings and spot the wide variety of wildlife in the area including zebras, buffaloes and hippos. You can enjoy open vehicle game drives, boat cruises and walking safaris. Overnight: Lufupa Tented Camp. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4 Thursday Northwestern Kafue
After the early morning game drive depart for Musanza (approximately 2 hours). Your camp is located south of the Busanga Plains within Kafue National Park. This camp offers a traditional camping feel, bringing you close to nature whilst still offering stylish and comfortable accommodation. Enjoy an afternoon game activity. Overnight: Musanza Tented Camp. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5 Friday Northwestern Kafue
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with plenty of opportunities to view the dominant antelope species in this area, along with a wide variety of birdlife including large flocks of pelicans and crowned cranes that inhabit the plains. Overnight: Musanza Tented Camp. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6 Saturday Northern Kafue
After the early morning game drive depart for the drive to Busanga Plains (approximately 2 hours). This is one of Zambia’s most significant wetlands and one of the few areas that is unspoilt by human development. A big attraction for predators, including wild dogs, cheetahs and prides of lions. Enjoy an afternoon game activity. Overnight: Busanga Bush Camp. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 7 Sunday Northern Kafue
Enjoy daytime as well as night game drives around the camp which is perfectly situated for some of the best lion viewing in Africa. Overnight: Busanga Bush Camp. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 8 Monday Northern Kafue
After the early morning game drive depart for the drive back to Lufupa (approximately 4 hours). Enjoy an afternoon game drive. Overnight: Lufupa Tented Camp. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 9 Tuesday Northern Kafue–Heathrow
After an early breakfast enjoy a short game drive en route to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Lusaka airport (approximately 1 hour 10 minutes) in time to connect with your onward travel arrangements, or your overnight flight to Heathrow via Johannesburg. (breakfast included)

15 kg luggage allowance on all light aircraft.


Discoverer-styled camps aim to bring you closer to nature, by means of a lively campfire and hurricane lanterns. Wide ranging activities complement the comfort and added luxury of the lodges. Discoverer Camps are specifically outfitted to ensure that traditional camping feel, with a clear emphasis on necessary and stylish comfortable interiors.

Due to the inaccessibility of these remote camps during the wet season, this safari will only operate between June and November. Alternative camps and safaris are available from November to May. Please contact our tailormade department.

Kafue, combined with the cascading waters of the thundering Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World), creates a short, yet diverse itinerary that is perfect for add-on tailored extension to Cape Town, Botswana, Luangwa and Malawi.