Tailor Made Tour Wonders of Kafue

9 nights from £9,495 per person

9 nights from $12,849 per person

Best Time To Go: May to October

Time Difference: GMT +2 hours

Flight Duration: 14 hours approx

Airports: Lusaka (LUN)

About this itinerary

Discover one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas on this remarkable journey through Zambia’s vast and unspoiled Kafue National Park. Known for its extraordinary diversity of landscapes and wildlife, Kafue offers a safari experience that feels truly wild and remote, far from the crowds found in many other parks.

Beginning with the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, your journey then ventures deep into the heart of Kafue, exploring its rich river systems, dense woodlands and open floodplains. Carefully selected lodges and bush camps provide an authentic yet comfortable safari experience, each perfectly positioned to showcase a different side of this remarkable ecosystem.

From boating along quiet rivers and tracking wildlife on foot, to thrilling game drives across the famous Busanga Plains, this unforgettable adventure reveals the very best of Zambia’s largest and most diverse national park.

day 1-2 Livingstone

Your journey begins in Livingstone, gateway to the magnificent Victoria Falls. Here you will stay at Waterberry Lodge, a charming riverside retreat set on the banks of the Zambezi River just a short distance from the Falls.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens and shaded by towering trees, the lodge offers a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, with comfortable cottages overlooking the river and frequent sightings of birdlife and passing wildlife along the banks.

During your stay you will enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular Victoria Falls, where the immense curtain of water plunges into the gorge below in one of the world’s most breathtaking natural displays. Additional activities include relaxing river cruises along the Zambezi, fishing excursions, peaceful island picnics, birdwatching and guided walks in the surrounding area.

Accommodation: Waterberry Zambezi Lodge

day 3-4 Central Kafue National Park

From Livingstone you will travel by light aircraft into the heart of Kafue National Park to stay at Mukambi Safari Lodge, beautifully positioned on the banks of the Kafue River. With sweeping views across the water and surrounding wilderness, the lodge offers an ideal base from which to explore this vast and varied landscape. Central Kafue is renowned for its rich biodiversity, with a mosaic of woodland, riverine forest and open plains supporting an impressive variety of wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and numerous antelope species. read more +

Accommodation at Mukambi blends classic safari style with comfort, with spacious chalets overlooking the river and providing a peaceful place to relax between activities.

Activities during your stay include guided game drives through the surrounding bush, walking safaris offering a more intimate perspective of the landscape, river safaris along the Kafue River and opportunities for game fishing.

Accommodation: Mukambi Safari Lodge

day 5-6 Central Kafue National Park

Your safari continues deeper into the wilderness with a stay at Fig Tree Bush Camp, a classic seasonal camp set in a beautiful and remote corner of Central Kafue. Surrounded by towering fig trees and overlooking a productive stretch of river, the camp offers an authentic and intimate safari experience. The comfortable safari tents blend seamlessly into the environment, creating a wonderfully immersive atmosphere where the sounds of the bush become part of daily life. read more +

Activities during your stay include expertly guided game drives and walking safaris, allowing you to explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife of the region.

A particular highlight of your stay is the opportunity to spend a night in the camp’s unique star bed, where you can sleep out beneath the vast African sky while listening to the distant sounds of the wilderness. This unforgettable experience is subject to availability and weather conditions.

Accommodation: Fig Tree Bush Camp

day 7-10 Busanga Plains

Your final destination is the legendary Busanga Plains, one of Africa’s most spectacular and wildlife-rich floodplains. Accessible only during the dry season, this remote northern region of Kafue offers vast open grasslands dotted with tree islands and intersected by seasonal channels. You will stay at Busanga Plains Bush Camp, an intimate and beautifully located camp overlooking the sweeping plains. The camp’s elevated main area and spacious safari tents provide exceptional views across the floodplains, where large herds of antelope gather and predators are never far away. Busanga is particularly renowned for its lion prides, cheetah sightings and remarkable birdlife, making it one of the most exciting wildlife areas in Zambia. read more +

Morning and afternoon game drives allow you to explore the plains at the most active times of day, when the golden light and abundant wildlife create truly magical safari moments.

During your stay you will also have another opportunity to spend a night in a star bed, sleeping beneath the stars in the heart of this extraordinary wilderness.

Your unforgettable journey through the wonders of Kafue concludes on Day 10 with a light aircraft transfer to Lusaka or Livingstone. Not ready to leave? Consider adding on a few nights to relax and reminisce on the beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi.

Accommodation: Busanga Plains Camp

If you would you like to see a more detailed day-by-day itinerary or want to amend this schedule to suit you better? Then get in touch for a tailor-made quote for your Zambia holiday.

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