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18 Days from$8095 p/p in USD -
DeparturesArray
Destinations
Zambia,
Tour Type
Guided
Safari Standard
Budget, Camping, Mid Range
Tour Overview
Your Kafue safari will start at Lusaka International Airport where on arrival, you will be met by a member of our safari team. Once you have collected your luggage, you will hop on board the safari cruiser which will begin the journey west towards Zambia’s largest and most remote national park. The Kafue National Park boasts nearly 500 species of bird, the widest antelope range of any park in Zambia and some of our neighboring countries, good cat populations and plenty of big game. The flora is very diverse, you will be rummaging through many different biomes on your adventure, whilst enjoying the comfort of the parks finest establishments.
General Information
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Safari types:Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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You will visit:Kafue National Park, Livingstone
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Wildlife:Birds, Antelope, Zebra, Hippo, Giraffe, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo, Hyena, Jackal, Roan, Impala, Warthog, Lechwe, Wildebeest
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Activities:Game Drive, Walking Safari, Canoe, Boat Cruise, Optional Activities, Village Visit, Birding, Fishing, Cultural Experience
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Getting around:4x4 Safari Vehicle
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Start/end:Start in Lusaka, end in Livingstone
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Minimum age:12
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 8,095 per person
What's Included
- Accommodations as per itinerary
- Meals
- Private ZSC Vehicle
- Activities
- Park fees & bed levies
- Fuel
What's Excluded
- Flights & visas
- Bar
- Tips
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘The Zambia Safari Company‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘The Zambia Safari Company‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries and services are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
Your first stop is our exclusive campsite on the Kafue River. This stretch of the Kafue River is a pristine oasis bustling, with a myriad of wildlife and birdlife. The nature of the river and surrounding habitat in this remote northern section of the park lends itself to both water and land-based boating activities on offer. The camp is located on the banks of the Kafue River. Enjoy your early morning coffee as the mist lifts off the water. This north western section of the park sees a minimal amount of visitors and safari operators. This means you will have most sightings to yourself!
If you would like to upgrade to the lodge, we can arrange a special deal for you to do so …
On day 4 of your safari you will venture north into the remote Lunga Wilderness. This area is a relatively unexplored corner of the Kafue, with no other operators and very few visitors passing through. Tucked away in the riverine vegetation on the banks of the Lunga River, this wilderness is waiting to be explored. Ideal for the keen birder, water lover, fishermen and lovers of time and space.
On day 6 of your Kafue adventure, you will drive northwards towards the famous Busanga Plains. The transfer will take approximately 4 hours. The drive is very picturesque as you wind your way through the Miombo woodland forests. The Busanga Plains is undoubtedly the best place for wildlife viewing in Kafue National Park and Kasonso Camp is located right in the heart of the prime game viewing area. The Busanga Plains area is perfectly situated to see large numbers of red lechwe, but is also well known for the big prides of lions, buffalo, elephant, wildebeest and relaxed roan antelope. Birding is also superb. You shall be guided here by the local legends, Idos Mulenga and Ferrison Kalembelembe.
You will depart early from the Busanga Plains and start the journey south to the central Kafue. We will set up camp in the Namwala Game Management Area (GMA) on a spectacular and remote stretch of the Kafue River. The Kafue National Park, just opposite the lodge and only a 10 minute boat trip away, offers magnificent game that you can enjoy viewing from our comfortable open game drive vehicles.
The Kafue River, with all its myriad of channels, rapids and islands lends itself to a range of exciting river based activities which include boat cruises, fishing, birding, canoeing and river trails. From the top of one of the large granite boulders in the Namwala GMA called Mpamba Rock, you will get a 360° view over nothing but nature! The Kaingu campsite is beautifully situated and well maintained. The lodge itself is also beautifully built and well run, offering a wide range of activities as well.
On day 13 of your Kafue expedition you will depart the banks of the Kafue River for the lush green lake shore of Lake Itezhi Tezhi. The Lake is Zambia’s second largest body of water after Lake Tanganyika; it’s mostly surrounded by the National Park making it an important water source for wildlife and birdlife. As the Lake shore recedes in the drier months, the fresh green grass becomes a magnet for grazing herbivores like puku, buffalo, impala and zebra.
Our camp at Hippo Bay is set up very close to the Lake Shore. The camp is well situated, offering beautiful views of the vast lake. It is a great place to sit with your binoculars and spot mammals and birds. Typically, in this region we focus on game drives around the lake and also in the teak forests nearby. There is great diversity in this region regarding their woodland types, which also supports a great range of species.
As you leave Lake Itezhi Tezhi and drive south you will notice how the landscape opens up from Mopane thicket into the wide open spaces of the Nanzhila Plains. Enjoy a game drive into camp, and settle into the beautiful rooms with views over the dambo to enjoy a two night stay. Nanzhila is the closest true safari destination in Zambia to the Victoria Falls and enjoys nearly 3000 sq km to itself. An incredible variety of wildlife and birding species as well as a magnificent location, overlooking the dambo make Nanzhila one of the most memorable safari camps in Zambia.
The Nanzhila chalets or safari tents all have beautiful views over the dambo and the gauzed windows allow all the wonderful sounds of the African night to reach you clearly! Game drives and safari walks around Nanzhila are bound to reveal a wide variety of wildlife and bird species including 4 out the Big 5!
The final leg of your journey will take you to Livingstone, built around one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls. We will set up camp at Maramba River Lodge, ideally located just 4 km from the Victoria Falls. It provides a most attractive year-round accommodation base in a shaded woodland setting overlooking the Maramba River. Maramba offers a wide variety of activities in and around the Victoria Falls which include river rafting adventures, Victoria Falls visits and gorge swings and bungee jumping over the Falls! There are also markets, museums and plenty of places to eat in town.
We will drop you to either Livingstone International Airport, or return to Lusaka, to meet your international flight.
