Busanga Bush Camp lies in the heart of the Busanga Plains and
accommodates 6 guests in 3 well-appointed tents with wall-to-wall views
of the spectacular wildlife that frequents the plain in front of the
camp. The dining and bar area is under the shady canopy of majestic
trees. Generally, dinners are served under the stars overlooking the
floodplains, or indoors. Activities include game drives, walking safaris
and night drives, led by qualified guides who are extremely
knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. This camp is perfectly
situated to see large numbers of plains game and their predators -
including some of the best lion and cheetah viewing in Africa!
Chamafumbi, run by Mbizi Safaris is situated in the
Lunga-Luswishi Game Management Area, just on the edge of the northern section of the park.
This rustic camp is comfortable and stylishly built and offers good game viewing
opportunities.
Chunga Camp run by Njovu Safaris
is a campsite /self catering chalets is just
off the Lusaka-Mongu road on the west bank of Kafue River, inside the park
and near the Park Headquarters.
Chunga
Lodge: on the east bank
of the river, with access by boat from Chunga camp, on the west bank of the Kafue River.
Hippo Lodge a
small vintage-style stone built camp with four uniquely built private
chalets and two rustic safari tents with each with open air stone bathrooms.
Day’s can be spent game-viewing on foot, by vehicle or boat, fishing the
Kafue hot spots, ticking away at that bird list, unwinding with a sundowner
in a natural hot spring, devouring delicious bush meals on idyllic islands
in the Kafue River, or catching that intensely beautiful sunset.
Gourmet bush cuisine is
prepared by a trained chef and served in an open dining room over looking
the river. Adjacent to the dining room is a fully stocked bar and swimming
pool. They have a honeymoon house, a family house and twin bed chalets.
At
Kaingu Safari Lodge
you will discover an old Africa, a jungle
wilderness, a vanishing river. You will be offered a magnificent "real
Africa" game experience with something for everyone. Game watching,
canoeing, fishing and birding are even more special along the Kafue River.
It's your African experience and you will set your own pace -
whether you wish to be active or tranquil. Kaingu accommodates everyone.
Kapinga Bush Camp is situated in the extreme north of the Kafue
National Park, and the north-west corner of the Busanga Plains. The camp
is designed to blend in with the environment and natural products have
been used as much as possible in the construction of the camp. Interiors
are spacious and have all the modern conveniences that one would wish
for. With only three luxury safari tents accommodating a maximum of 6
guests, one can be assured of exceptional personal attention. Guests can
take part in game drives and walking safaris in and around the plains,
while night drives offer the added excitement of the nocturnal wonders
of the area. All these are led by qualified guides who are extremely
knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. This camp is perfectly
situated to see large numbers of plains game and their predators,
including leopards, wild dogs, cheetah and prides of lion up to 20
strong.
Karibu
Safaris offer a 15 day limited participation
camping safari starting in Livingstone, spending 5 days in the Kafue and
canoeing on the Lower Zambezi, ending in Kariba
Leopard Lodge is a
secluded family run game lodge on the banks of
the Kafue River in a game management area
bordering the Kafue National Park.
The lodge comprises 5 individual thatched
chalets as well as a campsite with 7 stands and
full ablutions. Most of the thatched brick-built
chalets sleep 2 people, with en-suite
facilities, but extra beds can be placed on the
enclosed veranda. One chalet has 2 rooms sharing
a (hot) shower, toilet & washbasin. Mosquito
nets are provided for all beds, & there are
braai facilities, a gas stove, fridge & freezer.
A comprehensive refurbishment programme was
undertaken during 2007, which sees Leopard Lodge
emerging as a secluded, charming and well
equipped camp with glorious views of the Kafue
River and plains.The camp is self-catering at
the moment but a bar & restaurant will be open
in 2008. For now, flexibility is the watchword;
beer & wine can be brought in with advance
notice, as can meat for the barbecue.
Lufupa
Camp
is perfectly
situated on a high bank overlooking the confluence of Lufupa and Kafue Rivers. Run by
Wilderness Safaris, it has recently been revamped offering excellent accommodation,
good angling and great game viewing
opportunities, especially from their river cruising launch. Game drives and
Bushwalks too
Lunga River Lodge is now owned and managed by Wilderness
Safaris. The Lodge is situated on the west bank of the magnificent Lunga
River in the north-eastern region of the Kafue National Park and has six
spacious thatched rooms with private decks that overlook the river,
ensuring breathtaking views and en suite shower and bathroom. There is a
bar with sundeck that is suspended over the river, a dining room and
deck, reading room and plunge pool. A maximum of 12 guests can be
accommodated at any one time and great emphasis has been placed on the
"guided" experience - being led by qualified, enthusiastic people with
in-depth knowledge of the area and its wildlife. Activities include game
drives, walking safaris, guided canoe and boating trips as well as
fishing. Night drives provide the added excitement of the nocturnal
wonders of the area. For those interested in birding, Kafue National
Park boasts 491 species of birds, including endemics such as Chaplin's
Barbet.
Mayukuyuku Camp is situated in
the Southern end of the North Section of the Park on the banks of the Kafue River, just three and a half
hours drive from Lusaka. Open all year, it offers camping, self
catering or full board in en-suite, tented accommodation. With
breathtaking views in all directions, the camp is adjacent to rapids and a
number of small islands. This part of the Park has a wide variety of mammal
species and the river here is home to Clawless Otters, Hippos, Crocodiles
and a wide variety of birds including the rare African Finfoot. Good
fishing spots and boat launching is also possible. Activities include early
morning and evening game drives and short walking safaris.
McBrides Camp
is
situated on the East Bank of the wonderful meandering Kafue River. It
specialises in walks and walking safaris,boat drifts, exploring the river
banks, fishing, and the birding is exceptional. This rustic camp has been
built around all the original animals paths, so one shares the camp with the
animals. Each thatched chalet has an en-suite bathroom, with a
comfortable veranda from which to watch the prolific bird life and animals
that wander past. Chris and Charlotte McBride, your hosts, have spent most
of their lives in the bush. Chris McBride is an avid student of
wildlife and after doing a thesis on lions for an MSc degree, he wrote the
well respected books, Liontide and the White Lions of Timbavati. Chris and
Charlotte will accompany you on walks, stopping, listening, ambling,
watching in the wilderness of this remote and beautiful area.
Mukambi
Safari
Lodge on the banks of the Kafue river is one of the closer camps to reach
from Lusaka by road - an easy three and a half hour drive. Seven chalets in a shady
location with a pool and good food. They offer walking safaris, game drives and river
cruises.
Musungwa
Lodge is set on the shores
of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi with a breathtaking view, accessible throughout the year from Lusaka
or Livingstone. Simple en-suite accommodation. Game viewing by vehicle, boat or foot.
Leisure activities include squash, tennis, a swimming pool, a library and a tree trail.
Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp
– Located in the isolated and seldom visited
southern sector of the park, known for its rich diversity of habitat and
variety of species, this small and intimate lodge offers an excellent base
from which to explore this fascinating area. The area has particularly
healthy populations of Cheetah and Wild Dog as well as antelope species such
as Roan and Sable. Birding is phenomenal, with excellent opportunities to
see such birds as the endemic Black-cheeked Lovebird
Puku Pan
has stylish thatched cottages on the banks
of the Kafue River and offer game drives, boating trips, fishing and bush walks. An
airstrip nearby facilitates a 50 minute charter flight from Lusaka.
Shumba Bush Camp is situated in the northern region of the Kafue
National Park, in the famed Busanga Plains area and comprises six
spacious luxury safari tents on raised platforms with breathtaking views
of the surrounding plains. A maximum of twelve guests can be
accommodated at any one time and great emphasis has been placed on the
"guided" experience - being led by qualified, enthusiastic people with
in-depth knowledge of the area and its wildlife. The dining and bar area
is situated under the shade of enormous trees, elevated to give splendid
views of the plains. A large focus here is to involve guests in the
safari way of life, so many of the meals are prepared and cooked in
front of the guests. This camp is perfectly situated to see large
numbers of plains game and their predators - including some of the best
lion and cheetah viewing in Africa!
There is a good airstrip at Moshi, currently used by
several
of the operators in the area.
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