10 Day Exploring the Stunning Scenery and Wildlife of Kafue National Park

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This 10-day safari, displays the beautiful Busanga plains, with a cool river ecosystem right before your eyes. Experience the great herds and expansive views of Busanga with its rust-red sunsets and prolific game and combine your encounter with a luxurious chalet on the banks of the Kafue River.
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Overview

Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Kafue National Park
    • Discover this fascinating area on game drives
    • Experience the unexplored Kafue

What's this trip about?

    This 10-day safari, displays the beautiful Busanga plains, with a cool river ecosystem right before your eyes. Experience the great herds and expansive views of Busanga with its rust-red sunsets and prolific game and combine your encounter with a luxurious chalet on the banks of the Kafue River.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLusaka
End CityLusaka

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Zambia

Attractions

  • Lusaka

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Canoeing
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • River cruise
  • Safari
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • 9 Nights Ensuite Accommodation ((3 nights at Kafue River Lodge, 3 nights at Kasonso Busanga camp & 3 nights Kikuji Camp)
    • All Meals daily (Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea/coffee & Dinner)
    • Selected Drinks, Laundry Services, All National Park Entry Fees
    • Two Game Viewing activities per full Day (Both Land and water-based Safari activities)
    • All Road transfers from /to Lusaka – Return

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Itinerary

Day 1: Meet & Greet/Transfer to Kafue River Lodge

When you arrive in Lusaka, at Kenneth Kaunda International airport, you will be welcomed by our representative. Then your adventure transfer to Kafue National Park begins.

You will depart for Kafue River Lodge through local village settlements, farms and the bu...

Day 2: Kafue River Lodge – Kafue National Park

Breakfast in the morning and then morning game viewing activities follow, only returning to the lodge for your lunch and free time to relax, followed by afternoon tea/coffee time. Later you will go out for the afternoon game viewing activities and return to the lodge ...

Day 3: Kafue River Lodge to Busanga Plains

Today you will have breakfast and then your trip continues, to the famous Busanga Plains. You will pass through the Kafue National Park giving you more chances of spotting some animals on your way.

The Busanga Plains are considered to be the best places for wil...

Day 4 & 5: Busanga Plains Kafue National Park

Breakfast In the morning and depart for the morning game viewing activities, it is time for you to discover this fascinating area on game drives. The area is best known for its fantastic lion sightings, they roam the area, always looking for prey. The water, the fig t...

Day 6: Kafue, Busanga Plains – Kafue, Lunga River

On this day you have tea/coffee and light breakfast in the morning, then depart Busanga Plains. You will head South to the Lunga River, towards the Lunga Kikuji Camp.

Now is the time to experience the unexplored Kafue, a new and exciting wilderness of Kafue Nat...

Day 7 & 8: Kikuji Camp – Lunga River, Kafue NP

During these days you will have tea/coffee and a light breakfast before heading out for the morning activity. You and your guide will discuss the daily program with some options of activities on offer, from Exceptional birding and water life for boating and fishing, c...

Day 9: Transfer Kikuji Camp to Kafue River Lode

Today, you will travel back to the Kafue River Lodge where your Safari adventure began, breakfast in the morning and then you will depart for a morning game drive arriving almost in time for lunch and then free time to relax.

Later in the afternoon, tea/coffee ...

Day 10: Departure

Today is the last day of your amazing Safari, you will have breakfast and then your driver will transfer you back to Lusaka for your onward international connection or other arrangements.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,307
Price per day$431
Last Updated: 12/8/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Jan 2020

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We had the most incredible holiday

We had the most incredible holiday thanks to these guys. They absolutely went above and beyond in every way to make our time in Zambia perfect. Incredibly friendly, ...

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Will

Nov 2019

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Very helpful staff

Very helpful staff, even for a last minute trip. I'd definitely work with them again.

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Angora

Nov 2019

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Excellent place

Excellent place for dependable safari bookings

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Absolute Zambia Safaris

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Absolute Zambia Safaris is a Zambia-based, owner-managed travel and safari company. We founded the company after extensive travel across Zambia's beautiful country. We have developed a passion for Zambia and Africa as a result of multiple visits to different African countries, and we have decided to share our love, passion, and experience with other travellers.
We specialize in bespoke and private guided safaris in Zambia and Southern Africa, including Malawi, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. We are your agent during the planning and execution of your custom safari trip to Zambia and beyond, and we are fully autonomous and self-sufficient. That is why we do not direct you to a particular place.
Our main objective is to create a safari that meets your needs, suits your budget, and piques your interest. We cater to a wide range of tastes, interests, and budgets. Absolute Zambia Safaris offers a variety of safaris, including exclusive fly-in safaris, honeymoon safaris, family safaris, photographic safaris, canoeing safaris, private-guided safaris, self-drive safaris, and camping safaris. Absolute Zambia Safaris is dedicated to creating your dream vacation in Zambia and beyond, regardless of your desires or budget.

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    • Adequate Insurance (to Cover Travel & Medical)
    • Flights & Gratuities – at clients discrete
    • Anything of personal nature
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Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch & Three Course Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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