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Private safari journey · Zambia

6-Day Luxury Safari in Zambia’s Kafue National Park

Combine a sunset boat cruise on the Kafue River with three nights at Busanga Plains Camp, where daily game drives explore the open plains.

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Duration
6 days
5 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$4,210
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Kafue National Park is one of Africa’s most unique wildernesses. It is one of the biggest national parks on the continent (roughly the size of Wales at more than 22,000km²), and its vast size includes a variety of different wildlife habitats to be explored. One of Africa’s best-kept secrets, the park has evaded mass tourism and been left untouched and unspoiled. The camps are seasonal, and the experience is one of a kind.

  • Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 12 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Arrival in Kafue

Meet and greet at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for the scheduled transfer to the lodge. The transfer takes about 4.5 hours and you will arrive at Mukambi Safari Lodge for afternoon tea. Settle in at the camp and experience a sunset boat cruise. Float down the Kafue River on a relaxing boat cruise and take in the magical scenery along the riverbank. From chortling hippos to thirsty elephants, there is always something to see. Return to camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Kafue NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included
02Day 2

Day 2

Busanga Plains

Today, you depart Mukambi Safari Lodge and head by road to Busanga Plains where you will spend the next 3 nights. The transfer is a game drive, and upon arrival at Busanga Plains Camp, enjoy brunch followed by a tea break and your afternoon game drive. The unique wetland ecosystem covers 720km² of palm groves, papyrus-choked reed beds and lily-covered lagoons, supporting an abundance of African wildlife and bird species. Look out for lion, cheetah, African buffalo, hippo, oribi, roan antelope, lechwe, zebra, blue wildebeest and large elephant herds. Busanga is a birder’s paradise with over 500 recorded species.
  • Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP)
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
03Days 3–4

Days 3–4

Exploring the Plains

Game drives depart from Busanga Plains camp daily. The first one departs at sunrise, and the afternoon (partly a night drive) leaves approximately 2 hours before sunset. Drives are 3.5 to 4 hours long. You will make your way across the open plains from camp. The beauty of drives here is the openness of the plains - it guarantees that you will see multiple species at once. It also means you can see some spectacular stalking by predators of the various types of antelope and the speed at which they run on open ground. Back at camp, you can relax in the central communal area with views of expansive plains and tree-studded islands. Take a refreshing dip in the pool or sunbathe on the wooden deck while taking in the resplendent landscape. For even better views of the floodplain, climb onto the wooden viewing platform on stilts nestled in the characteristic fig tree above the boma.
  • Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP)
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
05Day 5

Day 5

Back to Kafue

After breakfast, you depart the camp to return to Mukambi Safari Lodge via a meandering game drive. Enjoy lunch at the lodge and relax or take part in the afternoon activity. As evening draws, enjoy a lovely chat around the campfire before retiring to the comfort of your room and the sounds of the African night.
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Kafue NP
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
06Day 6

Day 6

Final Activities Before Departure

Depending on your travel itinerary, morning activities can include a game drive or a guided bush walk in Kafue National Park. Alternatively, spend time on the river on a fishing trip or visit our community school. You will be transferred by road to Lusaka Airport for your onward journey.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Busanga Plains Camp Days 2 to 4 · 3 nights

Busanga Plains Camp

Northern Kafue

Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP)

3 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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US$4,210

per person

Guide price

US$4,210 per person

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5 nights across 6 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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