Overview

Classic Kafue Safari: A 10-Day Journey Through Zambia’s Wild Heart

The Classic Kafue Safari is a 10-day exploration of Zambia’s stunning Kafue National Park, one of Africa’s largest and most diverse protected areas. This immersive Classic Kafue Safari offers thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and serene stays at eco-friendly safari lodges, making it a must-do experience for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

Highlights of the Classic Kafue Safari

Nanzhila Lake Camp: Discover the beauty of the southern sector of Kafue National Park, where remote wilderness and tranquil lakefront settings provide the perfect base for this Classic Kafue Safari. Enjoy activities such as walking safaris in Zambia and boat safaris in this pristine environment.
Nanzhila Plains Camp: Experience the sweeping grasslands of Kafue’s plains. As part of the Classic Kafue Safari, you’ll spot cheetahs, wild dogs, and leopards while enjoying game drives and guided bush walks.
Kaingu Safari Lodge: Unwind at this riverside retreat while canoeing along the Kafue River, fishing, or simply soaking in the serene atmosphere. This lodge is a key feature of the Classic Kafue Safari, offering an unforgettable blend of relaxation and adventure.

Why Choose the Classic Kafue Safari?

Diverse Landscapes: The Classic Kafue Safari takes you through wetlands, rivers, grasslands, and woodlands, showcasing the variety of Zambia’s ecosystems.
Abundant Wildlife: This Classic Kafue Safari offers incredible opportunities to see lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, and over 500 bird species in their natural habitat.
Exclusive Experience: Enjoy the solitude and serenity of Kafue, far from the crowds, making the Classic Kafue Safari a truly intimate wilderness adventure.
Unique Activities: Beyond game drives, the Classic Kafue Safari includes walking safaris in Zambia, boat safaris, and canoeing, ensuring every moment is filled with excitement and discovery.
Eco-Friendly Lodges: Stay at sustainable camps and lodges that provide the perfect combination of comfort and conservation throughout the Classic Kafue Safari.

Who Is This Safari For?

The Classic Kafue Safari is perfect for travelers looking to connect with nature, encounter wildlife, and experience Zambia’s untouched beauty. Whether you’re a seasoned safari-goer or a first-time visitor, this journey through Kafue National Park promises to be unforgettable.

Embark on the Classic Kafue Safari and create lifelong memories in one of Africa’s wildest and most captivating destinations.

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 bush and you will be arriving at the lodge later in the afternoon, check-in and relax. Later you will have dinner and bedtime at Kafue River Lodge

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 to relax and then dinner time, bedtime at Kafue River lodge.

There are a full range of activities; Game drives, Boat Cruise, Bushwalk and Bush Bikes

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 wildlife viewing in Kafue National Park. During the rainy season, the flat land is largely flooded. From June the water starts to dry up, making it an ideal habitat for large herds of antelopes, buffalos, elephants and many other animal species.

You will lunch en route under a nice shed miombo tree, before the final stretch arriving at the Camp. Since it is about 8 hours trip through the National Park, guides will always keep an eye on the game, birds and anything of interest to the clients.

Check-in and you will either relax and enjoy the view of the Busanga plains or go out for a short game drive before enjoying Sundowners. Then back to the camp, later have dinner and Overnight Kasonso Busanga.

Day 4 :

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 trees and the flood plains also contribute to the fact that a great variety of birds can be found here.

You will return to the camp for lunch and free time to relax. Then afternoon tea/coffee follows, and after the afternoon game drive, back to the camp to relax and later dinner which is served under the stars on the open plains and overnight at Kasonso Busanga.

Optional; if clients would like to spend much time on the plane, packed lunch can be arranged and you will only return to the camp in the afternoon

Day 5 :

Busanga Plains Kafue National Park

Optional; if clients would like to spend much time on the plane, packed lunch can be arranged and you will only return to the camp in the afternoon

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 National Park on the Lunga River. This amazing and simple Bushcamp is located on the banks of the Lunga River in the northern parts of Kafue National Park giving you relaxation and enjoyment of absolute peace.

Check-in, lunch and free time to relax, and afterwards you will have afternoon tea/coffee, just before you head out for the afternoon boat Cruise. Return to the camp, relax and later dinner & overnight at Kikuji Camp.

Day 7 :

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, complimenting more safari focused camps, with the game drives in open safari vehicles.

Then back to the camp for lunch and relax time, followed by the afternoon tea/coffee and afternoon activity and dinner. Overnight at Kikuji Camp

Day 8 :

Kikuji Camp – Lunga River, Kafue NP

Then back to the camp for lunch and relax time, followed by the afternoon tea/coffee and afternoon activity and dinner. Overnight at Kikuji Camp

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 and you have a full range of safari activities to choose from that provide something for everyone. There is always communication on what you would like to do with your guide, then back to the lodge, freshen up and dinner is served followed by bedtime. Overnight at Kafue River Lodge.

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.