8 Day Guided Kafue Safari Tour
Discover the untamed beauty of Kafue National Park. Embark on an unforgettable 8-day guided safari tour through Kafue National Park, Zambia's largest and oldest national park. Experience the raw, untouched wilderness, home to diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes on walking safaris and game drives. Our expert guides will lead you on an authentic, immersive and enriching safari adventure.
Highlights
- The best of Kafue National Park
- Guided walking safaris
- Game drives in open-canopy safari vehicles
- Riverboat cruises
- Fishing
- Two complimentary nights in a Star Bed
- Authentic safari tent accommodation
- Uncrowded game-viewing experience
Kafue National Park is Zambia's largest and oldest national park, and our unforgettable 8 Day Guided Kafue Safari Tour takes you on bush walks, game drives, boat cruises and cultural village visits in Central Kafue and Kafue's famous wildlife-rich Busanga Plains. Join us on a wildlife safari adventure of a lifetime in untouched Kafue National Park.
8 Day Guided Kafue Safari Tour Itinerary
Day 1 and Day 2
Mukambi Lodge
Two nights fully inclusive
You will be collected from Lusaka and transferred by road to Mukambi Safari Lodge in Central Kafue where you will spend the next two nights exploring the wild heart of Africa.
Situated on the banks of the Kafue River and surrounded by natural riverine bush, Mukambi Safari Lodge offers guided walking safaris, game drives in open-sided safari vehicles, riverboat cruises, fishing trips and cultural excursions to Mukambi Community School.
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Walking safari experience
You will be accommodated in one of four luxury safari tents elevated on stilts with a private deck overlooking the river. Each secluded safari tent has an open-plan bathroom with shower, toilet and vanity. The bedroom's sliding glass doors open onto the wooden deck which features a freestanding, open-air ball-and-claw bathtub and extra seating.
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River-facing luxury safari tent
Wildlife you can expect to see around Mukambi Safari Lodge and on your guided walking safaris, game drives and boat cruises include puku, impala, bushbuck, hippo, crocodile, baboon, vervet monkey, elephant, hippo, leopard, jackal, lion, African wild cat and countless bird species.
Day 3 and Day 4
Fig Tree Bush Camp
Two nights fully inclusive
After your morning safari activity and breakfast on Day 3, you will leave for Fig Tree Bush Camp, a tented safari camp nestled in one of the most remote parts of Kafue National Park. This intimate camp features four en-suite safari tents, elevated on 3-metre high platforms. Three tents overlook the Shishamba River, while the fourth offers views of the grassy plains and a bustling waterhole.
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Private verandah
Each en-suite tent (two double and two twin) has a private veranda, and guests can relax in the infinity pool or enjoy game viewing from the water-facing boma, with wildlife frequently visiting the tranquil lagoon below. Fig Tree Bush Camp is named after a large fig tree under which guests gather for meals.
The 1.7 km long lagoon the camp overlooks maintains water throughout the season, attracting a diverse array of wildlife such as elephants, puku, impalas, warthogs, zebras, and hartebeests. Predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and even African wild dogs are regular visitors.
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Game drives in Kafue National Park
Twice-daily game drives offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and walking safaris (available from June to November) start early in the mornings to allow guests to explore the surroundings on foot and learn about the intricate ecosystem of Kafue National Park.
Day 5 to Day 7
Busanga Plains Camp
Three nights fully inclusive
After your game-viewing activity and breakfast on the morning of Day 5, you will head to the Busanga Plains, the crown jewel of Kafue National Park. This vast and diverse landscape in Northern Kafue is nourished by the Lufupa River, which flows into the Busanga Swamps.
During the rainy season, the wide-open spaces flood, creating lush grazing grounds for a wide variety of wildlife such as huge herds of red lechwe, puku, buffalo, blue wildebeest, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, defassa waterbuck, roan and oribi.
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Busanga Plains Camp from the air
This high concentration of game attracts numerous predators, including lions, side-striped jackals, caracals, servals, genets and hyenas. For the following three days, you will explore Busanga Plains' grassy seasonal floodplains on game drives and foot. Walking safaris in the Busanga Plains are particularly rewarding because wildlife is easier to spot from a distance due to the vast openness of the plains.
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En-suite tent overlooking the Busanga Plains
Your accommodation, Busanga Plains Camp, has uninterrupted views over the floodplain. Busanga Plains Camp has four (two twin and two double) spacious en-suite tents with private verandahs, an elevated communal boma and dining area, a swimming pool and a raised wooden viewing deck.
Day 8
Departure
Enjoy a final morning game drive and a hearty breakfast. You will then be transferred to the local airstrip for your flight back to Lusaka (flight not included). Farewell Zambia, until next time!
Please note: This is a seasonal safari. The safari camps close during the rainy seasons from 1 May to 30 June and again in November.
Let Us Customise Your Kafue Safari Itinerary
We understand that every traveller has unique interests and preferences. That's why we offer customizable itineraries for our Kafue safari tours. Whether you wish to extend your stay in the Busanga Plains or explore additional destinations, we can tailor your safari experience to meet your needs.
Popular add-on options include a visit to the breathtaking Victoria Falls, where you can enjoy activities like bungee jumping, white-water rafting, and helicopter tours. Another fantastic option is South Luangwa National Park, renowned for its walking safaris and dense leopard population.
Ask us to create a personalized adventure that perfectly suits your travel expectations.
Rates
Period | Price per person (pp) |
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July 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025 |
$4,550
£3,463
€4,110
R81,346
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Includes
- Two nights at Mukambi Safari Lodge
- Two nights at Fig Tree Bush Camp
- Three nights at Busanga Plains Camp
- Complimentary night in the Star Bed at Fig Tree Bush Camp and Busanga Plains Camp
- All meals
- Twice daily game-viewing activities
- Local beverages
- Inter-camp road transfers
- National Park fees and bed levy
Excludes
- Domestic and international flights
- Items of a personal nature
- Premium beverages
- Gratuities
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