We regard the plains as our spiritual safari home and with a small choice of camps offering access to essentialy the same game in this an still remote and uncrowded wilderness this camp combines well with the other camps in the Wilderness safaris family of safari camps, and having been recently refurbished and with our good friend Phil Jeffery one of Zambias brightest young guides, heading up the guiding we are pleased to offer Busanga Bush Camp  as a single destination in the Kafue.

- $630 per night

Welcome to our small group (max 6) escorted safaris to the wonderful Kafue national park in western Zambia. These 9 night safaris are escorted through out by one of our team each of who have a passion for  and great deal of safari experience in the region, and will be on hand throughout to ensure that you do not have anything to concern yourself with, apart from getting the best possible photos of the varied and interesting wildlife we aim to encounter on this unusual safari. Many parts of Africa claim to offer a ‘real Africa’ experience and a unique opportunity to visit an untamed wilderness, but few can compare with Kafue National Park. At over 22,000km2, Kafue is Africa’s second largest.

-$4350                    
19th Sept 2011                          6 spaces available
24th Oct   2011                          6 spaces available

Zambia is one of the most rewarding wildlife destinations in Africa. It’s a land of rivers, plains and remote wilderness areas. Combine Livingstone and the magnificent Victoria Falls with Kafue National Park, one of the largest and most beautiful National Parks in Africa the Kafue. 
Lufupa, situated at the confluence of the Kafue and Lufupa Rivers, is perfectly situated to explore the Park. Game view from a vehicle or boat, or alternatively explore the area on foot. You can also take a day trip up to the iconic Busanga Plains – a must see destination for any nature lover.
From Kafue, head down to Livingstone to explore the majestic Victoria Falls and all it has to offer.

-$2450 pp   6 nights

A safari to the Busanga Plains with Tyrone McKeith.
The Busanga plains is a very special place, for much of the year the vast plains are mostly submerged below seasonal flood waters, dotted with islands of acacia and fan palms like desert islands in an Ocean. In May/June when the waters subside a vast open grassland plain is revealed. Let Tyrone show you around and enjoy a relaxed informal safari amongst some great wildlife.
 
- $2320         5   nights                           

Safari in the North eastern sector of the Kafue exploring the Miombo woodland and Rivers, visiting the vast Busanga Plains amongst the herds of Buffalo and magnificent Lions. These are three really relaxed and informal camps where friends are easily made and the wildlife is interesting and varied. You will be guided by some of the Kafue's best and most experienced, searching out the wildlife and birds that abound here, but also you will also have the chance to just sit and watch as game comes and goes to the rivers between exciting and interesting day and night time game drives or walking expeditions.

- from $3825       2010                                    

Explore the major river arteries of the Kafue National Park: The Kafue and Lufupa Rivers. Traversing the course of the Lufupa River from its confluence with the Kafue, it's mix of water from two different catchments clearly apparent, right up to the Busanga Plains through the diverse habitats of riverine forest, miombo woodland, acacia and palm strewn floodplain, dambos and ultimately the plains themselves. This mix of habitats harbors a huge diversity of species from Leopard and Wild Dog of the Lufupa woodlands to Lion and Cheetah of the Busanga Plains, Defassa Waterbuck and Yellow Baboons of the riverine, to Lechwe and Oribi of the grasslands.

- $3440 pp

A very popular safari that combines a great safari at Mukambi Safari Lodge and 3 nights in a tented bush camp on Busanga Plains. This combination makes the most of a safari in the Kafue and can be extended to stay at another camp in the Kafue or a flying safari onto Victoria Falls or Luangwa, via a regular air service which operates in this area of the park. This is a perfect combination of the real bush camp experience on the plains and the comfort of Mukambi Safari Lodge. 
(subject to space available)
- from $2295                 

A safari that includes as much as possible. Staying at  Hippo Lodge in Luxury Tents (en-suite). A full week of game viewing on day & night drives, or maybe a walking safari in an area that has an excellent diversity of game & birds. Spend time just watching or try a bit of fishing or simply relax with a beer and a dip in the pool or the hot spring. You will be guided by some of the Kafue's best guides. Nothing is to much trouble for the Hippo team. This is a very relaxed and informal camp where friends are made and many clients revisit.

- $2869 pp 

Shumba camp is a wonderfully romantic tented safari camp perfect for Honeymoons or special occasions or simply for that extra special luxury safari treat , in which to enjoy a week of pampered opulence in luxurious and very private surroundings. This is safari chic at its best and you can be assured of exceptional personal attention and excellent international standard meals, complimented with fine wines and spirits.

- $4595 pp

A safari that begins with two days in the Victoria falls area, staying in a luxury lodge camp on an island above the falls, before heading by light aircraft to the Kafue National Park where your exploration safari visits three very different camps and very different environments, from riverine woodland to the vast Busanga Plains ensuring great wildlife. Traversing the course of the Lufupa River from its confluence with the Kafue, it's mix of water from two different catchments clearly apparent, right up to the Busanga Plains, takes one through the diverse habitats of riverine forest, miombo woodland, acacia and palm strewn floodplain, dambos and ultimately the plains themselves.

- $4550 pp