The Migration has arrived in Kenya and Busanga safaris are delighted to be able to add to our list of really unique safaris, having teamed up with a highly regarded specialist safari camp operator to provide our guests with the opportunity to visit the Maasai Mara at the height of the great migration.
Using the camps  and guiding expertise usually only available to film makers and photographers

-$2990 pp  5 nights

A safari which combines outstanding safari experiences with a look in to the colonial history of Zambia and Africa, in this one exciting safari. You have the chance to safari in the Luangwa Valley and to stay at the Shiwa N'gandu estate staying as a house guest of one of Africa's oldest colonial families.

- $5700 pp

Translated as "Maybe tomorrow" in the local dialect, the lodge uses the stunning natural surroundings to create an idyllic island lodge of unique character and imagination. Kaya Mawa is located on Likoma Island, in the middle of Lake Malawi close to Mozambique, and is covered with mango trees and ancient baobabs and encircled by glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves. Combines perfectly with a safari in Zambia or Malawi.

-From $360 pppn    FB   Rtn Flights from Lilongwe $400 rtn

Liwonde National Park is Malawi’s premier wildlife haven. Mvuu Camp, situated on the banks of the Shire River, is the perfect base from which to explore the magnificent scenery,
game and birdlife of the Park. From Mvuu. head up to Mumbo Island, a pristine tropical island floating on the blue waters of Lake Malawi National Park, to experience the beauty
and tranquillity of Africa’s third largest water body.

-$2090

Situated on the south coast of Kenya, 1 ½ hours ride south from Mombasa, on the white sand beaches of the Indian Ocean. With room for no more than 38 guests, you will always find your own private spot at Kinondo Kwetu, which makes it a very special hideaway.

It is the perfect place to head to after a safari up country in Kenya and  we can easily build it in to a safari or arrange it as a family holiday get away destination with lots to do if you wish. 
Kinondo Kwetu is a small, all-inclusive luxury resort owned and operated by a Swedish family. But beyond the lovely accommodation, great food, and amenities, it also offers peace and quiet. No pumping music at the pools. No noise from crowds at the bar. No jostling for space on the beach. No roaming trinket sellers. Kinondo Kwetu is a home, and we think you will love it.

- $415 pppn  Child rates & 7+ nights 20% discount

The Young Explorer's programmes are specially designed safaris offering families the opportunity to discover the wonders of the African wilderness together. One of the special attractions of the Young Explorer's safaris are their exclusivity as each family has the sole use of a private camp, allowing the daily schedule to be flexible and to be tailored around the ages and interests of all family members.

-Rates vary depending on family size and duration. example High season x 3 nights for Family of 4 =approx $2680 pp

Our 5 or 7 nights Bush Experience safari package offers a unique opportunity to combine the comfort and luxury of Kafunta River Lodge with the rustic beauty of the Island Bush camp, a real bush experience. The first days are spent at Kafunta River Lodge, which offers the opportunity to discover the game rich Mfuwe area before heading south to a remote area of the Luangwa valley for a few days exploring the bush on interesting and exciting walking safaris.
No Single Sups subject to availability
- $2595 June - Oct - 6 nights
- $2250  May- June 
- $3425 June - Oct - 8 nights  
- $2990  May-June                           

An adventurous small group escorted safaris (10 nights) with a maximum of just 6 guests. Which explores Zambia's Luangwa Valley from the far south to the remote north, encountering as much of the prolific wildlife of the South Luangwa as possible.
The safari suits more active guests who want to get to see as much game as possible but also get out of the vehicle and in to the bush. The safari will be escorted through out who's has extensive experience on safari in Zambia and beyond and professional Zambian guides who posses great knowledge and enthusiasm for the wildlife and flora found in the valley, all are from the local communities. 

-$5600  pp             * (Save $450pp  see notes)                                                                         
         
14th July   2011                      6 Spaces available
  8th Sept 2011                      6 Spaces available
13th Oct   2011                      6 Spaces available               

An adventurous which explores Zambia's Luangwa Valley from the far south to the remote north, encountering as much of the prolific wildlife of the South Luangwa as possible. 
The safari suits more active guests who want to get to see as much game as possible but also get out of the vehicle and in to the bush. You will benefit from the skills of great guides who posses great knowledge and enthusiasm for the wildlife and flora found in the valley, all are from the local communities.

- $5040 pp          July to Nov
- $4755 pp           10th - 30th June

A true mobile safari with the award winning team at Robin Pope safaris .
7 nights Combining some of the best safari camps in Zambia with a five day walking safari which is backed up by a totally mobile camp - a winning combination for those looking to be totally immersed in the bush.
"When I tell guests about this safari I always I just want to book myself on " Tony - Busanga Safaris

-$4995 pp                      no single supplement

3 nights Tafika (South Luangwa) &4 nights Chikoko Walking Trails walking from camp to camp.
At Tafika enjoy day and night game drives, walks, cycling, visit the local village and take to the skies in a microlight. Then emerse yourself in the sights, scents and sounds of the bush on our walking trails staying at both Chikoko Tree Camp and Crocodile Tree Camp for 4 nights.

- $4128 pp 7 nights may/june
- $4400 pp 7 nights july/oct 

A safari designed to explore the bush on foot. A safari experience which includes the opportunity enjoy games drives  during the day and at night but which has a walking bias for those who want to get a real feel for the bush at ground level, staying first in a luxury river lodge in the Mfuwe sector of the South Luangwa the safari continues south to a small bush camp where walking safaris from camp  in the early morning and late afternoon are the preferred way to explore the bush and its wildlife. After a few days in this  beautiful location you will set off on a two day walking safari across this wonderful national park.

- $2995 pp

This safari has to be one of the most unique wildlife and cultural experience's you can hope to have. A walking safari through some of Kenya’s most beautiful landscapes amongst fantastic wildlife and led by Masai guides. We have received fantastic feed back from our clients who have been on these safaris and we regard them as one of our best safaris for cultural experience and wildlife encounters.

- $2400     5 nights ( can be extended )        Dates :  June - Nov 

A safari for the adventurous. Exploring the incredible wilderness of the Selous on foot, staying in very simple dome tents which are packed up each day and moved to a new site. These walking safaris are lead by a highly experienced guide and offer an out standing African wilderness experience  in an area of outstanding beauty and home to truly outstanding wildlife.

- $3600 pp    

A simply fabulous - and affordable - set departure safaris in the Serengeti National Park & Loliondo private concession area. “Charlie" is the pet name for this true mobile safari, this is pure safari as it was and is still the ultimate way to do a safari in 2010. It offers a rare chance for roving adventure and true mobility; something that is found less and less these days. And now Charlie comes at a truly affordable cost with our new 5 night/6 day set departure safaris. Great game, amazing areas, Real bush camps are all-important factors to the success of this safari.

- $2700 pp 

This safari encompasses the spirit of safari, staying in two very different places, Lewa safari Camp and Il Ngwesi Masai lodge, travelling between on a fly camping safari, trek (or ride) with Masai Moran and armed guides across Lewa and beyond to the Mukokodo Hills.

- $5950 pp

For the rawest, most exciting bush experience that one could wish for.
This unique 14 day safari experience takes you in to the bush of Southern Botswana to learn the skills of  the bush tracker on a two week safari amongst the big game and smaller creatures of  this beautiful and wonderfully wild region. Aimed primarily at teaching you tracking skills whilst allowing you to spend time in the vast wilderness of the Tuli Block in Botswana.

-$2695. pp

So you are looking for adventure? And excitement? And something other folks have not done or even thought of? Well you just found it.... Not normally achievable due to the complexities of the planning, our experience in this region enables us to put together what we think is the most varied and interesting adventurous Safari in Zambia (or beyond). It's your adventure!

- $5360 pp                

The Selinda Spillway is an ideal setting for this canoeing and walking adventure trail, which winds along the river for four days, camping along the banks of the river wherever you find yourself at the end of the day.

- $1500 pp

This Okavango safari is a specially designed mokoro experience, allowing visitors a unique opportunity to explore the Okavango delta by Mokoro, ( traditional canoe) in search of rarely seen creatures such as the sitatunga and Pel's fishing owl as well as the less secretive wildlife  and birds that make the Delta such a wildlife paradise. One of the special attractions of this safari is its exclusivity and flexibility.

-$1900pp  

This Exploration is perfect for adventurous travellers, allowing guests the closest possible encounters with wildlife on one of the greatest rivers in Africa. This thrilling experience traverses the Mana Pools National Park, through the heart of Mana Pools and along the Zambezi's shoreline, canoeing past countless hippos on the way. With the chance to extend your safari at a great rate.

- $1350 pp 3 Nights Canoe /walking safari .
optional extension 3 night safari at Ruckomechi $1150 pp

TSIKA CANOE TRAIL A safari which combines the adventure of a canoe safari in the Zambezi with a classic safari staying at a small selection of great camps including the rustic Tsika island camp the very comfortable Chongwe river lodge and Sausage tree camp, one of the best known classic camps in the Valley. With the promise of exciting wildlife and peace to enjoy the bush as you paddle gently along the banks of the game rich Lower Zambezi . This safari is an excellent short break safari which can be combined with a longer safari in the Zambezi or the Luangwa, Kafue, Victoria Falls or beyond.  

-$4000 pp  ( requires min 2 guest & max 8)

Feeling adventurous? These unique safaris are the only self-contained canoeing safaris on the Lower Zambezi River, and get you far from the well-trodden tourist trails and at eye level with some great wildlife in areas of outstandingly beautiful wilderness.

- from $400 pp

On arrival at Nairobi you will be met and transfered to Wilson airport to fly directly to Lewa's own airstrip. You will be met by a guide from camp who will drive you across Lewa inevitably encountering wildlife even on this fairly short journey. You can unpack and settle in to your luxury tent for the next 7 nights. Based at Lewa safari camp for a week you will be able to fully experience Lewa, its varied wildlife and habitats, spotting and photographing rare and magnificent game in these quite beautiful surroundings from very comfortable and well equipped open safari land rovers, or on guided bush walks with local trackers. Click here for more info and to watch our documentary about Lewa.

- $3775 pp

This is the opportunity to really experience the life of a wildlife researcher. . .
The Tuli Wilderness Conservation Project gives participants the opportunity to closely study 2 of Africa’s famous ‘Big 5’ species; the majestic African Elephant and the secretive Leopard. The research camp, Mohave Camp, is located in the wildest of areas in the Tuli Block, southern Botswana.  It is from here that you will venture into this harsh land of extreme beauty.

-$2450 14 days   stay longer and subsequent weeks become cheaper (No single sups!)

The Zambian Carnivore Programme is dedicated to conserving large carnivore species and their habitat in one of Africa's most wildlife-rich countries. Formerly known as African Wild Dog Conservation, now focuses on all large carnivore species African Wild Dog Conservation (AWDC) has been operating in Zambia since 1998, carrying out conservation and research activities to conserve Zambia's populations of this highly endangered species. The team is based with Nkwali camp and will be pleased to accompany you on activities and share their work with you.

Price guide $3700 pp  25th March Register now for 2011 for this very popular and unique  experience. 

For more than 20 years, the Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) has worked ceaselessly to protect the last free-ranging rhino population on Earth: the rare desert-adapted black rhino. In the remote, rugged Palmwag Concession, teams of local trackers use camel trains to help in researching and monitoring this animal. On this original and exciting Exploration, guests join these "ships of the desert" on a great adventure: an eight-day walk (little time is spent actually on the camels) across the oldest desert in the world, where a camel train and a team of Save the Rhino trackers take you deep into the heart of the Namib Desert in search of this rare and endangered species. Another wonderful sight is that of the unique desert-adapted elephant - both these iconic animals are tracked in some of the most remote and inaccessible regions of the Concession. The revenues generated from this venture are channelled back into critically important rhino conservation projects.

- $3220 pp  contact us for 2011 dates

This unique 9 day safari will provide you with an authentic and close-up insight into lion research in some of Kenya’s most stunning areas. Spend 6 days with lion expert Shivani Bhalla in the Shaba and Samburu areas and then the last 3 days at Porini Lion Camp in the famous Maasai Mara in an exclusive conservancy with several resident prides of lion.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in this crucial research and 5% of the total safari cost will be donated to the Ewaso lions project

- from $5750 pp

The holy grail of fishing. "I have stated heretofore in print, and am still ready to maintain my pronouncement, that the tiger fish of Africa is the fiercest fish that swims. Let others hold forth as advocates for the mako shark, the barracuda, the piranha of the Amazon, or the bluefish of the Atlantic. To them I say "Pish and tush!" This sweeping challenge is not issued on behalf of the mighty Goliath Tiger, to whom I bow, hat in hand, but is offered in tribute to the common or garden "poor relation" tiger fish that abound throughout Northern and tropical Africa"
Fishing for Tiger on the Fly!

-$2900

A fishing safari quite unlike any other, the target species “Goliath Tiger” this mysterious creature has remained the last unconquered fishing challenge due to the incredibly remote and previously unaccessible regions of the Congo basin river system that it inhabits.

The Lower Zambezi is renowned for it's excellent fishing particularly for the world's premiere game fish, the Tiger Fish, which can grow to 15kg and the Vundu, giant catfish that can grow well over 50kg! We have put this fishing safari together in such a away that you can spend your whole time fishing or choose to take advantage of the fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities in this one of Africa’s most prolific big game areas.

- from $3120

A Fishing and Wildlife journey to southern India. British anglers of the Raj came in pursuit of the Trout and Salmon but found a creature that far surpassed other fish as a fighter - the Mahseer or The Large Headed One. It spawned an entire clan of adventurers (including the legendary Jim Corbett), who would travel to far-flung areas of the country just to battle with the mighty Mahseer.

- £1350 pp

This Angling and wildlife trip takes in some great wildlife viewing areas and a combination of small camps and  old Hunting lodges and the Fishing is realy exciting. British anglers of the Raj came in pursuit of the Trout and Salmon but found a creature that far surpassed other fish as a fighter - the Mahseer or The Large Headed One. It spawned an entire clan of adventurers (including the legendary Jim Corbett), who would travel to far-flung areas of the country just to battle with the mighty Mahseer.

- £1100 pp

Exactly the kind of safari we at 'Busanga Safaris' really enjoy and dont hesitate to recommend. A safari for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, spend a week or more taking in all that the Luangwa valley has to offer. We put this safari in our Photography & Art section because it just gives so much opportunity to sit and draw or photograph in places acknowledged by many top professionals. Kaingo and Mwamba camps in the South Luangwa are the creations of the Shenton family, which has a proud history of three generations of wildlife conservation in Southern Africa.

-$4279 pp    7 nights  (Single supplements may be avoidable on certain dates , Please ask )

Set in the heart of Kipling’s India, Bandhavgarh is truly the best place for seeing one of the most endangered cats on the planet, the Royal Bengal Tiger. Mythology has it that Bandhavgarh was gifted to Laxman by his elder brother Lord Ram, the legendary hero of Ramayan, thus named "Bandhu-garh" meaning brother's fort. A beautiful combination of hills and meadows, dominated by the sheer massif of the Bandhavgarh plateau, the park provides one of the best, unspoilt environments for tigers in the world. You will have ten days exploring here by means of open jeep and elephant. Of the five ranges in the park, the 105 km2 Tala range will be the focal point of the tour.

- £1975 pp                      
Nov 2010                                                                   space available
March April - May 2011                                           space available

Expert art tuition by Mary-Anne Bartlett, travel artist and writer on a guided painting safari holidays. These unusual safaris involve the excitement of wildlife and the relaxation of beautiful landscapes. A chance to study elephants and other animals at leisure in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, with optional extensions to Victoria Falls or Lake Malawi. You will Spend time in the national park and also work up sketches back at base on the banks of the great Luangwa River.

- $2100 pp (sharing)

If you are at all interested in photography this is a great safari for you. Imagine - spend a week on safari amongst great wildlife and with like minded people, all interested in both photography and wildlife (big and small); and all wanting to improve their photographic skills. All talents and skill levels are welcome - just bring your own digital camera and laptop. It does not need to be a top-of-the-range model but one good enough to benefit from David's tips. (We can help you hire equipment if needed, contact Tony for details).

- $4330    Dates : 16th Oct 2010     ( 5 nights)   3 Spaces available
- $4160    Dates : 2nd March 2011 ( 7 nights)   5 Spaces available

This stunning two country safari is for the adventurous artists! You will see a great diversity of landscape, wildlife and local living as we visit two of Africa’s most beautiful national parks. Be ready for wonder, peacefulness and charm. Liwonde National Park, Lake Malawi and South Luangwa National Park provide a thoroughly outstanding wildlife experience. A guided painting holidays in Africa. Arranged as small group trip suitable for all levels of artist - from beginners to professionals. Non-painting partners welcome. You will be guided throughout and will recveive expert art tuition by Mary-Anne Bartlett, travel artist and writer.

- $4450 pp   Dates : 5th - 19th September 2010      Spaces available

The green season months are the most exciting for birding in Zambia. All of the migrants are present and many local birds are in full breeding plumage and singing. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in South Luangwa National Park and some of the highlights include Western Banded Snake Eagle, Lilian's Lovebird, Collared Palm Thrush and the stunning Fire-crowned Bishop in its summer finery.

- $2070 pp  7 nights  No single supplement

Some ten million bats foraging in the Kasanka fruit trees. Every year at the end of October 'Straw-Coloured Fruit Bats' congregate in the trees of the Mushitu swamp forest near the confluence of the Musola and Kasanka rivers in Kasanka National Park. The bats come to feed for a short six weeks on the abundance of seasonal fruit including wild loquat and waterberries. To see millions of bats dispersing at dusk against the setting sun is one of the wildlife wonders of Africa, and one that definitely shouldn’t be missed.

- $3995 pp 26th Nov Spaces available (other dates available  Nov & Dec 2011  Note 2011 prices $4450)

A truly unique safari guided by Rod Cassidy an internationally renowned birding and wildlife guide. To the beating heart of Africa deep into forest, where the hand of modern man has not yet reached and his eye has rarely seen. Our journey goes into the untouched rainforests of Central Africa. This vast region spanning several countries, sparsely populated with Bantu tribes and nomadic groups of Pygmies is noted for its large areas of prime jungle habitat and won't disappoint the adventurer and wildlife lover.

- £5500 pp

A truly unique wildlife experience the Iberian Lynx, quite possibly the most endangered cat species in the world and sadly on the brink of extinction. The Sierra de Andujar in northern Andalucia forms part of the Sierra Morena mountain chain and has a landscape formed from granite, quartz and slate, which is bordered by two rivers - the Jandula and the Yeguas. This Natural Park currently holds around 70% of the world population of Iberian Lynx. Your guide Jules Sykes is a well known birding expert and so these wildlife journeys will also be of interest to Birding enthusiasts.

- £695 pp    New dates available in Oct 2010 also Jan & Feb 2011

On This trip you will be visiting one of the remotest areas of Spain, the 'Sierra de Culebra'. The primary objective will be to locate one of Europe's rarest mammals - Iberian Wolf, and this reserve holds a major percentage of Spain's total population of 2500 - 3000 individuals. Your guide Jules Sykes is a well known birding expert and so these wildlife journeys will also be of interest to Birding enthusiasts.

- £585 pp

This is an exceptional wildlife safari with a birding emphasis, combines the South Luangwa National Park, Bangweulu Swamps, Kasanka National Park and the Lower Zambezi National Park. This safari is lead by Keyala Phiri, an outstanding guide well known for his great knowledge and infectious laugh.
The Bangweulu wetlands, just north of Kasanka are one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife secrets with over 100,000 black lechwe and the world’s most visible shoebill storks.

- $7353  for 14 nights           Dates : 7th May 2011          8 Spaces available