Busanga safaris are delighted to be able to add to our list of 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. Camp is operated by a specialist safari operator with a vast amount of experience in the Mara, experts in running well planned and very comfortable safari camps for many TV and film companies such as BBC, NHK and Rai as well as pro photographers and film makers.
Using the camps  and guiding expertise usually only available to film makers and photographers. Only operateing in Aug & Sept  please contact us to book early for the next migration.

-$2100 pp  2012 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

A true mobile safari with the award winning team at Robin Pope safaris .
10 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

-$6800  (10 nights)

 Weekly departures June - October 2012 Please contact us for availability 

Sitting under a grove of shady Mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River, in a very remote game-rich area of the southern section of the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
"Island Bush Camp" offers complete solitude far away from other camps. A highly personalized rustic bush camp our guests are welcomed as friends by a small team of dedicated staff employed from the local villages for who nothing is to much trouble. 
Island Bush camp is enthusiastically and informally managed by Busanga Safaris - Tony McKeith.
This is one of the few places in Africa where it is possible to walk amongst wildlife, which allows you to fully immerse yourself in, smells and sounds of the bush. During the walking safaris your guides provide you with detailed explanations of tracks, vegetation and the ecology in general - an unmatched wildlife experience. 

-$2590          June - Oct -      6 nights       between (2)Kafunta & (3) Island Bush camp (1) Lusaka

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This privately guided safari focuses exclusively on the magnificent Mana Pools National Park which has world heritage status for good reason, and will take you to some of the rarely visited areas of this game rich and very wildl National Park fully guided by Zimbabwean Professional Guide.- Doug Macdonald

-  $5390pp           9 nights                Dates to suit  - july - Oct   2012

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.

*Can also be arranged on a date to suit you.

2012      10 nights                                                                               
                               
3rd Sept   -$4950 pp                   

8th Oct     -$4950 pp    

* On dates to suit you  min 2 guests -$4650 pp         

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 

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

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.

- $2650     5 nights ( can be extended )        Dates :  June - Nov 

Experience the best of the Serengeti migration on the southern grass plains followed by the remote and wild northern Serengeti; then head over to the Selous for big mammals and river life. A 9 day safari that combines some very special authentic safari camps and enables you to experience Tanzanias wilderness in the company of expert guides.

$7950      pp

A short but active 4 Day Rwanda safari which crams in as much gorilla tracking as possible, including x2 gorilla tracking permits in the cost and uses possibly the best placed lodge in the region to encounter these great apes which are very often no more than 2 - 3 kms from the lodge and sometimes closer. We can arrange this trip on dates to suit you and prices which reduce depending on the number of people in your group we also offer a set date departure to help you enjoy the safari with like minded people at a very reasonable cost. 

2012 .

2 paying clients:     $3095 pp sharing 

3                              $2995

4                              $2895

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. A prefect start or end to a longer safari, for ideas to combine this safari with longer ideas just get in touch.

- $3295 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                

We love to arrange safaris to really remote and interesting places and where possible get you out and about amongst the wildlife and this safari is just about as good as it gets. Just imagine paddling gently between lush papyrus grasses silently as Elephant feed close by. 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.

- $1750 pp            3 nights / 4 Days         2012        

requires min 2 guests or single supp $385 

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. Can easily be combined with safaris in Zambia to add an extra dimension to your safari.

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

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.

-$3445 pp   
March 2012.  Sorry This safari is now FULL, contact us for alternative ideas.

Lewa Safari Camp gives you the opportunity to enjoy an outstanding wildlife safari holiday exploring the internationally acclaimed Lewa Downs Wildlife Conservancy. Staying at Lewa's own luxurious, small and private tented safari camp 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.

- $4190 pp

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

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.

- $4000pp  price guide only  contact us for 2012 dates

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 $3350

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.

- £1750 pp

A wildlife photographic safari to Zambia's beautiful Luangwa Valley, home to varied and interesting wildlife and spectacular birds. Staying in a combination of luxury safari lodge and rustic bush camps with a small group of people with similar interests  in wildlife and photography.  What could be better?  
Your guide Drew Burnett is an accomplished professional wildlife photographer (www.wildeyephotos.co.uk), is delighted to be able to introduce a small number of guests to his favorite African wildlife destination.

2012      7 nights     *First two single guests on each safari avoid single supplements

22nd Sept  -  £2700 pp     Single supplement *£300 
29th Sept   -  £2700 pp      Single supplement *£300            no availabilty

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.

2012 Dates

12 Mar to 27 Mar £2,495 s supp £745

3 Apr to 18 Apr £2,475 s supp £735

20 Nov to 5 Nov £2,325 s supp £855

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).

- $4260    Dates : 2 - 8 march 2012  Sorry These safaris are now full .

Please contact us for deatils of our other  photography safaris running in 2013

Don’t miss this chance of presenting your customers with an unforgettable wildlife photographic workshop.  David Rogers is the author of several books, including the new Zambia Safari in Style.

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

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

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

This is an exceptional 6 day safari combining South Luangwa National Park, Kasanka National Park and Bangweulu Swamps. With leading guide Keyala (Kiki) Phiri. well known for his outstanding knowledge and infectious laugh.
After a day at Nkwali in the South Luangwa the group flies to Bangweulu Swamps, one of Zambia special gems - with superb birding from all the water birds to the endangered wattled crane elegantly strolling around the plains. Of course the star attraction remains the extraordinary shoebill.

7th & 15th May 2012

-$3995 pp          6 nights           requires min 4 guests max 8    

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.

- $2695 pp  7 nights  No single supplement

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.

- £725 pp        Dates Jan & Feb 2011

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.

- $4370        Nov & Dec 2012      Full  

Sorry but this safari sold out .. Contact us for tailored safari option  or to put your name down for 2013

We are visiting one of the remotest areas of Spain, the 'Sierra de Culebra'. Our 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.  However while we are there we should be also be looking to find Wild Boar, Fox, Red & Roe Deer The rest of the time will be spent visiting the surrounding areas, especially Villafafila and it's adjacent low-intensive agricultural lands that has Spain's largest concentration of Great Bustard. The Rio Duero forms the border between Spain & Portugal as it carves a winding course through steep sided valleys, home to many breeding raptor species.
In summary this tour will provide ample time in which to enjoy the rich wildlife of the area, but it is our quest for the Iberian Wolf that will be our ultimate goal. Our accommodation is in the heart of the sierra and perfectly positioned for easy access to the best wolf watching areas, and not only is it a fantastic place to stay but the owner has worked very closely with the local rangers and has up-to-the-minute information on the wolves and their where-abouts.

- £750 pp            Dates   Nov - May & July   2012

A birding journey to the Cork oaks forests and grass plains of Extremadura at a time when wildflowers create a blanket of color under blue sky's and birds are migrating in and out of Iberia.
You will traverse this 'Serengeti of Spain' in special vehicles giving us access to the more remote areas. Monfrague needs no introduction as arguably the best reserve in Spain with huge numbers of raptors including the rare and endangered Spanish Imperial Eagle.
The trip is lead by recognized expert on Spanish birding charter Jules Sykes. Jules will take care of every thing for you during this trip and will be aiming to get your bird list filled up.
We hope you can make the trip which happens in October 2011.

-£1099 pp   Single Supp £100       19th to 26th Oct Dont delay as we only have x 6 spaces.