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Kafue's Rivers and Plains
Kafue National Park is one of the largest Parks in Africa: at around 9,000 square miles it is larger than the state of New Jersey. This enormous and pristine wilderness area is home to an impressive variety of big game including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo and hippo. In addition, the Kafue conserves several species of special interest including Lichtenstein's hartebeest, sable, roan, puku, the diminutive oribi, and lechwe in their thousands. With almost 500 bird species, Kafue is truly a diverse African Park and one of the last "wild frontiers".
This excellent value safari focuses on three different areas within the Park, including the Kafue and Lufupa Rivers, and the vast Busanga Plains. A combination of charter flights and overland driving provides both a birds-eye view and an in-depth experience of the contrasting landscapes of the Kafue. All three camps are comfortable and stylish featuring rooms with private en-suite bathroom facilities and real beds. A maximum of eight guests are accommodated on this fully serviced safari, which is accompanied by an experienced professional guide.
Days 1, 2 and 3: Lufupa Tented Camp, Kafue River
Arrive early morning at Lusaka or Livingstone Airport, where you are met by a representative of Sefofane Air Charters who will transfer you by light aircraft to Kafue National Park. Your private guide will meet you at the airstrip from where it is a short drive to Lufupa Tented Camp.
Days 4 and 5: Musanza Tented Camp, Busanga Plains
Depart Lufupa for an early morning game-drive transfer to Musanza Tented Camp. Musanza Tented Camp is located in the southern sector of the game-rich Busanga Plains, the "jewel" of the Kafue. Accommodation consists of four well-appointed tents with expansive views of the spectacular wildlife that frequents the grassy plains. Each tent has an en suite bathroom with flush loo and bucket shower. The main dining and bar area are tented and situated under a majestic canopy of trees. The simple bush style of this camp ensures a traditional "camping" feel without sacrificing necessary comforts.
Days 6 and 7: Busanga Bush Camp, Busanga Plains
After an early breakfast, we depart for a morning game drive transfer to Busanga Bush Camp, located in the north-western sector of the Busanga Plains. Depending on water levels in the Lushimba Channel, the transfer may include a short wetland crossing by makoro (dug out canoe). The next two nights provide further opportunity to explore the Busanga's abundant "big game" and birdlife, via day and night game drives.
Busanga Bush Camp accommodates just eight guests in four well appointed rooms constructed of reed and canvas, each offering spectacular views of the the open grasslands in front of camp. The camp is nicely shaded on a vegetated tree-island of sycomore fig trees. The common areas are under canvas and, like the rooms, are sited to maximize views of the plains and their resident herds of antelope.
Day 8: Safari ends in Lusaka or Livingstone After a shortened morning game-drive, enjoy a helicopter transfer (12 minutes) over the Busanga Plains to Busanga Airstrip; connect by shared charter flight to Lusaka (or Livingstone) Airport, where the safari ends.
Dates and Rates 2012
* Single Supplement US$545 per person subject to availability of accommodation. If a guest is willing to share and we can match with another guest of the same sex, the single supplement will not be charged. However, if there is no suitable match, we will have to charge the single supplement. * Group Size - Minimum two guests, maximum eight. * Age Limits - There is a minimum age limit of 12 years. A medical certificate of full health is required for guests over the age of 75 years. * Camera battery charging facilities - You will require a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor (compatible to your camera make) on this safari for charging batteries while on game drive or transfer drives. 110/240V outlets are available at the permanent lodges (Lufupa and Busanga); however Musanza Tented Camp only has 12V electricity.
INCLUDED• Accommodation as described NOT INCLUDED• Visas or government stipulated entry and departure fees/ taxes (Zambian visa fee - currently $30 per person for a single entry or $50 per person for a double entry visa, and $30 Zambian departure tax)
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The Lufupa area is in the central northern sector of the vast Kafue National Park. The beauty of the park is evident in its diverse habitats with floodplains, miombo woodland, thick riverine vegetation and open grassy areas called dambos. There are resident prides of lion in the Lufupa area, and leopard are frequently seen. African painted wolves are occasionally sighted. Hippos are a permanent feature in front of camp, lazing in the cool waters of the Kafue River. Visitors can also expect to encounter a wide variety of plains game ranging from zebra, buffalo, roan, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, sable, kudu and impala to the diminutive oribi. Elephants are often encountered roaming through the concession. Activities include game drives, night drives, walking safaris, boating trips, and fishing.
The Busanga Plains are home to large herds of red lechwe and puku antelope. A wide range of other grazers also frequent the lush grass plains that characterize the Busanga from May through November. This abundance of prey species in turn attracts excellent concentrations of predators, with tree-climbing lions being one of the unique highlights of the area. There is also an excellent chance of seeing cheetah. Bird life is fantastic, with flocks of pelicans and crowned and wattled cranes being a particular strength. 
