BOOK YOUR TRIP EARLY
We prefer to use small and intimate accommodations, managed by local touroperators who support the local people and their environments - at the most remote and unique locations avoiding mass tourism.
These exclusive accommodations are extremely popular and are booked up very quickly. Some of them can only accommodate up to 8 people. If you are interested in any safari that we offer we advise you to contact us early so we can make arrangements and be sure to fit in the accommodation of your choice into your itinerary.
Kafue National Park is one of the largest National Parks in Africa. It is fed by three rivers, the Lufupa in the north-west and the Lunga and Kafue in the north-east. The Lufupa River floods in the summer, creating a large floodplain delta system that attracts thousands of waterbirds. The Lunga and Kafue rivers are wide and slow-flowing, banded by riverine forest.
The wide range of habitats in Kafue National Park, including riverine forests, miombo woodlands, flood plains and grassy dambos, park-like savannah and almost impenetrable thickets, provide the most beautiful African backdrops to a wide diversity of animal and bird life.
In the extreme north of the Kafue lie the Busanga Plains - one of Zambia's most significant wetland resources and one of the few areas in the world that remain untouched by development and human activity.
The plains are dotted with small 'islands' dominated by enormous Wild Fig trees and Wild Date palms, and surrounded by fields of grass and papyrus.
This vast watery wilderness, flooded in the wet season by several rivers and streams is a perfect sanctuary for game and bird-life. The floods reach their height from March to May, after the rains and large herds of hippo are stranded in the shallow pools left as the water recedes in the dry season.
The lush grasslands are grazed by red lechwe in their thousands and it is a sight of great beauty to see them wandering in such vast herds across the golden plains. During the wet season they splash about in the shallow waters, and, interestingly enough, lion, who usually dislike water, can be seen chasing them through water at least a half a meter deep - the Plains provide some of the best lion viewing in Africa.
Remote and tucked away in the bush there are a small number of exclusive accommodation which are only accessible by light aircraft and sometimes a helicopter.
Lunga River Lodge
The Lunga River Lodge is beautifully situated on the west bank of the pristine Lunga River in the north-eastern region of the vast Kafue National Park. The lodge boasts a unique location in a remote corner of the Park where the Lunga River is the centre of activities: exciting mammal viewing and thrilling birding.
The Lodge has six spacious thatched rooms with en-suite shower and bathroom and private decks that provide breathtaking views over its deep blue waters. There is a bar with sundeck suspended over the river, a 'termite mound-top' eating area, reading room and boma-enclosed pool.
Activities at Lunga focus on the river from which the camp takes its name, with the opportunity to explore this fantastic system by boat, on foot along its banks or by vehicle.
Price indication based on two people from € 350,- p.p.p.n. (excluded domestic flights)
Included - activities, park entry fees, all meals, soft drinks and local spirits, airstriptransfers and laundry service.
Lunga River Lodge is only accessible by light aircraft from Livingstone or Lusaka and is open from 01 June to 30 November.
Hippo Lodge
The Hippo lodge is situated on east bank of the Kafue River, in the northern sector of the Kafue National Park. The lodge has a peaceful and charming atmosphere heightened by it’s seclusion within the bush.
Two types of accommodation are offered, only four chalets of which one is a honeymoon chalet and two rustic safari-style tents. Each chalet is secluded from the rest with a breathtaking view over the river frontage and the wildlife.
Gourmet bush cuisine is prepared by a trained chef and served in an open dining room over looking the river. Adjacent to the dining room is a fully stocked bar and swimming pool – a great place to cool off on a hot day or watch the sun go down. A small library of nature reference books and novels is also available to guests.
In authentic African-style, Hippo’s accommodation does not have electric lights; the rooms are softly lit by paraffin lamps at night. Solar power is available in the main lodge and bar area, and can be used to recharge batteries. All accomodation is provided with hot water from wood-fired boilers.
Activities offered are: walking safaris - Game drives - Birding safaris - River Cruises - Fishing -
Hot Springs
A natural hot spring, situated about a kilometre from the lodge, provides guests with a perfect opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate in a unique sand bottomed Jacuzzi – bathing at the spring is a most popular activitie. A BBQ dinner alongside the spring, under the starry African sky, makes for an unforgettable evening.
Island Excursie
Trips to these small idyllic wooded islands within the Kafue River can be arranged in camp for the adventurous guest. These trips are entirely different bush experiences that never fail to excite!
Price indication based on two people from € 290,- p.p.p.n. (excluded domestic flights)
Included - two activities per day, park entry fees, all meals, soft drinks and local spirits, airstriptransfers and laundry service.
Busanga Bush Camp
Located in the epicentre of a pristine wilderness mosaic the small Busanga Bush Camp epitomises the concept of 'wild' while delivering exciting wildlife encounters and incredible birding.
The camp, hidden in a well vegetated tree-island of sycomore fig trees, can accommodate eight guests in four well-appointed tents. The lounge and bar area is under canvas with an uninterrupted view out over the plains; breakfast is often served here to take in the view of herds of lechwe and puku feeding. A little further back is the dining area, shaded by the canopy of a majestic tree from which an unusual lantern chandelier hangs, romantically lighting up dinner; most meals are served in the open air.
Activities include game drives, walking safaris and night drives, led by qualified guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. As the plains dry out, this camp is perfectly situated to see large numbers of plains game such as puku, red lechwe, buffalo and wildebeest, followed by their predators, most notably lion.
Price indication based on two people from € 380,- p.p.p.n.(excluded domestic flights)
Included - activities, park entry fees, all meals, soft drinks and local sprits, airstriptransfers and laundry service.
Busanga Bushcamp is only accessible by light aircraft and helicopter and is open from 01 June to 30 November.
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