Zambia’s oldest and largest National Park, Kafue is roughly the size of Wales and the largest national park in Africa. Its landscapes range from lush grasslands and dense forests in the south to the vast expanse of the Busanga Plains in the north-west. One of Zambia’s most important wetland areas, the plains are flooded in the rainy season, becoming a watery wilderness that covers 750 square kilometres and attracts huge herds of hippo. Red Lechwe now roam the grasslands in enormous numbers having escaped near extinction fifty years ago. They run the gauntlet of lion, leopard and cheetah with the other plentiful game of the area, whilst the Kafue and Lunga Rivers provide birdwatching and fishing opportunities not to be missed.
Recommended accommodation
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Shumba Camp
Kafue National Park is an undiscovered gem in the heart of Zambia, its northern reaches encompass a vast floodplain that is predicted soon to equal the Okavango Delta for game-viewing.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON/LUSAKA
Schedule overnight flight from London to Lusaka.
DAY 2 LUSAKA/SAUSAGE TREE
On arrival in Lusaka connect by light aircraft to the Lower Zambezi National Park. Game drive transfer to Sausage Tree for a 3 night stay.
DAY 3 - 4 SAUSAGE TREE
2 days of activities including game drives, night drives, walking, boating, canoeing and fishing.
DAY 5 SAUSAGE TREE/BUSHCAMP COMPANY
Transfer from the Lower Zambezi by light aircraft to the Luangwa National Park. Game drive to one of the Bushcamp Company Camps for a 4 night stay. You can stay in one camp for 4 nights or split between 2 camps and walk or game drive between them.
DAY 6 - 8 BUSHCAMP COMPANY
3 days of activities with focus on walks but also game drives and night drives.
DAY 9 BUSHCAMP COMPANY/SHIWA HOUSE
Transfer from Mfuwe to Shiwa by light aircraft and spend 2 nights at Shiwa House.
DAY 10 SHIWA HOUSE
Activities including exploring the house, outbuildings and soaking up the amazing history, guided walks, horse riding, relaxing at the hot springs and boating.
DAY 11 SHIWA HOUSE/LUSAKA
Transfer from Shiwa by light aircraft to Lusaka. Overnight at Chaminuka Lodge.
DAY 12 LONDON
Early transfer to Lusaka airport for daytime schedule flight to London. Arrive London late afternoon.
Price from £3,100 excluding flights.
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