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Puku in Kafue National Park

Secrets of Kafue National Park

14 days from £7,995pp
Puku in Kafue National Park
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Tour highlights

  • Search for the cheetah on the Busanga Plains.

  • Look for tree-climbing lions, sable and roan antelope.

  • Take a walking safari with expert guides at Musekese Camp.

  • Enjoy fantastic birding along the river throughout your safari.

  • Relax at the idyllic KaingU Lodge at the end of your trip.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lusaka.

  • On arrival in Lusaka, you will be met and assisted through the airport. Your driver will then take you through the outskirts of Lusaka and the Zambian countryside to your lodge in the central Kafue National Park.

    • Hippos, Kafue National Park
      Hippos, Kafue National Park
    • Southern Sun, Lusaka
      Southern Sun, Lusaka
    • Wild dogs, Kafue National Park
      Wild dogs, Kafue National Park

  • Today you will have a full day on safari from Mukambi Safari Lodge. Enjoy morning and afternoon safari within the national park or a boat trip on the Kafue River.

    • Game viewing on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
      Game viewing on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
    • Crowned crane, Kafue National Park
      Crowned crane, Kafue National Park
    • Buffalo herd on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
      Buffalo herd on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park

  • Today, you will leave Mukambi and travel north to Busanga Plains Camp where you will spend the next three nights in this wild and remote part of the park.

    • Buffalo on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
      Buffalo on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
    • Impala in the mist, Kafue National Park
      Impala in the mist, Kafue National Park
    • Puku in the mist, Kafue National Park
      Puku in the mist, Kafue National Park

  • You will spend your time at Plains Camp enjoying morning and afternoon safaris in open 4x4 vehicles. The morning activity will usually depart just after breakfast, and you will spend about three to four hours exploring the plains, looking for wildlife. You will then return to the camp for lunch and a siesta before heading out again at tea time for an afternoon safari, stopping for sundowners and continuing after dark with a spotter who uses a lamp to find the nocturnal animals.

    • Puku in the Busanga swamps, Kafue National Park
      Puku in the Busanga swamps, Kafue National Park
    • Lioness and roan antelope, Busanga region, Kafue National Park
      Lioness and roan antelope, Busanga region, Kafue National Park
    • Lions hunting in the Busanga swamps, Kafue National Park
      Lions hunting in the Busanga swamps, Kafue National Park

  • Another full day of safari activities from Plains Camp. The plains are home to exceptional wildlife including zebra, roan, sable, cheetah and the famous tree-climbing lions.

    • Lion on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
      Lion on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
    • Lichtenstein's hartebeests, Kafue National Park
      Lichtenstein's hartebeests, Kafue National Park
    • Reflections in the Kafue River
      Reflections in the Kafue River

  • Today, you will leave Plains Camp and head south to Musekese Bush Camp, where you will spend the next three nights in this wonderfully authentic bush camp. There are just four chalets here, making for an excellent atmosphere with excellent levels of service.

    • Water monitor lizard, Kafue National Park
      Water monitor lizard, Kafue National Park
    • Brown hooded kingfisher, Kafue National Park
      Brown hooded kingfisher, Kafue National Park
    • Sunset over the Kafue River
      Sunset over the Kafue River

  • Enjoy a full day of activities from Musekese. Activities at Musekese are focused on walking safaris and boat safaris, the ideal way to explore this remote region. From Musekese, you can also enjoy morning or afternoon safaris and night drives.

    • Female kudu, Kafue National Park
      Female kudu, Kafue National Park
    • Elephant herd, Kafue National Park
      Elephant herd, Kafue National Park
    • Leopard in the Kafue National Park
      Leopard in the Kafue National Park

  • Enjoy another full day of activities from Musekese. The guiding here is excellent — Phil is a very experienced and knowledgeable walking guide and this is a real highlight of a safari here.

    • Hot air balloon trip over the Busanga Plains
      Hot air balloon trip over the Busanga Plains
    • Hot air balloon trip over the Busanga Plains
      Hot air balloon trip over the Busanga Plains
    • Buffalo with oxpeckers
      Buffalo with oxpeckers

  • You will leave Musekese and travel down to KaingU in the southern part of the Kafue National Park today. The camp is on the banks of the Kafue River and offers some really picturesque views.

    • Elephant, Kafue National Park, Zambia
      Elephant, Kafue National Park, Zambia
    • Kafue National Park, Zambia
      Kafue National Park, Zambia
    • Warthog,Kafue National Park,Zambia
      Warthog,Kafue National Park,Zambia

  • The full day to explore, or sit back and relax enjoying the surroundings at KaingU. The river ensures that there is a wide array of activities available throughout the day, including morning or afternoon safari, sundowner walks, river cruises, fishing and specialist birding excursions.

    • Dawn in the Kafue National Park
      Dawn in the Kafue National Park
    • Herd of buffalo in the Kafue National Park
      Herd of buffalo in the Kafue National Park
    • Flying over the Busanga Plains
      Flying over the Busanga Plains

  • Another full day to explore, or sit back and relax enjoying the surroundings at KaingU. Alternatively, the lodge also works closely with the local village and has been a long-term supporter of the community, and guests are welcome to visit as part of their stay, which is particularly enjoyable.

    • Tree climbing lion of the Busanga Plains
      Tree climbing lion of the Busanga Plains
    • Chalet and view at Musekese Camp
      Chalet and view at Musekese Camp
    • Baboon in Kafue National Park
      Baboon in Kafue National Park

  • You will be driven from the lodge back to Lusaka today to meet your onward flights.

    • Vervet monkey, Kafue National Park
      Vervet monkey, Kafue National Park
    • Leopard stalking through Kafue National Park
      Leopard stalking through Kafue National Park
    • Male lion on Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
      Male lion on Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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