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8 Day Kafue Rivers & Plains Safari "Gold" Acommodated

This safari, if combined with the cascading waters of the thundering Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World), creates a short and very well priced itinerary, which is a diverse itinerary and perfect for add-on tailored extensions to other nearby safari highlights such as Botswana, the Luangwa Valley,
Mana Pools (Zimbabwe) and even Malawi.
Please note that this safari can either start or end in Lusaka or Livingstone.
Certain departures operate in the reverse direction.
Trip runs between 5 June and 30 October

Days 1-3 Lufupa Bush Camp, Central Northern Kafue

Upon arrival at Lusaka airport you are met by a representative of Wilderness Air who will transfer you by light aircraft to Kafue National Park (flight time is approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes). Your guide will meet you at the airstrip in Kafue and transfer the group to Lufupa Tented Camp. This transfer is approximately 2 hour in duration, and en route we may encounter eland, roan and sable to name a few.

Lufupa Bush Campis situated in the centre of the northern sector of the 8 649 sq mile Kafue National Park, 35 km (22 miles) downstream of the confluence of the Lufupa and Kafue rivers. Accommodation is in four traditional thatch and brick chalets with en-suite facilities and veranda out front overlooking the river. Meals are served in the main area situated on the river and overlooking the Kafwala Rapids. The area around Lufupa Bush Camp is private and seldom will other vehicles be encountered. A combination of dambo areas (seasonally filled grassy depressions that dry out in the period this safari operates), riverine, floodplain, grassland and woodland areas make this a diverse game location with a range of habitats. There are resident prides of lion and leopard is frequently seen. Wild dogs are occasionally sighted. Hippos are always out in front of the camp frolicking in the cool waters of the Kafue River. There is also a wide variety of plains game ranging from zebra, buffalo, roan, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, sable, kudu and impala to the small oribi. Elephants are also often seen roaming through the concession.

Day 5&6 Musanza Tented Camp, Busanga floodplain, north-western Kafue 2nights
Depart Lufupa for an early morning game/transfer drive to Musanza Tented Camp. Musanza Tented Camp is located deep inside the wildlife haven of the Busanga Plains of Kafue National Park. Accommodation consists of four well-appointed tents with wall-to-wall views of the spectacular wildlife that frequents the grassy plains. The main dining and bar area are tented and situated under a majestic canopy of trees. The simple bush style of this camp creates the perfect atmosphere to enjoy dinner under a canopy of stars around a campfire. Discoverer-styled camps aim to bring the guest closer to nature, by means of a lively campfire and hurricane lanterns. Wide-ranging activities complement the comfort and added luxury of the lodges visited. Musanza Tented Camp is specifically outfitted to ensure that traditional camping feel with a clear emphasis on necessary and stylish comfortable interiors, creating a peerless wilderness experience. This camp is located in a slightly wooded belt just South of the Busanga Plains, thus allowing us to explore the productive woodland, grassland other than the Busnga Plains AND the southern section of the breath taking Busanga plains. The area's most dominant antelope species include red lechwe and puku, while buffalo, bushbuck, kudu, oribi, reedbuck, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, sable and roan are also often viewed. There are also hippo and crocodile; with predators such as lion,cheetah and spotted hyaena (with wild dogs less often) being seen. Leopard can also be spotted along the wooded tree lines fringing the plains (and has proven to be a very good location for spotting this elusive species), as well as elephant

Days 6&7 Busanga Bush Camp, Busanga Plains, Northern Kafue - 2nights
After an early breakfast, we depart for an early morning game drive / transfer to Busanga Bush Camp which is located in the heart of the Busanga Plains. The Busanga Plains cover an area of approximately 290 sq miles and Busanga Bush Camp is located in the centre of this wildlife paradise. The Plains are home to hundreds of red lechwe, ubiquitous puku, stately roan and the diminutive oribi. Lichtenstein's hartebeest, herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full set of antelope. This wealth of game on the plains is also a big attraction for predators, including wild dog, cheetah and prides of lion. For those interested in birding, the park boasts 491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin's Barbet. Even for non bird fanatics, large flocks of pelicans, circling flocks of the large black Open-billed stork, crowned cranes and wattled crane in the plains at certain times of the year are sure to impress and provide a spectacle well worthy of fond memories?... This itinerary specifically goes to 2 location within or near the Busanga Plains, allowing for in-depth exploration of this phenomenal ecosystem. Busanga Bush Camp in the north-western section of the Busanga is about as 'wild' as you can get in today's world: an unfenced mosaic of expansive grassy seasonal floodplains and "dambos" (open grassy areas that sometimes will fill up with rainwater). This camp is perfectly situated for some of the best lion viewing in Africa. It caters for 8 guests in 4 well-appointed rooms built of reed and canvas with wall-to-wall views of the spectacular wildlife that frequents the plain in front of the camp. Activities include game drives and night drives, led by qualified guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife

Day 8 Depart Kafue National Park
Early morning light aircraft transfer from Lufupa Tented Camp to Lusaka or Livingstone Airport, where the safari ends.

Price per person based on 2 people/twin share US$4222Single supplement US$580

Tour direction: Please note that this safari can either start or end in Lusaka or Livingstone.

Min group size 2 people and maximum of 8

Departure Dates

5 & 26 June; 3, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 21, 28 August; 4, 25 September; 23 October

· This safari can start or end with 2 nights in Livingstone, depending on client’s preference.

Price includes: accommodation on a per person sharing basis, all meals, all soft drinks, beer, fruit juice, mineral water and house wine at dinner, a selection of local liquors is also provided (excluding premium brands), laundry, National Park fees, activities and all internal air transfers as specified in the detailed itinerary.

Price exclude: flights (other than specified in the detailed safari itinerary), flight taxes, visas, compulsory comprehensive insurance, all relevant entry and departure government taxes, all personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls etc.), gratuities, optional extra activities, all pre and post safari

Unique features of this Exploration:

• Explore the vast and unexplored Kafue National Park, one of Africa's largest and oldest wildlife reserves.

• This Exploration uncovers the Kafue River and one of its arteries, the Lufupa River, as well as the unique Busanga Plains and the Ntemwa area, a unique eco-tone region between the Busanga Plains and the mixed miombo woodland.

• Experienced, knowledgeable and passionate guide travels with the guests throughout.

• The diversity of the habitats explored ensures excellent all-round game and bird viewing with some unique specials.

• Activities are varied, from birding to walking, fishing, boating, full-day picnics on the Busanga Plains, as well as both day and night game drives.

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