Kafue National Park

The 22,500 square kilometer area is home to the most diverse wilderness reserve in Africa. It remains one of Africa’s largest National Park and one of the oldest. The Kafue river is at its core and there are many tributaries and to the south the vast Itezi-tezi lake. The terrain is varied from hill country to flat flood plains, and from dense woodland to vast grass plains. The Kafue National Park is a stronghold for Red Lechwe, Roan, Sable, Eland, Sable and excellent territory for the Wild Dog, Lion and Cheetah.

From the astounding Busanga Plains in the North-western section of the Park to the tree-choked wilderness and the lush dambos of the south., fed by the emerald green Lunga, Lufupa and Kafue Rivers, the park sustains huge herds of a great diversity of wildlife.

From the thousands of red lechwe on the Plains, the ubiquitous puku, the stately sable and roan antelopes in the woodland to the diminutive oribi and duiker. The solid-rumped defassa waterbuck, herds of tsessebe, hartebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full menu of antelope.

Large prides of lion, solitary leopards and cheetahs are the prime predators. There is a host of smaller carnivores from the side-striped jackal, civet, genet and various mongoose.

Birdwatching – especially on the rivers and the dambos is superb. Notables include the wattled crane, purple crested loerie and Pel’s fishing owl. Over 490 species of birds have been recorded throughout the park.

The Kafue and Lunga Rivers offer good fishing opportunities, especially good bream, barbel and fresh water pike. Most lodges have fishing tackle, rods, boats and bait available. Musungwa Lodge in the south, hosts an annual fishing competition in September on Lake Itezhi Tezhi.

Recommended Camps & Lodges

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Destinations

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Shumba Bush Camp

Shumba means “lion” and is based at the “place of lions” on the Busanga Floodplains.

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KaingU Safari Lodge

KaingU Safari Lodge is situated in an area of pristine wilderness offering a magnificent game experience in the heart of the African bush.

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Mukambi Safaris

Mukambi Safaris, situated in the untouched Kafue National Park, offers a variety of safari options for the discerning traveller.

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Busanga Plains Camp

This camp provides the ultimate location for some of "the best lion viewing in Africa" & also Cheetah, leopard and over 400 bird species.

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Fig Tree Camp

Fig Tree Bush Camp is tucked away in one of the most undiscovered parts of Kafue National Park. Take a dip in the infinity pool or do some game viewing from the boma, whilst a variety of animals wander to and from the lagoon below throughout the day.

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Ila Safaris

As a luxury tented lodge sensitive to the pristine ecosystem of Kafue National Park, Ila Safari Lodge is intimately woven into the stillness of its place on the Kafue River.

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Chisa Busanga

Chisa is the Nyanja word for ‘birds nest’, and the rooms were inspired by the weaver bird nests that decorate the trees here. Sitting on a small tree-lined island, the camp uses only solar power as do the game drive vehicle and bicycles used to explore the watery dambos beyond.

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