Kafue and Victoria Falls special
With over 500 bird species, this 5 night safari to the Kafue National Park appeals to birders as well as those looking for a remote safari experience before ending in Victoria Falls.
Off the beaten track… Zambia’s Kafue National Park is a vast floodplain delta with impressive wildlife living on the floodplains including large prides of lion.
- Kafue National Park
- Livingstone (Victoria Falls), Zambia
- 6 days/5 nights
Highlights of Kafue and Victoria Falls
The Kafue National Park is Zambia’s oldest and largest National Park. The flood plains, rivers, and woodlands are home to an impressive array of bird and animal life. There are a number of private lodges including the Busanga and the Shumba Camps.
- Stay at Busanga Bush Camp in the heart of the Busanga Plains in a copse of fig trees has. Just 4 tents looking out at the herds of Puku and lechwe. Dine under the canopy of a majestic tree by the light of a chandelier lantern
- The stylish Shumba Camp (named after the famous pride of lions who live nearby) in the middle of the Busanga Plains with easy access to the floodplains teeming with wildlife. 6 spacious luxury tents on raised platforms with spectacular views
- the Toka Leya Camp at Victoria Falls is home for your last night. 12 spacious en-suite safari style tents with wooden floors. Family units available.
- bungee jumping and water sports, excellent fishing and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world!
- relax by the pool overlooking the Zambezi – what more could you ask for… the endless list of activities led by experienced qualified guides perhaps? Well, we can do that too, their stories and tales will make your safari holiday all the more memorable!
Best time to visit Kafue
- June to October – the wetlands start to dry up from June onwards, drawing the game closer and closer to the permanent sources of water. Camps open – 1 June to 31 October when the rains start.
- November – the game is concentrated on finding the scarce food and water sources until the rains start to fall again in December
Off the beaten track
Discover the charm of undiscovered Africa in Zambia’s remote Kafue National Park.
This safari to Kafue and Victoria Falls is a remote experience with varied activities...
hot air ballooning, full day drives with picnics, night drives, birding excursions and walks.
Stay in stylish camps, discover floodplains teeming with wildlife and relax with a romantic lantern lit dinner under a tree canopy.
Combine game viewing and water sports, a terrifying bungee jump, excellent fishing and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world.
Livingstone on the Zambian side is the site of the final camp and one of the seven wonders of the world - the trip’s grand finale... Victoria Falls
ItineraryFrom $5330
Day 1 - Lusaka to Kafue You're met on arrival at Lusaka for a transfer to Kafue then 40 mins. road transfer to Busanga Bush Camp, home for 2 nights-all inclusive basis with twice daily activities, laundry and local drinks.
Day 2 - Kafue National Park Morning and afternoon/evening game drives, walking safaris by qualified guides. amazing sunrise and sunsets. the Plains are home to huge numbers of birds and wildlife.
Days 3-4 Shumba Camp Game drive transfer to Shumba Camp. Activities include: game drives, boating, birding, star gazing with laser, guided nature walks, barbel fishing, bird hide.
Day 5 - Livingstone - Victoria Falls Flight to Livingstone, 20 min road transfer to Toka Leya, all inc.on the banks of the Zambezi. Guided tour of the Falls, sunset river cruise, village visit, tour Livingstone Museum.
Day 6 - Departure to Livingstone Airport 20 minute road transfer to Livingstone Airport for you onward travel. We recommend adding extra nights at Toka Leya in Livingstone if time permits.
How to get there
The Kafue & Victoria Falls Special starts and ends at Lusaka with return air transfers provided from Lusaka to Kafue National Park.
Please ask your Zambezi consultant if you would like us to book your international flights.
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