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14-Day Kafue and Lower Zambezi National Parks

Kafue National Park, Zambia

14-Day Kafue and Lower Zambezi National Parks

4.9 / 5 · 24 reviews Offered by Adventure Purists 14-Day

Overview

You'll visit these 2 beautiful parks and stay partly in luxury lodges, all with en-suite rooms or tents. Kafue National Park is one of the world's largest national parks and offers, with its 23.000 km2, a wide variety of different species in various habitats. You will visit the famous Busanga Plains, which are only accessible during a few months per year, a real exclusive getaway.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

14-Day

Route

Livingstone to Lusaka

Via Kafue NP, Busanga Plains (Kafue NP), Lusaka (City)

Country & park

Zambia / Kafue National Park

Style

Shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

On request

Minimum age

12 years

Activities

game drives & boat trip

Accommodation

Maramba River Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – Meals at Own Expense

Meals

Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

EUR

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

14-Day Kafue and Lower Zambezi National Parks
Kafue National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

EUR

Start datesSingle2+ people
Aug 15, 2026 €5.310 EUR €4.780 EUR
Oct 24, 2026 €5.310 EUR €4.780 EUR
Jun 5, 2027 €5.310 EUR €4.780 EUR
Jun 26, 2027 €5.310 EUR €4.780 EUR
Aug 14, 2027 €5.310 EUR €4.780 EUR
Oct 23, 2027 €5.310 EUR €4.780 EUR
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Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
A travel party of 1 or 2 people can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.

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Route

Tour route map
country Zambia
Start Livingstone (Day 1)
Day 2-6 Kafue NP
Day 7-8 Busanga Plains (Kafue NP)
Day 9 Kafue NP
Day 10 Lusaka (City)
Day 11-13 Lower Zambezi NP
Day 14 Kenneth Kaunda Airport (Lusaka)
End Lusaka (Day 14)

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour includes camping and lodges. Guests must assist with camp chores.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per vehicle.

Scheduled departures

This tour starts on fixed start dates only.

Cannot be customized

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.

12
Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Maramba River Lodge

Day 1

Maramba River Lodge

Mid-range lodge inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – Meals at Own Expense

Meals at Own Expense

Maramba River LodgeMaramba River LodgeMaramba River Lodge
Budget camping Inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included

Day 2

Budget camping Inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included

Inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Nanzhila Lake Camp

Day 3-4

Nanzhila Lake Camp

Luxury tented camp inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Nanzhila Lake CampNanzhila Lake CampNanzhila Lake Camp
Budget camping Inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included

Day 5-6

Budget camping Inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included

Inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Kasonso Busanga

Day 7-8

Kasonso Busanga

Mid-range tented bush camp inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Kasonso BusangaKasonso Busanga
Budget camping Bordering Kafue NP without fences – All Meals Included

Day 9

Budget camping Bordering Kafue NP without fences – All Meals Included

Bordering Kafue NP without fences – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Lilayi Lodge

Day 10

Lilayi Lodge

Luxury lodge near Lusaka (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Lilayi LodgeLilayi LodgeLilayi Lodge
Kasaka River Lodge

Day 11-13

Kasaka River Lodge

Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Kasaka River LodgeKasaka River LodgeKasaka River Lodge

Day 14

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Livingstone

Day 1

Arrival in Livingstone

After arrival in Livingstone, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to Maramba River Lodge. Elephants and hippos are regular guests at this lodge. You can watch them from the sunset deck. Your overnight stay will be in en-suite safari tents. Dinner in the restaurant. (-/-/-). Mid-range lodge located inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Destination: Livingstone (City) Stay: Maramba River Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Kafue National Park

Day 2

Kafue National Park

In the morning of day 2, you'll start your safari and drive via Kalomo to Kafue National Park, the largest and oldest National Park of Zambia, with 23 different species of antelopes. You'll have time to explore the southern area of this huge park on your game drive. Camping at Hornbill Campsite. Inside Kafue NP All meals included Drinks not included

Destination: Kafue National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Kafue NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Kafue National Park - Lake Ithezi Thezi

Day 3

Kafue National Park - Lake Ithezi Thezi

You'll carry on to Lake Ithezi Thezi. The scenery on the lake shore is beautiful, and wildlife is plentiful on the floodplains and shoreline. You'll have 2 full days to explore this area and enjoy stunning sunsets on the lake. 2x Overnight stay in chalets at Nanzhila Lake Camp. (2x FB). Luxury tented camp located inside Kafue NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kafue National Park Stay: Nanzhila Lake Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Kafue NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Kafue National Park - Central Area

Day 5

Kafue National Park - Central Area

You will be staying in the central part of Kafue, in the Chunga region. You will spend the whole day doing wildlife viewing in the park. Several small rivers cross this area, which leaves several waterholes in the dry season for the animals to quench their thirst. Wild dogs, which roam large areas of the park, and cheetahs and lions are among the inhabitants here. 2x Camping at Kasabushi Campsite or Kaingu Lodge (2x FB). Inside Kafue NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kafue National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Kafue NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Kafue National Park - Busanga Plains

Day 7

Kafue National Park - Busanga Plains

You will transfer in the north-western direction to Busanga Plains. This area can only be visited at a very limited time of the year. You will spend 3 days in this remote wilderness to explore the area on game drives and game walks. Your overnight stay will be in Kasonso Camp (2x FB). Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Kafue NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Busanga Plains (Kafue NP) Stay: Kasonso Busanga Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Kafue NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Kafue National Park

Day 9

Kafue National Park

After breakfast, you'll pack your vehicle. On a long game drive, you will drive through Kafue National Park to the central part of the park and set up your tents at Roy’s Campsite. If time allows, you can do another game drive for sunset on the bank of the Kafue River. Camping (FB). Bordering Kafue NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kafue National Park Stay: Budget camping Bordering Kafue NP without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lusaka

Day 10

Lusaka

In the morning, you'll pack up camp and drive to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. You'll stay overnight at Lilayi Lodge and can do a game walk or game drive on the farm in the afternoon. You'll have dinner in the restaurant of the lodge at your own expense. Your overnight stay will be in spacious Chalets at Lilayi Lodge (B/L/-). Luxury lodge located near Lusaka (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lusaka (City) Stay: Lilayi Lodge Luxury lodge located near Lusaka (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lower Zambezi National Park

Day 11

Lower Zambezi National Park

After breakfast, you'll drive through Lusaka and down the escarpment to the Zambezi valley. A visit to the Lower Zambezi Park is one of the highlights in Zambia. The Zambezi River on one side and the Escarpment on the other form the backdrop of your wildlife viewing. You'll do game drives in the park and boating along the river shore to watch the animals come to drink. On one of these days, you will do a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi. You'll stay overnight in spacious Safari Tents at Kasaka River Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River (3x FB). Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park Stay: Kasaka River Lodge Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Departure

Day 14

Departure

You will transfer to Lusaka and depart in the late afternoon (alternatively an additional night in Lusaka and departure on day 15) (B/-/-). Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Lusaka Airport (Lusaka) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

Camping equipment

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Sleeping bag

Bath towels

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts in Livingstone and ends in Lusaka, Zambia
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport (LVI - Check price) in Livingstone
Fly back from Kenneth Kaunda Airport (LUN - Check price) in Lusaka
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Adventure Purists

4.9 operator rating 24 reviews

After being in the mobile safaris business since 1992 , Johannes Stallmann founded Bundu Safaris /Adventure Purists Ltd Zambia in 2005 concentrating thoroughly on Zambia and being one of the first offering fully catered mobile Safaris in this country. Rely on our experience and equipment and enjoy Zambia - The Real Africa!

Office In

Zambia

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2005)

Tour Types

Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)

Destinations

Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

A great and well-cooperating tour operator, that will plan your stay around your wishes!

Hi! Recently me and my girlfriend visited Zambia for our first time, and had our first ever safari there! We booked via Adventure Purists/Bundu Safari's, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! We first wanted to book for Kafue National Park, but Christa (our lovely contact person) recommended another tour which would be easier accessable during this time of the year. We simply told them what we wanted, for how long, and any additional requests, and they made it happen! Of course we booked this trip hoping to see beautiful nature and amazing animals. (We definitely did see everything we wanted, including the entire Big 5!) But having two of these amazing guides with us really made our trip complete. Moses and Joseph are two wonderful guys that really know what they’re doing and talking about. They make a great duo who can cook, drive, care, spot even the most well hidden animals, and tell us everything about all we want to know like behavior, characteristics, looks and so much more of all the animals we found. Please take good care of such amazing safari guides, as you probably won’t find them of this kind very often. They always asked if we could see everything back in the truck, they asked if there were specific species we should look after. They asked when we wanted to leave, eat, come back to camp, take on extra activities or just chill a bit. Super kind, caring, funny, sweet and pure people. We absolutely would recommend booking with these guys if someone books a safari with Bundu. It was amazing seeing all these different species together and in the wild, and the hunt to always spot even more was really exciting! We think we got really lucky with everything we found, and are really appreciative about being able to make such a unique trip with very unique people! Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity, and we will definitely see you in the future! Kind regards, Babette and Jari

Jari and Babette · Netherlands

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Safari was amazing!

Safari was amazing thanks! All was well. We very much enjoyed our time there. Frank and Sabine were very friendly, and our guide Isacc very knowledgeable.

P N · United Kingdom

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Extensive knowledge of the country, to give the best advice and organize a great tour

I wanted to say a big thank you for all the planning and organization of our trip. (17 Days - 6 people including two children ages 11 and 9) From the initial exciting camping, to the last wonderful lodge in South Luangwa – All the locations were very well chosen. The boat on Lake Kariba, staying at Dawn's cottages, the estate with wild life and many polo horses, the big chalet in Lower Zambezi! And thank you to all the team that assisted us - Andrew, Monica, Joseph. Also in Bostwana and South Luangwa we had really great guides. We were very lucky to see amazing animals, not at once but at each location new and even more special – I won’t bore you with photos :) But there all the usual suspects – highlight was the leopards, the pride of lions, the big heards of elephants, buffalos, wild dogs… and everything in between. All the best from Switzerland

Swiss Family · Switzerland

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Extraordinary encounters with animals and nature, thanks to a very dedicated and passionate team!

We thank Christa for recommending the best nature park for our budget during this season. We were lucky to do our 6-day camping safari in the Lower Zambezi with a wonderful Dutch couple who were also nature lovers. In our small group of four, we were guided by Moses who is an incredible expert at spotting even the most inconspicuous animals like panthers. Thanks to him, during our short safari we were able to see the big five: lions, elephants, panthers, buffalos and rhinos (the latter in a private reserve near Mazabuka where we also encountered giraffes and ostriches). Of course, we saw many other species, such as wild dogs, zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocs, and so on. Each time, Moses explained to us the reasons for their behaviour and how they were linked to each other within their ecosystem. It was fascinating! We learnt a lot! Moses is also an incredible cook who, every evening at Mvuu camp, puts all his heart into preparing delicious traditional dishes in huge portions over the campfire. During our stay in Zambia, we couldn't find a restaurant that could match the quality of his cooking. We were also lucky enough to be driven by Joseph around the bumpy tracks of the park in a unique and beautiful modified Land Rover that we loved so much. Joseph is an extremely skilful (and joyful) driver who took us down tracks that no-one else would have dared. No track or path was impossible to follow the animal footprints of the Lower Zambezi NP! We highly recommend the expertise of Adventure Purists for safaris in Zambia.

Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge
Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge
Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge
Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge

Marie-Laure and Serge · Australia

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.

Can the itinerary be customized?

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Maramba River Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

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This tour is offered by Adventure Purists, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Adventure Purists.

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