Duration
10-Day
Kafue National Park, Zambia
10-Day Explore the Wild Margins of Zambia
Overview
Step away from the familiar into a rarer Zambia, designed for travellers drawn to space, silence, and unspoiled landscapes without crowds or choreography. Moving between two of the country's least visited wilderness regions, it prioritises immersion over ticking highlights. Days are active and attentive, guided by experts who read the land through movement and observation. Comfort is discreet, allowing the wild to remain central. This is considered a quietly absorbing adventure with purpose.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Lusaka to Lusaka (City)
Via Kafue NP, Lower Zambezi NP
Country & park
Zambia / Kafue National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
8 years
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Accommodation
Wild Dogs Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Lusaka (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
GBP
Rates
Rates Per Person
GBP
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
£10,065 GBP
£7,442 GBP
Dec 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027
£6,380 GBP
£6,380 GBP
Jun 1, 2027 - Nov 30, 2027
£10,566 GBP
£7,816 GBP
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in British Pounds (GBP).
This tour accepts children who are 8 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Zambia
Start
Lusaka (Day 1)
Day 2-5
Kafue NP
Day 6-9
Lower Zambezi NP
End
Lusaka (City) (Day 10)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
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Minimum age of 8 years
The minimum age for this tour is 8 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Wild Dogs Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Lusaka (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-5
Ntemwa-Busanga Camp
Mid-range bush camp inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-9
Kutali Camp
Luxury tented camp inside Lower Zambezi NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
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.
Day 1
Arriving Softly in Lusaka
You'll arrive in Lusaka and take time to settle before heading into the remote country. This brief pause allows the pace to slow and prepares you for days shaped by wilderness rather than schedules. A gentle transition that helps you leave travel fatigue behind and step into safari rhythm before the bush. Mid-range lodge located in Lusaka (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Lusaka (City) Stay: Wild Dogs Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Lusaka (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Exploring the Remote Plains of Kafue National Park
You'll travel west into Kafue National Park and Ntemwa Busanga Camp, a vast and little-traversed wilderness where space and solitude define the experience. The Busanga ecosystem reveals wide grasslands, seasonal waterways, and shifting light that draws wildlife across open plains, with large herds of antelope, buffalo, and predators moving through the floodplains. Time here is spent moving through the landscape at a measured pace, observing detail and behaviour often unseen in more frequented regions, from lion prides resting in the grass to vast flocks of birds rising at dawn. From camp, you will explore on early morning and late afternoon game drives across the floodplains, when wildlife activity is at its peak. Guided walking safaris offer a closer understanding of the ecosystem, while seasonal boating experiences allow you to drift through shallow channels when the waters rise. Evenings are spent around camp, listening to the sounds of the plains. Mid-range bush camp located inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP) All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Destination: Kafue National Park Stay: Ntemwa-Busanga Camp Mid-range bush camp located inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 6
Following the Zambezi's Quieter Reaches
You'll continue south to Kutali Camp in the Lower Zambezi, where the wilderness becomes more intimate and textured. Set within riverine woodland and overlooking sandbanks framed by escarpment backdrops, the camp offers a rich setting for close wildlife encounters and varied exploration. The river provides both orientation and contrast after the open plains of Kafue, shaping each day with movement and light. From camp, experience guided canoe safaris drifting quietly along channels lined with elephants, hippos, and birdlife, as well as walking safaris that reveal tracks, plants, and smaller details of the ecosystem. Boat safaris explore deeper stretches of the river, while game drives follow elephant paths through woodland and open clearings. In the evening, you can head out on a night drive to spot nocturnal creatures or spend time in camp listening to the river, as the Lower Zambezi reveals its quieter, more intimate rhythm over four nights of immersive exploration. Luxury tented camp located inside Lower Zambezi NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park Stay: Kutali Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Lower Zambezi NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 10
Begin your Journey Home
This off-the-beaten-track journey reveals Zambia through its quieter, wilder spaces. By choosing remote regions and allowing time to explore them fully, it replaces spectacle with understanding. The result is an adventure that feels personal and immersive. It is a journey that rewards curiosity, presence, and a willingness to venture beyond the obvious. Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Lusaka (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense 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)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
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
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 and ends in Lusaka
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/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
Offered by
Journey Africa
4.8 operator rating
Journey Africa is a luxury Tour Operator crafting private, considered safaris and journeys across Africa's most remarkable landscapes. Journeys Shaped by Purpose. Crafted, Never Packaged. Luxury with Support. Exploration that leaves a Legacy.
Office In
United Kingdom
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2025)
Member Of
IATA & ATOL
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 British Pounds (GBP).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 8 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Wild Dogs Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Lusaka (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Lusaka
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Journey Africa, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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 Journey Africa.
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