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8-Day Ultimate Kafue National Park Safari

Kafue National Park, Zambia

8-Day Ultimate Kafue National Park Safari

4.9 / 5 · 220 reviews Offered by Off2Africa Travel 8-Day

Overview

This itinerary begins on the upper Zambezi which flows under your River Cottage veranda, and ends in the Kafue in two different locations including the famous Busanga plains. The Busanga Plains, secreted away in the northern part of the Kafue National Park in Zambia, are one of the most untouched wilderness areas in Africa. Within its quietness, this wetland ecosystem bristles with diverse life that makes for a special safari experience.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

8-Day

Route

Livingstone (Day 1-2) to Lusaka

Via Kafue NP, Busanga Plains (Kafue NP), Kenneth Kaunda Airport (Lusaka)

Country & park

Zambia / Kafue National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

9 years

Activities

game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip

Accommodation

Tongabezi Lodge - Luxury lodge just outside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

8-Day Ultimate Kafue National Park Safari
Kafue National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 n/a* USD $6,487 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 n/a* USD $8,583 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 n/a* USD $6,487 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 9 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

Tour route map
country Zambia
Start Livingstone (Day 1-2)
Day 3-4 Kafue NP
Day 5-7 Busanga Plains (Kafue NP)
Day 8 Kenneth Kaunda Airport (Lusaka)
End Lusaka (Day 8)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will 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.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 9 years

The minimum age for this tour is 9 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & 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

Tongabezi Lodge

Day 1-2

Tongabezi Lodge

Luxury lodge just outside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Ila Safari Lodge

Day 3-4

Ila Safari Lodge

Luxury tented camp inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Ila Safari LodgeIla Safari LodgeIla Safari Lodge
Chisa Busanga Camp

Day 5-7

Chisa Busanga Camp

Luxury+ bush camp inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Chisa Busanga CampChisa Busanga CampChisa Busanga Camp

Day 8

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.

Your Zambian Safari Begins at Tongabezi

Day 1

Your Zambian Safari Begins at Tongabezi

You will be met at Livingstone Airport and transferred to Tongabezi. This stunning lodge is set right on the river, with all rooms offering river views. Your activities included are sunset or sunrise boat cruise, island picnic, tour of Victoria Falls on the Zambian side, fishing, game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya Park, walk in the gorge below the falls, cultural visit to the museum, local village visit, mountain bike trail, shopping trip and visit to the Tongabezi school. You also have a morning breezer tour of Livingstone Island. There are a variety of other activities available such as helicopter flight, white water rafting or high wire adrenalin zip line. More than enough to keep you entertained or you can just relax by the pool with a cold drink. Luxury lodge located just outside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Livingstone (City) Stay: Tongabezi Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Explore Kafue National Park from Ila Safari Lodge

Day 3

Explore Kafue National Park from Ila Safari Lodge

Today, you will have a transfer to Livingstone Airport to meet your flight to Kafue, where you will be met and transferred to camp. Ila Safari Lodge is nestled on the Kafue River, and your activities are game drives, walks, fishing, and boat cruises. Kafue National Park, the largest (the size of Wales or Vermont) and oldest park in Zambia, is one of the last great expanses of remote and unspoiled wilderness in Africa. The possibility of a wildlife moment awaits you around the next tree or bend in the Kafue River. Falling within the park’s protection are so many diverse environments, teeming with wildlife in the dry season, and a mecca for predators. Luxury tented camp located inside Kafue NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Kafue National Park Stay: Ila Safari Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Kafue NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
The Magical Busanga Plains from Chisa Busanga

Day 5

The Magical Busanga Plains from Chisa Busanga

Today, you will have a short flight to Busanga. The Busanga Plains, secreted away in the northern part of the Kafue National Park in Zambia, are one of the most untouched wilderness areas in Africa. Within its quietness, this wetland ecosystem bristles with diverse life that makes for a special safari experience. Your activities are game drives, walks, birding, and bike trails. Red lechwe leaping across shallow wetlands, lions hunting in golden grasses, and elephants emerging out of morning mist, this is the Busanga Plains experience. Found in the northern region of Zambia’s Kafue National Park, this remote wilderness is distinct from the miombo woodlands of the park. Instead, flat grassland dambos are dotted with date palms and sausage and fig trees. As the flood waters recede from June to November, the Busanga Plains become accessible for safaris characterised by outstanding wildlife-viewing, predator action and colourful birdlife. Luxury+ bush camp located inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP) All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Busanga Plains (Kafue NP) Stay: Chisa Busanga Camp Luxury+ bush camp located inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Say Goodbye to Zambia and Depart from Lusaka

Day 8

Say Goodbye to Zambia and Depart from Lusaka

Sadly, your final day has arrived. You will have a flight to Lusaka to connect with your international departure. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

Getting There

This tour starts in Livingstone and ends in Lusaka, Zambia
This operator can book your international flights
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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Off2Africa Travel

4.9 operator rating 220 reviews

We always take care of the small stuff, but Off 2 Africa also thinks big… as wide as Africa’s superb landscapes, endless horizons and every friendly African smile! It is our privilege to help plan your journey to the world's most exciting continent. Our talented team of specialists has been putting together safari travel experiences in Africa for 25 years now, and we can't wait to do the same for you.

Office In

South Africa

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2001)

Member Of

ATTA, ZTA, SATSA, ZTOA & AFRICA'S EDEN

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, 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

Claire Saunders our tour operator was professional, efficient and well organised

From the outset we had an outstanding service from Claire. She tailored a trip to meet our needs, and made sure it was relatively close to our budget. We had a seamless transfer to the Okavango Delta, starting with a thorough briefing by our driver, and plenty of drinks for the journey. Our drive from Maun to Amber River Lodge in the delta was an adventure in itself, stopping to see the flora and fauna. The lodge absolutely blew us away, we had an amazing time. We had a very knowledgeable guide, Rati, we saw so many wild animals, birds, and the landscape is like paradise. We definitely had luxury accommodation, delicious food, wonderful activities. It was heart wrenching to leave. We had another seamless transfer to the Chobe River, we stayed at Jackalberry. Another stunning lodge. Great pool areas in both to unwind after safari. So close to the national park. We saw elephants, hippos, crocodiles in the water. Also a wide range of land animals and birds. There were beautiful sunsets and sunrises at both sites. We always arrange our own trips but just this once it was nice to have it arranged from start to finish. Claire went the extra mile to make this a memory for a lifetime.

Amber River Lidge
En route to Okavango delta
At delta
At delta

Jacqueline · United Kingdom

Verified

Extremely professional, experienced and knowledgeable.

Bec and his team, listened to all of our interests and requirements and put together the best African safari we have ever completed. The entire trip was flawless from start to finish. Bec tailored the trip to exactly what we wanted, many things were managed and planned that we were unaware of how complex they would be until we under took the trip. The process of arranging land transfers across different country borders, was seamless and something that would have been difficult to arrange. As it happened the transportation was safe and perfectly managed with the local knowledge of the team. Bec also checked in on us during our trip. The best, and only decision, we needed to make for the best safari we have ever had, was to select Off2Africa to organise the entire trip.

Chris · Australia

Verified

Excellent organization, Amazing Trip.

We had a wonderful 3 countries trip to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. It leaves us with marvelous memories. We were stunned by the good organization of our tour operator, Robyn. The communication was excellent. Transfers were smooth, efficient and drivers always on times at the several meeting points. Lodges were very good and we saw plenty of game despite travelling in low season. We highly recommend Off2Africa and would definitely travel with them again. Of course, these trips are never cheap but it was good value for money considering the upper level lodges and the many transfers, including a return flight to Hwange National Parks as well as the many long game drives with professional guides.

Maria · Belgium

Verified

Fabulous Botswana

We chose Off2Africa for our Botswanan adventure after careful consideration and was impressed with the care and attention Sian Edwards and Emma paid to not only the arrangements but keeping us informed of any changes due to the weather conditions. We felt looked after from the moment we arrived at Maun airport until the time we left. We visited 3 lodges - preferring to stay 3 nights at both Camp Moremi and Savuti - in the hope of seeing 'big cats' and we were not disappointed. We watched a pride of lions enjoying their kill; lion cubs playing with each other; cheetahs chasing a possible kill and a leopard quietly walking along the track ahead of us. It was amazing how close we came to the lions and a family of hyenas as they walked quietly around the safari truck! The lodges were very similar in terms of luxury, comfort and service but also very different in that Camp Okavango was primarily boat and walking safaris which gave us a different perspective from the motorised safaris- we stood only 100 metres from 2 male lions as they sat on a raised area looking for prey. All the staff we met on the trip were friendly, helpful and we especially loved the warm welcomes we received at each camp. Our guides were first rate. We wouldn't hesitate to travel to Botswana again and would certainly contact Off2Africa for any future safari trips.

Jacqueline · United Kingdom

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Tour FAQs

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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 US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 9 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?

Tongabezi Lodge - Luxury lodge just outside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

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

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Off2Africa Travel, 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 Off2Africa Travel.

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