Duration
8-Day
Kafue National Park, Zambia
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.
Plan snapshot
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
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 9 years.
Day 1-2
Luxury lodge just outside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Luxury tented camp inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-7
Luxury+ bush camp inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
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)
Day 3
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)
Day 5
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)
Day 8
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)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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)
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
Offered by
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
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5From 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.
Jacqueline · United Kingdom
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
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
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
Practical answers
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.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Tongabezi Lodge - Luxury lodge just outside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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
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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