Zambia · Safari

3-Day Kafue National Park Safari with Busanga Plains and Boat Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Zambia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the beauty of Kafue National Park, including the Busanga Plains
  • 02 Enjoy thrilling game drives to spot big cats
  • 03 Experience a boat cruise on the Lufupa River
  • 04 Visit several watering points for early wildlife viewing
  • 05 See Lusaka on a city and museum tour, depending on your departure flight

Embark on an epic 2-night, 3-day safari in the northern region of Kafue National Park, including the Busanga Plains, and enjoy thrilling, unforgettable game drives with the chance to spot big cats. The tour also includes a boat cruise on the Lufupa River, accommodation in the park, and a return journey to Lusaka with a city and museum tour, depending on your departure flight.

Embark on an epic 2-night, 3-day safari in the northern region of Kafue National Park, including the Busanga Plains, and enjoy thrilling, unforgettable game drives with the chance to spot big cats.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Lusaka, Kafue National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival, Transfer to Kafue and Lufupa River Activity

5:30 pm

  • Meet and greet session from your hotel or lodge in the lobby.
  • The team leader will brief you about the tour that will take place the following day.

Day 1 Activities

  • 7:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel or lodge and commencement of the tour.
  • After all travel formalities, board the vehicle and travel by road to Mumbwa en route to Kafue National Park.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch in Mumbwa and then proceed.
  • Head toward the Kafue River and the state-of-the-art Kafue Hook Bridge.
  • Enter the park through the gate and continue to the camp in the northern region of Kafue National Park, a journey of approximately 90 km from the main gate.
  • Upon arrival, participate in a game drive or a boat cruise on the Lufupa River.
  • 7:30 pm: Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and then retire for the night.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Busanga Plains Game Drive

  • 4:45 am: Start off for a game drive to the Busanga Plains. It is a 10-hour full-day game drive in Kafue National Park using an open 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced tour guide.
  • Packed breakfast and lunch will be eaten at different selected points within the park.
  • Visit several watering points to see animals coming for an early drink. There are great chances to see many animals in the early morning hours.
  • Spend time driving across the park, maximizing the chances of seeing a lot of game.
  • Late in the evening, around 5:00 pm, wind up the drive and head back to the main camp.
  • 7:30 pm: Have dinner and thereafter retire for the night.
3
Day 03

Return to Lusaka with Optional City and Museum Tour

  • 6:30 am: Enjoy a delicious breakfast.
  • 8:30 am: Start off for Lusaka. Upon arrival, have lunch and thereafter go for a Lusaka city and museum tour. This will depend on your departure flight.
  • This is the end of the exciting tour.
Busanga Plains, Lufupa River boat cruise, Kafue National Park game drives

Where this trip takes you

Busanga Plains, Lufupa River boat cruise, Kafue National Park game drives

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Zambia 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Return transfer
  • Tour guide
  • Accommodation in Kafue National Park
  • Full-board meals in Kafue National Park
  • 4x4 open safari vehicle
  • Lusaka city tour
  • Lusaka museum tour
  • Game drive
  • Boat cruise
  • Snacks and mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Park fees
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • Binoculars and a camera
  • Alcoholic beverages

What to bring

  • Safari attire.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Insurance.

Know before you go

  • Bring your insurance.
  • Passport.
  • Camera.
  • Binoculars.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lusaka, Zambia
Tour start
Zambia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Zambia.

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