Kafue National Park in 12 nights

12 Night Zambia Lodge-based Self-drive (Lvi-Lun)

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Kafue National Park in 12 nights

From:

5,515.00

per person*

South to north through Kafue National Park

Travel south to north through Kafue National Park and you will be amazed at the variety of scenery and habitats in this pristine National Park. Explore the open plains of Nanzhila, listen to the haunting cry of the Fish-eagles of Lake Itezhi-tezhi, meander along the river at KaingU, search for the iconic Pangolin in the woodlands around Mayukuyuku, as well as enjoying a trip to Busanga Plains – a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered.

This itinerary is only possible in the dry season (July – October)

*Indicative price is per person and based on 2 people travelling off-peak*

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Fast Facts

Duration:

13

Days

Destinations:

Kafue National Park, Kasane, Livingstone, Zambia

Departs From:

Kasane

Ends In:

Lusaka

Travel Styles:

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Fly into Kasane where you pick up your vehicle before spending the first night at The Old House along the Chobe River.

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Accommodation:

The Old House

Location:

Kasane

Basis:

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2 – 3

Cross into Zambia and head into Kafue spending the first two nights at Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp in the south of the park. Nanzhila offers excellent opportunities to see the healthy populations of a number of antelope species including Roan and Sable, Reedbuck, Defassa Waterbuck, Oribi, Hartebeest and Eland as well as all the major carnivores, with a particularly strong population of Wild Dog and Cheetah.

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Accommodation:

Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp

Location:

Kafue National Park

Basis:

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4

Make your way north. The next night in Kafue is spent at Nanzhila Lake Camp – an owner run lodge on the banks of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi in the southern regions of the unspoilt Kafue National Park.

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Accommodation:

Nanzhila Lake Camp

Location:

Kafue National Park

Basis:

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 – 6

Drive north through the park to Kaingu Lodge, where you spend the next two nights. Kaingu is situated overlooking the Kafue River. The focus at Kaingu is the river and its beauty, and trips of various lengths can be done on the river from the lodge, as well as game drives in the wildlife management area.

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Accommodation:

Kaingu Lodge

Location:

Kafue National Park

Basis:

Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Drinks Basis:

All Local Brands (excl Spirits)

Day 7

Continue north to spend the next night at Mukambi Safari Lodge in a beautiful setting overlooking the Kafue River.

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Accommodation:

Mukambi Safari Lodge

Location:

Kafue National Park

Basis:

Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Drinks Basis:

All Local Brands (excl Spirits)

Day 8 – 9

Head for the remote Busanga Plains in the north of the park, where you spend two nights at Mukambi Plains Camp – a seasonal bush camp deep in the heart of the famous Busanga Plains, a stunning wetland area.

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Accommodation:

Busanga Plains Camp

Location:

Kafue National Park

Basis:

Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Drinks Basis:

All Local Brands (excl Spirits)

Day 10 – 11

Drive back south ending your trip through Kafue with two nights at Mayukuyuku Camp. The camp is very relaxing and peaceful, just downstream from a number of small rapids facing a small island where the river fans out, with spectacular views in many directions.

Information

Accommodation:

Mayukuyuku Bush Camp

Location:

Kafue National Park

Basis:

Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Drinks Basis:

All Local Brands (excl Spirits)

Day 12

Leave Kafue and make your way east to Lusaka where you return the vehicle before spending the night at Pioneer Camp to the east of the city.

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Accommodation:

Pioneer Lodge & Campsite

Location:

Lusaka

Basis:

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Rates

From:

5,515.00

per person*

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Price Includes:

  • 12 days 4×4 vehicle hire incl one way fees (vehicle with R30,000 insurance excess) 
  • GPS with Tracks4Africa & Satphone rental
  • All accommodation fees
  • Meals where stated
  • Guided activities at Kaingu Lodge, Mukambi Safari Lodge, Busanga Plains Camp and Mayukuyuku
  • Airport transfers
  • Trip handbook, directions & maps

Price Excludes:

International flights; Personal insurance; Visa / border fees; National park / Reserve entrance fees

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