Safari Package Overview
A North-to-South Journey Across Zambia's Largest National Park
This 9-night itinerary connects three distinct ecological zones within Kafue National Park. By combining the southern plains, the Itezhi-Tezhi lakeside, and the northern floodplains, travelers experience the full diversity of the park's wildlife and landscapes
All your travel logistics covered from start to finish
Transfers: All road transfers between camps and to/from airports are managed in-house to ensure a seamless transition.
Inclusions: The package includes 9 nights of accommodation, all meals, scheduled safari activities, park fees, and conservation levies.
Seasonality: This itinerary is best experienced between June and November when the Busanga Plains are accessible and wildlife congregates near permanent water sources.
Trip can be done in reverse
Key points about this 9 night safari package
Highlights from this safari will include:
Travel Dates & Duration
9 nights between June & November with 3 nights at each camp
Activities
Game drives & Walks (at the Nanzhila camps only)
Travel Logistics
Transport included from start to finish. This safari can either start in Livingstone or Lusaka.
DAY 1 - 4: 3 NIGHTS
3 nights at Nanzhila Plains Camp
Nanzhila Plains is the most southerly camp in Kafue National Park. It is situated on a tree-covered "island" overlooking the dambos (seasonal wetlands) of the Nanzhila River. The camp provides a private safari experience in a vast, under-explored region.
Camp Highlights:
- This is one of the best locations in Zambia to see roan, sable, and oribi. The open dambos allow for clear, long-distance viewing of these specialized species.
- Guaranteed predator sightings (lion, leopard, cheetah)
- With over 450 recorded species in the area, the plains are a significant draw for birdwatchers, including sightings of the endemic Black-cheeked Lovebird.
Day 4 - 7: 3 nights
3 nights at Nanzhila Lake Camp
Nanzhila Lake Camp is located on the edge of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi, overlooking the Musa River. The camp's elevated position provides views over the floodplains, where animals congregate as the surrounding bush dries out.
Camp Highlights:
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Large Mammal Concentrations: The proximity to the lake attracts significant herds of elephant and buffalo, particularly during the dry season. This abundance of prey also supports healthy populations of lion and leopard.
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Varied Landscapes: Unlike the flat plains of the south, the lake region features rocky outcrops, shoreline grasslands, and riverine forest, offering a high variety of scenery and photography opportunities.
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Water-Based Activities: Depending on the season and water levels, guests can enjoy boat cruises on Lake Itezhi-Tezhi, providing a different perspective on the park's wildlife and birdlife.
DAY 1 - 4: 3 NIGHTS
3 nights in the Busanga Plains at Kasonso Busanga Camp
Kasonso Busanga Camp The final leg of the journey takes you to the northern tip of the park. The Busanga Plains are a seasonal wetland famous for vast horizons and some of the best predator viewing in Southern Africa.
Activities: Game drives across the floodplains and birding excursions.
Highlights: Busanga is home to the endemic red lechwe and is world-renowned for its lion prides. The open grasslands make it easy to observe predator-prey interactions and a wide variety of birdlife, including wattled cranes.
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About Nanzhia Safaris
The Nanzhila Camps are co-owned and managed by Everwild Travel Co and The Smith Family. To learn more about Everwild and to see what other camps are members of the portfolio, visit everwild.travel
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