Extended Classic Kafue Safari

A 9 night safari that explores the plains of the Southern section of the Kafue, the game rich shorelines of Lake Itezhi-tezhi and the picturesque Kafue River.

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Safari Package Overview

A 9 night Kafue safari staying at 2 or 3 different camps

This safari allows you to experience 3 of the most complimentary camps and regions of the Southern and central parts of Kafue National Park in Zambia. Beginning in Livingstone and ending in Lusaka (or vice versa), the Extended Classic Kafue Safari offers the wide open spaces and game drive/safari walk focus of Nanzhila Plains Camp with the stunning game rich shorelines of Lake Itezhi-tezhi from Nanzhila Lake Camp. These 2 areas are then complimented by the beautiful river side location and river activities of Kaingu Safari Lodge. This gives you both land and water based activities and a myriad of different wildlife and birding species to discover - it really is the best of both worlds!

Key points about the Extended Classic Kafue safari

Highlights from this safari will include:

Travel Dates & Duration

9 nights between June & November with 3 nights at each camp.

*There is also the 6 nights option: 3 nights Nanzhila + 3 night Kaingu*

Activities

Game drives, walks, bush dinners, sundowners river cruises.

Travel Logistics

Transport can be included from start to finish. Option to start in Livingstone or Lusaka.

Breakfast in the Kafue National Park

Safari Package Overview

3 nights at Nanzhila Plains Camp in the Southern Kafue

As mentioned, this safari can EITHER start from Livingstone or Lusaka - the starting point will dictate which camp is first on the itinerary. Whichever is first, we will collect you from your point of departure and transfer you into camp. A portion of the drive will be through the national park which means you get to enjoy a game drive  before arriving and settling into your rooms.

3 nights at Plains Camp

Pick-up from the airport and transport between camps are included

Full Board basis, park fees & bed levies Included 

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Safari Package Overview

3 nights at a serene lodge on the banks of the Kafue River

After breakfast, we will leave camp to meet the team from Kaingu. Kaingu River Lodge is magnificently situated in the riparian woodland on the banks of the Kafue River with stunning views. African finfoot, hippo and a wide variety of birdlife are on constant display and river based boat cruises and canoeing is a must on this portion of the Kafue River. Kaingu also conducts game drives in a stunning section of the Kafue National Park.

Transport between the camps included

Full Board Basis, park fees & bed levies Included 

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Safari Package Overview

3 nights near Lake Itezhi-tezhi staying at Nanzhila Lake Camp

Lake camp is the perfect destination for big game viewing, bird watching and photographic opportunities as you have wide open views in front of the camp with consistent congregations of wildlife that come through. Expect superb hospitality, wholesome food, a brilliant setting and a top notch sightings.

Transfers between the camps included

Booking on a Full Board Basis, park fees & bed levies Included 

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2025 Rates & Package Options

Choose between the 6 night or 9 night package

6 night "Classic Kafue" Package

Rate will differ between Green and High Season
  • 3 nights at Plains or Lake Camp
  • 3 nights at Kaingu Safari Lodge
  • All meals, all local drinks, tea & coffee, twice daily scheduled safari activities
  • Inter-camp transfers (between Nanzhila and Kaingu)
  • Gratuities
  • ; Additional external road transfers & flights
  • Items of a personal nature

9 night "Extended Classic Kafue"

Rate will differ between Green and High Season
  • 3 nights Plains Camp
  • 3 nights Lake Camp
  • 3 nights Kaingu Safari Lodge
  • All your meals, local drinks, tea & coffee, park fees & bed levies
  • Transfers between the camps
  • Premium drinks at Kaingu
  • Items of a personal nature & gratuities
  • Any transfers NOT mentioned above
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