9 Days Wildlife and Busanga Plains Safari Experience

9 Days

Zambia

Classic, Luxury

Embark on a remarkable journey through the contrasting landscapes of Kafue National Park, Zambia’s largest and one of Africa’s most diverse wilderness areas. This eight-night “Plains & Plains” safari connects the remote, predator-rich southern sector with the iconic floodplains of the north, creating a comprehensive and immersive Kafue experience.
By utilising charter flights and coordinated in-house transfers, travel time is minimised and your time in the bush is maximised. From the expansive dambos and leopard-rich woodlands of the Nanzhila region to the legendary Busanga Plains – often described as Kafue’s “mini-Serengeti”-this itinerary is designed for travellers seeking exclusivity, authenticity, and exceptional wildlife encounters.

Highlights

Inclusions

4 Nights Full Board at Nanzhila Plains Camp – Kafue National Park, Chalet Accommodation, All Meals, all local drinks, twice daily scheduled safari activities, Park fees, internal road transfers & laundry.
4 Nights Busanga Plains Camp – Busanga; Tented Accommodation, all meals, all local drinks, two safari activities per day, Park fees, bed levies and laundry.
Transportation; Return Charter Flights from Lusaka to Kafue National Park, and Busanga Palains, and all airport transfers.

The Itinerary

Day 1

Meet & Greet – Flight to Kafue National Park

Your journey begins at Lusaka International Airport, where you will be met by our representative who will assist you in boarding your charter flight to Ngoma Airstrip in Kafue National Park.
Upon arrival, a guide from Nanzhila Plains Camp will welcome you and transfer you to the lodge. After check-in, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Dinner will be served before you retire for the evening.

Days 2-4

Explore Kafue National Park

You will have three full days to explore the southern region of Kafue National Park, enjoying two safari activities per day. These include day and night game drives, as well as guided walking safaris.

Nestled on the edge of a vast seasonal dambo in the secluded southern reaches of Kafue, Nanzhila Plains Camp is a sanctuary of peace and a renowned “place of predators.” This intimate camp offers access to a region largely untouched by mass tourism, where the remarkable diversity of antelope—including rare sable and roan—is complemented by frequent sightings of lion, cheetah, and the elusive African wild dog.
Whether enjoying a sundowner overlooking the waterhole or exploring the miombo woodlands on a guided walk, Nanzhila offers a deeply personal safari experience across more than 3,000 square kilometres of near-exclusive wilderness.

Day 5

Transfer to Busanga Plains - Kasonso Busanga Camp

After breakfast, transfer back to Ngoma Airstrip for your charter flight to Busanga Airstrip. Upon arrival, a guide from Kasonso Busanga Camp will meet you and transfer you to the lodge.
After check-in, depending on your arrival time, you may head out for an evening game drive or relax at the lodge before dinner is served.

Deep in the heart of the world-renowned Busanga Plains, Kasonso Busanga Camp offers a front-row seat to one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife spectacles. Perfectly positioned within the seasonal floodplains, the camp overlooks vast grasslands that, during the dry season, teem with thousands of red lechwe and puku.
The Busanga Plains are particularly famous for their lion populations, often seen navigating mist-covered channels at sunrise or resting on ancient fig-tree islands scattered across the floodplain. The open terrain also supports cheetah, leopard, and occasional wild dog sightings, making this region a highlight for predator enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Days 6-8

Explore Busanga Plains

You will have three full days to explore the spectacular Busanga Plains, enjoying two safari activities per day. These include morning and evening game drives, as well as guided walking safaris.
Lunch is served at the lodge between activities, giving you time to relax and enjoy the surrounding wilderness. Evenings are spent unwinding at camp before dinner and overnight.

Day 9

Departure

After breakfast, transfer from Kasonso Busanga Camp to Busanga Airstrip for your charter flight back to Lusaka.
Your safari concludes with a seamless onward connection, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Kafue’s vast plains, abundant wildlife, and raw African wilderness.

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Where You'll Be Staying

Busanga Plains Camp

Kafue National Park

Busanga Plains Camp is located in the remote part of Kafue National Park, an intimate and pleasant camp. This camp is a place where wildlife freely expresses itself, the best place to watch a lion and cheetah prey on the kinds of wildebeest, lechwe, puku and the many other preys. It has four luxury safari tents, fixed amid palm trees and all face out onto the floodplain where the Red Lechwe antelope is easily spotted. Each tent has an en…

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Nanzhila Plains Camp

Kafue National Park

Nestled on the edge of a vast seasonal dambo in the secluded southern reaches of Kafue, Nanzhila Plains Camp is a sanctuary of peace and a renowned “place of predators.” This intimate camp offers access to a region largely untouched by mass tourism, where the remarkable diversity of antelope—including rare sable and roan—is complemented by frequent sightings of lion, cheetah, and the elusive African wild dog. Whether enjoying a sundowner overlooking the waterhole or exploring the miombo woodlands on a…

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What's not included

 Visa Fees
 Comprehensive Travel & Medical Insurance
 International & Regional Flights
 All premium drinks from the bar
 Tips and Anything of a Personal Nature

Why Choose Absolute Zambia Safaris?

Absolute Zambia Safaris is a specialist in bespoke and private safaris in Zambia. Through our large safari operators, we proudly assist our guests in designing custom-made safaris.

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Dillon P

01/01/2025

Epic experience Truly a once in a lifetime experience! We always felt safe and well looked after on the trip, the scenery was excellent and the value for money was off the charts. Definitely a trip we would want to do again.

howard0928

10/11/2024

Excellent operator! Absolute Zambia was fantastic. Every connection ran smoothly, a representative was in hand whenever necessary. Booked us in fantastic lodges with great accommodations and even better food Highly recommended

Sorel

19/10/2024

Well organized, amazing safari Robert helped us plan every detail of our first safari/trip to Africa. He was incredibly responsive via email, and allowed us to explore a variety of options. We visited the city of Lusaka, 2 game parks, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, and a Mozambique beach resort. Every step of the way went smoothly.I especially recommend South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi game parks for safari. We saw a wide range of game and our guides were knowledgeable. It was overall an amazing experience.

Laurent - societyofexploration

18/09/2024

100% recommendation for your Zambia travels Robert arranged a two weeks photography tour for us, combining Wildlige and culture (Likumby Lya Mize and Nyau mask dances) and we enjoyed it a lot. He was extremely responsive to answer all our questions before the tour and arranged many extras that are, for photographers, of the utmost importance - private safari vehicles, full day game drives, efficient planning - making sure we didn‘t miss a thing! Also the recommended lodges were faultless. A special thanks to our driver, Kamara, who, with his professionalism and positive attitude, helped to overcome every small difficulty that we met during our overland travel days. The budget we gave was also respected and we got good value for our money. I give a 100% recommendation to this reputable Zambian owned company.

marys

25/08/2024

AMAZING EXPERIENCE Robert Zgosi was amazing! Everything on our trip was perfectly planned and executed. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I have recommended this company to friends and would definitely use them again!

Diamond1924

07/07/2024

Absolutely Great Tour AZS organised a perfect customised tour for us, combining Victoria Falls and South Luangwa nature reserve. Everything went really smoothly from stepping off the plane at Livingstone, crossing the Zimbabwean border, internal Zambian flights, and selecting terrific Lodges. We were pleasantly surprised to be welcomed at Lusaka Airport as we connected to our flight to Mfuwe. Would thoroughly recommend - AZS were brilliant at rearranging everything when we had to delay our trip as well. Really good.

Anna L

14/05/2024

Perfect holiday in Zambia Robert designed a perfect trip for our family. He chose local owned lodges that met our budget. He was always available to make sure we were okay or to give us advice. I highly recommend Absolute Zambia Safari!

Howard K K WONG

13/05/2024

The most professional and trustworthy agent for safaris in Africa We have just returned from a wonderful 9 days’ trip in Zimbabwe which was recommended and well organized by Robert from Absolute Zambia Safaris. According to our budget and wishing list, Robert organized us to stay at two wonderful lodges each close to two different National Parks in Zimbabwe and last stop by Victoria Falls. I was lucky to have entrusted Robert to organize my first experience of safari at his own country ( 5 days’ Luangwa trip) in 2019. Same as before, we did not have to think about anything on this trip but enjoying every moment on our safaris, especially the sightings of white rhinos which we mostly interested in. All the arrangements were seamless with only one hiccup, it was not the fault of Robert or his team but the “Imvelo” whose tram services could not be resumed on the date as they had hoped. What a pity that we could not celebrate our special event on that tram as planned. Robert be given credit once again in this regard, he promptly negotiated with Imvelo who eventually compensated us a charter flight to Victoria Fall with no extra charge and had out luggage forwarded by road to our hotel on the same day. All the way through our return to the airport for our flight back home, definitely exceeded our expectations. Robert of Absolute Zambia Safaris was truly amazing and I wholeheartedly recommend him to those planning a trip in South Africa.

Gary V

19/12/2023

Another perfect holiday We were a party of eight, most of us on a return trip (last one in 2020 - also with Absolute Zambia Safaris) under the expert guidance of Robert. It was again a holiday without a single complaint. Pickups were reliable and punctual, the David Livingstone resort is perfectly located on the banks of the Zambezi with comfortable beds, sumptuous food, an infinity pool, and an unlimited supply of food and drinks on the silent but spacious sunset cruise. Robert (from Absolute Zambia Safaris) dealt with all our changes, additions, amendments, and cancellations with endless patience and understanding. It was a perfect holiday, we will be back. Thank you Absolute Zambia Safaris.

Lisa A

24/11/2023

Amazing five-day trip Absolute Safari organised an amazing five-day trip for us which included 2 nights in Mwanfushi safari lodge and 2 nights by Victoria falls. Everything worked out perfectly and Robert was quick on the email, answering and organising according to our wishes. Our driver Brian was excellent and always on time and the price very reasonable. Can highly recommend.

9 Days Wildlife and Busanga Plains Safari Experience

Highlights

Inclusions

The Itinerary

Day 1

Meet & Greet – Flight to Kafue National Park