Zambia Circuit

Explore more of the country that is home to Victoria Falls with the chance to experience safari on foot, open vehicle, boat or canoe.

DAY 1 HEATHROW – LUSAKA
Fly overnight from Heathrow to Lusaka via Johannesburg.

DAY 2 KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
On arrival at Lusaka airport you will be met and transferred for your light aircraft flight to Kafue National Park. Met at the airstrip and transferred to your tented camp, situated in the northern area of the park where the Lufupa and Kafue rivers meet. The surrounding vegetation offers expansive grassy floodplains and diverse riverine vegetation. Overnight: Lufupa Tented Camp. (l,d)

DAY 3 KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
Today you have the day to explore the surroundings and spot the wide variety of wildlife in the area including zebras, buffaloes and hippos. You can enjoy open vehicle game drives, boat cruises and walking safaris. Overnight: Lufupa Tented Camp. (b,l,d)

DAY 4 KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
Depart on an early morning game drive to Musanza Tented Camp located in the Busanga Plains of the Kafue National Park. This camp offers a traditional camping feel bringing you close to nature whilst still offering stylish and comfortable accommodation. Overnight: Musanza Tented Camp. (b,l,d)

DAY 5 KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
You will have plenty of opportunity to view the dominant antelope species in this area, along with the wide variety of birdlife including large flocks of pelicans and crowned cranes that inhabit the plains. Overnight: Musanza Tented Camp. (b,l,d)

DAY 6 KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
Depart on an early morning game drive transferring to Busanga Bush Camp in the heart of Busanga Plains. This is one of Zambia’s most significant wetlands and one of the few areas that is unspoilt by human development. A big attraction for predators, including wild dogs, cheetahs and prides of lions. Overnight: Busanga Bush Camp. (b,l,d)

DAY 7 KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives, with amazing sunrise and sunset views across the floodplains that are teeming with wildlife and birds. Overnight: Busanga Bush Camp. (b,l,d)

DAY 8 KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
After an early morning game drive, return by road to Lufupa Tented Camp and enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure by the banks of the Lufupa River. Overnight: Lufupa Tented Camp. (b,l,d)

DAY 9 LUSAKA – HEATHROW
After a leisurely breakfast transfer to Lusaka Airport for your flight to Heathrow via Johannesburg. (b)

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