Kafue National Park Safari

Top Kafue National Park Safari Packages

The Kafue National Park Safari takes on an adventurous ride to one of the largest and oldest national parks in Africa. You can discover the lesser-known and largely unexplored tracts of virgin bush that showcase a fantastic diversity of wildlife in this safari experience. With the help of this safari, you can witness 400 species of birds and animals, thereby offering an unbeatable game-sighting experience for you and your family. Some of the animals that you can discover in this national park are buffalo, cheetah, elephant, hippo, lion, leopard, and several other mammals.


The Kafue safari package also includes a variety of thrilling and adventurous activities, including guided walks and night-time safaris in the Nanjhila Plains. Different accommodation facilities in the lodges and camps of the Kafue National Park allow you to relax either by taking a dip in the pool or reading a book while enjoying the fantastic surroundings of the national park

4-Day Kafue National Park Luxury Safari Package

Included in the Kafue safari package, the 4-Day Kafue National Park Luxury Safari Package takes the visitors to one of the largest game parks in Africa, where lions rule the land, crocodiles and hippos the water, and fish eagles the sky. With this safari package, you will get an authentic wildlife experience through birding and game-viewing activities. You also stand a chance to catch a glimpse of different species of buffalo, buck, and wildebeest, and some big cats, such as cheetahs, leopards, and lions in the Kafue National Park with the help of this safari tour.

Price: USD 1760 to USD 2120


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6-Day Kafue National Park Safari

The 6-Day Kafue National Park Safari allows you to unleash the pristine wilderness of the Kafue National Park that offers different activities in diverse ecosystems. This safari package gives you an opportunity to explore the national park from land and water-based adventures, including a sunset boat cruise and afternoon game drive and more. Through this package, you will also visit Busanga Plains, where you can take a dip in the pool at your lodge or read a book on the viewing platform overlooking the plains. A variety of wildlife, like elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and leopards, can be seen on your safari tour in the Kafue National Park.

Price: USD 3750 to USD 4000


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7-Day Luxury Kafue Safari

Another safari experience included in the Kafue safari package is 7-Day Luxury Kafue Safari which takes guests to two very different luxury lodges in the Kafue National Park. Each of these lodges has its own unique setting and offers a variety of exhilarating activities to give you a diversified safari experience. In this safari experience, the guests can either relax by taking a dip in the pool or enjoying a massage. You can also experience African wildlife, such as crocodiles, elephants, cheetahs, lions, leopards, hippos, wild dogs, and plenty of antelopes and bird species.

Price: USD 4800 to USD 5800


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8-Day Full Kafue National Park Safari Experience

The 8-Day Full Kafue National Park Safari Experience, included in the Kafue safari package, takes you on an adventurous discovery ride to the pristine African wilderness through different activities. If you are looking forward to exploring the entire national park, and its diversified ecosystem, while partaking in boat cruising, strolling with an armed guide, or hiking on different nature trails this 8 day safari package is one of the finest. Through this safari experience, you not only get an incredible stay in the lodges but also a chance to indulge in interpretive game drives in open vehicles to spot animals in large numbers, like buffalo, puku, red lechwe, wildebeest, and especially, the rare roan antelope.

Price: USD 4950 to USD 5000


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10-Day Kafue National Park Adventure Safari

The 10-Day Kafue National Park Adventure Safari lets you enjoy the lodging experience in three of the most flattering camps in the Kafue National Park. Starting from Livingstone to Lusaka, this Kafue National Park safari provides you the accessibility to wide-open spaces and safari walks or game drives focusing on the Nanzhila Plains. Through this adventurous safari experience, you can discover a vast variety of animals and bird species, along with innumerable land and water-based activities like canoeing and boating across the many water bodies.

Price: USD 4500 to USD 5000

14-Day Best of South Luangwa & Kafue National Park

You can discover the untrodden wilderness and numerous wildlife in this 14-Day Best of South Luangwa and Kafue National Park safari. In this safari park adventure you will embark on a journey from South Luangwa National Park which gives you a plethora of walking tour opportunities in the wild. Moving forward, you will visit the Kafue National Park for people who are looking for something remote and wild. A qualified guide will always accompany you in this tremendous experience of wildlife exploration combined with personalized service and a warm welcome in the lodge. The sundowner in the bush of these national parks offers another great experience of enjoying the magnificent African sunset.

Price: USD 7800 to USD 9100

Know Before You Go Kafue National Park

Best Time to Visit
Wildlife
Weather & Climate
Safety Tips
How to Reach & Location

The best time to visit and enjoy the Kafue National Park safari is from July to October, i.e., during the dry season. During this time, all the animals of the national park gather around the rivers and waterholes to quench their thirst, offering a splendid game-viewing experience. It is also a wonderful time to go to the beach near the Kafue National Park.

The Kafue safari in Zambia offers a decent amount of wildlife, including elephants, lions, hippos, and crocodiles. Besides this, there are over 300 super herd formations around Lake Itezhi-Tezhi in the Kafue National Park. People are attracted to this national park to view a total of 20 different species of antelopes, like red lechwe, sable antelope, greater kudu, oribi, roan antelope, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, and a lot more. Leopards and cheetahs are also common animals found in this national park.

The Kafue National Park experiences hot weather with both wet and dry climates throughout the year. Since the park has a tropical climate, the weather remains uniform, offering a wonderful experience of Kafue safari in Zambia. However, the temperature rises a little in the month of October, when the rainfall begins until April.

  • Pack comfortable clothes to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitos, and stay warm in open vehicle game drives during the Kafue National Park safari.
  • Keep all your travel bags safe and lock all your valuables in the hand luggage.
  • Use DEET-based mosquito repellent or wear long clothes to protect yourself from mosquito bites as there is a high chance of getting infected with malaria.
  • Do not drive vehicles at night without an expert.Pay respect to police officers and military personnel.

1. How to Reach:

  • By Flight- The Kafue National Park is easily accessible by flight through numerous airstrips, like Chunga, Lufupa, and Ngoma. To reach the country, you are required to take a flight to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Zambia or Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone. From there, you can take domestic carriers, like Zambia Airways and Proflight, to reach the Kafue National Park.

  • By Road- To reach and enjoy the safari experience included in the Kafue safari package, you can take the Livingstone in the south and from Lusaka in the west to Mumbwa.

2. Location: G528+2MV, D769, Zambia

FAQ's of Kafue National Park Safari

How many days do you need in Kafue National Park?

You can take a minimum of a four to six day Kafue safari package to indulge in the wildlife and amazing sights of this African Safari. During this time you can enjoy the wilderness of the forest through exciting and adventurous activities with your friends and family, including game drives.

How much does a Kafue National Park Safari cost?

The cost of the Kafue safari package starts from USD 3550 - USD 5000 per person, which includes accommodations, meals, activities, and return transfers. There are various packages for the same where you can explore the entire Kafue National Park and enjoy the highlights of the park.

Which animals can you witness in the Kafue National Park?

In the Kafue National Park safari, you will come across numerous animals such as blue duiker, Sharpe’s grysbok, roan antelope, oribi, sitatunga, puku, African leopard, Nile crocodiles, and many more. Besides these animals, you will also find hippos, marsh mongooses, honey badgers, spotted-necked otters, and African wild cats in the Kafue National Park.

What is the best time to visit Kafue National Park?

The best time to visit and enjoy the Kafue safari in Zambia is between July and October when the place experiences a dry season. During this time, the bush dries and all the animals of the park move to the waterholes and rivers to quench their thirst, thereby offering you a wonderful game-viewing opportunity.

Which are the best lodges and camps in Kafue National Park?

  • Kaingu Safari Lodge
  • Busanga Bush Camp
  • Busanga Plains Camp
  • Chisa Busanga Camp
  • Ila Safari Lodge
  • Fig Tree Bush Camp
  • Mukabi Safari Lodge
  • Kasabushi Camp
  • Mayukuyuku Luxury Bush Camp
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