Busanga Bush Camp lies on a verdant island in the heart of the Kafue’s Busanga Plains, a vast mosaic of grassy seasonal floodplains that extend to the horizon. When the mist rises off the drying floodplains in winter, incredible sunrises and sunsets can be experienced, and the plains and dambos teem with wildlife and birds. Due the remoteness and shortened tourism season here, our presence is vital for the survival of this fragile and extraordinary eco-system.
Busanga Bush Camp lies on a verdant island in the heart of the Kafue’s Busanga Plains, a vast mosaic of grassy seasonal floodplains that extend to the horizon. When the mist rises off the drying floodplains in winter, incredible sunrises and sunsets can be experienced, and the plains and dambos teem with wildlife and birds. Due the remoteness and shortened tourism season here, our presence is vital for the survival of this fragile and extraordinary eco-system.
The Busanga Plains are famed for its productive prides of lion. Other predators seen here include wild dog and cheetah which are drawn to the prolific plains game of the area. Puku, red lechwe, buffalo and wildebeest are just some of these, while a special treat is the resident herd of roan antelope. As the floodplains dry out more and more game is attracted from the surrounding woodlands and it is then that zebra numbers increase and sable venture out onto the plains. Hippo are also abundant and often found in large pods in the channels. For those interested in birding, the park boasts 491 species, including as the endemic Chaplin’s barbet.
An original and authentic traditional safari camp.
Plains game abundance and diversity: lechwe, puku, roan – and excellent lion.
Morning wake-up and activity times vary according to the seasons, activities on offer and wildlife
Early morning wake-up call.
Light breakfast before departing on the morning activity.
Return to camp for a meal and rest period.
Meet for afternoon tea before departing on the activity.
Return to camp – freshen up or meet for drinks, followed by dinner.
Enjoy a nightcap or discussion around the fire before retiring.
Busanga Bush Camp lies on a verdant island in the middle of Kafue’s Busanga Plains. Day and night drives and seasonal boating take in the diverse wildlife in this remote place on the ground, or a hot air balloon ride by air.
Hidden beneath sycamore fig trees, this intimate camp has well-appointed en-suite tents, each with a veranda to take in the sweeping views. The main area – under canvas – is a relaxed space with uninterrupted panoramas over the plains and is a favourite space amongst guests, particularly at sunrise with the rising mist gradually reveals masses of lechwe and puku dotted across the floodplain. The ‘dining room’, a little further back, is shaded by the canopy of a majestic tree from which an unusual lantern chandelier hangs, romantically lighting up dinner.
This camp can accommodate 08 guests in total, subject to concession numbers and/or concession availability.
04 x Tents in total comprising:
04 x twin-bedded meru-style safari tents each with two three quarter beds.
A total of two mattress converters are available that transforms twin beds into king-size beds. To be arranged prior to arrival
Standard Tents
Camp Design and Facilities
Number of Tents
This camp can accommodate 08 guests in total, subject to concession numbers and/or concession availability.
Tents Facilities
Electricity and Water
Sleep apnoea machines can be accommodated in the rooms; however, guests are to provide own device, spare batteries, charging unit and adaptors.
Predator and Prey
The Busanga Plains provide some of the best lion viewing in Africa.
Take to the skies
Drift over endless plains, with hippo and lechwe to be seen far below.
Night Drive
Take in the clear night skies and the night creatures on a night drive.
Boating
Busanga area is largely covered by water allowing for exploration
RATING
5 Star
TYPE
Safari Lodge
NO. ROOMS
4
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Credit Card
CHILD POLICY
9 years and above are welcome.
PET POLICY
Not allowed
OPERATIONAL PERIOD
July – October
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Approximately a 1hr45 minute flight from Livingstone to the North Kafue and an approximately a 1hr40 minute flight from Lusaka.
ACCESS – FLY IN BASIS | ||
Airstrip Details: | Busanga Plains Airstrip | |
Duration to Camp: June to July: Approximate 20 minute drive in a game viewer | ||
from airstrip to the mokoro pick up point. Approximate 20 minute mokoro trip | ||
(water leves permitting) to a game viewer and approximate 10 minute drive | ||
into the (depending on wildlife sightings, scenery and photographic opportunities | ||
en-route) | ||
August to November: Approximate 40 minute road transfer from airstrip to | ||
camp (depending on wildlife sightings, scenery and photographic opportunities | ||
en-route) | ||
Airstrip Coordinates: | 14°17’36.00″S 25°53’06.00″E | |
Altitude/Elevation: | 3 750 feet | |
Runway Heading | 09/27 | |
Runway Length: | 1 000 metres | |
Airstrip Surface: | Compact gravel and sand | |
Airstrip Services: | Busanga Bush Camp and Shumba | |
Child Policy
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Laundry services are provided on a daily basis (weather permitting, items will be returned on the same day) and included on the FI rate basis. Laundry is dried by the sun and on most days any laundry placed out in the morning will be returned, washed, dried and ironed, by the evening.
Due to prevailing local cultural traditions, please place any underwear items in the mesh laundry bag provided, so that these can be machine washed separately. Should guests prefer to hand wash, environmentally friendly detergent is available in the tents or can be provided on request.
As an environmentally aware company, we strive to reduce our water usage where we can. Since towel washing consumes an enormous amount of water, we follow the same policy used by most top establishments around the world: should guests want their towels washed, we request that guests please place these into the laundry basket/laundry bag supplied. Towels not in the laundry basket/laundry bag will be hung up and dried for their reuse.
Note that laundry services may be limited as a result of water shortages. We cannot be held liable for any damage to clothing.
Watch the mist rise off the drying ‘Plains of Plenty’ in winter, when sunrises and sunsets are especially sensational. On game drives or in camp witness unparalleled wildlife extravaganzas, with dramatic predator action. At the start of the season when the water is high, boat through the channels, encountering hippos, crocs, red lechwe, puku, water birds, and countless other species; as the waters recede, see the ‘flying lions’ leap from small island to small island, in pursuit of prey. Marvel at the infinite antelope herds, with more species than anywhere else in Africa. Listen for the iconic cry of the fish-eagle, the soundtrack of Busanga.
Kafue National Park is one of Africa’s most unique wildernesses. It is one of the biggest National Parks on the continent (roughly the size of Wales at more than 22,000km²), and its vast size includes a variety of different wildlife habitats to be explored. One of Africa’s best kept secrets, the park has evaded mass tourism and been left untouched and unspoiled, as it should be. This allows guests to experience excellent game viewing with a rich diversity of wildlife, stunning landscapes and uninterrupted interactions with nature. The park is named after the mighty Kafue River that meanders through it for 250km. It enters the park in the North-East and forms beautiful Lake Itezhi-Tezhi in the south, a natural draw for large herds of antelope and elephant. Other well-known rivers which run through the park are the Lunga and Lufupa Rivers, both feeder tributaries to the Kafue River. The intricate water systems and lake dominate the landscape in the North and East sections of the park where the majority of the safari camps are located.
Kafue National Park is Zambia’s biggest and most established National Park and is easily accessed from both Lusaka and Livingstone, only a 3 to 4 hour drive away. There are also a number of airstrips, including Mukambi’s newly built airstrip, just 5 minutes downstream from the lode, making the park a good option for safari charters.
The beautiful Busanga Plains are situated in the Northern part of the park. The jewel of the Kafue, the area is famous for its extensive floodplain which drains after the rainy season, attracting large numbers of game and fantastic birdlife. ‘One Fig’, a huge fig tree in the middle of the plains, is a prominent landmark. The well-known National Geographic documentary, ‘Swamp Lions’, was filmed exclusively on the Busanga Plains and it’s also no surprise that Getaway Magazine rated Busanga as one of the ‘top 10 secret gems of Africa’. The plains are seasonal due to the flooding in the wet season and small safari camps like our own Busanga Plains Camp operate solely in the dry season.
Busanga Bush Camp
Some of the animals found in this area. Kafue National Park, Zambia.
The Hippo within the lodge area - Busanga Plains Camp
The Lizard within the lodge area - Busanga Plains Camp
Roan antelopes resting - Busanga Plains Camp
The Warthog searching for food - Busanga Plains Camp
Roan Antelopes at peace - Busanga Plains Camp
The leopard resting - Busanga Plains Camp
The Varaan at peace with nature - Busanga Plains Camp
The Hippos as usual at play in Kafue River water - Busanga Plains Camp
The head of Elephants on the pool - Busanga Plains Camp
Some of the birds found in this area. Kafue National Park, Zambia.
Black-cheeked lovebird – Credit Dick Daniels
Böhm’s bee-eater – Credit Nathan DeBruine
Brown-headed apalis – Credit Nik borrow
Chaplin’s barbet – Credit Nick Hudson
Chestnut-backed_Sparrow-Weaver – Credit By Nigel Voaden
Collared palm-thrush – Credit Zak Pohlen
Denham’s bustard – Credit Bernard
African Finfoot – Credit Wikipedia
Google Map for Kafue National Park, Zambia
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