Compare Hidden Gem Safari by Robin Pope Safaris vs 10 Day Exploring the Stunning Scenery and Wildlife of Kafue National Park by Absolute Zambia Safaris

Day 1: Tena Tena Camp

On arrival at Lusaka International Airport a representative from Robin Pope Safaris will meet and assist you with immigration and customs clearing plus checking in for your Mfuwe bound flight. The flight varies between an hour and a quarter and an hour and three quarters, depending on size of aircraft used. Once at Mfuwe, a guide from Tena Tena will meet you and drive you to camp. The drive to camp is approximately an 1 hour and a half through colourful local scenes of villages, agriculture as well as bush; but may be more depending on what exciting sightings you have along the way.

Tena Tena is a remote and small camp which lies within the National Park and enjoys a stunning location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. A grove of mahogany trees shade the large custom-made tents. From the thatched dining room and bar, guests can watch the elephants, hippo and antelope on the riverbank. Tena has 5 tents, each with a dressing room, open air bathroom and private verandah that overlooks the river. Most meals are taken under the shade of a huge Mahogany tree in the centre of the camp. On arrival you will be shown to your tent and then lunch will be served followed by a siesta and then tea before the afternoon and evening game drive.

Day 2: Tena Tena Camp

A full day to of safari activities, totally flexible to your interests.

Day 3: Luangwa Bush Camp

Up at sunrise for breakfast and then the morning walk to the first bush camp. Situated in a secluded area of the Nsefu sector the camp is simple and “bush”. Arriving in time for a leisurely lunch followed by a siesta and an afternoon walk will follow tea and then back to camp for sundowners and dinner around the camp fire.

Day 4: Luangwa Bush Camp

The day is spent walking in the game rich area of the Luangwa riverine habitat, with ebony groves, many lagoons and of course the Luangwa River itself. During your morning walk the camp may be moved to a second site and lunch will be waiting for you on arrival, alternatively you and your guide may decide to have a picnic lunch en route. The day is flexible and your guide will discuss options to suit you and any other guests.

Day 5: Nsefu Camp

Following a relaxed breakfast you will walk out of camp and head towards Nsefu Camp, stopping for tea and cake along the way and arriving in time for lunch. The camp is on a sweeping bend of the river. Nsefu was the first game camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The Nsefu Sector was recognised then as a phenomenal area and it still is. Robin Pope Safaris own the only two camps in this sector of the Park. There are six round rondavels with luxurious en suite facilities and each room has a clear view of the river through large windows and from the new wooden verandahs. On arrival you will be shown to your rondavel and then lunch will be served followed by a well-deserved siesta before the afternoon and evening game drive.

Day 6: Sindabezi

Today (usually in the morning) you will take a flight transfer onto Livingstone via Lusaka. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Tongabezi Lodge and onward transfer to Sindabezi Island, a true remote treasure.

Day 7: Sindabezi

There is a wide range of activities on offer at Sindabezi including fishing, canoe trips on the river, game drives in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. For the more adventurous, Livingstone boasts a whole host of adrenaline filled activities including whitewater rafting, bungee jumping and microlighting. Or you may just wish to rest in camp and enjoy the spectacular scenery and peaceful atmosphere. The day will end with a relaxed dinner served either in the main dining area or as a private meal outside of your room.

Day 8: Sindabezi

A full day to enjoy the many activities available in Livingstone or simply take in the beautiful setting of Sindabezi Island.

Day 9: Transit

After breakfast you may have a morning activity, time permitting or a transfer to Livingstone Airport for your onward connection.

Day 1: Meet & Greet/Transfer to Kafue River Lodge

When you arrive in Lusaka, at Kenneth Kaunda International airport, you will be welcomed by our representative. Then your adventure transfer to Kafue National Park begins.

You will depart for Kafue River Lodge through local village settlements, farms and the bush and you will be arriving at the lodge later in the afternoon, check-in and relax. Later you will have dinner and bedtime at Kafue River Lodge.

Day 2: Kafue River Lodge – Kafue National Park

Breakfast in the morning and then morning game viewing activities follow, only returning to the lodge for your lunch and free time to relax, followed by afternoon tea/coffee time. Later you will go out for the afternoon game viewing activities and return to the lodge to relax and then dinner time, bedtime at Kafue River lodge.

There are a full range of activities; Game drives, Boat Cruise, Bushwalk and Bush Bikes

Day 3: Kafue River Lodge to Busanga Plains

Today you will have breakfast and then your trip continues, to the famous Busanga Plains. You will pass through the Kafue National Park giving you more chances of spotting some animals on your way.

The Busanga Plains are considered to be the best places for wildlife viewing in Kafue National Park. During the rainy season, the flat land is largely flooded. From June the water starts to dry up, making it an ideal habitat for large herds of antelopes, buffalos, elephants and many other animal species.

You will lunch en route under a nice shed miombo tree, before the final stretch arriving at the Camp. Since it is about 8 hours trip through the National Park, guides will always keep an eye on the game, birds and anything of interest to the clients.

Check-in and you will either relax and enjoy the view of the Busanga plains or go out for a short game drive before enjoying Sundowners. Then back to the camp, later have dinner and Overnight Kasonso Busanga.

Day 4 & 5: Busanga Plains Kafue National Park

Breakfast In the morning and depart for the morning game viewing activities, it is time for you to discover this fascinating area on game drives. The area is best known for its fantastic lion sightings, they roam the area, always looking for prey. The water, the fig trees and the flood plains also contribute to the fact that a great variety of birds can be found here.

You will return to the camp for lunch and free time to relax. Then afternoon tea/coffee follows, and after the afternoon game drive, back to the camp to relax and later dinner which is served under the stars on the open plains and overnight at Kasonso Busanga.

Optional; if clients would like to spend much time on the plane, packed lunch can be arranged and you will only return to the camp in the afternoon

Day 6: Kafue, Busanga Plains – Kafue, Lunga River

On this day you have tea/coffee and light breakfast in the morning, then depart Busanga Plains. You will head South to the Lunga River, towards the Lunga Kikuji Camp.

Now is the time to experience the unexplored Kafue, a new and exciting wilderness of Kafue National Park on the Lunga River. This amazing and simple Bushcamp is located on the banks of the Lunga River in the northern parts of Kafue National Park giving you relaxation and enjoyment of absolute peace.

Check-in, lunch and free time to relax, and afterwards you will have afternoon tea/coffee, just before you head out for the afternoon boat Cruise. Return to the camp, relax and later dinner & overnight at Kikuji Camp.

Day 7 & 8: Kikuji Camp – Lunga River, Kafue NP

During these days you will have tea/coffee and a light breakfast before heading out for the morning activity. You and your guide will discuss the daily program with some options of activities on offer, from Exceptional birding and water life for boating and fishing, complimenting more safari focused camps, with the game drives in open safari vehicles.

Then back to the camp for lunch and relax time, followed by the afternoon tea/coffee and afternoon activity and dinner. Overnight at Kikuji Camp.

Day 9: Transfer Kikuji Camp to Kafue River Lode

Today, you will travel back to the Kafue River Lodge where your Safari adventure began, breakfast in the morning and then you will depart for a morning game drive arriving almost in time for lunch and then free time to relax.

Later in the afternoon, tea/coffee and you have a full range of safari activities to choose from that provide something for everyone. There is always communication on what you would like to do with your guide, then back to the lodge, freshen up and dinner is served followed by bedtime. Overnight at Kafue River Lodge.

Day 10: Departure

Today is the last day of your amazing Safari, you will have breakfast and then your driver will transfer you back to Lusaka for your onward international connection or other arrangements.