Kafue National Park is the largest national park in Zambia, covering an area of about 22,400 km² (similar in size to Wales or Massachusetts). It is the second largest park in Africa and is home to over 55 different species of animals. Most of the park lies in the Central Zambezian Miombo woodlands Eco region characterised by savanna grasslands with Miombo tree species, growing thickly in some patches, with a few small dambos (grasslands which become marshy in the rainy season) interspersed among them. In the south there are stony hills and rocky outcrops. The jewel in Kafue's crown however is the Zambezian flooded grasslands Eco region in the north, including the Busanga Swamp and plains. These support large herds of herbivores and their predators. In the dry season the animals keep close to the swamps and marshy creeks and are easily seen. The area is also noted for its birdlife. The Plains are well known for Lions and the Busanga prides are well known to the expert guides from the few safari camps that operate in this remote area. A must see for any safari to the Kafue in the dry season. The Kafue holds possibly the greatest diversity of wildlife of any national park in Africa. In the northern Kafue National Park are the luxury wildlife safari lodges, that are open during the dry season only – these lodges include Busanga Bush Camp, Hippo Lodge, Kapinga Bush Camp, Lufupa River Camp & Shumba Bush Camp. In the southern Kafue Park, we have the ideally located Mukambi Safari Lodge and the Kaingu Lodges as our most popular. There are a few schedule flights per week, from both Livingstone town and Lusaka city - otherwise, we can charter a plane to suit your schedule - no problem!
