ULTIMATE ZAMBIA SAFARI

Experience an unforgettable 7-day safari in Kafue National Park, staying in two distinct and remarkable areas. Your journey begins at Ila Safari Lodge, where you can enjoy game drives through the park’s diverse landscapes, allowing you to spot a wide range of wildlife in their natural habitat. After a few nights, you will move to Chisa Busanga Camp, situated in the remote Busanga Plains, renowned for its vast open savannahs and incredible wildlife sightings. Here, you may encounter large herds of buffalo, lechwe, and predators such as lions and cheetahs.

Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg / Lusaka Airport / Kafue National Park

Stay: Ila Safari Lodge (Luxury Tent)
Meals: Lunch, dinner, breakfast & drinks.
Day 2 & 3: Kafue National Park

Each day offers two safari activities, including morning and afternoon game drives as well as morning and afternoon boating safaris. Walking safaris are available upon request, and guests can also enjoy catch-and-release fishing at an additional cost of US$60 per hour.
Stay: Ila Safari Lodge (Luxury Tent)
Meals: Lunch, dinner, breakfast & drinks
Day 4: Flight to Northern park of Kafue National Park / South Luangwa National Parks

In the morning, guests will take a scheduled flight by light aircraft from Kafue to Lusaka, followed by a Proflight flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe Airport. En-route, there will be game viewing on the way to your camp in South Luangwa National Park.
Stay: Shawa Luangwa Camp
Meals: Lunch, dinner, breakfast & drinks.
Day 5 & 6: Northern Kafue National Park

Each day includes two safari activities, featuring morning and afternoon game drives, with walking safaris available upon request.
Stay: Chisa Busanga Camp
Meals: Lunch, dinner, breakfast & drinks
Day 7: Northern Kafue NP / Lusaka Airport / Johannesburg

In the morning, you will enjoy a planned activity before taking a scheduled flight by light aircraft to Lusaka. From Lusaka, you will continue with a flight to Johannesburg, departing at 12:20 and arriving at 18:05.
End of Service.

We also offer any tailor-made quotation similar to the above itinerary - one designed specifically for you, around your taste, budget, interests and more.

Return economy airfares/airport taxes with Proflight: Routing - Johannesburg to Mfuwe Airport.
Meet and greet at Lusaka Airport by our representative.
Scheduled flights by light aircraft as per the itinerary.
All road transfers as per the itinerary.
Accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
Meals & drinks as specified.
All activities specified.
Transport to and from the lodge airstrip
Safari activities are shared with other guests at the lodge.
Services of your professional and knowledgeable Zambia English-speaking guide
Zambia National Park fees / concession & conservancy fees.
24-hour support while you travel
Travel information pack
Free postage of travel documents in South Africa

Visa fees for Zambia (SA passport DO NOT require a visa)
Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
Meals and drinks not specified
Laundry services
Gratuities to the driver/guide & hotel staff.
All optional activities.
a All expenses of personal nature

Dates & Prices

Dates:

PRIVATE (TAILOR-MADE) SAFARI:

Valid until: 13 November '25

Valid between: 01 May - 30 Jun '26

Rates:

RAND Rate (SA residents ONLY)	USD Rate
R73,594.00 pps (SAVE R49,640.00 pp)	Please request the rate
	(Excluding International flights & airline taxes)

Exchange rate used (bank selling rate) for SA Resident: R18.00 to US$1.00
Please treat all pricing as a guide only.
All rates are subject to increases beyond our control, including fuel price, government taxes and exchange rate fluctuations.

National Parks

Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park, located in the heart of Zambia, is one of the largest and most diverse wildlife reserves in Africa, covering over 22,000 square kilometers. The park features vast landscapes that range from lush wetlands and riverine forests to open plains and woodlands. It is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, African wild dogs, elephants, and many species of antelope. Kafue also provides excellent birdwatching opportunities, with over 500 recorded bird species. Its remoteness and low visitor numbers make it an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic wilderness experience. Visitors can enjoy game drives, walking safaris, and boat excursions, all of which offer unforgettable encounters with nature.

Kafue - Busanga Plains

Hidden away in northern Kafue National Park lies the Busanga Plains, a seasonal wetland ecosystem famed for its wide variety of antelope species and large prides of lion. Red lechwe leaping across shallow wetlands, lions hunting in golden grasses, and elephants emerging out of morning mist – this is the Busanga Plains experience. Found in the northern region of Zambia’s Kafue National Park, this remote wilderness is distinct from the miombo woodlands of the park. Instead, flat grassland dambos are dotted with date palms and sausage and fig trees. As the flood waters recede over June to November, the Busanga Plains become accessible for safaris characterised by outstanding game-viewing, predator action and colourful birdlife.