WELCOME TO 

Kasonso Camp 
NORTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

IN ZAMBIA 

Offering the best wildlife viewing in Kafue National Park

The Busanga Plains is undoubtedly the best place for wildlife viewing in Kafue National Park and Kasonso Busanga – our bushcamp – is located right in the heart of the prime game viewing area. The Busanga Plains area is perfectly situated to see large numbers of red lechwe, but is also well known for the big lions, buffalo, elephant, wildebeest and relaxed roan antelope. Kasonso Busanga Camp offers superb wildlife encounters at excellent value for money rates and combines superbly with Kafue River Lodge and Kikuji Camp. 

The team running the camp is Idos and Newton Mulenga (the father and son team formerly of Wilderness Safaris) and Ferrison who is one of the top birding guides in Zambia. 

WE ARE OPEN

1 July – 10 November

HOW MANY TENTS

4 tents 

CAMP CAPACITY

Max 2 ppl per tent

CHILDREN POLICY

Min 12 yrs

Kasonso Busanga Camp is situated in a more central location in the Busanga Plains closer to the action and is more accessible early and for longer in the year.

Standard Tent(s)
(4 ROOMS)
There are four twin bedded tents. The beds can be moved together to make a double bed.

Kasonso is an authentic bush camp that provides all the important fundamentals of a comfortable camp but focuses on the outstanding guiding and wildlife experience. There are 4 tents, each with ensuite bathrooms and verandahs overlooking the plains. In the central boma area, you’ll find a comfortable seating area, bar and and outside deck which you can use at your leisure.

RATING

Adventures Camp

TYPE

Safari Lodge

NO. ROOMS

 4

CHILD LOLICY

12 and above are welcome

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Credit Card

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Reasons to visit Kasonso Busanga Camp

INCREDIBLE LION ENCOUNTERS

The lions of Busanga are a highlight of the region and the encounters of these cats moving around the floodplains is something to behold.

BIRDING DIVERSITY

The water, fig tree islands and floodplains make for superb birding and the Busanga has an incredible birding list to experience.

LECHWE AND OTHERS

The Busanga is also home to extensive lechwe populations and the topography of the land makes for a photographer’s dream!

Kasonso Camp is a 10 minute drive from the Busanga Airstrip and shares the same traversing areas as Shumba, Busanga Bush Camp and Mukambi Plains  (GPS Co-Ords 14°17’34.0″S 25°53’49.0″E.) The easiest way of getting to Kasonso is to fly directly to Busanga Aristrip via charter plane.

Your 2nd option is to fly to Lusaka where we will collect you and drive you first to Kafue River Lodge where you will spend a night (or two) before continuing onto Kasonso.

Contact us if you would prefer to self-drive into camp.

Rates, Inclusions & Exclusions

Dates: 1 June – 10 November

Rate Includes:

Park fees, Accommodation, all meals, all local drinks, safari activities, bed levies and laundry

Rate Excludes:

Gratuities and external transfers.

Travel Logistics: Plains & Rivers Package:

All of your road tansfers will be handled by Northen Kafue Safaris. On Day 1, our team will meet you and drive you to Kafue River Lodge where you will spend 2 or 3 nights before embarking on the next leg of your journey to the beautiful Busanga Plains. There you will spend 4 nights before returning to Kafue River Lodge for your final night before being transferred back to Lusaka.

PLAINS & RIVERS SAFARI

A 7 night safari combining the beautiful Busanga Plains with the tranquil Kafue River

This 7 night safari combines the beautiful Kasonso Camp in the Busanga plains and the cool river ecosystem of Kafue River Lodge. Why choose? Experience the great herds and expansive views of Busanga with its rust red sunsets and prolific game and combine your experience with a luxurious chalet on the banks of the Kafue River. Not only does the river bring a tranquil, slow paced safari experience but the chance to enjoy our hospitality on a whole new level.

Day 1- 4: Kafue River Lodge

Design and tailor make your experience at Kafue River lodge. With safari cycling, game drives, boating, fishing, birding or simply enjoying the view over the river from the deck, you can choose to be as active or relaxed as you like. The combination of specialist guides to make the most of your activities during the day and the hospitable lodge team you are sure to feel at home with us.    

Day 4 – 8: Kasonso Busanga Camp

When you visit Kasonso Camp, the sheer diversity and untouched beauty of the Busanga plains will be enough to draw you in and leave you breathless. Add to this the vast herds of antelope, elephant and the prolific bird life and you have enough to satisfy  even the most enthusiastic of safari goers, without even mentioning the magnificent lions. Our guides have been tracking the prides for years and can fill you in on new contenders to the alpha male and how old each cub is. As the season progresses and the water dries up the animals move closer together, making for spectacular viewing. With dinners on the deck and striking sunsets, Kasonso Busanga is the perfect combination of warm hospitality and great guiding.