Full Kafue Experience
Day 1
Lusaka: Meet & Greet at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (or other location in Lusaka) with your private transfer guide. Transfer to Mukambi Safari Lodge for tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.
Days 2 & 3
Fig Tree Bush Camp: Game drive from Mukambi Safari Lodge to Fig Tree Bush Camp. Brunch followed by tea break and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight Fig Tree Bush Camp. Morning activities on day 4 to include a game drive or guided bush walk in Kafue National Park. Or, simply relax at the camp by taking take a dip in the pool or having an afternoon rest in the hammock overlooking the lagoon.
Days 4, 5 & 6
Busanga Plains Camp: Game drive en-route to the Busanga Plains stopping on the way for a packed breakfast. Lunch followed by tea and cakes before the afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Busanga Plains Camp. Morning activities on day 6 & 7 to include a game drive or guided bush walk on the Busanga Plains. Or, simply relax at the camp by taking take a dip in the pool or reading a book on our viewing platform overlooking the Plains.
Day 7
Mukambi Safari Lodge: Game drive from Busanga Plains Camp to Mukambi Safari Lodge. Brunch followed by tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.
Day 8
Lusaka: Depending on guest travel itinerary morning activities to include a game drive or guided bush walk in Kafue National Park. Alternatively spend time on the river on a fishing trip or visit our community school. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage followed by departure for Lusaka by private transfer.
Mukambi & Busanga Package
Day 1
Lusaka: Meet & Greet at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (or other location in Lusaka) with your private transfer guide. Transfer to Mukambi Safari Lodge for tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.
Days 2, 3 & 4
Busanga Plains Camp: Game drive en-route to the Busanga Plains stopping on the way for a packed breakfast. Lunch followed by tea and cakes before the afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Busanga Plains Camp. Morning activities on day 6 & 7 to include a game drive or guided bush walk on the Busanga Plains. Or, simply relax at the camp by taking take a dip in the pool or reading a book on our viewing platform overlooking the Plains.
Days 5
Mukambi Safari Lodge: Game drive from Busanga Plains Camp to Mukambi Safari Lodge. Brunch followed by tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.
Day 6
Lusaka: Depending on guest travel itinerary morning activities to include a game drive or guided bush walk in Kafue National Park. Alternatively spend time on the river on a fishing trip or visit our community school. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage followed by departure for Lusaka by private transfer.
Mukambi & Fig Tree Package
Day 1
Lusaka: Meet & Greet at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (or other location in Lusaka) with your private transfer guide. Transfer to Mukambi Safari Lodge for tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.
Day 2,
Mukambi Safari Lodge: Morning activities to include a game drive or guided bush walk in Kafue National Park. Alternatively spend time on the river on a fishing trip or visit our community school. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage. Brunch followed by tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.
Days 3, 4 & 5,
Fig Tree Bush Camp: Game drive from Mukambi Safari Lodge to Fig Tree Bush Camp. Brunch followed by tea break and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Fig Tree Bush Camp. Morning activities on day 4 & 5 to include a game drive or guided bush walk in Kafue National Park. Or, simply relax at the camp by taking take a dip in the pool or having an afternoon rest in the hammock overlooking the lagoon.
Day 6,
Lusaka: Game drive from Fig Tree Bush Camp to Mukambi Safari Lodge followed by departure for Lusaka by private
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Package Rates
Full Kafue Experience
8 Days / 7 Nights (2 nights Mukambi, 2 nights Fig Tree, 3 nights Busanga)
01 July to 31 October – USD$4,100
Single Supplement – USD$1,230
Mukambi & Busanga
6 Days / 5 Nights (2 nights Mukambi, 3 nights Busanga)
01 July to 31 October – USD$3,350
Single Supplement – USD$1,005
Mukambi & Fig Tree
6 Days / 5 Nights (2 nights Mukambi, 3 nights Fig Tree)
01 May to 30 June & 01-30 November – USD$2,010
01 July to 31 October – USD$2,400
Single Supplement – USD$72
Booking Information
All rates are quoted in US$ per person per night sharing. A single supplement of 30% applies during the peak season.
Full Board rates include meals and accommodation only. The rates exclude drinks, activities and National Park fees.
Fully Inclusive rates include accommodation, all meals, 2 activities per day and drinks. Excludes National Park fees and Bed Night Levies.
Children under the age of 12yrs pay half price and children under 4yrs stay for free. Children 12yrs and older pay the full rate.
Mukambi Safari Lodge Consists of 10 chalets and 4 safari tents:
One Luxury Riverside Family Villa with 2 ensuite bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), spacious lounge, verandah. Sleeps 4.
One Family Chalet with 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) and shared bathroom. Sleeps 4.
Eight rondavel Chalets (4 twin, 4 double – fixed) all ensuite.
Four Luxury Safari Tents all ensuite (reserved for guests booking safari packages in peak season).
Fig Tree Bush Camp – Complete with main Boma and pool.
Four Luxury Safari Tents all en suite (2 twin, 2 double).
Minimum 2-night stay at Fig Tree Bush Camp.
Busanga Plains Camp – Complete with main Boma, viewing deck and pool.
Four Luxury Safari Tents all en suite (2 twin, 2 double).
One guide tent.
Minimum 3-night stay at Busanga Plains Camp
Laundry is included for all guests and is available at each camp.
The transfer between Mukambi and Busanga is by open game drive vehicle and takes around 6 hours, including breakfast. For Fig
Tree, the drive is 1hr 30 minutes to camp. The transfer for both bush-camps is through the National Park.
Children’s Policy:
Mukambi Safari Lodge:
Children of all ages are welcome to join their parents on game drives and will be held fully responsible for their safety.
Children under 12 and 4 years and older pay 50% providing they are sharing with adults. Children younger than 4 stay free.
Fig Tree Bush Camp & Busanga Plains Camp:
Only children 12 and older are allowed at Fig Tree and Busanga.
Guests with children and/or young adults will be either grouped together or given a separate vehicle.
Inclusions & Exclusions
All packages include accommodation, meals, drinks, activities and transfers between the camps.
Transfers to and from Mukambi are not included. These can be booked on request.
National Parks fees are excluded as these are subject to change; please enquire directly with the lodge for park fee rates. National Parks accept cash only (US$ or Kwacha).
Booking & Cancellations
All rates are inclusive of VAT and quoted in USD or Kwacha equivalent per person per night sharing. A single supplement of 30% applies.
Master/Visa/Amex welcome (3% handling fee payable).
Booking and cancellation policy
Provisional bookings will generally be held for 14 days. Without confirmation (i.e. a deposit paid) the booking will automatically
be released after 14 days unless otherwise agreed.
Payment in full required 30 days before travel unless otherwise arranged.
Once you are ready to make a booking with us, we ask for a 25% deposit on safari package bookings or a 50% deposit on accommodation only bookings in order to confirm and hold the space for you.
In the event of a cancellation, the following cancellation fee shall apply on the full booking (deposit paid):
More than 30 days prior to arrival: 25% cancellation fee
More than 7 days prior to arrival: 50% cancellation fee
Less than 7 days prior to arrival: 100% cancellation fee
Bank charges accrued in the case of a refund will be carried by the guest.
Please make sure you have adequate travel insurance to cover you, just in case something unexpected happens.
We also recommend that guests have full medical evacuation insurance cover as we are in remote part of a remote country and the nearest local hospital is two hours away and has limited facilities.
ITINERARY MAPS
Kafue National Park
Know the Park you would be visiting during your tour.
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.
Busanga Plains
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.
Nanzhila Plains
The Nanzhila Plains in the south of the park, although not frequently visited, are well worth exploring. The open grass plains and dambos (shallow floodplains) are speckled with a large variety of antelope, including zebra, reedbuck, impala, kudu, eland, and waterbuck. There is a plethora of extraordinary birdlife too. Look out for wattled cranes, Dickinson’s kestrels, martial eagles, swallow-tailed bee-eaters, and chattering flocks of black-cheeked lovebirds.
Kafue River
The Kafue River, a life source for much of Kafue’s fauna and flora, flows throughout the year. Some sections are wide and slow flanked with spectacular riverine forests, while others stretches are fast flowing and interspersed with islands. Boat cruises and fishing trips are a must for guests with most safari lodges and camps situated along the riverbank.
Itezhi-Tezhi Dam
The Kafue River flows into the Itezhi-Tezhi dam, Zambia’s second biggest dam, after Kariba. With a surface area of 370km², it provides the perfect opportunity for boating and fishing trips. The shores vary from grassland to rocky bays, with the open plains around the lake attracting a large diversity of animals and birds.
Kafue Wildlife
The wildlife of Kafue is some of the richest in Africa. After years of poaching and neglect in the 1980s and 1990s, the breeding herds of elephant have recuperated and settled down and the large predators are back in their numbers. These include several prides of lion, cheetah and the ever elusive leopard. If you’re lucky, you may even see packs of the endangered wild dog. Other common sightings in the park include buffalo, zebra, hippo and various antelope species like impala, puku, sable, hartebeest, bushbuck, roan and waterbuck. The Kafue National parks boasts the largest number of different antelope species, 20 in total.
Kafue Birds
The diversity of habitats in the Kafue National Park make it one of the best locations in Africa for birding. The Kafue River, wetlands, savannah and woodland boast an impressive 478 of Zambia’s 733 recorded bird species. Among them are the African Finfoot, the African Wattled and Crowned Crane, Fish Eagle, Woolly-Necked Stork, Saddle Billed Stork, Goliath Heron, Ground Hornbill, African Fin Foot, Pel’s Owl, Purple-Crested Lourie, and Chaplin’s Barbet.
Zambia is known for her warmth and vibrance, and it’s no surprise why. Acknowledged as one of the safest countries to visit in Africa, her people will welcome you with open arms and vibrant smiles. Here you will also experience some of the finest safaris in Africa and could easily combine a trip to the Victoria Falls in Livingstone.
Mukambi Safari Lodge
When to visit Mukambi Lodge
Mukambi Safari Lodge is open all year round. Our peak-season is May-December, but during the Emerald Season (December-May), the Kafue National Park also has wonderful safaris to offer. Game might be a little harder to spot, but ‘the fifty shades of green’, stunning bright light (photographer’s best) and beauty of the bush still guarantee a unique and highly rewarding experience.
Mukambi Safari Lodge was one of the first and most established safari lodges in Kafue National Park and one of the few lodges open in the Northern and Central part of Kafue National Park that stays open all year around 
MUKAMBI SAFARI LODGE
where it all began. Often referred to as “The Gateway to The Kafue National Park”, the lodge is situated on the banks of the glistening Kafue River. Live in the company of the local wildlife which find sanctuary around the lodge area including impalas, baboons, monkeys, elephants, hippos, leopard, jackal and even a small pride of lion; and of course, our resident wild cat Mauw! Seamlessly fitting into the surrounding wilderness the lodge has been designed with nature in mind. Thatched ceilings keep the interiors cool and wooden decks overlook the rambling river. After your game drive or fishing trip, cool down in the infinity pool while the hippos wallow in the river below or relax with a cold drink in hand in one of our lounge areas offering stunning panoramic views. Peruse our curio shop full of local treasures, proudly made by the women’s community group or indulge in a relaxing massage whilst listening to nature. As evening draws, chat to one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides on an activity or around the campfire before retiring to the comfort of your room and the sounds of the African night.
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ACCOMMODATION
Mukambi Safari Lodge has three different accommodation options.
Chalet & Family Chalet
Eight en-suite chalets (rondavels), each sleeping two with one family unit sleeping four, are perched along a ridge facing the Kafue River with gardens and bush scrub leading down to the river’s edge. Furnished with either a queen size four-poster bed or two single four-poster beds, each one is made up with crisp cotton sheets, a duvet and mosquito net. The spacious family chalet has two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two single beds, plus a comfortable lounge. The bathrooms each come with a shower, toilet, vanity and refillable amenity bottles with shower gel, shampoo and body lotion. All chalets have electricity and hot water.
Riverside Villa
There are few experiences as special as a family safari. Our luxury family Riverside Villa, ideally situated right on the riverbank, has two large en-suite bedrooms (one with a queen-sized bed and the other with two single beds), a fully furnished living room, and a large wooden deck leading out over the Kafue River. At the end of a busy day’s activities climb into bed each night, made up with crisp cotton sheets, a duvet, and a mosquito net. Both bathrooms have a shower, toilet idem, and basin and the villa has electricity and hot water.
Luxury Safari Tent
Four luxury tented suites, each accommodating two people, offer the ultimate seclusion with private decks on poles, standing on the banks of the Kafue River. Each unit is cacooned by natural riverine bush and has an open plan bathroom with shower, toilet and vanity idem plus bath salts. Stylish interiors, with draped mosquito nets and luxurious box spring beds, lead out through sliding glass doors onto the wooden deck with a freestanding ball and claw bathtub and comfortable seating. The furniture is crafted from recycled wood, from the Dhows that used to sail the Indian Ocean. The standard king beds can be made up as twins on request.
CONDITIONS
Rates are per person per night sharing.
Single supplement 30%.
Children between the ages of 4 and 11 inclusive pay 50% providing they are sharing with adults . Children younger than 4 stay for free.
Regrettably no children under 6 are allowed on game drives unless by prior arrangement.
Minimum 2 night stay over Zambian public holidays/long weekends.
Park fees are compulsory and are payable in cash to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Park on the day of departure if not included in your package.
FACILITIES
Restaurant – Bar – Swimming pool
Centrally located you will find:
Our Boma (Restaurant/bar/wifi)
Infinity Pool and separate children’s paddling pool
Several decks with a spectacular view over the Kafue river
Meals
All accommodation offered at the lodge is on a full board basis (self-catering not permitted). We have a set 3 choice set menu but we do meet all dietary requirements i.e vegan, vegetarian, halaal, gluten, lactose etc.
Breakfast: A choice menu including amongst others full English breakfast, eggs Benedict, cereal and fresh fruit buffet, pastries, coffee, tea, hot chocolate or juice.
Lunch: a fixed menu is served which consists of a warm meal served with a meat (Beef, Pork,
Chicken or Fish) and either rice, potatoes or pasta and 2 different salads.
Dinner: A 3 choice menu including a vegetarian option is on offer every night.
Drinks
All drinks are included in the Mukambi Safaris all-inclusive packages. On our full-board rates they are extra.
Laundry
Complimentary laundry services.
ACTIVITIES
Game Drives
Mukambi Safari Lodge offers game drives daily. One departs at sunrise and the afternoon drive (partly a night drive) leaves at approximately 2 hours before sunset. Drivers are 3.5 to 4 hours long. Our vehicles are located in the park, which is a short boat trip across the Kafue River, so all game drives depart from within the park. If you don’t spot the family of leopard, who frequent underneath our parked safari vehicles, our guides take you on several loops throughout the park, where you will undoubtedly find many varieties of antelopes, as well as birds, and if lucky, you can find the larger game, such as elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs and cheetah. In the morning you can watch the sunrise as you search for game, then have a short tea and coffee break to stretch your legs, and later arrive at camp with a hot breakfast awaiting you. During our evening drives the guides find a nice spot to stop for a drink and watch the sun go down, before continuining into the night, attempting to spot the nocturnal game, such as bush baby, honey badgers as well as cats.
Walking Safaris
Walks leave in the early morning hours after sunrise to avoid the heat of the day. The walks take place in the Kafue National Park itself and are approximately 3 hours. Our guides will talk you through everything Kafue has to offer that otherwise goes unnoticed, showing how the whole ecosystem works together to support the National Park. You can find nature at its most untouched on such safaris. (Unfortunately not available due to the wet conditions and high grass from approximately Dec to May).
Fishing Trips
Fishing trips by boat take place at any time of day and are approximately 2.5 hours long. While out on the river, just you and your guide, you can enjoy the surrounding nature while fishing. We supply basic equipment and bait to assist you on your way to catching one of the many fish found in this area, whether that be a silver barbell, a larger cat fish or Kafue bream. Keen fishermen may bring their own equipemnt to take on the fishing trips.
Boat Cruises / Sunset Cruises
Boat cruises over the Kafue river can also take place at any time of the day but we also have a scheduled Sunset Cruise each evening. On the boat cruise we shall drive you slowly up the river, giving you the chance to take in the surroundings, have some sundowners and watch the sunset. You can bet your money you will see hippos and crocodiles and a plethora of birds, about which our guides can answer your questions.
Tour to Mukambi Community School
With the help of generous donors we were able to establish the Mukambi Community School. Daily visits to the school are scheduled after the morning activity.
Guests often ask us what they can bring as a gift for the school so we generally request for English reference books and children’s reading books and magazines for their library plus any consumables. However, any donations are well received!
Fig Tree Bush Camp
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FIG TREE BUSH CAMP
Mukambi Safaris’ Fig Tree Bush Camp is tucked away in one of the most undiscovered parts of Kafue National Park. The luxurious tented camp comprises four tented chalets elevated on 3-metre high platforms. Three of them offer spectacular views over the Shishamba River while the fourth faces the grassy plains and waterhole. Take a dip in the infinity pool or do some game viewing from the boma, whilst a variety of animals wander to and from the lagoon below throughout the day.
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ACCOMMODATION
Fig Tree Bush Camp is made up of four en-suite luxury safari tents (2 double and 2 twin) perched on 3-metre high stilts allowing for uninterrupted views. Each tent has its own private veranda presenting a unique view from the tree canopy. Guests will gather underneath the shady Fig Tree, after which the camp is named, to savour the serenity of the lagoon and enjoy delicious food and wine.
CONDITIONS
All rates are quoted in US$ per person per night sharing but can also be settled at the equivalent Kwacha daily rate.
Single supplement of 30%.
Only children 12 and older are allowed.
Minimum 2 nights stay.
Park fees are compulsory and are payable in cash to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Park on the day of departure if not included in your package.
FACILITIES
Meals
Fig Tree Bush Camp offers superb food and after a three-course supper guests will sit around a campfire, feet in the sand, gazing at the stars and listening to the sounds of the African Bush.
ACTIVITIES
Game Drives
Fig Tree offers three activities, the first of which is Game Drives. These are available twice daily, one in the morning departing at sunrise, and one in the evening, which turns into a night safari. The guides take you from camp on a tour of the several surrounding loops, where you can see a mix of vegetation, from the open plains and tall grass, to the Miomba woodlands. You can see the animals parading in the open, or camouflaged with the African bush. Then following sundowners over the hippo pools, the night safari and search for nocturnal animals begins. The guides will return you to camp with the fire ready and time enough to enjoy all the stars the night sky has to offer.
Walking Safaris
Walking safaris depart in the early morning after the sun rises to avoid the heat of the day. The walk will begin with a short briefing from a guide, before you head off into the African bush and have the chance to get closer to nature than ever before. Our guides have a wealth of knowledge about Kafue National Park, and will share their knowledge with you, from the insects on the ground, to the birds in the sky. Walks last approximately 3 hours and you will return to camp ready for one of our deliciously prepared brunch served around 11.30am.
Busanga Plains Camp
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BUSANGA PLAINS CAMP
The famous Busanga Plains in the North of Kafue National Park is home to Mukambi’s seasonal Busanga Plains Camp. The unique wetland ecosystem covers 720km² of palm groves, papyrus-choked reed beds and lily-covered lagoons supporting an abundance of African wildlife and bird species. Look out for lion, cheetah, African buffalo, hippo, oribi, Roan antelope, lechwe, zebra, Blue Wildebeest and large elephant herds. Busanga is a birder’s paradise with over 500 recorded species.
The luxurious tented camp consist of four en-suite tents overlooking the beautiful Busanga Plains. A central communal area comprises of a raised boma and dining area with views over the expansive plains and tree-studded islands where fig trees and wild date palms draw their nutrients from the remains of giant anthills. Take a refreshing dip in the pool or sunbathe on the wooden deck whilst taking in the resplendent landscape. For even better views of the floodplain climb up onto the wooden viewing platform on stilts nestled up in the characteristic fig tree above the boma. Busanga is a special place, like no other you will encounter in Africa. Visit this pristine area with Mukambi Safaris, offering a “home away from home” feel, with professional and friendly staff, for a unique and memorable safari experience.
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Bountiful Busanga ~ Africa Geographic
ACCOMMODATION
Our Busanga Plains Camp offers an intimate safari experience with four en-suite luxury tents (2 twin and 2 double) with stunning views over the floodplain. The spacious tents are light and airy with large comfortable beds draped with mosquito nets, have electricity and are adjoined to open air bathrooms with running water and bucket showers. Experience the tranquillity of nature from your private veranda and admire the soft glow of the outside lanterns as you drift off to sleep to the sounds of the African night.
CONDITIONS
All rates are quoted in US$ per person per night sharing.
Single supplement of 30%.
Only children 12 and older are allowed at Busanga Plains.
Minimum 5 nights stay at Busanga Plains Camp.
Park fees are compulsory and are payable in cash to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Park on the day of departure if not included in your package.
FACILITIES
Food & Drinks
There is a main dining area with a bar on a raised wooden deck with an expansive thatch roof. This looks out to the East, allowing for beautiful sun rises to be seen in the morning. A small fireplace on the end of a wooden deck is where the nights are spent warming up and telling stories. There is WiFi on the main deck and a power point to charge phones, laptops and cameras. Likewise there are several power points in the tents. The paths to the tents are lit by paraffin lamps. The manager will escorts the guests to their tents at night. Mukambi is famous for its excellent cuisine, friendly staff and highly experienced rangers.
Laundry
Complimentary laundry services.
ACTIVITIES
Game Drives
Game drives depart from Busanga Plains camp daily. One departs at sunrise and the afternoon drive (partly a night drive) leaves at approximately 2 hours before sunset. Drives are 3.5 to 4 hours long. You will make your way across the open plains from camp, the beauty of drives here is the openness of the plains, it guarantees that you will see multiple species in view at once. It also means you have the chance to see some spectacular stalking by predators of the various types of antelope, and the speed at which they can run on open ground.
The Busanga Plains area is also perfectly situated to see large numbers of less common animals such as puku, red lechwe, Lichtenstein’s hartebeast, oribi and servals. But is is also well know for the big lions, buffalo, elephant and wildebeest. Cheetah and wild dog are also often sighted, while a special treat is the ‘resident’ herd of rare roan antelope. For birding enthusiasts, the park boasts over 500 species, including endemics such as Chaplin’s barbet & African fin foot.
A Night Under the Stars
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that there are few things more humbling or awe-inspiring than gazing up into the vastness of a star-spangled night sky. Stepping outdoors to sleep beneath the stars has been known to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. And because sleep is one of the three major pillars of health, it only makes sense that slumbering in the great outdoors is something we should all try at least once in our lives.
Therefore we have built the star-bed at Busanga Plains Camp to give you a truly unique experience! The star-bed is on 4 meter platform with a railing and a mosquito net. At 2 meters high we have a flushing toilet and hand basin. There are also a handheld radio and paraffin lamps provided for your safety and comfort. Guests can book the star-bed on arrival in camp at no extra cost.
