Top 10 Best Kafue National Park Luxury Lodges & Camps.

Kafue National Park, Zambia’s largest and oldest safari attraction, covers an amazing 22,400km²/8,649mi². An important wildlife stronghold in Zambia is this enormous wilderness.

There are many lodging options in Kafue. There are a number of good luxury lodges with all the standard amenities on the periphery. Camps deep within the park are usually modest and personal. These genuine bush camps provide a rustic yet opulent experience. Some of the best safari lodges and camps in Kafue National Park are listed below.

There is no set order of quality for the hotels listed below.

1. Safari Lodge Mukambi

Mukambi Safari Lodge On the banks of the Kafue River, Mukambi provides cozy lodgings at a reasonable price.

Mukambi Safari Lodge is a handy entry point to the Kafue wildness, situated on the bank of the Kafue River with a view of the national park. If you’re not ready to give up all of your creature amenities, this well-built lodge is the ideal option. It offers lodging in thatched chalets. You can stay at one of Mukambi Safari Lodge’s sibling sites, Busanga Plains Camp or Fig Tree Bush Camp, further into the park, for a more daring safari.

 

2. Bush Camp at Fig Tree

With only four tree-house chalets and a rustic tented camp, Fig Tree offers a highly upscale experience.

A tiny satellite camp of Mukambi Safari Lodge, Fig Tree Bush Camp is ideally situated for exploring the park’s center. It consists of four tented huts perched on platforms 3 meters (10 feet) high, with a view of the Shishamba River and the surrounding forest. The common areas are shaded by a large fig tree, and cooling down in the infinity pool is another benefit.

3. Bush Camp in Mawimbi

Canoe safaris on the Kafue River are among the many activities available at Mawimbi Bush Camp.

Mawimbi wilderness Camp is a basic four-tent camp that provides an excellent wilderness experience. It is situated in the southern sector of Kafue, on the bank of the major river. Additional beds can be added for families, and tents can be configured as doubles or twins. Outdoor bucket showers with hot water are available upon request, and each tent has its own veranda. Game drives, walking safaris, and fishing are just a few of the thrilling things that Mawimbi has to offer. Canoe safaris, which range from a quick drift to a full-day river excursion, are another option for adventurers.

4. Camp Chisa Busanga

On the Busanga Plains, Chisa is a well-known environmentally friendly bush camp featuring stilted bird’s nest accommodations.

Chisa Busanga Camp offers a singular experience. The elaborately constructed weaver bird nests served as the inspiration for the apartments at Chisa, which translates to “bird’s nest” in the local tongue. Four stilted nests offer an opulent sleeping space while blending in perfectly with the nature. The main area’s campfire and plunge pool are excellent focal points. The camp employs entirely solar electricity, including for its game-drive truck, in an effort to have as little of an impact on the environment as possible.

 

5. Safari Lodge Ila

Ila is a luxurious tent lodge on the Kafue River that is environmentally friendly.

Ten opulent safari tents at Ila Safari Lodge are positioned on raised wooden decks to provide expansive views of the Kafue River. Your canvas tent, which is equipped with soft textiles and local woods, is accessible through wooden doors.

Permanent shade is provided by mature trees from the nearby riverine forest, making your individual hammock the ideal place to nap in the afternoon. Activities include boat tours in a solar-powered e-boat and game drives in entirely electric, silent e-cruisers, which are in line with the philosophy of its parent company, Green Safaris.

6. The Plains Camp at Nanzhila

A secluded area of Kafue National Park that is a birder’s paradise

Nanzhila Plains Camp, an owner-managed camp in southern Kafue, has a view of a waterhole that thirsty animals frequently visit, particularly during the dry season. Three chalets and three opulent safari tents are available for lodging.

The birding is even greater than the usual animal viewing at the site. For serious birdwatchers, this location is a necessity because of the almost certain sightings of the rare black-cheeked lovebird near camp.

7. Camp at Busanga Plains

A small, cozy tent site with stunning views of the well-known Busanga Plains

For an isolated stay in the wildlife-rich Busanga Plains, Busanga Plains Camp is a fantastic choice. Tucked away on a shaded tree island surrounded by grassland, the camp, run by Mukambi Safaris, has four tented cabins with outdoor restrooms.

A elevated wooden deck serves as the backdrop for the dining area, fireplace, and swimming pool. Climb high onto a stilted viewing platform tucked away in a magnificent fig tree for an eagle’s-eye perspective.

8. Musekese lodge A genuine, owner-operated bush lodge renowned for its top-notch walking safaris

Musekese Camp, located in Kafue’s isolated northeast corner, is best described as a home away from home. Only five large tented guest rooms with views of a lovely lagoon are available for lodging. With an open-sided canvas lounge and bar space that opens to a deck for alfresco eating, the main area is kept relatively simple.

The owner-run camp takes great pleasure in its excellent guidance. While all the typical activities, such boat tours and wildlife drives, are offered, walking is highly encouraged here.

9. Bush Camp in Busanga

The luxurious Busanga Bush Camp is located on the Busanga Plains, which is home to a variety of species.

The Busanga Bush Camp is located on an island in the middle of the wildlife-rich Busanga Plains, nestled among sycamore fig trees. There are only four roomy tented suites in this small camp, and they all have views over the floodplains.

The magnificent multi-lantern chandelier illuminates the comfortable eating area at night. Activities for observing wildlife include game drives, walking safaris, and swamp boat excursions. Everybody gets together under the stars by the fireplace in the evening to share the day’s highlights.

10. Bush Camp Mayukuyuku Bush Camp Maybe

Great value for money can be found at this rustic tented lodge overlooking the Kafue River.

On the bank of the winding Kafue River, downstream from a few rapids, is Mayukuyuku, which translates to “water hitting rocks.” There are only four opulent standing tents with thatch roofs in this simple, rural camp. In the heat of the day, each has a hammock and veranda of its own. The bathrooms are open to the stars and surrounded by reeds. At a communal dining table, meals are made using local products.