Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park is Zambia’s oldest and largest national park — a vast, under-the-radar wilderness that covers more than 22,000 square kilometers. This sprawling reserve offers incredible biodiversity, from lions and cheetahs to rare antelope and over 500 bird species. The park is best known for the Busanga Plains, a seasonal wetland that teems with wildlife during the dry season. With few visitors and a mix of woodland, grassland, and river ecosystems, Kafue is perfect for travelers seeking remote, slow-paced safaris in a wild, uncrowded setting.

• Kafue is larger than Kruger or Serengeti, yet sees only a fraction of their visitors.
• It is home to all major predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs.
• The Busanga Plains flood seasonally, creating one of Africa’s richest game-viewing areas from July–October.
• Over 500 bird species have been recorded here — a birder’s dream.
• The park includes multiple ecosystems: savanna, miombo woodland, wetlands, and rivers.

• Go on game drives across Busanga Plains during peak wildlife season.
• Spot big cats and wild dogs in the remote northern sector.
• Join a birdwatching safari in the wetlands or along the Kafue River.
• Take a boat safari or fishing trip (seasonal) on the Lufupa or Kafue River.
• Stay in remote bush camps and enjoy stargazing far from city lights.

• Region: Central-western Zambia
• Distance: ~5–8 hours by road from Lusaka; or 1-hour charter flight
• Nearest Entry Point: Hook Bridge, Chunga, or Lufupa (depending on sector)
• Access: Road access can be rough; fly-in safaris are common for remote lodges

• Lions, leopards, and cheetahs
• African wild dogs and hyenas
• Sable and roan antelope, red lechwe, hartebeest
• Hippos, crocodiles, and elephants
• Fish eagles, wattled cranes, and over 500 bird species