Busanga Plains Camp
Busanga Plains Camp is a seasonal luxury bush camp, set deep in the heart of the famous Busanga Plains in the north of vast Kafue National Park. The Busanga Plain is made up of 720 square kilometres of palm groves, papyrus-choked reed beds and lily-covered lagoons – making it an important wetland wilderness.
Busanga Plains Camp, in the middle of the flood plain, offers an intimate experience with accommodation in 4 luxury safari tents (2 twin and 2 double). Each tent is en suite with open air bathrooms and flushing toilets, and overlooks the Busanga Plains. The tents are light, airy and spacious with large beds draped with mosquito nets. Power is limited but solar lights and paraffin lamps are provided in tents.
The main dining area includes a raised bar and deck with an expansive thatched 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 you enjoy drinks and chats under the night sky.
Relax in camp and enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or sunbathe on the wooden deck whilst overlooking the surrounding wetlands. A wooden viewing platform on stilts is tucked away high up in the fig tree above the Boma offers a breath-taking view directly onto the floodplain.
Busanga Plains Camp, in the middle of the flood plain, offers an intimate experience with accommodation in 4 luxury safari tents (2 twin and 2 double). Each tent is en suite with open air bathrooms and flushing toilets, and overlooks the Busanga Plains. The tents are light, airy and spacious with large beds draped with mosquito nets. Power is limited but solar lights and paraffin lamps are provided in tents.
The main dining area includes a raised bar and deck with an expansive thatched 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 you enjoy drinks and chats under the night sky.
Relax in camp and enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or sunbathe on the wooden deck whilst overlooking the surrounding wetlands. A wooden viewing platform on stilts is tucked away high up in the fig tree above the Boma offers a breath-taking view directly onto the floodplain.
Game drives are part of the daily experience at Busanga Plains Camp. 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. Your guide takes you across the open plains from camp – and the flat plains allow for some exceptional game viewing.
The Busanga Plains area is also the perfect place to see large numbers of less common animals such as puku, red lechwe, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, and the elusive serval. The area is also known for the big lions, buffalo, elephant and blue 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 some 491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin’s barbet.
You can also enjoy bush walks – which generally leave an hour after sunrise to avoid the heat of the day. The walks take place around the plains surrounding the camp, and give you the chance to learn more about this unique area. You may even come across the odd predator or two.
A good variety of species is found on the plains including lion, buffalo, hippopotamus, lechwe, side-striped jackal, and Blue Wildebeest. In addition, large numbers of elephants have been recorded, and you may also see roan antelope and the rare oribi antelope.
The Camp is only accessible for 4 months a year when the Busanga floodplain falls dry after the rainy season, leaving fast grasslands full of wildlife and birds.
The Busanga Plains area is also the perfect place to see large numbers of less common animals such as puku, red lechwe, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, and the elusive serval. The area is also known for the big lions, buffalo, elephant and blue 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 some 491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin’s barbet.
You can also enjoy bush walks – which generally leave an hour after sunrise to avoid the heat of the day. The walks take place around the plains surrounding the camp, and give you the chance to learn more about this unique area. You may even come across the odd predator or two.
A good variety of species is found on the plains including lion, buffalo, hippopotamus, lechwe, side-striped jackal, and Blue Wildebeest. In addition, large numbers of elephants have been recorded, and you may also see roan antelope and the rare oribi antelope.
The Camp is only accessible for 4 months a year when the Busanga floodplain falls dry after the rainy season, leaving fast grasslands full of wildlife and birds.
