"Zambia Luxury Holiday Lodge"
Zambia Busanga Camp, Luxury
Holiday.
Busanga Bush Camp lies in the heart of the
Busanga Plains, a wildlife paradise that is situated in the northern
region of the Kafue National Park, one of the largest national parks
in Africa. The Busanga Plains covers an area of approximately 750
square kilometres and is one of Zambia's most significant wetland
resources, one of the few areas in the world that remain untouched by
development and human activity.
Busanga Bush Camp in the north-western section of the Busanga is about
as 'wild' as you can get in today's world: an unfenced mosaic of
expansive grassy seasonal floodplains and "dambos" (open
grassy areas that sometimes will fill up with rainwater). It caters
for six guests in three well-appointed rooms with
wall-to-wall views of the spectacular wildlife that frequents the
plain in front of the camp. The dining and bar area is under the shady
canopy of majestic trees. Generally, dinners are served under the
stars overlooking the floodplains, or indoors.
Activities include day and night game drives, led by qualified
guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the area and its
wildlife. This camp is perfectly situated to see large numbers of
plains game and their predators - including some of the best lion and
cheetah viewing in Africa!
For those interested in birding, the park boasts 491 species, and
include such specials as Wattled and Crowned Cranes, Fulleborn's and
Rosy-throated Longclaws, Lanner Falcon and large flocks of Open-billed
and Yellow-billed Storks.
Luxury Holiday Game Viewing:
The beauty of the Kafue National Park - and the Busanga
Plains in particular - is evident in its diverse habitats with
floodplains, miombo woodland and open grassy areas known as dambos
- creating a paradise for wildlife and birdlife. The Park boasts
55 large mammal species - including 20 antelope and 6 cats - and
491 bird species, including the endemic Chaplin's Barbet.
The Busanga area is home to thousands of red lechwe, ubiquitous
puku, stately roan and sable as well as the diminutive oribi and
blue duiker. Defassa waterbuck, herds of Lichtenstein's
hartebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full set of antelope.
This wealth of game on the plains is also a big attraction for
predators, with cheetah, leopard and African wildcat often seen,
wild dog, pangolin, and caracal spotted occasionally, and prides
of lion up to 20 strong.
The birdlife is certainly an attraction for many people visiting
the Busanga Plains, including five species of rollers, six
bee-eaters, nine kingfishers and fourteen egrets and herons. There
are also specials, such as Wattled and Crowned Cranes, Fulleborn's
and Rosy-throated Longclaws, Lanner Falcon and large flocks of
Open-billed and Yellow-billed Storks.
Location
Busanga Bush Camp is situated on the Busanga Plains which lies in the
northern part of the 22 500-square km Kafue National Park. The Kafue
National Park is one of the largest national parks in Africa. The
Kafue is fed by the perennial Lunga, Lufupa and Kafue Rivers.
Climate
The concession has mild winter days from May to September with chilly
evenings; however summers are generally very warm. Kafue National Park
is seasonal, and traditionally only accessible from May to October,
during the dry season.
Pricing/Child Policy
There are no child restrictions at these camps.
Accommodation
Number of tents
· 3 x twin tents
· 4 x twin tents
· All have twin beds but can be converted to doubles if need be.
Tent details:
· 3 x canvas and reed style tents - Tents are en suite.
Camp Description
· Dining and bar area are under a canopy of majestic trees.
· Dinners served under the stars, overlooking the Busanga Floodplains
or indoors.
Electricity and water
· Electricity is supplied by a small diesel generator which runs for
a short period of the day while guests are out on activities. The
energy is stored in a bank of batteries and this provides for lighting
in the evening.
· Potable water to the camp comes from a well.
Activities
· Game drives and game walks are available in the Busanga. A
combination of the two is probably the most popular activity.
· Guided night drives ± 3 hours
· Shorter guided walks ± 2 hours
· Specialist birding walk/drive ± 3 hours
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and game viewing opportunities - vital ingredients for a memorable
Zambia luxury safari holiday experience.