Emerging from the tiny plane and into the vastness of the Kafue, it’s the endless, horizon-stretching size of the place that really hits you. Kafue is Zambia’s oldest and largest national park but, often lost in the shadow of the popular South Luangwa. There are only a handful of camps and even fewer visitors. But don’t let that deter you – come armed with a little patience and the rewards are spectacular. Think cheetah and lion roaming in the golden grass, herds of red lechwe, puku and wildebeest on the plains of Busanga. There is more to Kafue than just Busanga though, the turquoise blue Kafue River itself, a stunning landscape adjoining endless miombo woodlands and seasonal lagoons, a great place for elephant, sable antelope, leopard and even wild dogs.

Kafue National Park's vastness and biodiversity is astounding, encompassing beckoning rivers and lakes, sprawling, grassy plains and pockets of forest. Thus, the park is home to herds of elephant, wildebeest and 21 species of antelope, hippo and crocodile, and over 500 species of birdlife. Predators are in full force too, from hunting packs of African painted dog and spotted hyena to lion, leopard and cheetah.