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Zambia safari
Kafue National Park
A magical landscape on an epic scale where cheetah and lion roam free, yet tourists rarely visit.
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About Kafue National Park

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.

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What to do

Why you'll love it

The variety of wildlife, from rare sable antelope to cheetahs roaming free, can't be exaggerated.


Off the beaten track

The entire park could be classified as off-the-beaten-track but Kafue's deep south is the least explored and it has just a couple of unique, down-to-earth lodges.


Something to think about

Kafue is very different from north to south, wet season to dry - some areas in the far north are unaccessible during the rains - so having a good idea of what you want to see and do is vital. We can help you with that!

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When to go

May - December

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Wildlife in Kafue National Park

Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
None
Hippo
Abundant
Black Rhino
None
White Rhino
None
Lion
Abundant
Cheetah
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Warthog
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional
Meerkat
None

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.

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