An intimate escape into one of Africa’s most remote wilderness areas

Deep within Zambia’s Kafue National Park, Wilderness Busanga Bush Camp offers an authentic luxury safari experience in the spectacular Busanga Plains. Hidden beneath towering sycamore fig trees on an island surrounded by vast seasonal floodplains, this exclusive four-tent camp places guests at the heart of one of South-Central Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations.

The Busanga Plains are famed for their exceptional lion sightings, with approximately 750 square kilometres of grassland transformed by seasonal flooding. Guests can witness dramatic territorial encounters between the area’s famous lion prides, while expert guides lead exhilarating game drives across the plains in search of predators, antelope, elephants and other wildlife.

For travellers seeking a safari far from the usual tourist routes, Busanga Bush Camp offers a genuine sense of adventure, remoteness and connection with nature.

Accommodation

With just four rustic yet comfortable tented suites, Busanga Bush Camp offers an intimate and exclusive wilderness retreat.

Facilties

The atmospheric main area is also tented and positioned to make the most of the spectacular floodplain views.

A raised swimming pool overlooks the plains, while a communal firepit provides the perfect setting for pre- and post-dinner drinks. Wildlife can wander surprisingly close to camp, with lions occasionally passing through the area and adding an unforgettable sense of wildness to the experience.

Cuisine

Dining is relaxed, generous and rooted in the flavours of Zambia. Brunch, afternoon tea and dinner are served in the open dining area, with fresh local ingredients transformed into wholesome, home-style dishes.

Meals can be enjoyed alongside a selection of drinks while overlooking the floodplains, where hippos, puku and lechwe can often be seen moving through the landscape.

The Region: Vast, wild and breathtakingly beautiful

Busanga Bush Camp lies deep in the Busanga Plains, within Kafue National Park, one of Zambia’s oldest and largest protected areas. This immense wilderness provides an exceptional setting for unfenced encounters with wildlife in its natural environment.

Watch lions move across the channels, elephants feeding on fruit from the fig trees surrounding camp and hippos gathering in the waterways. The seasonal transformation of the plains creates a constantly changing landscape and supports an impressive diversity of wildlife.

Activities

Game Drives

Explore the Busanga Plains on exciting game drives, following tracks and searching for the predators and prey that inhabit this extraordinary ecosystem.

Boating

Take to the waterways for a peaceful boat safari, with opportunities to observe hippos, aquatic wildlife and the region’s abundant birdlife.

Birding

With more than 500 recorded bird species, Kafue National Park offers exceptional opportunities for both dedicated birders and casual enthusiasts.

Stargazing

After dark, the remote location and minimal light pollution create spectacular conditions for stargazing, with the vast African night sky stretching above the camp.