When is the best time to visit Kafue?

July to October is dry with peak wildlife on the Busanga Plains; November to April brings green landscapes and rewarding birding. Balloon flights typically operate in the heart of the dry season (Aug–Oct), weather permitting.

Where should I go in Kafue?

Focus on the Busanga Plains for big herds, predators and sunrise ballooning. Pair with southern Kafue riverine areas for contrasting habitats and water-based activities where conditions allow.

What wildlife and birdlife can I expect?

Expect lion, lechwe, puku, roan and sable antelope, with cheetah and African wild dog possible in select sectors. Birders can look for 400+ recorded species across floodplains, woodlands and wetlands.

What experiences can you arrange?

Balloon safaris over Busanga (seasonal), day and night drives in private concessions, specialist photographic outings, guided bush walks and relaxed alfresco dinners under starry Kafue skies.

Is Kafue suitable for families, couples or solo travelers?

Yes. We tailor routes, camps and pacing to your preferences and handle every detail from arrival to departure for families, couples and solo travelers.

KAFUE NATIONAL PARK

Zambia’s Kafue National Park is vast and varied, from miombo woodland to the wide-open Busanga Plains. As the dry season draws wildlife to the floodplains, lions, lechwe, roan and sable gather in golden light. It is crowd-free safari country with soaring horizons and signature hot-air balloon mornings.

Explore Experience Inspiration

Aerial view of seasonal wetlands and channels across the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park, Zambia

QUICK FACTS
22,400 km² park
Busanga Plains
Tree-climbing lions
Roan & sable
400+ bird species

Tented suite interior opening to a private deck facing the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park, Zambia

Roan antelope bulls sparring while a dominant bull watches, Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park, Zambia

Plains, Predators & Balloon Skies

Wake to mist lifting off Busanga as puku and lechwe stream across the plains. From Busanga Bush Camp, follow lion tracks through open grasslands; at Shumba, rise by hot-air balloon at dawn and spend unhurried afternoons with roan, sable, and when luck strikes, cheetah on the hunt.

Experiences & Highlights

Customize your Kafue stay with NOMARA around Balloon Safaris, Photography Safaris and guided Bush Walking Safaris. Game drives showcase lion prides, plains game and wild dogs; sunsets lead to Bush Dining and Stargazing back at camp. Across NOMARA camps, expect wide horizons, intimate sightings and that soft, golden Busanga light.