Kafue National Park

Activities include game drive, boat cruise, walking safari or fishing; two of them per day is included in the price, as are brunch, dinner and park entrance.

Mayukuyuku Camp is on the banks of the Kafue River in one of the most picturesque spots of the park. This small, intimate camp has just 4 en-suite permanent tents under thatched roofs with their own verandahs and hammocks, each one overlooking the river. For motoring visitors or backpackers, the camp also has a shady campsite on the opposite side of a small, dry riverbed with river view from each pitch. There are 3 pitches with nearby shared bathrooms open to the stars. There is a bar just a short distance from the main camp. Bring warm clothes for the cold nights since the tents are just provided with one thin blanket.

Accommodation consists of seven private thatched two person chalets with en suite bathrooms. Beds have mosquito nets and each chalet has hot and cold running water, modern ablutions with a shower. Each chalet has a unique view, either of the river or the bush. A comfortable verandah allows one to view the many species of birds and wildlife from the chalet.

KainU Safari Lodge is a boutique lodge in the Namwala Game Area (GMA), on the East bank of the Kafue River, opposite Kafue National Park. It has 6 two-person tent/chalets with ensuite bath, a family house which sleeps four, a few wicker tree-houses, and three primitive campsites (with ablution block and toilets). Founded in 2005 by two Australians, it aims to strike a balance between adventure and indulgence. Adventure includes game drives and boating. Indulgence includes fine meals cooked by staff chefs from local ingredients. Behind the scenes, KainU goes out of its way to support the locals, buying local supplies and hiring local staff.

Home to Jeffery & McKeith safaris, Tyrone McKeith & Phil Jeffery, both Hon Zambia Wildlife Rangers, conservationists and expert guides who manage and run the camp. Musekese is on a small ridge overlooking a long and open seasonally inundated floodplain (dambo), beyond which is the main Kafue River. The camp comprises four ‘Machaba’ safari tents, complete with comfortable beds, soft linens and locally sourced wooden furnishings. Open air en suite bathrooms come with traditional wood warmed bucket showers and flushing toilets. The main lounge area at Musekese is under a cool grass thatch roof, providing shade in the heat of the day where guests can relax. The camp offers walking safaris, boat trips, game drives, bird watching, visits to the hide and fishing.