The Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park, Zambia are found in the far north-west, forming significant wetland resources which remain unspoilt and undeveloped in one of the largest national parks in Africa.

The Lufupa River feeds the swamp and floodplains creating seasonally inundated grasslands that have scattered tree islands and fringes of miombo woodland. The Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park, Zambia attracts abundant game and birdlife. Up to 500 hundred bird species have been recorded.

Floodplain specialists include the Locust Finch as well as the Rosy-Throated and Fulleborn’s Longclaws. Bohm’s Bee-Eater can be seen in the Kapinga Camp parking area and in the riverine woodlands of the Lunga River. The fruiting fig trees of the Lunga attract Zambia’s only endemic bird species, the Chaplin Barbet.

Plains game that can be seen include common species like puku, lechwe, wildebeest and buffalo as well as Roan Antelope, Oribi and Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest. A diverse population of predators is dominated by a prides of Lion, with Cheetah and Wild Dog occupying areas not being used by the Lion. Elephant and Leopard are often seen in the woodlands of the Lunga River.

Note:

Kapinga Camp is closed seasonally from 01 December to 31 May annually.