Day notes
This safari to the vast Kafue National Park in West/Central Zambia is the ideal add-on to a South Luangwa Safari.
The best time to visit Kafue is late in the dry season, from August to October.
Scheduled flight from Lusaka departs at 2:30pm, and arrive at the Shumba airstrip at 3:40pm, where you are met by your guide for a game drive transfer to the Shumba Camp.
Shumba Camp is located on a tree island in the middle of the Busanga Plains. Enjoy three nights of game drives, balloon flight and some water activities out on the plains, in search of Busanga's lions and, cheetah and many species of antelope.
Scheduled Flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN] to Wilderness Shumba
Scheduled Flight
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN]
Wilderness Shumba
Stay at Wilderness Shumba
Shumba Camp - Hot Air Balloon Safari
Expert tips:
The balloon flights operate in August, Sept & October only. Booked and paid for in camp only, this will serve as a conservation fee contributing directly to anti-poaching efforts in the area. All balloon excursions are subject to availability and weather dependent.
Alternative accommodation is Busanga Bush Camp.
Included:
- Scheduled flight to Shumba.
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner at Shumba.
- Scheduled safari activities
Excluded:
- Lusaka Airport departure tax - US$16 per person.
- Balloon safari conservation fee - US$200 per person.
Day notes
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip, for a scheduled light air fligh back to Lusaka, departing at 9:30am. Optional flight to Livingstone (Victoria Falls) operates on Wednesday's & Sunday's.
On arrival in Lusaka, connect with onward arrangements.
Check-out from Wilderness Shumba
Scheduled Flight from Wilderness Shumba to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN]
Scheduled Flight
Wilderness Shumba
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN]
Included:
- Breakfast at Shumba
- Scheduled flight to Lusaka
Excluded:
- Onward arrangments.
- Additional cost of flight to Livingstone.
