Located within Kafue National Park in north-western Zambia, this remote wetland appears each dry season as floodwaters retreat. The Busanga Plains span over 700 square kilometres and are defined by seasonal cycles that attract diverse wildlife between July and October. Herds of agile puku, red lechwe, and sturdy buffalo graze the open plains, drawing stealthy predators such as lion, cheetah, spotted hyena and wild dog. Home to over 450 bird species, the grasslands come alive in the dry months as distinctive species like wattled cranes and crowned cranes gather in remarkable numbers across the open plains. Visitors can reach the wildlife-rich region by light aircraft or via Kafue National Park and enjoy immersive game drives, guided walking safaris, and tranquil boat excursions along winding channels.
One of Earth's most beautiful and authentic safari destinations, Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park will leave one breathless. Located in northern Zimbabwe, the life-giving power of the Zambezi River makes Mana Pools National Park one of Zimbabwe’s most lush and flourishing regions. Characterised by a diversity of landscapes (2 500 square kilometres of untouched nature) including floodplains, forests, and baobab trees, the park has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its natural beauty; providing a fantastic destination for photographers. It is an Important Bird Area (IBA), as well as one of the continent’s premier game-viewing locations, known for its good chances of seeing elephants, wild dogs, lions, and leopards. Visitors can look forward to an array of activities such as canoe trips, guided walks, game drives, river cruises, bird watching, and catch and release fishing.
Situated in western Zimbabwe, the Hwange National Park is the country's biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. It provides a sanctuary for all the country’s endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. The park’s magnificent terrain ranges from desert dunes, savannah lands and mopane woodlands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests. Visitors can look forward to game drives, guided walks or horse riding safaris. Other highlights include: the Bumbusi National Monument and the Nyamandhlovu Pan.
