Kafue National Park

Just what I was looking for in an African safari.

The weather was first of all fantastic. The accommodations were some of the best that i have ever seen with wonderful food and great areas to hang out. All the guides that we had made the trip great and they were willing to answer all questions that we had. They were very well educated even the professor I went with was impressed.

Kafue is definitely my favorite park in Zambia, as I have been able to visit about 3 times now. It is full of animals, natural beauty, and a variety of conditions. The area is so big you, and you probably couldn't see all of it after months of exploring. We were lucky to have a few bird enthusiasts amongst us, so we got to learn about the plethora of bird life there. With the Kafue river nearby, there are some great fishing opportunities, as well as opportunities for fish eagles to steal those fish! There are some great lodges in the area, and I hope to return soon.

Brief jaunt into the Zambian wilderness yielded a leopard sighting and a moment of respite.

I visited the Kafue National Park for a short weekend get-away during a business trip. My expectations for the visit were few but important: to complete my 'big five' by gazing upon a Leopard and to enjoy some R&R. I was able to view the other 'big 4' at a reserve in South Africa.

Well the park delivered on both expectations. During my visit, I stayed at the Mukambi Lodge in the Kafue National Park. The accommodations were great. Spacious lodge with operational amenities. The meals included both Zambian and international fares, which were all delicious and filling. I participated in two drives around in the park: one ride at dawn, and one ride at dusk. It was the dawn ride when we happened across a Leopard, which though brief in sighting was unforgettable. During both rides, we viewed Elephants, wild dogs, and various antelopes. Very enjoyable rides altogether.

I highly recommend considering the Mukambi Lodge as a accommodation and safari operator. The professional staff immediately makes you feel at home and the small quantity of lodges allows you to get to know the other guests. The safari drives are well delivered, with ample occasion to absorb the sights and the wildlife, and are tailored to maximize the wildlife sightings depending on the season.

Convenient from Lusaka, good chance of seeing cats, beautiful/awesome river, Lufupa camp really good.

Wild and lonley, fantastic wildlife, nice beetles

We did a entomolgical research trip with own car. Wonderful and very wild and lonley.
Take care you have a GPS with you when you are not guided, the roadsigns are sometimes difficult to find. When you dont like Tsetse flies, dont go in rainy season, but then you will miss insect life.

We saw one other vehicle during our 3 day stay in Kafue. Wildlife viewing requires a canny eye, but the bush experience makes it all worth the trip.

It feels very remote and doesn't have the vibe that you're in the middle of a tourist zone like in Tanzania.

saw so much vaiety of wildlife, including cheetah, porcupine, hundreds of elephans, beautiful birds.

Largest wildlife NP in Africa, almost no tourists. Has got everything. Great scenary.