The
Kafue National Park is 22 500 sq km, one of the largest National Parks in
Africa. The Kafue River winds through the park entering in the
north-eastern corner and is joined by the Lufupa and the Lunga rivers
which are the three main veins that bring life into the Kafue National
Park. In the extreme north of the Kafue lie the Busanga Plains - one of
Zambia's most significant wetland resources and one of the few areas in
the world that remain untouched by development and human activity.Lufupa
Tented Camp is located just south of the Busanga Plains and is home to
hundreds of red lechwe, ubiquitous puku, stately roan and the diminutive
oribi. Lichtenstein's hartebeest, herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo
make for a full set of antelope. This wealth of game is also a big
attraction for predators, including wild dog, cheetah and prides of lion.
The thick riverine vegetation along the Kafue and Lufupa rivers brings
fantastic diversity to one's experience of the Kafue National park. On the
confluence of the Lufupa and Kafue rivers is the location of Lufupa Tented
Camp. This is as 'wild' as you can get in today's world: an unfenced
mosaic of expansive grassy seasonal floodplains, "dambos" (open
grassy areas that sometimes will fill up with rainwater) and diverse
riverine vegetation. It caters for 18 guests in nine well-appointed canvas
Meru tents, and is perfectly situated, overlooking the Kafue River.
Activities include game drives, boat cruises, fishing, walks and night
drives, led by qualified guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the
area and its wildlife. For those interested in birding, the park boasts
491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin's Barbet.
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