Kafue

Kafue is home to iconic African predators: prides of lion, rare and elusive leopards, packs of wild dogs and most notably cheetah, which are scarce in other parts of Zambia. Common sightings in Kafue include elephant, buffalo, zebra, impala, and hippo. An array of antelope species are also found in Kafue, including puku, bushbuck, roan, sable, waterbuck, and the endemic Kafue lechwe.

The best time to visit Kafue is between June and October, when conditions are dry and the wildlife congregates around water, making for wonderful game viewing. Our camps in Kafue, Shumba and Busanga Bush Camp, are only open during these winter months, as the area becomes inundated in the rainy season.

Kafue National Park is in the centre of western Zambia.

As the temperatures are generally warm in Kafue National Park, we recommend you pack light clothing and a jacket for early morning and evening activities. On safari, neutral colours work best. Also, don’t forget to pack comfortable walking shoes, a rain jacket, sunglasses, a hat, and binoculars.

Kafue is Zambia’s largest national park, covering an area of 22,400km², larger than the country of Wales.

The Kafue River is one of the longest and widest rivers in Zambia and is a tributary of the Zambezi River. The depth varies over its 979km length.