Kafue Eco Journey
The Last Great Wilderness
The Journey
Twenty-two thousand square kilometres of untouched Zambia — the size of Wales, with a fraction of the footprint. A slow, low-impact expedition through floodplains, miombo woodland and the legendary Busanga.
Day by day.
Day 01
01 / 07
Overland from Lusaka
Scenic Land Cruiser transfer through the Itezhi-Tezhi escarpment. Arrival sundowner on the Kafue River.
Day 02
02 / 07
River & Woodland
Morning boat safari for sitatunga and finfoot. Afternoon walk with Kennedy through miombo.
Day 03
03 / 07
North to Busanga
Charter flight to the plains. Late drive among lechwe herds and the famed tree-climbing lions.
Day 04
04 / 07
Hot-Air Sunrise
Balloon over Busanga (seasonal). Bush breakfast on the plains. Quiet afternoon at camp.
Day 05
05 / 07
Wild Dog Country
Full-day exploration with packed gourmet picnic — wild dog, cheetah, roan.
Day 06
06 / 07
Slow Return
Flight south, river-house arrival, spa and chef's table dinner.
Day 07
07 / 07
Farewell
Final river breakfast, overland or charter back to Lusaka.
Accommodation
Where you sleep.
Musekese Camp
Owner-Run · Off-Grid Eco-Chalet
Nights 1–2
Shumba Camp · Busanga
Plains Suite on Stilts
Nights 3–5
Mukambi River House
Private River Villa
Night 6
Expedition Vehicle
How you move.
Toyota Land Cruiser 78 Troop Carrier
Long-range tanks · recovery rated · solar-charged comms
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Who walks with you.
Kennedy Phiri
Conservation Guide · Carbon-Neutral Operator
"Born on the edge of Kafue. Kennedy partners with anti-poaching units and runs every camp on solar."
Transparent, all-in.
Per guest · twin share · 7 days / 6 nights · overland + charter
What's Included in the Estimate
Accommodation
Musekese, Shumba Busanga & Mukambi · 6 nights
$3,150
Expedition Vehicle
Land Cruiser 78 Troop Carrier · long-range tanks
$680
Driver-Guide
Kennedy Phiri · conservation guide & boat handler
$480
Fuel & Overland Logistics
Lusaka–Kafue overland + in-park drives & boat fuel
$340
Airport Pickup & Internal Charter
Lusaka meet-and-greet + Busanga charter return
$360
Park Fees & Conservation Levy
Kafue NP, bed-night levy, 1% Kafue Trust donation
$190
Estimate From
Per guest · twin share · 7 days / 6 nights · overland + charter
$5,200
— Single-supplement: +25%. Family buy-out of Mukambi River House on request.
— Carbon-offset for the full itinerary included via Kafue Trust.
Optional Eco Add-Ons
Layer in deeper meaning.
Busanga Hot-Air Balloon Safari
+$485
Sunrise flight + bush breakfast · seasonal Aug–Oct
Anti-Poaching Patrol Day
+$320
Ride-along with Game Rangers International team
Solar Village Eco-Immersion
+$95
Half-day in a community-run solar micro-grid project
Catch-and-Release River Fishing
+$175
Half-day on the Kafue with tackle & guide
All prices in USD · Final quote confirmed in writing before deposit
Everything is taken care of.
No hidden costs. No surprises. Every element of your journey has been considered, negotiated and curated so you simply arrive — and wonder.
Luxury Accommodation
Musekese Camp, Shumba Busanga & Mukambi River House — off-grid eco-chalet, plains suite & private river villa.
Airport Pickup & Transfers
Lusaka meet-and-greet plus internal charter to Busanga Plains. Overland return through the escarpment.
Private 4×4 Expedition Vehicle
Toyota Land Cruiser 78 Troop Carrier — long-range tanks, recovery rated, solar-charged comms.
Professional Driver-Guide
Kennedy Phiri, conservation guide & boat handler. Born on the edge of Kafue, partners with anti-poaching units.
Fuel & Vehicle Logistics
Lusaka–Kafue overland, in-park drives, boat fuel and all routing across 22,000 km² of wilderness.
Selected Meals & Beverages
Full board, premium beverages, chef's table dinner, bush breakfasts and gourmet picnic hampers.
Curated Safari Activities
Boat, walking, drives, balloon safari (seasonal), anti-poaching patrol day & solar village visit.
Park Fees & Levies
Kafue NP entry, bed-night levy, 1% Kafue Trust donation and all conservation contributions. Carbon-offset included.
24/7 WhatsApp Concierge
Real-time assistance throughout your stay. One thread, every question answered.
All inclusions itemised in writing before deposit
What is not included.
International flights to / from Zambia
Travel visas & passport fees
Personal travel insurance (required)
Premium spirits, champagne & cellar wines
Optional helicopter activities (listed as add-ons)
Optional luxury room upgrades beyond twin-share
Personal shopping, laundry & gratuities
We believe in absolute clarity. The above items are either arranged independently by guests or can be organised through our concierge at an additional cost — simply ask via WhatsApp and we will handle every detail.
Reserve Your Journey
The Kafue awaits.
Speak with our concierge to tailor dates, lodges and add-ons. No two Axonia journeys are alike.
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