Day Visitors

Take a drive and discover the wildlife of Kafue in your own time, from hippo to lion, birds to elephant.

Experience Kafue National Park

Kafue is ideal for self-drive safaris and guided day visits. Easily reached from Mumbwa, Kalomo, or Itezhi-Tezhi, Kafue’s relative accessibility allows local residents to enjoy shorter safari adventures. Guided game drives, boating, and walking safaris are offered by local lodges (when booked in advance), while the navigable network of roads around Chunga and Ngoma open up myriad self-drive opportunities. Indeed, some areas do not need a 4×4 vehicle, and trips can be planned that don’t require an overnight stay.

Lions resting in the grass while a guide in a vehicle shows them the wildlife

Guided Game Drives

Wildlife dramas play out against an immense backdrop of sky, savannah and woodland, as experienced guides explain how animal behaviour is shaped by the forces of nature.

Walking Safari with a guide through the wilderness to see Kafue ecosystem

Guided Walks

Led by expert guides, walking safaris give you a chance to slow the pace of your adventures and notice the finer details of the Kafue ecosystem.

People gathered in the wilderness for overnight walking experience

Overnight Walking Trails

Kafue offers 3- and 6-day self-catered walking trails. Spend your days following animal tracks and your nights in spectacular settings for the ultimate Zambian wilderness experience.

Vehicle on a dirt road driving on a plain in Kafue National Park

Self-drive Safaris

Wild and authentic, Kafue is just four hours from Livingstone and Lusaka, making it an ideal destination for self-drive safaris in this vast wilderness.

©Marcus Westberg

A Birder’s Paradise

Kafue’s prolific birdlife includes species like the black-cheeked lovebird, African finfoot, Pel’s fishing-owl, wattled and crowned cranes, the endemic Zambian or Chalin’s barbet and many diverse raptors.

Fishing

Catch-and-release fishing is offered on Kafue’s rivers during the fishing season. Lake Itezhi-Tezhi is a particular favourite.

Guided Night Drives

For overnight guests, a sunset departure for a guided night drive adventures is an ideal way to end your day and is your best changes for seeing nocturnal wildlife. The safari vehicle, with pop-up rooftop, can take a maximum of seven guests.

Tradition and Cultural Engagement

Engaging with Kafue’s communities offers insight into the cultural traditions and how the local people have adapted to the region’s dynamic seasonal changes.

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Game Viewing by Boat

Kafue’s waterways and lakes offer access to remote areas and a new perspective on wildlife, blending serenity and excitement—the essence of Kafue.

Visiting a park managed in partnership with African Parks is one of the best ways to support communities, nature conservation and the long-term success of Africa’s wild areas. Use the link below to plan your visit today.

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