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BUSANGA BUSH CAMP IS OPEN FROM 1ST JUNE TO 30TH NOVEMBER INCLUSIVE Busanga Bush Camp lies in the heart of the Busanga Plains, a wildlife paradise that is situated in the northern region of the Kafue National Park, one of the largest national parks in Africa. The Busanga Plains area is 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.  A flooded delta in summer, the Busanga flood plain dries to a small stream by autumn.  In the flood it is home to thousands of water birds but as it dries a biomass of antelope and plains game gather - which attract large numbers of predators, particularly lion. Busanga Bush Camp, nestled on a fig tree "island" in the heart of the flood plains, is a seasonal camp.  Dubbed "the remote rustic camp which has everything" it provides the ultimate location for the best lion viewing in Africa.  Good food, friendly service and expert guiding are provided by a hand picked team.  WILDLIFE The beauty of the Kafue National Park - and the Busanga Plains in particular - is evident in its diverse habitats with floodplains, miombo woodland and open grassy areas known as dambos - creating a paradise for wildlife and birdlife.  The Park is home to over 55 mammal species including 20 antelope and 6 cat species.  Interesting regular sightings include Lechwe, Puku, Sable, Roan, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, Defassa waterbuck, lion, serval, and cheetah.  Wild dog and Pangolin are spotted occasionally.  Many of the 491 birds listed for the Park can be seen at Busanga including 14 egrets and herons, 9 kingfishers, 6 bee-eaters, 5 rollers.  Special spots at Busanga include: wattled crane, lanner falcon, Fülleborn's and rosy-throated longclaws, black egret, and squacco herons.   FACILITIES  The camp caters for 8 guests in 4 well-appointed rooms built of reed and canvas with wall-to-wall views of the spectacular wildlife that frequents the plain in front of the camp.  The dining and bar area is under the shady canopy of majestic trees. Generally, dinners are served under the stars overlooking the floodplains, or in the large mess tent with dining table, bar and lounge area. TRANSFER 3 hour game drive transfer from Lunga River Lodge which is reached by Lunga Air Shuttle from Lusaka, Mfuwe, Kariba and Victoria Falls area.    No. of Bedrooms 4 twin thatched huts with open-air en suite hot and cold shower and bush toilet. Activities Activities include day and night gamedrives, led by qualified guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. This camp is perfectly situated to see large numbers of plains game and their predators - including some of the best lion and cheetah viewing in Africa. Find Similar Properties