Road Transfer Rates
Return Lusaka to Mukambi (4,5 hours) per person USD 200
Single supplement USD 60
One way to or from Lusaka per person USD 125
Single supplement USD 38
Return Lusaka – Mukambi/vice versa per vehicle USD 600
One way Lusaka – Mukambi/vice versa per vehicle USD 450
(Fig Tree: May – Nov/Busanga: Jul - Oct)
Mukambi/FT to/from Busanga road transfer one way 6 hrs, p.p. USD 75
Single supplement USD 23
Mukambi to/from FT road transfer one way p.p. 1,5 hrs USD 25
Single supplement USD 6
Your air charter company will have details about flights to Mukambi. However Mukambi Safaris is also able to arrange chartered flights for its guests once they’ve enquired with reservations. Sadly there are no seat rates available and all flights are quoted on charter basis.
We use Chunga airstrip for guests staying at Fig Tree Bush Camp and guests staying at Busanga Plains Camp use Busanga airstrip.
Mukambi flights are mainly serviced by Flying Mission Zambia, but we are able to use other charters based on the requirements of the group. Duration of flights will differ depending on the plane used.
Boat cruises over the Kafue river can also take place at any time of the day but we also have a scheduled Sunset Cruise each evening. On the boat cruise we shall drive you slowly up the river, giving you the chance to take in the surroundings, have some sundowners and watch the sunset. You can bet your money you will see hippos and crocodiles and a plethora of birds, about which our guides can answer your questions.
Tour to Mukambi Community School
With the help of generous donors we were able to establish the Mukambi Community School. Daily visits to the school are scheduled after the morning activity.
Guests often ask us what they can bring as a gift for the school so we generally request for English reference books and children’s reading books and magazines for their library plus any consumables. However, any donations are well received!
Tour to Mukambi Community School
With the help of generous donors we were able to establish the Mukambi Community School. Daily visits to the school are scheduled after the morning activity.
Guests often ask us what they can bring as a gift for the school so we generally request for English reference books and children’s reading books and magazines for their library plus any consumables. However, any donations are well received!
Fishing trips by boat take place at any time of day and are approximately 2.5 hours long. While out on the river, just you and your guide, you can enjoy the surrounding nature while fishing. We supply basic equipment and bait to assist you on your way to catching one of the many fish found in this area, whether that be a silver barbell, a larger cat fish or Kafue bream. Keen fishermen may bring their own equipemnt to take on the fishing trips.
Mukambi Safari Lodge offers game drives daily. One departs at sunrise and the afternoon drive (partly a night drive) leaves at approximately 2 hours before sunset. Drivers are 3.5 to 4 hours long. Our vehicles are located in the park, which is a short boat trip across the Kafue River, so all game drives depart from within the park. If you don’t spot the family of leopard, who frequent underneath our parked safari vehicles, our guides take you on several loops throughout the park, where you will undoubtedly find many varieties of antelopes, as well as birds, and if lucky, you can find the larger game, such as elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs and cheetah. In the morning you can watch the sunrise as you search for game, then have a short tea and coffee break to stretch your legs, and later arrive at camp with a hot breakfast awaiting you. During our evening drives the guides find a nice spot to stop for a drink and watch the sun go down, before continuining into the night, attempting to spot the nocturnal game, such as bush baby, honey badgers as well as cats.
Mukambi Safari Lodge offers game drives daily. One departs at sunrise and the afternoon drive (partly a night drive) leaves at approximately 2 hours before sunset. Drivers are 3.5 to 4 hours long. Our vehicles are located in the park, which is a short boat trip across the Kafue River, so all game drives depart from within the park. If you don’t spot the family of leopard, who frequent underneath our parked safari vehicles, our guides take you on several loops throughout the park, where you will undoubtedly find many varieties of antelopes, as well as birds, and if lucky, you can find the larger game, such as elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs and cheetah. In the morning you can watch the sunrise as you search for game, then have a short tea and coffee break to stretch your legs, and later arrive at camp with a hot breakfast awaiting you. During our evening drives the guides find a nice spot to stop for a drink and watch the sun go down, before continuining into the night, attempting to spot the nocturnal game, such as bush baby, honey badgers as well as cats.
Walks leave in the early morning hours after sunrise to avoid the heat of the day. The walks take place in the Kafue National Park itself and are approximately 3 hours. Our guides will talk you through everything Kafue has to offer that otherwise goes unnoticed, showing how the whole ecosystem works together to support the National Park. You can find nature at its most untouched on such safaris. (Unfortunately not available due to the wet conditions and high grass from approximately Dec to May).
† Seasonal or on request
- Master card/Visa/Amex are all welcome. A 3% handling fee is payable on all transactions. Alternatively guests can make payments in cash US$ or Zambian Kwacha.
- All rates are quoted in USD per person per night sharing.
- A single supplement of 30% applies during the peak season.
- Full Board rates include all meals and accommodation only. The rates exclude drinks, activities and National Park fees and Bed Night Levies.
- Fully inclusive rates all meals, accommodation, 2 activities a day and drinks. The rates exclude National Park fees and Bed Night Levies.
Mukambi safari Lodge:
Children between 4 and 12 years pay 50% provided they share with parents/adults.
Children 4 years and younger stay for free.
Children of all ages are welcome to join their parents on activities and will be held fully responsible for their safety.
Guests with children will be either grouped together or given a separate vehicle.
Fig Tree Bush Camp & Busanga Plains Camp:
Only children 12 years and older are allowed to stay at Fig Tree and
Busanga, however exceptions can be made but must first be discussed with
management.
- National Park entry fees are excluded from our rates.
- Guests are required to pay Park Fees directly to DNPW (Department of National Parks and Wildlife) in cash only (USD or ZMW).
- Currently the rates are as follows:
Non-residents: USD 20 per person per day for park entry.
Children 12 and under: USD 10 per person.
- Busanga Plains Camp and Fig Tree Bush Camp are located within the National Park and in addition to park entry fees, guests have to pay bed night levies: USD 30 per person per night.
- Bed night levies are not included in the rack rate and are charged separately.
- Agents have the option to Pre-pay Park fees for guests or the guests can settle directly in camp (cash only) with the DNPW officer on duty.
- National Park entry fees & Bed Night Levies are subject to change.
- There is 50% deposit on accommodation only bookings and a 25% deposit on safari package bookings in order to confirm and hold the space.
- Provisional bookings will generally be held for 14 days following which the deposit should be paid or the booking will be released.
- 91 days or more – no charge.
- 91 – 30 days before your safari – 25% cancellation fee.
- Within 30 days before your safari – 100% cancellation fee.
