Busanga Plains Camp is the seasonal bush camp of Mukambi Safaris located deep in the heart of the famous Busanga Plains in the north of beautiful Kafue National Park. The raised boma with open campfire and dining area, is rustic, informal and overlooks the openness of the plains, only interrupted by tree studded islands where fig trees and wild date palms draw their nutrients from the remains of giant anthills. Relax and enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or sunbathe on the wooden deck whilst overlooking the surrounding wetlands. A wooden viewing platform on stilts tucked away high up in the characteristic fig tree above the boma offers a breath-taking view directly onto the floodplain.
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Location
Busanga Plains camp is located in Northern Kafue, in the middle of the Busanga flood plain. Normally accessed via charter flight into Busanga Airstrip, and then a one hour drive into camp. If combining as part of a package with Mukambi Safari Lodge (or other Kafue Camps) a road transfer into camp can be organised, approximately 5 – 6 hour game drive from the central part of Kafue.
Information
The Plains camp features four luxurious tents nestled amongst the trees on one of the many islands, providing ideal privacy. There are 2 twin and 2 double rooms.
Room features include:
En-suite open air bathrooms with flushing toilets and bucket showers, each one overlooking the Busanga Plains
The tents are light, airy and spacious with large beds draped with mosquito nets
Experience the total peace of nature from your private veranda
In-tent power, with a 3-pin (UK) plug socket for charging electricals
Central dining boma and lounge area
Sunset and sunrise stilted viewing platform looks out over the water
Decking jetty with campfire on the end
Upper deck viewing platform in the camp’s central fig tree, complete with sofas and coffee table
Infinity swimming pool with sun-loungers and kikoyi towels
Busanga Plains Camp activities include:
Nature Walks and game drives
Busanga Plains Camp accepts children from 13 years and older
There are no family rooms at Busanga Plains Camp
Busanga Plains Camp openrates from 1st July – 31st October
Use of renewable energy - all three Mukambi camps run on 100% renewable solar energy and at Mukambi Safari Lodge they were the first in Zambia to install the most environmental friendly battery technology (LiFePO4). The Freedom Won battery gave Mukambi the opportunity to reduce its Carbon Footprint and greatly reduce their negative environmental impact, whilst maintaining the high standard of service.
Plastic Free - Mukambi strives to be plastic-free – they have water bottles for their international guests which are reusable and can be filled at the water dispenser. They have introduced glass and biodegradable straws, glass refillable amenities, and biodegradable packaging on all their goods from Lusaka PLUS they use eco-friendly cleaning materials. They also have a fantastic vegetable garden, growing as many of their own herbs and vegetables at the lodge.
Conservation – Mukambi is working closely with several NGOs, including Zambian Primate Project(ZPP), Panthera and Zambia Carnivore Programme (ZCP), as well as Department of National Parks and Wildlife, supporting anti-poaching as well as other conservation goals.
Support of local communities - Long-term conservation only can be accomplished in close cooperation with the local communities. Some of the projects launched by Mukambi to support the local community included a borehole for clean drinking water, giving the Mukambi Women’s Group an outlet for their handmade crafts in their curio shop, and supporting the local chieftainess with farming inputs, like oxen, ploughs and fertilizer. They also have a job training programme and 50 members of the local community now have permanent employment.
Guests at Mukambi can visit the projects to learn more about conservation and the local communities.
The camp is powered through Solar
There is Wifi available in the main area
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