Ntemwa-Busanga Camp

Set at the gateway to Zambia’s Busanga Plains in northern Kafue, Ntemwa-Busanga Camp is a small, peaceful retreat with just five thatched chalets. Each chalet opens onto the plains during the day, offering uninterrupted views of the wildlife-rich floodplain, and features a spacious outdoor bathroom with a warm bucket shower. The camp’s layout ensures privacy, while a central area provides Wi-Fi for a brief daily window and a water pool that draws birds and bushbuck.

Wildlife here is abundant and varied, from red lechwe and sable antelope to lions, leopards and cheetah, making it ideal for anyone passionate about observing Zambia’s natural world. Transfers from the nearby camps take around three hours, or 45 minutes from the local airstrip, depending on sightings. Ntemwa-Busanga Camp suits travellers seeking a quiet, immersive safari where the focus is firmly on the wildlife and the sweeping plains around you.

Accommodation

There are five thatched chalets, each with an open-air en-suite bathroom at the rear, including a flushing toilet, a plumbed sink and a warm bucket shower. Inside, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, with large beds and an airy layout. The raised main deck overlooks the wildlife-rich Busanga Plains, offering a peaceful spot to watch the animals.

Restaurant

Dining at Ntemwa-Busanga is communal, with meals served on the raised main deck overlooking the Busanga Plains. The food is excellent, showcasing fresh, locally inspired dishes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provide a relaxed setting where you can enjoy the wildlife around the camp as you eat.

Activities

Busanga Plains offers world-class predator viewing and abundant wildlife. Guided game drives, limited to seven people per vehicle, reveal regional specials such as roan, sable and thousands of red lechwe, along with wildebeest, zebra, oribi and reedbuck. The Ntemwa Pride resides nearby, while other lion prides, leopards, cheetahs and occasionally wild dogs roam the plains.