Beyond Routes

Kafue National Park & Busanga Plains and the Lions of Zambia

At over 22,000 km², Kafue is one of Africa’s largest national parks. But it was not only the vast distances and variety of landscapes that stayed with us. Especially in the north, across the expansive Busanga Plains, we wanted to understand the story of the lions.

In some areas, it can be particularly valuable to head out with a local guide.  For us, Busanga Plains is a perfect example of this.  The area is vast, and the lions can easily hide in the tall grass or among the bushes. A good guide also knows where to look and can…