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Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp
Chisa Busanga Camp

Reviews of Chisa Busanga

Wildlife sightings and reviews

6 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Chisa Busanga and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2023, 6 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Chisa Busanga.
Lion

100% success

Leopard

40% success

Cheetah

50% success

Wild dog

20% success

Hippo

100% success

Wildebeest

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Elephant

83% success

Roan antelope

83% success

Sable antelope

80% success

Spotted Hyena

75% success

Eland

20% success

Buffalo

17% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Sitatunga

0% success

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Arrival date
Mr & Mrs H
UK

"Chisa Busanga Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 25 Jun 2024
"After a short flight from Chunga airstrip in the centre of the park it was immediately obvious that Busanga is different with similarities to both the Okavango Delta and the Masai Mara, the former due to the myriad of water channels and the latter the wide open spaces. There is also a wooded area that we stayed away from because of the tsete flies. The game was split between the areas - masses of lechwe, puku and wildebeest on the plains with zebra, roan and sable more likely to be seen nearer to the tree line.

The lodge is very different, probably unique, or at least the nests are. They are very cleverly designed and built with a fantastic view across the plains. Although it was quite cold at night and in the early morning, the nests were very cosy, even when left open at night, helped by a very comfortable bed and excellent hot water bottles. Whilst cleverly designed with ample sitting and storage areas, the nests are quite small and access to the single sink first thing in the morning could be problematic.

The rest of the camp in much more traditional and very nice, again with a great view across the plains. The food was excellent as were the friendly attentive staff.

Our guide, Harry, really went above and beyond and on one day we saw 16 individual lions including a total of 22 sightings including two kills. Even when we left the last sighting, a lioness and her four cubs on a kill in the dark, he was still looking for more on the way back to camp.

On the last morning, on our way to the airstrip, we were lucky enough to find a pack of 10 wild dogs that had just finished their lechwe breakfast. A great sighting to end a fantastic few days leaving us wishing we were staying an extra night." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

2 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Roan antelope

3 sightings

Sable antelope

2 sightings

Wild dog

1 sighting

Wildebeest

3 sightings

Zebra

2 sightings

Mrs W
UK

"Chisa Busanga Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2023
"Fantastic camp the nests are amazing and so different . We have stayed in many places but this was one of the best small camps. Issac was a great guide and Faith as the manager ran a very friendly team all of whom looked happy and the place ran seamlessly, she taught us to drink Chimosas! Interesting to look behind the scenes at the green energy and a well run kitchen and wine cellar. Great food, good game sightings and a rare treat as so few other vehicles around . Great to be in the plains as a contrast to other areas in Zambia. We were sorry to leave feeling like we had for a short time joined a lovey family. Don’t really want to recommend the camp as we may never be able to return as suspect this newish camp will become one of the places to visit in the Kafure but fabulous . Thanks to all the staff at Chisa for such a memorable stay ." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Cheetah

2 sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Roan antelope

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr J & Ms D
UK

"Chisa Busanga Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 15 Sep 2023
"Great location and brilliant place to stay. Loved the nests.
Very helpful staff who were all part of a great team.

We had an inundation of hatching cicadas in the evening but the staff were excellent in trying the resolve the situation.

The food was well prepared, tasty and memorable. Excellent cook.
Another fun surprise brunch!" See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Cheetah

1 sighting

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

1 sighting

Sable antelope

Multiple sightings

A&S
Northampton

"Chisa Busanga Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 3 Sep 2023
"Just had 2 nights and would have liked to have a third night as loved the open landscape and wildlife viewings.

Lodge was superb and would highly recommend." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia; 5n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Cheetah

1 sighting

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

1 sighting

Sable antelope

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

1 sighting

Mr & Mrs B
Singapore

"Chisa Busanga Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 8 Aug 2023
"Super liked the Bird Nest, an absolute stunner.

The Chisa crew was very friendly, and our trip included some nice bush surprises but no spoiler here. Got hot water bags for both bed and the morning game drive and believe me with 6 degrees one morning this was very helpful.

The plains are beautiful, with large number of Pukus and Lechwes.

Hoped initially to see cheetahs which we were not able to find. Try again another time." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Elephant

2 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

2 sightings

Roan antelope

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

1 sighting

Mr Paul
Doha

"Chisa Busanga Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 18 Jun 2023
"This is my first visit to Busanga Plains in Kafue.it was an early flight from Lusaka to get me in camp by 11.00 am.

Great small camp with the famous birds nest rooms which have great views but are quite small. Hosted by Pasha aided by Emanuel , Isaac , Newton was my guide.

The Busanga wetlands are fabulous similar in some respects to the Okavango. Newton my guide very experienced was excellent.

The main wildlife feature here are the enormous herds of Lechwe and Puku around the channels.This ensures that there are large groups of Predators Lions and Leopards. We spotted male and female leopards on a night drive and Porcupines.

Some great viewing of two female lions with their cubs.

Magnificent Sable antelope.

Lots of hippos in the channels. Most channels are too deep to traverse and no bridge's in place to cross." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

3 sightings

Hippo

6 sightings

Leopard

5 sightings

Lion

6 sightings

Sable antelope

4 sightings

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

3 sightings

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