Covering an area of approximately 750 square kilometres within the Kafue National Park, the Busanga Plains is one of Zambia’s most significant wetland resources and is considered the jewel in the Kafue crown. During the rainy season the plains fill up with flood water from the Lufupa River and become inaccessible. As the floodplains dry out, increasing amounts of game are attracted from the neighbouring woodlands and onto the wide open grassy plains. Busanga Plains is famed for its prides of tree-climbing lion and offers some of the best lion viewing in Africa. Other predators such as wild-dog, spotted hyena and cheetah are enticed to the bountiful plains game in the area. The plains and its interspersed palm ‘islands’ are home to hundreds of puku, buffalo, lechwe, oribi and roan antelope. Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, zebra, wildebeest and waterbuck are often seen. Pangolin and caracal are spotted occasionally. Hippos are abundant and the diversity of habitats and vegetation attracts herds of elephants. Activities at Wilderness Busanga Bush Camp include day and night game drives led by highly qualified guides who are exceptionally knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. Game drives allow guests to view a large number of plains game, while night drives offer a glimpse into the unique nocturnal world of the Busanga Plains with sightings of genet, civet, owl and occasionally leopard. Those interested in birding will be spoilt for choice as the park boasts almost 500 species including the native Chaplin’s barbet, kingfisher, heron, fish eagle and the majestic, crowned crane. Boating is also available during the early part of the season, allowing guests the opportunity to explore the channels and its wildlife.