After falling in love with the Busanga Plains, we built Chisa Busanga Camp to mimic its surrounds through beautiful architecture and environmentally conscious design.
Chisa is the Nyanja word for ‘birds nest’, and the rooms were inspired by the weaver bird nests that decorate the trees here. Sitting on a small tree-lined island, the camp uses only solar power as do the game drive vehicle and bicycles used to explore the watery dambos beyond.
Chisa Busanga Camp celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the Busanga Plains, a place that will leave an indelible imprint on your mind, as it has on ours.
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Our four Nests blend seamlessly into the wild outdoors, while paying attention to the creature comforts needed inside for a luxurious nesting and sleeping experience.
Open 1st June to 15 November 2023.
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The Busanga Plains, secreted away in the northern part of the Kafue National Park in Zambia, is one of the most untouched wilderness areas in Africa. Within its quietness, this wetland ecosystem bristles with diverse life that makes for a special safari experience.
ExploreYou can stand on the deck of your Bird’s Nest and see so far that you can see today leaving and tomorrow coming all at the same time. - Jacques van Heerden, Group Operations Manager
With conservation and community in our hearts, we dedicate resources towards developing and supporting various related initiatives. We encourage you to join us on this journey by being actively involved in these projects during your stay.
Get InvolvedThe days in Busanga are blissful. Mornings begin gently navigating the plains on our electric Land Cruiser and stopping in the bush to enjoy a breakfast prepared over hot coals. After a late afternoon walking safari, evenings wind down with stargazing and storytelling around the campfire.
View AllStay a little longer and experience more of Zambia’s wild beauty. In Kafue National Park, Ila Safari Lodge waits to welcome you to luxury on the Kafue River, while Tongabezi overlooks the magnificent Zambezi River just 12kms upstream from the Victoria Falls.
Love letters on leading travel platforms are the best motivation. They give us the confidence we need to continue creating magical experiences for travellers as well as sustaining and developing our communities and wildlife.
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National Geographic Traveller Award
Blend into the quiet of nature in our e-Cruiser, which allows you to experience all the sights and sounds of the bush in near silence and with a deep sense of environmental care.
Slow down to nature’s pace as your knowledgeable guide and armed scout leads you on a bush walk that immerses you in the natural beauty of Busanga Plains.
Experience the wonders of Busanga quietly and at a comfortable pace from the seat of an electric mountain bike, with an experienced guide sharing their knowledge of the bush.
Keep your eyes and ears open because you don’t want to miss seeing some of the 450 bird species that call the Busanga Plains home.
Cool off in our camp pool during the hottest parts of the day and look out for an elephant or puku that just may be passing by the camp.
Learn how local food and livelihood sustainability thrive from this community farming project, which was started by Green Safaris Conservation Foundation and is now run by Nalusanga community.
Visit Lukanga community and see how much the teachers and students are achieving for education in Zambia on a daily basis.
Meet the people of Zambian Carnivore Programme and Panthera that research, manage and protect carnivores and their habitats, and establish community support for wildlife.
Wander through the camp grounds and learn about our environmentally friendly practices, including a state of the art solar system, composting and recycling process, and how the lodge was built sustainably.
Flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg