Shumba Camp
Busanga Plains, Zambia
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Why we love it
Gaze over the scenic landscape and fly eye-to-eye with an eagle during this sunrise experience, before enjoying a champagne breakfast.
Set out over the wild Busanga Plains to spot its diverse wildlife, including its famous prides of lion, for which the lodge is named.
Swap the bustling bright day for the unique nocturnal world with a guided night drive to spot owls, civets, genet and the elusive leopard.
Early in the season, the vast mosaic of grassy seasonal floodplains offer the exploration of Busanga's wildlife by boat.
Birding enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with over 490 bird species to look out for, including the endemic Chaplin's barbet, bee eaters and kingfishers.
Will Greenwood
The team at True Travel had a simple brief: to send us on the world’s best family safari. As soon as our boat headed down the Zambezi, it all kicked off; we passed a herd of hippos, a lazy crocodile and a giraffe drinking nonchalantly on the riverbank. A magical experience from beginning to end. Nothing was too much trouble and if we had any issue that needed resolving, there was always someone on hand to do this. Before and after, they were off the charts – simply an awesome team.
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