Nsefu Camp: South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Safari

Camp’s Quick Facts:

Nsefu Camp lies on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River, in the heart of the undeveloped Nsefu sector in the South Luangwa National Park. Nsefu was the first photographic safari camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The camp was bought by Robin Pope Safaris in 1998 and completely rebuilt and refurbished, in keeping with the view of the river is superb and includes a terraced area where game grazes during the day. River Journeys is a week’s safari, combining the boating experience of Nsefu Camp and Nsefu Camp where you can drive, boat and walk.

The Camp’s Bedroom, Bathroom and Surroundings:

The bar, tucked in beside a huge extinct termite mound, overlooks a waterhole that is very productive for game, especially leopard at night. The original style, complete with wind up gramophone, 1920s hand basins and traditional silver service. Twelve guests can be accommodated in six thatched rondavels, each with an en-suite spacious bathroom with flush loo. Each room has a clear view of the river, through large windows and from the shady wooden verandah. Lighting is supplied by generator and solar lamps.

Camp’s Quick Safari High-lights:

• Safari Activities from the camp include walks led by an experienced naturalist and accompanied by an armed game scout.
• Game drives are conducted in open four wheel drive vehicles and night drives.
• From 2009 Nsefu Camp was open during the height of the Emerald Season, when the river was brimming and the lagoons were full.
• Guests will boat to Nsefu from Nkwali – a two hour boat ride up the amazing Luangwa River.
• The journey is always exciting, with flocks of birds, hippos and crocodiles.
• Often elephant, lion and even leopard are seen on the river bank.
• At Nsefu, the camp will be operating as normal, but there will be boating and walking safaris only.
• With the river high, you can boat into the ebony groves, up the channels and into many of the lagoons.
• These lagoons are a haven for birdlife.
• The famous yellow billed stork colony, one of the largest in southern Africa, is reachable (by boat and then foot) and it is during this time, with the area flooded that the storks will be breeding.

Camp Accessibility:

Located on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River the deep heart of South Luangwa National Park, the Camp can be accessed by charter flight from Lusaka/Livingstone international airport as an easy access to get to the camp due to its remote location.

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Camp/Lodge Extra Information Below:

• Rates include safari Activities while booked in the Camp/lodge
• Bed and breakfast, Dinner, house wine though lunch is optional or unless stipulated
• Internal transfers/charter flights if stipulated at the time of booking.

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