Zambia’s very first safari camp, Nsefu brims with character and history
It is also very exclusive, sharing acres of wilderness with only one other camp – Tena Tena. A guide to guest ratio of 1:4 ensures an extremely personalised experience in this fantastic wilderness, which teems with virtually all the species of game and birdlife the South Luangwa National Park is famous for.
Accommodation at Nsefu is offered in 6 thatched rondavels – rounded chalets, slightly elevated with private verandas overlooking the river and open-air bathrooms. Elegant in style yet casual in atmosphere, guest rondavels are linked by a path that leads to a bar and lounge, sandwiched between a lagoon and termite mound. From here, you can enjoy a snack or cool drink while watching wildlife such as lion and elephant sate their thirst.
Things to do at Nsefu include life-changing walks, led by passionate, knowledgeable guides – an absolute must in the South Luangwa. You can also go on game drives during the day and at night – the latter allows you to uncover secretive nocturnal animals such as leopard. In the green season if water levels permit, you can even go boating. For an insight into local culture, visitors can tour Kawaza Village or stroll a local market. Guests at Nsefu may also visit a tribal textiles workshop – a great place to pick up a unique handmade memento.
Accommodation Details
- Zambia’s first safari camp, full of character and history
- Sharing a huge tract of pristine wilderness with only one sister property
- Elegant guest chalets set amid diverse landscapes
- Extraordinary gameviewing opportunities
- Day and night game drives as well as epic walking safaris
- Walking safaris
- Game drives day and night
- Local village or school visits
- Tribal textiles tour
Nsefu is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by road from Mfuwe Airport – an interesting journey which passes local villages and takes visitors through some game-rich areas of the South Luangwa National Park.
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