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NSEFU CAMP

Founded by the legendary Norman Carr in the 1950's, Nsefu was the first safari camp in Zambia, and has a very special ambience.

Nsefu camp is situated on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River, far in the north of the Park's Nsefu Sector. The perennial Luangwa River is the very life-blood of the Park and, together with its many oxbow lagoons, ensures a permanent supply of water to support high concentrations of wildlife.

Apart from being well removed from the busier Mfuwe sector of the park, one of the great highlights of the Nsefu sector is the abundance of 'Luangwa Wafwas' (literally 'dead Luangwas'). These are dried out oxbow lakes that have been replaced by lush grasslands, and attract game in large numbers. This sector of the park is famous for its concentrations of plains game (which in turn attract predators), especially huge herds of buffalo that move around in the area.

Activities at Nsefu take advantage of the great game-viewing in the area, and include game-drives in specially adapted open safari vehicles (both day and night-drives), and guided walks, accompanied by a qualified guide and experienced game scout. Visitors to the South Luangwa Valley have the possibility of seeing over 400 species of birds, and 100 species of mammal, including elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, and hippo. Two of the more interesting species of game - Thornicroft's Giraffe and Cookson's Wildebeest - are endemic the Luangwa Valley.

Nsefu is a lovely camp with a nostalgic ambience and a wonderful location. As at all Robin Pope camps, the atmosphere is intimate, the camp staff friendly and professional, and the service highly personalized.

Guests are accommodated in six beautifully restored rondavels from the 1950's. All are whitewashed with thatched roofs and open-air bathrooms. Each rondavel has its own wooden veranda with comfortable directors chairs. Crisp cotton sheets, thick cotton towels and linen bathrobes, along with the characteristic English toiletries, are a luxurious touch. There is a separate thatched dining area and sitting room, with a bar. In keeping with authentic feel of early safari days, heavy hotel-silver cutlery is used and dinners are served by candlelight.

To find out more about Nsefu Camp, or to make a reservation, call toll-free in the USA at

1-888-227-8311 - or email us.

CLASSIC AFRICAN ZAMBIA PORTFOLIO - South Luangwa National Park