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Nsefu is one of two camps in the remote Nsefu Sector run by Robin Pope Safaris. It is on the north side of South Luangwa National Park, a few hours' drive further north of their base at Nkwali.

Nsefu is the Luangwa's oldest camp, but was completely rebuilt by RPS a few years ago. It has six brick-and-stone rondavels furnished with understated elegance, in harmony with the surrounding bush. Each has a shady veranda at the front and lovely airy en-suite shower and toilet at the back. Nsefu's central area, beside a huge termite mound, commands a spectacular view of a wide bend in the river and a lush lagoon – it's a great spot to just sit and watch wildlife coming down to the river.

Nsefu offers a choice of short walking safaris and game drives. Typically there are two activities per day, each lasting around 3-4 hours and led by an expert guide, and for each you'll have a choice of a safari in a 4x4 or on foot. All walking safaris are accompanied by an armed game ranger, as well as a fully-qualified RPS guide.

If you stay at Nsefu, then it's also possible to opt in advance to venture out onto an RPS Bush-camp - or perhaps the Palmgrove bush-camp - as part of your safari.

Nsefu combines naturally well with its sister-camps, Nkwali Camp
and Tena Tena, as well as sometimes being part of the itinerary for RPS Walking Mobiles. It's also a very natural complement to trips to Kawaza Village - which was originally set p with the help of Robin Pope Safaris.

For families and small groups, Robin Pope Safaris also run Robin's House and the Luangwa Safari House - two 'houses', with two and four bedrooms respectively. Each comes with its own chef, expert guide and private safari vehicle, and both are ideal for families or small groups traveling together. Both are close to Nkwali.

Further afield, in the Lower Zambezi National Park, Robin Pope Safaris is also involved with running the Chongwe River House, which works on the same basis.

Lodge overview

Lodge type: Safari

Season: Late-May to 31 October

Ideal length of stay: In the dry season, it's ofte best to start a safari in the South Luangwa at Nsefu's sister-camp, Nkwali for 2-4 nights, and then head north to Nsefu and/or Tena Tena, and perhaps some of the bush-camping trips. During the green season, Nsefu is inaccessible by road, and hence closed.

Geographics

Location: South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Accessible by: Fly-and-Transfer

Key personnel

Owner: Independent / Owner Run

Food & drink

Usual board basis: Full Board

Dining style: Group Meals

Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining

Room service: No

Drinks included: Yes - soft drinks, house wine and local spirits are included in the rates. Note that fine wines, champagne and imported spirits and liqueurs, are charged as extras

Children

Generally recommended for children: No

Central communications

Power supply: Generator

Communications: In emergency the camp has access to good communications facilities.

TV & radio: Nsefu has no TVs or radios – this is the bush!

Health & safety

Malarial area: Yes

Dangerous animals: High Risk

Extras

Laundry facilities: A full laundry service is included.

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