Reviews of Mwaleshi Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
60 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mwaleshi Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Mwaleshi Camp review"
It had improved since my last visit some 25 years ago but I do not think it can be beat." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Mwaleshi Camp review"
Change of guides here for me to Moffat. And he was as fantastic as Stephen. Our walks were a bit more arduous here. The heat, and terrain were tough. Rehydrating salts were on offer at breaks (and were absolutely necessary). We generally did walking in the morning. But, if we needed to, we could use the vehicle to shorten our afternoon walk, and have a bit of a mix (which we did). It was a very nice combination. Serious walk in the am, and easier time in the afternoon heat.
The rains started while we were here. Not to a major degree......but the plastics were brought out "just in case". The camp was closing the day after we left - for the season. And it was amazing to see all the work that goes into this.
I made special connections with my fellow travellers here, and am grateful for that. Again, safari has a way, especially with communal dining, to facilitate meeting like-minded folks from around the world.
This is......in short...... a very special camp. One I'll be back to, for likely an extended time." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia

Elephant
6 sightings

Hippo
3 sightings

Lion
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
2 sightings

Wildebeest
4 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"Mwaleshi Camp review"
The walking safari there is second to none, with Brent once again providing excellent guiding, while the camp itself - with its staggering sunrises over the Mwaleshi - remains the my ideal for getting away from it all.
This time, hyena sightings were a particular highlight." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Hippo
1 sighting

Lion
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Mwaleshi Camp review"
"Mwaleshi Camp small and remote"
The camp seemed a little disorganised at first but that soon settled down. We took advantage to be able to walk /stand in the river at camp to cool off. We loved the fact that the reed chalets had hot water showers only on a night time and in the morning a hot water jug was put by our wash basin.
On our first night we heard a lion kill close to camp which presented us with a great sighting the next day.
All the staff were helpful and friendly. Similar reed chalets which were very clean." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia

Buffalo
2 sightings

Elephant
6 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
2 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"Mwaleshi Camp review"
Great food and bar.
Superb guiding from Brent." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
"Mwaleshi Camp review"
We walked to it from Takwela which was a great experience. Our guide at this camp, Brent, was extremely knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed our walks in the bush and among the animals.
Walking up on a leopard was a highlight.
We were very well looked after in the camp and it was very peaceful." See all these reviews: 5n in Zambia; 3n in Zimbabwe

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Mwaleshi our Highlight"
I would stay longer next time!" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia; 8n in Malawi

Elephant
10 sightings

Hippo
6 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Wildebeest
5 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Mwaleshi Camp review"
Mwaleshi is simple, rustic, tiny and completely magical. Its location right on the river bank and its feeling of immersion in the bush, not to mention the food, are part of its charm but best of all was the guiding. We were lucky enough this time to have Brent, who we missed on our previous visit, as our guide, and his knowledge, thoughtfulness and ability to explain were true gifts.
A particular highlight was the morning we spent on foot tracking and eventually finding elusive lions, and we were especially impressed by the mutual understanding and collaboration between Brent, Kennedy (himself a superb guide in the making) and David (our National Park Scout) as the whole enthralling process unfolded." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Mwaleshi Camp review"
We loved our walks. The close encounters with animals feel so very much more real than when sitting in a safari truck. The walking was quite manageable for our group of only moderately active people in their late sixties.
The camp was charmingly rustic but also very comfortable with amazing food and friendly helpful staff.
We agree with many of your previous travellers that a walking safari might not be the right thing for a first time visitor to Africa. One cannot expect clear views of huge numbers of animals. But this is compensated by the feeling of intimacy of the animal encounters. Priceless!" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia

Buffalo
4 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
3 sightings

Wildebeest
4 sightings
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