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Reviews of Nkwali

Wildlife sightings and reviews

251 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Nkwali and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Apr-2018, 74 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Nkwali.
Lion

86% success

Leopard

90% success

Wild dog

64% success

Hippo

100% success

Elephant

99% success

Giraffe

99% success

Zebra

99% success

Buffalo

89% success

Spotted Hyena

86% success

Wildebeest

24% success

Eland

12% success

Aardvark

8% success

Roan antelope

7% success

Sable antelope

4% success

Pangolin

0% success

Showing 201-210 of 251
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Arrival date
Mr C
London

"Nkwali"

2 nights Arrived 7 Jul 2011
"A super camp with friendly, helpful staff and excellent food." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
G & G
Glasgow

"Nkwali review"

3 nights Arrived 11 May 2011
"We actually stayed in Robin's House next door to Nkwali as a small family group. House simple but very comfortable looking out over the Luangwa with our own guide and staff. Game drives and walk very enjoyable but less animals about compared to our previous visits to the area which had been later in the year. Highlight being a pel's fishing owl who had chosen to nest in a tree on the road into Nkwali. Area of the Park close to Mfuwe seems to have become noticeably busier in years since our last visits with more camps in and adjacent to the park and resultant greater amount of vehicles." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr H
Isle of Man

"Return to Nkwali"

2 nights Arrived 17 Mar 2011
"See my comments on the first visit. [Ed: see below]" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr H
Isle of Man

"Brilliant safari at Nkwali"

2 nights Arrived 12 Mar 2011
"This was our first experience of Zambia and Kiki and the team made it memorable. The skill with which they operate the camp and the levels of professionalism in their hospitality outrank most 5 star hotels I've stayed in.

The logistics of looking after us and feeding us so far from "civilisation" are complex and we do not underestimate the supreme effort that RPS have to put in to make it all run so smoothly. The staff were at all times friendly, willing and efficient, above and beyond the call of duty.

Our guide Kanga was very good and went to endless trouble to find us animals and birds. The surprise sundowner on our last night was very, very special." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr W & Mrs Z
NL

"Nkwali review"

3 nights Arrived 6 Nov 2010
"Very nice camp with nice staff and management. The pool was very welcome in these temperatures (40 degrees)" See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs P
Derbyshire

"Best leopard sighting!"

2 nights Arrived 4 Oct 2010
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
The Sand Martins
Oxon

"Nkwali review"

2 nights Arrived 18 Sep 2010
"Unfortunately, our schedule meant that we only spent 2 nights at Nkwali, and hence only one full day here. That is not enough time to explore the area.

We arrived at Nkwali after an exciting transfer from Nsefu (crocodile and lion kills, plus crossing the river by boat). The rooms have extended since we were here in 2008, and are even more spacious. We appreciated the traditional "Sunday surprise".

Future guests should not miss the opportunity on the way back to Mfuwe airport to stop by at Tribal Textiles, which is interesting, informative and a chance to buy unique souvenirs." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
France

"Great night drive with our first leopard"

2 nights Arrived 16 Sep 2010
"We liked the setting of the camp with nice shades, big opened rooms on the outside and elephant pool by the dining room." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Kent

"Nkwali review"

2 nights Arrived 4 Sep 2010
"the camp was well organised and all events provided when we asked for them" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
St Helier

"Nkwali review"

2 nights Arrived 2 Sep 2010
"We had a fabulous time. Excellent guides.

Some confusion re the fact that we expected to be on walking safari. Put right quickly & ensured Tena Tena knew prior to our arrival. It would be a good idea to let camp know prior to arrival in future, so that proper arrangements could be made re scout etc." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
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