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

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"wonderful experience at Nsefu"
Staff are so friendly and informative. Our guide was incredible and we shared some fantastic viewings of all the wildlife and the magnificent scenery.
Couldn't have had a better stay and would love to return one day." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia

Buffalo
4 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
7 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
2 sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
10 sightings
"Jewel in the Crown"
The room s have air conditioning if you want but I prefer just leaving all the windows open so the breeze flows through.
Came across a unit making a Documentary on the life of a Leopard called "Olimba" (the strong one) which has been going on for some two years it should be well worth seeing when it gets released hopefully on BBC though the coupe are Dutch I believe their previous work was "Vanishing Kings" the Lions of Namibia.
Following Olimba and her calling her cub and seeing the joy of them meeting up was a great experience.
And Dinner in the bush one evening was a great surprise much enjoyed by all." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"African wild dog"

Aardvark
1 sighting

Buffalo
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
5 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Roan antelope
Multiple sightings

Sable antelope
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
5 sightings

Wild dog
3 sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
7 sightings
"The ultimate experience"
We had walked with Chilumbe from Tena Tena to Nsefu. It was interesting to learn about the area, but you do not see any big wildlife when walking. It was a good experience. I shed tears when leaving Nsefu. The camp manager and host, Marco had also been exceptionally kind. His family was visiting him at the same time we were there. If I were to go back to Zambia, I think I would only go to Tena Tena and Nsefu. The central area is fine too, but a bit more cars are around so you do not get that remote feeling as you to in Nsefu." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Great location, lots of wildlife "
Excellent sightings for both mammals and birds." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
1 sighting

Hippo
8 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
6 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"nsefu"
We felt uneasy, a bit voyeuristic, and asked to leave." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
"A perfect finale"
The banana boat ride to the landing, being in the same room as my last stay, watching the elephant and giraffe in stately procession through the river: familiar but exciting as ever.
Chilumba went out of his way to find us the mother leopard and her cub, and the local lions, as well as introducing me to birds I hadn't seen before.
Sad to leave as always." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Great safari at Nsefu"
The buildings are extremely comfortable and very interesting .The food was excellent and the guiding was superb.
Our guide ,Pious, located a pack of Hunting Dogs and we watched them hunt Warthogs and a hare . It was fascinating and exhilarating .
The walking safari gave us a different perspective again and was an experience not to be missed.
As with Nkwali the staff could not do enough for us." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
4 sightings

Lion
6 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wild dog
5 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Nsefu review"
The accommodation is a bit close and dated but as we left we had a long conversation with Rob from RPS who advised us that the huts would be rebuilt as they are slipping into the river
And he was at Tena Tena to show 3 local official around to hopefully start the process" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Nsefu review"

Buffalo
3 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
5 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Roan antelope
Multiple sightings

Sable antelope
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
2 sightings

Wild dog
2 sightings

Zebra
2 sightings
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