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

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"Tafika review"
We were told that South Luangwa is the place to see leopards, but not even in our wildest dreams would we expect to have three different sightings of leopards in one day and to spend more than one hour in daylight with a very relaxed 3 years old Mutima. What a privilege!
My only regret is to not have spent more days at Tafika." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia

Buffalo
1 sighting

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
2 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Zebra
2 sightings
"Tafika Our First Camp"
I would rate Tafika as number 3 out of the 3 camps we visited." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 4n in Botswana; 3n in Rwanda

Elephant
7 sightings

Giraffe
5 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Zebra
9 sightings
"Tafika review"
The game viewing is fantastic too!" See all these reviews: 12n 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
"Tafika review"
The location, even though technically outside the park, was fantastic. The views are great, game moving around outside the lodge and also inside the lodge, elephants outside our room and hippos and a leopard within the first 5 min drive.
The rooms are unique, open walls to get the sounds and smells of the bush straight into the room. This also allows other guest to access the room, we had frogs and spiders and of course mosquitoes, so this may not be for everyone, but we loved it! The beds are protected with high quality nets, so sleeping was no issue and the fan kept us cool. The showers were some of the best we had on our whole 4 week trip.
The game driving and guides here are second to none! Every drive was phenomenal. You will hardly see another car and feel you are out on your own private reserve.
A real gem of a place, unique and an experience not found in many other places on the African continent." See all these reviews: 5n 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
"Tafika review"
The camp is very welcoming and we especially enjoyed the lively conversations over meals with other guests and the owners and guides.
Wildlife sightings were excellent and elephants frequently came into camp." See all these reviews: 20n in Zambia; 15n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
8 sightings

Lion
6 sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Tafika review"
Elephants frequently visit the camp.
Outside of the national park but still remote and with as much wildlife as inside the park.
Plenty of leopards." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Tafika Camp stay"
Game viewing is excellent as well, even with elephants being seen in camp!" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Tafika review"
Well managed lodge.
Plenty of good wildlife sightings on every game drive." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Tafika review"
It stands out in Safari terms by being the home of the Coppinger family as well as a camp, and is delightful. Given it is in the Nsafu sector, there is no real competition on game drives, and you are likely to have the animals all to yourself.
It’s a very good experience hence the number of returning guests." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
5 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
4 sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Spotted Hyena
5 sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
3 sightings

Zebra
6 sightings
"Authentic and beautiful camp "
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