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Nsefu Camp

Nsefu Camp

South Luangwa National Park

Nsefu Camp, the first photographic safari camp in Zambia, offers charm, history, exclusivity and comfort in what is without a doubt the best location in the South Luangwa National Park. The camp was the first camp to be built and is both unique and steeped in history. It enjoys an excellent location in the Nsefu sector on a magnificent meander of the Luangwa River where elephants frequently cross.

With just six chalets it’s small and intimate and they have kept the old-world charm whilst embracing modern convenience with en suite bathrooms each room has views of the river from the terrace and offers understated elegance for your stay in the bush. 

South Luangwa is a paradise for wildlife lovers, with game species including elephants, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, leopards, and lions and over 450 species of birds. Several antelope species are found in large numbers, especially the puku and impala. Also, to be found in huge herds are buffalo and elephants.

Activities include game drives, walking safaris, seasonal boating and village tours. All meals and local drinks are included in the nightly price.

For a truly exceptional safari experience, stay at Nsefu Camp and take a walking safari and overnight (1-2 nights) at Luangwa Bush Camping. 

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Amenities

Walking & Trekking, Game Drives, Activities, Safari Style All Inclusive

Inclusions

"Safari All Inclusive" is all meals and drinks (excluding premium brands). Varying lodge to lodge, this mostly consists of early snack breakfast before 1st game drive, full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or cakes, dinner and drinks and snacks on game drives. Full details will be shared with our quotation.

Our Offers

** Ask us about our Single Supplement Saver for this lodge**

Other Options

Located in the heart of the Drakensberg Mountains and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. It is an ideal location if you want to explore the area and its famed hiking trails to suit all abilities. The region has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and getting out and about to see the mountains, flora and fauna is a must. 

There's plenty on offer for families with good facilities for children. The hotel even has its own helicopter if you fancy a birds eye view of the area. There's a dining room and bar with an outside terrace, children's playground, 9 hole golf course, swimming pool and wellness centre. The major attractions here are the great outdoors and with a huge selection of hikes and walks on offer you'll be spoilt for choice. The spacious rooms are located in the hotel's gardens and have mini fridge, television, ceiling fan, heating, and Wi-Fi as well as tea and coffee-making facilities.

Cathedral Peak

Drakensberg Mountains

Located in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal and at the foot of the towering Drakensberg Mountains, the lodge is dedicated to sumptuous food and rustic luxury. With just 12 rooms this is a haven for those looking to break away from the fast-paced life at home, and for those who enjoy mountain walks, roaring log fires, 5 course dinners with exceptional wines and time for relaxation and pampering. The setting is ideal if you like walking and exploring and there is a bar and fabulous restaurant built overlooking the late. Bird watching, cycling and even helicopter trips can be arranged. You can order a gourmet picnic to take with you on your adventures and the hotel dog might oblige and come along for a walk with you. 

The rooms are in cottages around the grounds and each one has fireplace, mini fridge, ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, mini bar, television and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are well furnished with ample indoor and outdoor seating. 

Cleopatras Mountain Farmhouse

Drakensberg Mountains

The friendly family-owned and run guest house is the perfect stop over halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Sitting on a working ostrich and alfalfa farm it offers tranquillity, spectacular views and soul-touching moments. Sunsets you will never find elsewhere and hospitality to make you feel at home. Activities include bird watching, scenic walks, stargazing, and environmental and farm tours where you can experience the ostrich chicks hatching. As well as this there's plenty on offer in the local area including the Sunrise Meerkat Tour, Cango Caves, feeding the elephants and visiting Highgate Ostrich Farm. All the rooms have spectacular views of the surrounding farmlands, majestic mountains and the well-kept garden. Each one has tea and coffee-making facilities, television and WiFi.

De Denne Country Guest House

Oudtshoorn

How our Tent Ratings work

These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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+44 (0)7516 766404

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