Reviews of Mwaleshi Camp

"Mwaleshi, my second visit, is a superb walking camp. Very remote, in a lovely river setting, with just 4 rooms.

Led by Brent, a guide with tremendous knowledge on so many aspects : animals, birds, trees, flora and fauna, even stars etc!

Food is very good and the rooms very comfortable, bearing in mind where you are!

Excellent sightings : lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, wild dogs and much more." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia

"This camp in the North Luangwa was a revelation with excellent facilities.

It is so peaceful, with Alex acting as camp manager and our guide, doing a tremendous job so enthusiastically throughout.

We had amazing wildlife sightings, which were somewhat unexpected as the animals are more skittish with far less humans around. These included lions at a buffalo kill, hyenas and vultures dealing the remains the following day, all on foot. We also saw a pack of seven wild dogs at rest, as well as a superb view of a Pell's fishing owl flying up into a nearby tree with a catfish in its talons then watching it for some time. Both these were on our walk to Takwela.

The food was of the same very high standard as at Tafika." See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia

"Walked here from Takwela (about 10 kms) arriving in time for lunch. Lovely location on a shallow stretch of the Mwaleshi river.

Chalets, food and service of the usual high standard. Brent was an extremely good guide and some of our walking was sitting and waiting for animals to arrive.

Following animal warnings laid in wait for a leopard and were duly rewarded as it came along the riverbank. We only used a vehicle briefly, but be ready to take off shoes/socks to cross the river a number of times on each walk (water less then knee height). One night we had sundowners on the river bank opposite the camp and then waded back.

Saw evidence of a rhino, but no actual rhino.

On one occasion whilst watching a lioness we were called back to camp as there was pack of wild dogs 'loafing' opposite the camp." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia

"A different feel to this more remote camp.

Walks were by the river and we enjoyed crossing the Mwaleshi to search for lions on the other side." See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia

"Lovely camp. Very special as we were the only guests for our three nights.

Beautiful location, fabulous staff and Moffat is a great guide and host.

We enjoyed the walking very much." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia

"What a wonderful camp and an incredible experience !! Certainly will go back.

This is a true bush camp in a real and unspoiled wild place.

It is designed for walking safaris and we did terrific guided walks of up to 6 hours seeing elephants, lion, buffalo, wild dogs, crocs, hippos and many other animals.

You can also do limited game drives including evening drives.

The quality of guiding is outstanding ( Moffat !!) and i learnt a tremendous amount about the bush.

Probably the best experience i have ever had while on safari." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia

"I love Mwaleshi. If I could go back to only one camp in Zambia, it would be here. Rustic, authentic, yet pampered and well-taken care of. The rooms have beautiful views. You are welcome to sit right in the Mwaleshi river out front, because it is too shallow for crocs. But......there actually are some tiny crocs about, who could get at your toes. (so amazing)

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

"The best walking camp in North park!

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

"I've lost count of how many times I've been to Mwaleshi, and it remains one of my favourite places in Africa.

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

"Same as earlier report" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia