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Nkwali

Reviews of Nkwali

Wildlife sightings and reviews

256 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, 77 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Nkwali.
Lion

84% success

Leopard

91% success

Wild dog

62% success

Hippo

100% success

Elephant

99% success

Showing 1-10 of 256
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Arrival date
Mr & Mrs Jacobs
Stan

"Nkwali review"

1 night Arrived 2 Mar 2025
"Perfect spot, excellent accommodation, brilliant food, fabulous drives, attentive staff. Ten out of ten" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs Jacobs
Stan

"Nkwali review"

2 nights Arrived 26 Feb 2025
"Perfect spot, excellent accommodation, brilliant food, fabulous drives, attentive staff. Ten out of ten" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Ms P.
40

"Nkwali review"

3 nights Arrived 8 Nov 2024
"It's a lovely setting but unfortunately the baboons come into your room so for that reason I woudn't go back." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

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

Buffalo

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

10 sightings

Sable antelope

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

Wild dog

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

The Wiggys
Yorkshire

"Nkwali review"

3 nights Arrived 31 Oct 2024
"Communication re transfers could have been improved." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Zebra

Multiple sightings

jonah
london

"Nkwali review"

2 nights Arrived 22 Oct 2024
"Another fantastic setting, wonderful adventures accommodation.

A really welcoming, vibrant, energetic feel to the camp. We were especially impressed with the staff here, the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and Max the host did an incredible job.

We were really made to feel cared for and at home." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

5 sightings

Giraffe

5 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

1 sighting

Zebra

3 sightings

AD and JM
edinburgh

"A very special memorable experience "

4 nights Arrived 13 Sep 2024
"Enjoyed every aspect of our 4 night stay in Nkwali.

Over the four days we were led by three different guides (one who picked us up at airport, one who was our regular guide, one who took us on the walking safari) and all were excellent. We appreciated their enthusiasm and their efforts to make sure we were having an enjoyable holiday. Their knowledge of the animals and birds was impressive ....as were their ability to find stunning spots for sundowners!

The food was very tasty, varied and and well presented. On one evening we came back to discover they had set up dinner for two on our room terrace as everyone else had left. A small gesture but typical of the thoughtfulness of staff to make our stay special." See all these reviews: 5n in Zambia; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wild dog

1 sighting

Zebra

Multiple sightings

The Sand Martins
Oxon

"Return to Nkwali"

3 nights Arrived 11 Sep 2024
"Being welcomed at Mfuwe airport by Perry was a great start to my eighth visit to Nkwali.

Perry was my guide during my stay. Perry is supremely knowledgeable, and is one of the best guides I have ever experienced. Knowing my photographic interests, he suggested 4:30 wake-up calls so that we could be out in the bush before sunrise. I particularly appreciated this.

I also had a great welcome from Kiki, whom I have known for many years. He, Bianca and all his team make Nkwali so enjoyable. The variety and quality of the lunches and dinners was excellent." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

2 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

5 sightings

Wild dog

2 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Miss S
London

"Nkwali review - great first lodge"

2 nights Arrived 9 Sep 2024
"Excellent welcome from Sebastian at the airport did the transfer to the camp where we were met with welcome drinks, excellent information given on the rooms and safety and general instructions for the logde.

Sebastian was the allocated guide for the drives that I did and he was brilliant, excellent knowledge, absolute professional. All of the staff at the lodge were excellent, Kiki, Tizi, Bianca and Benson to name just a few.

Excellent food, excellent organisation and absolutely professionally run." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Aardvark

4 sightings

Buffalo

1 sighting

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

8 sightings

Giraffe

8 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

8 sightings

Roan antelope

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs T
TunbridgeW

"Nkwali review"

2 nights Arrived 6 Sep 2024
"For anyone who has not been to a safari camp before this would be a great introduction. This was our third safari and found everything to be just what we expected. Our only regret was that we were only staying for 2 nights!!

Nkwali set the standard for Robin Pope Safaris, the accommodation, food and guiding were great as were the animals and birds we saw.

The one drawback for myself who is 81 years of age was using the boat to cross the river. I was not good at the assent/decent from the river but the staff were always on hand to give me assistance

Overall- highly recommended" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

4 sightings

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

2 sightings

Wild dog

2 sightings

Zebra

5 sightings

Ms. S
Madrid

"Nkwali review"

2 nights Arrived 20 Aug 2024
"Nkwali was my first real experience on safari and it was a fantastic way to start.

It's situated on a beautiful spot on the river, where there was water even despite the drought, and the camp is spacious and the accommodation lovely. You can sit watching the wildlife on the river from your tent and the pool is a plus.

The staff were exceedingly friendly and helpful and the guide I had, Chizi (who I was lucky enough to be on my own with for a couple of days), was extremely knowledgeable and always seemed to manage to be in the right spot at the right time. I learnt a lot with him.

I loved the drum call to meals/wake up. A perfect start for a first-timer!" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

2 sightings

Elephant

6 sightings

Giraffe

2 sightings

Hippo

7 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

3 sightings

Zebra

7 sightings

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