Reviews of Nkwali
Wildlife sightings and reviews
258 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

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"Nkwali review"
The service was good, food tasty and plentiful, and guiding and game viewing very satisfactory. I have no complaints whatsoever.
One of many highlights was watching a herd of elephants drink from a pool of water while we were having lunch." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia

Buffalo
1 sighting

Elephant
5 sightings

Giraffe
3 sightings

Hippo
5 sightings

Leopard
4 sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wild dog
1 sighting

Zebra
2 sightings
"Wonderful Nkwali review"
The new bar area and the camp fire area are splendid. I enjoy taking an aperitif in front of the fire, and had wide-ranging discussions with other guests with a digestif after dinner. Our lunches and dinners were taken mostly in the special covered dining area, but sometimes al fresco or in front of the bar. The food and wine was consistently excellent.
My guide was Perry, who was absolutely superb with an encyclopaedic knowledge of animals, birds and trees. On one occasion, he persevered in tracking down a big pack of wild dogs who had ventured a long distance from the camp.
Another highlight was the sighting of a female leopard who had just killed an impala, and taken it up a tree for one of her cubs to feed on. Almost immediately, she then killed a puku for herself and her second cub to feed on. Two kills a few minutes apart was astonishing to witness.
There were many other memorable wildlife experiences in may five days there. As well as the wildlife experiences, I will remember the splendid bush brunch on one morning, and sundowners on Chichele Hill on my penultimate evening." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia

Buffalo
6 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
8 sightings

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
8 sightings

Wild dog
2 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Nkwali by the River"
Our Guide was excellent and thoughtful to my arthritic wife who had difficulty with steps." See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
3 sightings

Hippo
6 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"Nkwali review"
Again we went walking, this time with kiki who made the walk fascinating
We also had Kiki as our guide for the rest of the time- which was really good" See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Nkwali review"
Everything from the room, staff, food, and location were exceptional and we had a great experience.
We would absolutely stay here again." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
10 sightings
"Nkwali review"
Thrilled to be woken at 3.00 by a heavy breathing elephant outside my room which went on to vandalise a nearby tree. And the loud harrumphs of hippos. So good to be back." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Nkwali review"
The camp staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the facilities were excellent." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
6 sightings

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
6 sightings

Wild dog
2 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Nkwali review"
The cabin was v comfortable and on arrival I was delighted to be able to see monkeys, and a bush buck rights outside my door. It was very close to the river so you are able to hear the sound of hippos all day long. I hadn't realised just how abundant and diverse the wildlife would be - I had hoped that it would be a trip of a lifetime and it was.
All the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They made it all feel relaxed but it's clear that a huge amount of work was going on to ensure that I had the best holiday experience. The food is excellent, the guides are incredibly knowledgable and wildlife - the stars of the show was beyond what I could have hoped for. Seeing two lioness up close is an experience that I'll never forget - utterly amazing." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Nkwali review"

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Nkwali review"
The Nkwali facility is much roomier than Nsefu although the lighting in the bathrooms could use reviewing. It was still pretty cold there.
As usual the Robin Pope cooks are top chefs. A bonus was meeting Emily who writes the weekly "Its Monday"." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Zebra
Multiple sightings
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