Reviews of Nsefu
Wildlife sightings and reviews
203 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Nsefu and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Nsefu review"
Lacked a spirit of generosity and warmth certainly not as relaxing and homely. The host here was certainly not as welcoming. The game drives weren’t as interesting, there were far fewer animals, the guides not as friendly or as enthusiastic and it was a pity we stayed here the longest. Knowing that we were desperate to see wild dogs it was a pity that we had to plead with a guide to drive us out to view them once they had luckily been spotted.
Certainly not a place we would particularly recommend. Couldn’t move around the rooms easily when the mosquitoe nets were down, rooms were too small, we were changing in the bathroom!! and staff definitely not as friendly.
Certainly not value for money and certainly not a place wanted to stay at for three days. Would not recommend." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
"Nsefu review"
Please take into account that the rooms are small, basically just room for the bed and a small bathroom, some people might find this a problem, I had no issue with it." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Nsefu Camp stay"
Well-located on the river and with amazing animal viewings by jeep as well as elephants outside the rooms!
We had several excellent leopard sightings as well as everything else we expected to see!" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Eighth visit to Nsefu"
Daudi, whom I have known for many years, gave me a great welcome on my arrival and guided me throughout my four night stay. I have always had good leopard sightings at Nsefu, and this time was no exception. Indeed, on one morning, Daudi had found separately, a male leopard, a female leopard and her two year old daughter all within the first two hours!
On another day, Daudi took me to the hot springs area to see the magnificent crowned cranes, and, en route, we saw a side-striped jackal - rarely seen in the Nsefu area.
As in Nkwali and Tena Tena, breakfasts, lunches and dinners, al fresco, by the side of the Luangwa river were most enjoyable." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Nsefu - understated brilliance"
Very good drive with John and Benius and had sundowners on the first day where we saw so many animals and an excellent view.
Opted for the walking tour on my last day which was brilliant - again guided by John.
Very well-run establishment by Daudi and the team, with excellent service and a very relaxed feel with excellent facilities. Was a lovely way to end my holiday." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
"Nsefu review"
Although the accommodation can be quite a bit smaller than the tented accommodation it was quite adequate.
As usual the whole experience at the camp was excellent even though it was quite close to Tena Tena and at time the drives overlapped to a small extent." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Nsefu review"
Otherwise, the staff were lovely and the food excellent.
I found the guiding slightly weaker than at other camps, and there seemed to be less wildlife around, although I did love seeing the carmine bee eaters and we had a great sighting of male lions." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Nsefu review"
I also had the only lion sighting of the trip at Nsefu, and our guide Daudi correctly predicted that the lions, who had made a buffalo kill quite a way off the road, would come to the river in the afternoon to drink." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Nsefu review"
Rooms are relatively small & have glassless windows plus open bathrooms so some of our smaller creatures do make appearances e.g. tree frogs, swifts & bats at night but your bed is protected by a large mosquito net.
The Nsefu area in inside the SL NP so no need to cross the river for your drives/walks once in camp." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Nsefu review"
The camp and staff were lovely. The food was really good and breakfast by the river with sound of the hippos was wonderful.
The air cooled bed was an unexpected bonus." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
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