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 - a brilliant location"
"Our final camp-and we were so sorry to leave."
Again every detail of the accommodation, while older in style, was was perfect. I understand that it may become necessary to move this site because the river bank is slowly eroding. What a shame that would be as this really is a beautiful and traditional site. In comparison to the 2 other sites the public areas are less sophisticated perhaps but that just adds to the charm and to the sense of being in an older Africa" See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia
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Guides were terrific." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Wonderful experience all around."
Great staff in very pleasant surroundings." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
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It didn't bother us particularly, but the rooms are very close to each other and the windows very much look into your neighbours' room so privacy is a bit limited! Fantastic game viewing including 16 lions eating a puku, a male lion driving a leopard from its kill, a Pel's fishing owl, a pack of wild dogs and a wonderful colony of carmine bee-eaters. Stephanie was an excellent hostess.
We were amused to find our Expert Africa agent at the camp with his family!" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
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"Wonderful 1950s Attenborough, Zooquest vibe"
Located on a bend in the river Luangwa gives it great views along and over the river, with wildlife to watch at all times. The camp has a real feel of being in the bush away from everywhere and the rondavels strike a balance between tents and rooms perfectly.
Some have said the rooms are too close together, but this did not feel intrusive to us. The staff were friendly, food excellent and guiding again exemplary." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia; 5n in Malawi
"Two days at Nsefu after the bush camp"
Please see our report and comments for our 1st - 3rd September stay at Nsefu. [Ed: see below]" See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Fifth time at Nsefu"
One afternoon, the elephants passed through the camp, just behind the rondavels. And then, on our last morning, we had lions in camp at breakfast time. Not content with occupying the bar area, two youngsters pulled off the rope from the outside loo, and proceeded to use it to entertain us with a 'tug-of-war".
The food at Nsefu was again very good. Ruth is much more than a hostess: she manages the camp very well indeed and we enjoyed insightful discussions with her around the bush TV.
Nsefu has a great atmosphere, but the river bank is slowly being eroded, and the camp may have to be moved sometime in the future. Go to the existing Nsefu whilst you can!" See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
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Nsefu has a breathtaking location - it is right on the water and has sweeping views of the river and the animals in and crossing it. The camp was extremely well run and the food was delicious. Our guide was really excellent - years of experience and such depth of knowledge and well attuned to our interests (what we wanted to see, how long to stay, how much information) and very good company!
If the camp had been full the closeness of the rondavels might have detracted from our sense of being out in the wilderness, and we prefer the open feel of tents, but they were very comfortable and the open-air bathroom makes them feel more spacious." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
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