Reviews of Nsefu
Wildlife sightings and reviews
206 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"
Accomodation more compact but with very welcome air conditioning over bed.
Visited by very large male elephant tearing branches off the tree by our front door.
Our guide Willie was excellent and with him we found wild dogs and followed them on a hunt and kill.
First time we have seen this after nearly 50 years of safaris." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Nsefu review"
Lots of wild dogs with puppies which I had not seen before.
I found it would have been a hand rail going down into the en-suite." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 4n in Malawi

Buffalo
2 sightings

Elephant
2 sightings

Giraffe
2 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Leopard
4 sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
2 sightings

Wild dog
3 sightings

Zebra
3 sightings
"Nsefu review"
"Nsefu review"
It was interesting to be there at the onset of the rains. It was worth visiting at a different time to see the changes in water levels, vegetation, bird life, insect life, game viewing etc.
The afternoon heat was oppressive but around teatime the wind usually got up. Dust devils blew down the river picking up sand as they went. And then things either settled or the distant thunder rumbled closer and closer.
No evening game drive was cancelled - it either started later than planned or was curtailed by heavy downpours. The morning drives were all fine. So many bushes were in blossom and the smell of jasmine was intense.
There was less game than on previous visits (mostly in May) but birds were plentiful.
Sebastian Junior was a great guide and we enjoyed all the drives with him. Fanton was, as ever, a fantastic spotter and a credit to RPS. Willy and the rest of the staff made us most welcome - thanks to everyone." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting
"Nsefu review"
Dining outside - since dining room went into the river a couple of years ago - was lovely. Small waterhole behind the camp drew in elephants and others to watch from the hide. Guiding was very good and willing to adopt our pace and stay and watch animals behaviour.
Driving through Nsefu sector and central Luangwa meant there were fewer cars around, very welcome after the pressure in the south. Plenty of game around, particularly leopard sightings and dogs." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"A very special place"
Again the staff were wonderful, everyone was kind and helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. Our host Emma was very welcoming and went out of her way to ensure everything ran smoothly.
A special thank you to our personable guide Chilumba who couldn't have done more to facilitate our seeing so many wonderful things during our time there, 10 leopard sightings, a newly born elephant taking it's first steps, 3 sightings of wild dog ( the main objective of our trip ) were just a few of the fantastic things we saw.
The food was as of a high standard as the other camps so much so that we now need to go on a diet.
Everything was just perfect except for one very minor thing which applies to all three camps, please don't put so many layers of bedding on the beds during the hot season!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
10 sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
3 sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Nsefu review"
I also liked the sense of history with this being the oldest camp in South Luangwa. Game viewing was best ever, leopard trying to hunt puku, lion in stand off with hippo, lion being charged by herd or buffalo, lion stealing a kill from hyenas.
Also saw largest crocodiles eating a hippo. It was action packed to say the least. All this was helped by very enthusiastic and experienced guiding." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia

Buffalo
2 sightings

Elephant
5 sightings

Giraffe
4 sightings

Hippo
5 sightings

Leopard
6 sightings

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"Nsefu review"
Ingenious air con system!
Opened my cotton curtains as dawn rose to see elephants walking through the camp!
A lovely, smiling, funny & welcoming hostess! Again , great food and amazing guides.
Did a walking safari and really enjoyed learning about the smaller five, animal Pooh & footprints and being on the ground!
Again didn’t want to leave!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
Multiple sightings

Sable antelope
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Return to Nsefu"
The location on the bend of the Luangwa River is idyllic, and the six unique rondavels have a special appeal. All meals were taken al fresco, quite close to the river, and were most enjoyable. Sebastian was my guide: I have known him for more than a decade, and his guiding skills are of the highest quality.
We ranged far and and wide - up to the salt pans to see the crowned cranes, for example. It was also fascinating to see the stork colony area in the dry season, having previously seen it in the wet season, with the trees surrounded by water. The Nsefu sector of the park was full of lions, leopards, hyenas and many antelopes, including bushbucks. The bird life is fantastic with many eagles, owls plus water birds such as spoonbills and skimmers. And elephants...it was wonderful to see so many young ones.
Emma ran the camp in a most friendly and efficient way. I am most grateful to her for organising a special dinner on my last night for me and two very close friends." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia

Buffalo
4 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
6 sightings

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
5 sightings

Wild dog
3 sightings

Zebra
8 sightings
"Nsefu review"
Lion, leopard and cub up a tree with impala kill, which eventually was taken by hyenas at the bottom of the tree!
Saw wild dog pups at play too." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
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