River Journeys
Nsefu Camp opens 22 Jan to 31 March 2010
This 7 day safari combines Nkwali and Nsefu Camps.
"The Luangwa Valley is at its most dramatic in the Emerald Season, with the Luangwa River now flowing over into the brimming lagoons. Boating into these lagoons, flooded ebony groves and flowing channels gives you a view of the Valley which is normally inaccessible during this season". Take a look at further photos and details.
The Luangwa River is one of the last remaining major rivers in Africa, and even in the world, that has not been damned for hydropower. This vast river still annually rises, floods into lagoons and channels, changes course and resulting in new lagoons and in so doing creates an rich flood plain river system. To be in the heart of the park, at peak flood time, staying at the first camp built in Zambia (1951) with the river being your only access, is quite an experience.
At Nkwali you will drive, walk and boat. Most of the game in this area remains resident all year and so the game viewing is always excellent and hopefully see wild dog as it is the season for our top viewing season for the dogs. After a few nights you will boat slowly up the Luangwa River, to Nsefu, bird watching and game viewing on the way. The transfer is around 3 hours.
At Nsefu the emphasis will be on exploring the flooded ebony groves and lagoon systems, flowing channels and tributaries by boat. There will also be excellent walking, including a boat and walking combination to reach one of southern Africa's largest yellow billed stork colonies in full action. After 2 or 3 nights at Nsefu the final night will be spent at Nkwali. Extra nights can be added at the normal rate (see below).
- Itinerary A combination of Nkwali and Nsefu for 7 nights
- TransfersBy boat Nkwali/Nsefu - Tues, Thurs and Sat only
- Included All safari costs (activities, national park fees, bar and laundry)
- Not Included Internal flights, departure taxes and visa.
- Rate US$2750 per person sharing
- ExtraSingle supplement - US$500 per night at Nsefu if no other travelers
- ValidNsefu open 22 Jan – 31 March
Extra nights
Nsefu can be booked at US$500 per person per night sharing
Nkwali is at US$390 per person per night sharing&
