Robin Pope Safaris
Nsefu Walking Trails
An 8 day, 7 night safari in the South Luangwa National Park,
Zambia
Where
Starting and ending in Lusaka or Lilongwe , includes:
• 2 nights at Nkwali, the Robin Pope Safaris main lodge near
Mfuwe
• 3 nights in walking trails camps within walking distance
of the Nsefu northern sector
• 2 nights at Nsefu, spacious rondavels in a stunning setting
Highlights
• This safari includes a three-day walking trail from the northern
Nsefu Sector into the South
Luangwa National Park.
• The walking trail is conducted in an area with no roads -
all luggage is portered between
trails camps.
• The walking area within the park is one of the best riverine
areas in the Luangwa and the
lagoons and channels host spectacular game
• There is a combination of game drives and walking in the
bush
• With provision for only 6 guests, intimacy and privacy is
assured
• The South Luangwa Park is regarded as one of the finest wildlife
sanctuaries in Africa. Well
known for its large herds of elephant, buffalo, antelope
and hippo, and stunning riverine
floodplain scenery along the Luangwa River
• Night drives whilst at Nkwali and Nsefu are a specialty,
lion and leopard are frequently
encountered
• Thornicroft's giraffe and Cookson's wildebeest are endemic
Best time of the year
• This safari runs during the dry season from June to October
on guaranteed set departure
dates only
• Game concentrations are at their peak during September and
October - bear in mind that it's
very hot before the rains which usually arrive in November
Best Access
Scheduled daily flights into Mfuwe from Lusaka and daily charters
from Lilongwe (Malawi)
Tips and notes
• The Nsefu Walking trail has guaranteed set departure dates
every season - each safari
accommodates a maximum of 6 guests so advance bookings
are highly recommended
• If you have the time and the budget to spare, an extension
into the very remote North
Luangwa
offers the total Luangwa experience over a 10 night break
• This safari is an excellent combination with Malawi and can
be readily arranged as a
combination with the Kafue or properties on Lake Kariba
or the Lower Zambezi (Zambia or
Zimbabwe)
• Victoria
Falls is a simple connection from Lusaka and should be considered
as an extension
to this trip
• Advance bookings are essential for July, August and September
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