The Luangwa Valley

RECOMMENDED HOTELS & LODGES IN The Luangwa Valley

Nkwali Camp »

The view from a room at Nkwali

Nkwali Safari Camp, on the banks of the Luangwa River in the South Luangwa National Park, is styled as a camp rather than a conventional safari lodge. Built entirely of natural materials and designed to be "open" to the surrounding bush, Nkwali hosts only a dozen visitors at a time.

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Tena Tena »

The camp at night

Tena Tena in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park has become a favourite home-from-home for globetrotters worldwide. The words “Tena Tena” mean "temporary home" in the local language, and for many people this exclusive and luxury five tent camp is its very own safari nirvana.

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Tafika Camp »

Luangwa River view from camp

Tafika Camp in the South Luangwa National Park is the base camp of Remote Africa Safaris. A maximum of twelve guests enjoy the comfort and beauty of six spacious chalets. Tafika offers microlight flights and mountain biking as optional extras to the daily game drives and walks.

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Chikoko Trails Camp »

View from your chalet

Chikoko Walking Trails in the South Luangwa National Park are conducted in a very beautiful area, rich in wildlife. Three chalets are raised above the ground, within the tree canopy enhancing the view of the wild array of wildlife activity that takes place in front of the camp.

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Luangwa Safari House »

Game viewing from the lodge

This stunning private house is located 1km from Robin Pope’s Nkwali Camp. Built on the edge of a seasonal lagoon and with a backdrop of the Chindeni Hills, the game including herds of elephants and journeys of giraffe, use this area to feed and water throughout the day.

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Mchenja Camp »

Outside chill area

Mchenja, meaning "ebony", occupies a stunning setting beneath a magnificent grove of these trees on the banks of the Luangwa River. The game viewing in this area is superb, creating a perfect destination to complete walking safaris or be part of invigorating night drives.

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Mwaleshi Camp »

Exterior view of the lodge

Mwaleshi Camp, an enigmatic walking camp, accommodating six to eight guests within the remote North Luangwa National Park. This is a place of peace and simplicity, contrasted with stunning wildlife action. Accommodation is in comfortable en-suite rooms crafted around the trees.

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Kapani »

Bush dinner

Kapani is an exclusive, private camp situated on the banks of one of the many ox-bow lagoons in the South Luangwa. It accommodates just twenty guests and the camp is on mains electricity offering most modern facilities. Game drives and game walks are offered from Kapani.

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