NSOLO CAMP

South Luangwa National Park
The Luwi river system is renowned for its lion population. Various pride territories overlap and the cats use the dry river bed as a thoroughfare and a means not only of locating their prey which come to drink, but also of locating their rivals who must be warned to stay away. Wild dogs have denned around Nsolo for the last six years and chances of seeing these elusive creatures are high. Leopard also abound in the area. There are few African experiences more exciting than heading out on a walking safari early in the morning, having heard lions calling through the night, finding their fresh tracks and following them through the bush. With voices hushed and hearts beating your mind is suggesting there is a lion over every rise; this is big game viewing on foot at its best. This “bush luxury” safari camp consists of five spacious chalets each on raised wooden decks with grass and reed walls and large, open air en-suite bathrooms. Each chalet runs on solar power and is set under the shade of evergreen trees with private verandahs overlooking the surrounding bush and waterholes in the Luwi River. On the banks of the Luwi River is an open sided, shady lounge with a bush bar and…
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dining area offering a peaceful refuge where you can study the camps collection of books or watch a variety of game visiting the permanent pools of water in the Luwi riverbed. 

Nsolo is one of the more historical luxury safari camps in Zambia and also one of the South Luangwa's more remote, luxury camps with many wonderful walking areas in the vicinity. There is also the opportunity to participate in game drives for those wishing to combine walking and driving. Be adventurous and consider a ‘sleep out’ experience under the stars in the spectacular and extremely remote Luwi dry river bed. Fall asleep under the magnificent African sky to the sounds of whooping hyenas and roaring lions whilst a guide and scout keep watch. No tent - just a bed roll and a mosquito net!

AT A GLANCE

  • 5 chalets on slightly raised wooden decks
  • Each chalet has an en-suite open-air bathroom and private verandah
  • Located on Luwi river system with exceptional lion population
  • More than 60 different mammal species
  • Superb birdwatching with over 400 species of birds recorded
  • Game drives (day and night); birdwatching
  • Walking safaris
  • Wildlife hide
  • Sleepout Under the Stars (supplementary charge)
  • All Inclusive: 3 meals daily, standard bar drinks and house wines, all game activities and laundry
  • Solar power for lighting, battery charging facilities and hot water

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • 2016 - GOOD SAFARI GUIDE AWARDS ‘BEST WALKING SAFARI IN AFRICA’ WINNER
  • 2016 - GOOD SAFARI GUIDE AWARDS ‘BEST WALKING SAFARI IN ZAMBIA’ RUNNER UP
  • 2016 - GOOD SAFARI GUIDE AWARDS ‘BEST SAFARI GUIDING TEAM IN AFRICA’ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
  • 2015 - GOOD SAFARI GUIDE AWARDS ‘BEST WALKING SAFARI IN AFRICA’ WINNER
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