Nkwali Camp

Nkwali is perfectly located on the meandering banks of the great Luangwa River, overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. This camp offers simple elegance and comfort. It is situated on Robin Pope Safaris’ private land ensuring a serene and private home base for your time in the area.

Located just a 40-minute drive from Mfuwe airport, you can maximise your time on safari. The camp is perfectly situated along the banks just outside the national park boundary, giving you three different ways of getting to the park (seasonal due to water levels of the river). You can access the park by game drive, boat or by their African pontoon (a real treat and unique experience). Access to the park is quick and allows you to be in the thick of it within a 15-minute game drive from camp or a 2-minute ride by boat.

With only six open front chalets with open ensuite bathrooms, you are guaranteed an authentic yet comfortable safari experience with personal service and a “family feel” atmosphere when socialising with the other guests. A maximum of 14 guests means every person is treated like a VIP and your individual needs are given full attention by the friendly and helpful staff and guides.

Nkwali offers walking safaris, day and night game drives, a cultural village tour, local markets and the tribal textile trade run by the local people. Wildlife sightings in the park are numerous and varied but you may also experience the likes of leopard, elephants and giraffe from your very own patio in the morning and afternoon. 

Perfect for families, couples and honeymooners. Nkwali welcomes children over the age of 7 and the tour guides make learning fun when it comes to experiencing the local fauna and flora of the area when on game drives or within the camp itself.