North Luangwa

Takwela Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Takwela Camp?

Stays at Takwela Camp start from around US$830 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Takwela Camp

About Takwela Camp

Freedom to roam in Zambia's glorious North Luangwa wilderness.

Set in the vast wilderness of Zambia's North Luangwa National Park, little Takwela Camp is pioneering a new activity in the region. Previously open only for walking safaris, the area is slowly being opened to game vehicles, and visitors to the 4,600-square-kilometre wilderness will now be able to penetrate its varied ecosystem. Takwela is a petite, rustic camp of just two chalets at the confluence of the Luangwa and Mwaleshi rivers. Visit here for some Hemingway moments, and to find the meaning of truly wild adventure. Continue your exploration at Mwaleshi Camp, also located within North Luangwa.

North Luangwa , Zambia

From $830 per person/per night

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2 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The main area is little more than a slightly raised tent surrounded by wooden decking. From here you have a panoramic view of the landscape and unfolding drama. Creature comforts come in the way of comfy sofas and chairs (in natural North Luangwa hues), a long table where guests dine with their guides, and solar power throughout. And what would a bush camp be without a campfire? This one offers full views of the river and the diamond-studded night sky.

The rooms

The two tents (each sleep two) are of stretched canvas and have roll-away sides that allow uninterrupted views. In front is a shaded porch with a pair of camping chairs. Inside, the space has been used efficiently to house a double bed, a small changing area, and an en-suite bathroom with hot bucket showers, toilets and a basin. All electricity in camp is solar-supplied. (A few more chalets are planned for the future, without compromising on privacy.)

Activities

This pared-down camp offers an intense experience of an equally intense wilderness. The area is one of the best spots to see hippo – huge pods congregate in the rivers and, uniquely, often beside them on sandbars and riverbanks. The region is well known for wild dog, elephant, lion and buffalo, and vegetation ranging from mopane woodland and riverine forest to open grassland and acacia thicket. The guides here are excellent, and well-versed in the art of tracking. Go wild!

Why we love it

The riverfront camp's views, which are often populated by elephant and hippo, crocodile and myriad waterfowl.

Insiders Tip

Expert guides, well-versed in the ways of the bush. As a bonus, you're almost guaranteed to see no one else for hours – and that means no jostling for space at sightings.

Something to think about

The chalet floors are made of sand, covered with rugs. But the beds are comfortable, the water is hot, the hospitality is warm, and the approach is fiercely authentic. And that's just fine with us.

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How to book Takwela Camp

How do I book Takwela Camp?

Takwela Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zambia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zambia trips featuring Takwela Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zambia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Takwela Camp?

Stays at Takwela Camp start from around $830 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Zambia

North Luangwa National Park

Safari like an explorer of old in this remote region, where walking safaris are the name of the game.