Kafue

Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp

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

Stays at Nanzhila Plains Camp start from around US$720 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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Nanzhila Plains Camp

About Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp

Small, owner-run and very exclusive lodge in the stunning wilderness of southern Kafue.

Despite its proximity to Livingstone and Victoria Falls, four-star Nanzhila Plains is the only lodge in the southern Kafue. Your nearest neighbours are three hours away, so you'll have this 3000-square-kilometre area of pure wilderness to yourself. The southern Kafue is a luscious place of beautiful woodlands and green plains, and the lodge itself is set on the edge of a dambo (shallow wetland). Expect a warm welcome from the owner-hosts, good accommodation and, more to the point, excellent game viewing with four of the Big Five, antelope galore, African wild dog, cheetah and 500-plus bird species. Nanzhila Plains is an affordable camp and far from the surging safari crowds.

Southern Kafue , Kafue , Zambia

From $720 per person/per night

Safari

6 Rooms

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The property

The raised, thatched main boma is shaded by a huge jackalberry tree. Here, the bar, lounge and dining areas have a relaxed vibe, and meals are convivial, and totally delicious. Outside, the elevated deck is perfect for watching the comings and goings of birds, elephant, antelope, baboon – even serval and honey badger – at the permanent waterhole below. Evenings see guests gathering around the open-air fireplace to enjoy a nightcap, share experiences and watch the astonishingly twinkly night sky.

The rooms

Accommodation is in three en-suite, Meru-style raised safari tents (two with twin beds and one with a queen-sized bed), and three en-suite thatched chalets (again, two with twin beds and one with a queen). They're far enough apart to ensure privacy, with each overlooking the pool visited by birds and wild animals. Top-quality linen has been used on the netted beds, and the water for the showers is solar-powered.

Activities

Game drives, bush walks and night drives allow you to track the park's Big Five members – lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo - as well as cheetah, wild dog, hyena, zebra and warthog, antelope such as reedbuck, Defassa waterbuck, oribi, Lichtenstein's hartebeest and eland, and, if you're lucky, roan and sable. Birdwatchers will be in their element, and keen explorers may enjoy an all-day outing to the elephant orphanage, Ngoma Forest and Lake Itezhi-Tezhi (a packed lunch is provided). Pack warmer clothes for evenings and early mornings.

Why we love it

Spending your siesta in the lounge area watching the wildlife meandering across the floodplains. And if you're really lucky, you might get some lions coming through camp at night too...

Insiders Tip

This is a great lodge to combine with Victoria Falls and it's the closest true safari experience to the Falls themselves.

Something to think about

The Kafue is home to a good variety of wildlife, but sometimes the animals can be a tad elusive! Consider adding a couple of nights in the northern reaches of Kafue (Busanga Plains for example) for a true full monty experience.

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How to book Nanzhila Plains Camp

How do I book Nanzhila Plains Camp?

Nanzhila Plains 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 Nanzhila Plains 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 Nanzhila Plains Camp?

Stays at Nanzhila Plains Camp start from around $720 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

Kafue National Park

A magical landscape on an epic scale where cheetah and lion roam free, yet tourists rarely visit.