South Luangwa

Nkonzi Camp

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

Stays at Nkonzi Camp start from around US$790 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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Nkonzi Camp

About Nkonzi Camp

An intimate and simple eco-bush camp in a remote patch of the central South Luangwa.

Tune into your surroundings with a digital detox at this teeny-tiny bushcamp in the heart of the South Luangwa. Simple but rustically stylish, the four tents are located in one of the least-visited and most game-rich regions of the park - simply open your tent flaps and you're in the heart of the wildlife-spotted wilderness. Explore on game drives, night drives and walking safaris (they're famously good in the South Luangwa and Nkonzi Camp is no exception) and then return to your bush home for dinner in the sandy river bed and whiskies around the camp fire.

South Luangwa , Zambia

From $790 per person/per night

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4 Rooms

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Property details

The property

It may be a temporary bush camp but in the dusty sand, under the shade of a towering indigenous tree, you'll find an impeccable grey and red outdoor lounge complete with coffee table, safari books and African-chic cushions. Dining is under a canopy of trees, at a long table lined safari-style directors chairs, and food is home-cooked, hearty and delicious. Off to one side, the dry riverbed opens up so you can watch impala saunter by whilst you sip your morning coffee, brewed over the campfire. Magic.

The rooms

The four walk-in canvas tents are at a good distance from each other so although the camp is intimate, it's also private. Each has a view over the dry riverbed and are simply but stylishly decked out with comfy double beds, cotton linen with colourful throws, a side table and a canvas wardrobe. The ensuite outdoor bathroom is spacious and has a reed floor and walls. There’s a washbasin stand with a mirror, bucket shower warmed by solar and a “porcelain throne” that’s environmentally friendly.

Activities

The wilderness experience takes centre stage here. There are game drives, walking safaris and full-day expeditions leave straight from camp, and you can expect to see lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, hyena and more. Night drives are also possible in the South Luangwa (unusual for a national park - but we're not complaining!) giving you the chance to spot genet, civet and bushbaby. Gavin, the head guide, has an excellent reputation in safari circles and he's one of the most reponsible and ethical guides we've come across.

Why we love it

Getting to grips with the flora and fauna of the South Luangwa with Gavin, a knowledgeable and ethical guide who knows the area like the back of his hand.

Insiders Tip

We love the camp’s efficient eco-friendly setup: borehole water, solar power and extra 'clean and green' touches wherever possible.

Something to think about

Nkonzi is in a remote area in the central part of the park, where bush cover can sometimes be thick – and you may encounter a few tsetse flies here and there!

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How do I book Nkonzi Camp?

Nkonzi 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 Nkonzi 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 Nkonzi Camp?

Stays at Nkonzi Camp start from around $790 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

South Luangwa National Park

The home of the walking-safari, chic yet rustic bush camps and incredible guides.