On a sweeping bend of the river, 12 kilometres north of Tena Tena, lies Nsefu. Owned and run by Robin Pope Safaris, Nsefu was the first game camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The Nsefu Sector was recognised then as a phenomenal area and it still is. It is the only area of the national park which is actually on the east side of the Luangwa river. The camp was re-pened in 1999, in keeping with the original style, and RPS now operate the only two camps in the Nsefu Sector of the park. It is possible to walk between the two.
The view of the river is superb and includes a terraced area where game grazes during the day. The bar, tucked in beside a huge dormant termite mound, overlooks a waterhole that is very productive for game, especially leopard at night. The original rondavels (round rooms) have been extended, with a spacious open air bathrooms added. Each room has a clear view of the river, through large windows and from the new wooden veranda. A maximum of 12 guests are accommodated here.
Meals are taken mainly outside, though the shade of the bar area is used at lunchtime. Dinners and breakfasts are served on the river bank.
Nsefu is now open in the Emerald Season from 22 Jan - 31 March 2009 and combines well with Nkwali Camp during which time the valley is transformed into a watery wonderland and you can explore the surrounding area by boat including visiting a heron colony and a beautiful flooded ebony grove.
