5 nights
Walking Safari
Tafika & Chikoko Trails
South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu Sector

By Vehicle Travel by road to Tafika Camp
2 nights Tafika Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Remote Africa Safaris is one of the last family-run safari operators in South Luangwa. John and Carol Coppinger raised their two children at Tafika Camp and know the park inside out. Their portfolio includes the two Trails Camps, Big Lagoon Camp and Chikoko Tree Camp, and Mwaleshi Camp in North Luangwa National Park.

The owner-run Tafika camp comprises six beautifully appointed traditional reed houses made entirely of natural materials. The rooms are situated on a large meadow on the banks of the Luangwa River and come with en-suite facilities, open-air shower and a small veranda with sofa. Four of the rooms are standard, a further room intended for honeymooners contains a huge double bed; a family room situated on the river's edge at the very front of the camp sleeps four guests (shared bathroom). Several loungers and hammocks scattered around the garden invite guests to lay back and relax.

The main building houses a bar, lounge, computer/charging station and various tables for lunch, which is served at 12:00. Guests dine under the starry sky and both the food and service are excellent. The day begins with a good hearty breakfast, which is usually served at the fire pit down by the river.

Location
Tafika Camp is situated in the northern part of the South Luangwa National Park, right next to the Nsefu Sector, which is only shared with Tena Tena Camp and Robin Pope Safaris' Nsefu Camp. There are very few other vehicles to be seen in this region.

The camp can be reached by air from Mfuwe Airstrip to Lukusi Airstrip (15 minutes flight time followed by a 10-minute vehicle transfer), or by vehicle from Mfuwe Airstrip with a transfer time of approximately two hours.

The camp is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. The water level is very high just after the rainy season and drops again to leave behind large sandbanks.

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On foot Walk to Big Lagoon Camp
1 night Big Lagoon Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Big Lagoon Camp is one of Remote Africa Safaris' Trails Camps. In 2022, the former Crocodile River Camp was relocated to the historic Big Lagoon site. Three traditional reed houses with open-air bathrooms and classic bucket bush showers stand on the Big Lagoon under a grove of ebony trees and offer simple but pleasant accommodation. The camp overlooks the attractive lagoon, perfectly situated for daily game viewing. Especially from the open main building with the platform built out onto the lagoon, you have a clear view of the visitors of the Big Lagoon.

Location
Big Lagoon Camp is situated in the northern part of South Luangwa National Park overlooking the Big Lagoon, 5 km from the Luangwa River. Big Lagoon Camp is often combined with Tafika Camp and Chikoko Tree Camp.

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On foot Walk to Chikoko Tree Camp
1 night Chikoko Tree Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Chikoko Tree Camp is one of Remote Africa Safaris' Trails Camps. Three, two-storey reed houses face the dry Chikoko riverbed. The ground floor houses the shower, WC and a washbowl. A wooden ladder leads as if to an upper floor and the bedroom where one realises it is actually a tree house. Facing the river and open to the front and partly at the sides, the rooms offer comfortable, airy havens with uninterrupted views of the plains. They sit among a fantastic living canopy, bursting with symphonic song from the birds that it supports - the safari well and truly begins in the bedroom!

Location
Chikoko Tree Camp is situated in the northern part of South Luangwa National Park on the dry Crocodile River riverbed, just several hundred metres from the Luangwa River. Chikoko Tree Camp is often combined with Tafika Camp and Big Lagoon Camp.

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On foot Walk to Tafika Camp
1 night Tafika Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Remote Africa Safaris is one of the last family-run safari operators in South Luangwa. John and Carol Coppinger raised their two children at Tafika Camp and know the park inside out. Their portfolio includes the two Trails Camps, Big Lagoon Camp and Chikoko Tree Camp, and Mwaleshi Camp in North Luangwa National Park.

The owner-run Tafika camp comprises six beautifully appointed traditional reed houses made entirely of natural materials. The rooms are situated on a large meadow on the banks of the Luangwa River and come with en-suite facilities, open-air shower and a small veranda with sofa. Four of the rooms are standard, a further room intended for honeymooners contains a huge double bed; a family room situated on the river's edge at the very front of the camp sleeps four guests (shared bathroom). Several loungers and hammocks scattered around the garden invite guests to lay back and relax.

The main building houses a bar, lounge, computer/charging station and various tables for lunch, which is served at 12:00. Guests dine under the starry sky and both the food and service are excellent. The day begins with a good hearty breakfast, which is usually served at the fire pit down by the river.

Location
Tafika Camp is situated in the northern part of the South Luangwa National Park, right next to the Nsefu Sector, which is only shared with Tena Tena Camp and Robin Pope Safaris' Nsefu Camp. There are very few other vehicles to be seen in this region.

The camp can be reached by air from Mfuwe Airstrip to Lukusi Airstrip (15 minutes flight time followed by a 10-minute vehicle transfer), or by vehicle from Mfuwe Airstrip with a transfer time of approximately two hours.

The camp is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. The water level is very high just after the rainy season and drops again to leave behind large sandbanks.

Read more here

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Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates.

Duration 5 nights. Minimum age 12 years. Weight limit of luggage 15 kg. Luggage in one soft bag only.
Inclusive / Exclusive
Includes all transfers from Mfuwe Airport to the hotels/camps to Mfuwe Airport
  • Tafika Camp: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
  • Big Lagoon Camp: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
  • Chikoko Tree Camp: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
Not included are international flights, gratuities, compulsary comprehensive travel insurance, visa fees, local airport fees, personal purchases.

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