Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp
Kafue National Park Zambia
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Only camp in the quietest southern part of Kafue. Nice chalets, largest of the 5 lodges we stayed in. And smartly furnished communal area, overlooking a pond. Excellent food, and only lodge to offer 3 proper meals a day . Best night drive sightings of any other Kafue lodges- owls, chameleons, serval, genet, civet,etc . Slightly sparse drive viewings in terms of numbers- but not in species. We saw elephant,dogs, lion, roan, zebras, wildebeest, kudu, etc. Guide, Albert, first class. Having an owner on site, Steve, made all the difference- like Kaingu. He built Nanzhila; knowledgeable; personable; accessible; the perfect host. Nothing was too much trouble .Thank you. John and Kirsteen Young.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We, a family of 10, loved our stay here. The chalets are gorgeous and unique, food was very good, service excellent, the host utterly charming and helpful. Too bad we saw few animals. Probably because most of the vegetation of that part of the park was burnt down when we were there, and apparently the northern part of the park was teeming with wildlife, we heard later. But that's a question of timing I guess.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thanks to Cindy for helping us out when our flight to Lusaka was delayed by 24 hours. She, Steve and all staff were welcoming and we had an excellent visit. The meals were great, accommodation is comfortable and a proper safari experience. Special thanks to our guide Ceasar who spotted (amongst many other sitings) 45 different birds on our first morning drive and 2 young cheetahs on the second day. A brilliant start to our safari.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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What a peaceful place to visit. We stayed in a great chalet that was attractive and comfortable. The grass was high it’s that time of the season but that just made us feel we were on a real safari rather than a canned one. We had to look hard for the game but that made it all the more special when seen. The birds were spectacular. Steve and Cindy were great hosts and the food very tasty. We will try and get back in August
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Date of stay: May 2022
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I quite enjoyed the three nights that I spent at Nanzhila Plains Camp. The wildlife sightings that I had were quite memorable. I even saw a lioness playing with her three cubs. Cindy and Steve were good hosts. My tent was comfortable. The food was also good. The only reason that I don't give Nanzhila Plains five points was the fact that the tsetse flies were just awful. They were so horrible that on the third day of my camp, Steve the coowner of the lodge had to drive me in his own vehicle which meant that all the windows could be closed. I wish that tsetse flies traps could be installed so that there would be less of a problem with flies. Unfortunately, Steve and his wife Cindy don't believe in them.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Nanzihla Camp was just perfect. Very comfortable and relaxed camp without any ostentatious design. Great location in the middle of nowhere with outlook onto a game rich pan. Staff and management were very pleasant, knowledgeable and happy to share their wealth of experience. We stayed in a thatched cottage (I did not visit their tented option). The cottages are well constructed and extremely comfortable. No generators no noise just the bush. Blissful. We had great game drives and saw some rare sightings - serval, and the blue cheeked lovebirds. Also lion. The only slight negative was the tsetse fly but these are not in camp and can be mitigated on the game drives by dressing up head to toe. Most guests find them a minor irritant. The Kafue Park has amazing potential. Lets hope the custodians allow it to realise this.…
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Date of stay: November 2021
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We enjoyed three nights at this camp. Accommodation is comfortable with good food. Lovely to look out over the plains and watch the animals at the waterhole. Even though we were there at the end of the dry season we had lots of good game viewing including African painted dogs. Wonderful hospitality throughout our stay.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Run by Cindy and Steve, this gem of lodge sits on its own waterhole deep in the southern Kafue National Park. The communal lodge is beautifully designed and overlooks a waterhole that is alive with wildlife throughout the day. Food is miraculous given how remote the camp is and the staff are great. Particular note to Caesar and Bob our Guides for arranging a full blown lion hunt with cubs on our first outing. This followed by six cheetahs. Cottage is beautifully appointed. We will return.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We spent 2 enjoyable nights at Nanzhila in the Kafue National Park. The chalets were very comfortable and welcoming. Cindy and Steve are such friendly hosts who went out of their way to make our stay memorable. Unfortunately, due to lack of rain, the dam is almost dry but they pump water into it to keep the animals visiting. The lounge and dining area are tastefully decorated with the chalet built around a stunning Ebony tree! The meals were delicious and had great variety. One morning we were taken on a walking safari to see a different perspective of the wildlife habitats and behavior. On our last game drive, Bret guided us to a large herd of Eland and wilderbeast which was a definite highlight. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Nanzhila.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We flew in & spent 5 nights here & from the moment we arrived at camp we felt very much at home. Cindy welcomed us & along with Sean made us feel like part of the family. We enjoyed fun nights around the fire, exceptional meals with the other guests (we LOVED the yabbies especially!) & sooo many lion sightings! The best part was seeing so many cubs as well. There is so much interesting wildlife in this part of the park, we were never short of sightings. Our tent was extremely cosy & our bed so comfortable & we had a perfect view straight out over the dambo. You cannot fault this place, the staff are attentive & friendly, Cindy & Steve are wonderful hosts, along with their son Sean, & our guides Caesar & Bob were fantastic & very knowledgeable about the Kafue, the wildlife & made a mean G & T. We were very sad to leave. Steve kindly treated us to a drive around the lake before he dropped us at the airstrip, which was an added bonus. We loved our stay here & hope to return again in the near future.…
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
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Yes, free parking is available to guests.