Located on the banks of the Luangwa River, Tafika Camp is a rustic bush camp where nature takes centre stage. You’ll be treated to excellent cuisine, highly-experienced guiding and amazing game drives. Guests also have access to bush cycling, walking safaris and visits to the local community.

Views over the Luangwa River, Tafika Camp

Game drives and sundowners at Tafika Camp

About Tafika Camp

Perfect for honeymooners or couples, Tafika Camp is an intimate camp in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. The owner-run bush camp is headed up by John and Carol Coppinger. Shaded under Leadwood trees, this is for anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. With amazing views over the river, you can sit back and watch elephants, hippos and antelope by the water.

It’s located in the beautiful Nsefu Sector, on the northern side of the park, along with two smaller bush camps. These are situated on the other side of the river; to ensure a quiet atmosphere for guests and privacy.

How to get there: International flights arrive into Lusaka. From there, guests take a charter flight to the private Lukuzi airstrip. It’s a short 15-minute drive from Tafika Camp.

Note: Only children from the age of 12 are welcome.

Bird hide at Tafika Camp

Game drives in Zambia’s South Luangwa are excellent

Walking safari, Tafika Camp

Tafika Camp Accommodation

Guests at Tafika Camp in Zambia can choose from 6 spacious reed chalets. At maximum capacity, the camp can only accommodate 12 people. Each chalet is constructed from local materials in an eco-friendly way, built by the local community, and makes you feel cosy and at home. The chalets have thatched roofs and an open-air bathroom, double shower and a double or king-sized bed.

The owners, John and Carol, along with their children, have called this bush camp their home for over 20 years. This means that the hospitality is warm; the service excellent. You won’t find a camp that has such a genuine bush feeling.

Chalet, Tafika Camp

Inside the chalet, Tafika Camp

Open-plan bathroom, Tafika Camp

Tafika Camp Activities

• Cycling safaris
• Specialist walking safaris (some of the best in Zambia)
• Day and night game drives
• Wildlife hides
• Visit Mkasanga village and the village’s school
• See the Bangweulu Swampsand enjoy sundowners there

Lunch outside by the river, Tafika Camp

Cooking over the fire, Tafika Camp

Dinner, Tafika Camp

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