Zambia's South Luangwa National Park - Nkonzi Camp

Our guide Sam was absolutely brilliant. A top bloke. This was our first safari and more than surpassed our expectations. We had numerous lion sightings, including a pair mating. We also had several opportunities to experience wild dogs for prolonged periods. Then there was the Leopard in broad daylight in full view in a tree and more hippos and elephants than you could imagine. The night drives sightings included bush baby, porcupine, honey badger ,hyena and elephant shrew. Then there are the ever present impala and puku. With waterbuck and kudu seen most days. Bird highlights were southern ground hornbill, oxpecker, marabou stork, African fish eagle and of course carmine bee eater and many many more. We had not expected to see many of the mammals at incredibly close proximity. The lions in particular allowed us to approach within a few feet in a Land Rover. Then there is the amazing experience of walking in the African bush, with our guide pointing out tracks made by lion, leopard and elephant. We also stood on a termite mound and could feel the heat coming from inside it. This is a holiday we will never forget.

P.M. East Yorkshire, Sept 19

Great game drives excellent viewing, enjoyed the night drives too. Two all day drives and chance for walking safaris and night drives. Very enjoyable trip, all camp staff very friendly and made us very welcomed.

A&N. E. London, Sept 19

This was our fourth visit to the area and we have never been disappointed. All the staff at the camp were excellent and both the Guides went out of their way to make sure as many animals and birds were seen during the holiday.

S.W. Essex, Sept 19

A week staying in Nkonzi camp in South Luangwa, Zambia was wonderful because we had plenty of opportunity to see the smaller nocturnal mammals, scrub hare, genet, civet and porcupine, as well as the diurnal birds and mammals. The crimson bee eaters colony is wonderful at this time of year. And it is a real experience to camp out in the bush, but with enough comfort to make it an entirely pleasurable experience.

D.W. Surrey, Oct 18

Staying at a permanent camp in a remote part of South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, we were surrounded by diverse flora, over 150 species of birds, and mammals great and small. Numerous groups of elephants, three prides of lions, and five different leopards seen in a series of game drives and escorted walking safaris.

W.H. Hertfordshire

First safari, walking safari and game drives available most days. Bush camp was just that, no wifi phone or electricity just solar power. Wild animals did wander through at night, all very exciting. Trip was as good and better than described in the brochure. Lots of birds and animals seen. Excellent staff and guides, small group, 8, which worked well.

C.H. Cornwall