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Tafika Camp

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8/10

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Highlights

- Camp-to-camp walking trails
- Day and night game drives
- Mountain biking
- Cultural village visits

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Overview

Situated on the west bank of the beautiful Luangwa River, Tafika is one of Zambia’s longest standing owner-run camps offering expert guiding coupled with high quality accommodation and service. This wildlife rich area boasts some of the finest leopard viewing around, as well as prolific sightings of antelope, elephants, and buffalo. Tafika is an intimate property with just six chalets, and a good variety of cultural and safari activities to enjoy. The camp is open during the May to November dry season, and is ideal for guests looking for a safari experience that’s slightly off the beaten path - this area sees very few other visitors.

The accommodation consists of six chalets which, despite their rustic reed-and-thatch construction, are not as basic as they might seem on first glance. Each chalet is built from natural materials and is designed to wrap around the trunks of the surrounding sausage trees. All chalets have en-suite facilities, and either twin or double bed formation. One of the six chalets is a honeymoon suite, and another is a designated family suite which is made up of two separate rooms comprising one king size bed and two standard doubles. The quality of the food really sets Tafika apart from other camps, since produce is home-grown in their own vegetable garden.

A variety of activities are on offer, with guided safaris taking place either on foot, in 4WD vehicles, or on mountain bikes. Night drives around the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park are also available, offering the best chance to spot leopards. The birdlife is spectacular, and depending on the season, crowned cranes, yellow-billed stork colonies, or carmine bee-eaters might be seen. We recommend keeping an eye open for fishing owls which can be spotted year-round. Camp-to-camp walking trails are also possible between Tafika and its 2 sister properties, and Tafika's owner, John Coppinger, is one of the Luangwa's most experienced walking safari guides, so top notch expertise is guaranteed. The village of Mkasanga is also within walking distance, so guests can visit the school, and enjoy hearing the church choir sing as part of a guided tour.

Although the ideal minimum age for children at Tafika is officially ten years, the owners are happy to welcome younger children at their discretion, as they raised both their daughters here. However, since the camp is unfenced and game is free to roam, parents are advised to supervise their children at all times. Note that while some of the activities are suitable for children, younger family members must be at least twelve years old to participate in any kind of safari.

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    MissingEmma M reviewing Best of Botswana for Families on 18 November 2024

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