Mwaleshi Camp is in the wild North Luangwa National park located on a bend of the Mwaleshi River upstream of the confluence with the Luangwa River.
Mwaleshi Camp is a wonderfully exclusive bush camp that has been operating for many years in the wilderness of the North Luangwa. With a total focus on walking, this camp will appeal to travellers who wish to spend several days exploring on foot. Game viewing concentrations are not as high as within the South Luangwa, but walks can still be very exciting with healthy lion, elephant, wild dog and buffalo populations, and with very few other camps in the park, you are almost guaranteed to have the bush to yourself. Owned and run by Remote Africa Safaris (Tafika), standards of food and service are very food, and guiding is always excellent.
ACCOMMODATION
Mwaleshi accommodates up to six guests in four reed and bamboo thatched chalets overlooking the Mwaleshi River. The chalets have clay/sand floors, roll down bamboo blinds and mosquito nets which cover the bed. Open air en suite…
AREAS & ACTIVITIES
The North Luangwa National Park covers an area of 4,500 sq. kilometres, and contains just three small bush camps. The park has only been open to visitors for the last decade or so. Around half the size of its ‘Southern’ counterpart…
Families
Mwaleshi is not suitable for young children and only accepts children 12 years and above. We would actually suggest it is only suitable for children 15 years and above who are keen walkers and wildlife enthusiasts, and we would suggest…
Conservation & community
Remote Africa Safaris, owners of Mwaleshi Camp, operate the Tafika Fund which sees $5 a day for each guests’ stay go to the programmes operated by the Fund. Through donations from guests, tour operators and Remote Africa Safaris…
Location | North Luangwa National Park |
Access | Charter flight or Shared air transfer into Mwaleshi (usually from Mfuwe or Lukuzi in South Luangwa) |
Open | Mid-June to October |
Pricing | £££££ |
Camp Style | Bush camp |
Focus | Walking / Birding / Big game / Wilderness |
Children | 12 years + |
Activities | Walking only (there is one vehicle available for transfers and occasional drives) |
Vehicles | Open |
Maximum Guests on Vehicle | 6 |
Private Vehicle Options | No (unless camp booked exclusively) |
Off-road Driving | Yes (for certain sightings) |
Number of Rooms | 4 thatched chalets |
Family Accommodation | No |
Bathroom | Outdoor – Flush toilet / Bucket shower |
Power for charging | Communal charging |
Lighting | Solar |
Hairdryer | Not possible |
Heating/Cooling | No |
Room Safe | No |
Laundry Service | Complimentary |
Communication in room | No |
Wi-Fi | No |
Mobile Reception | No |
Swimming | No |
Wellness | No |
Dining Style | Communal |
Drinks Included | House drinks |
Credit Cards | Not accepted |