A small, remote camp in the beautiful North Luangwa
Lounge and dining areas, and fire-pit
Just two double rooms, accommodating a maximum of four guests
Game drives and walking safaris
The camp offers expertly guided vehicle safaris – taking place either during early morning or in the late afternoon into evening.
Takwela has exclusive access to a 50-kilometre stretch of the Luangwa river – perfect for their expertly guided walks that take a close look at the park’s plants, insects, and brilliant array of birds such as great white pelican, southern carmine bee-eater, and Pel’s fishing owl. Though walks do often come across big game so look out for elephants, lion and even rhino.
If you are very lucky, it is possible to see all of the Big Five here whilst out on safari activities. Lion and buffalo are seen in large prides and herds respectively, while elephant numbers have been rising since populations dropped due to poaching throughout the 1980s. Leopard sightings are pretty good and although r hino are extremely rare, a reintroduction programme that started in 2003 makes it a possibility.
As for the smaller mammals you might see, look out for hyena, wild dog, Cookson’s wildebeest, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, eland, and sable antelopes. Bushpig and blue monkey have been spotted here too!
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
The camp is accessed via 45 minutes’ road transfer from the local airstrip. It has a spectacular location, at the meeting of the Luangwa and Mwaleshi rivers on the outside edge of the wildlife-rich North Luangwa National Park . D aily drives and walks occur on the other side of the river inside the park – reached via a small boat.
The communal spaces at Takwela Camp are pleasantly rustic too.
They include lounge and dining areas, both with river views. Remote Africa Safaris prides itself on warm hospitality and delicious fresh food, which is usually enjoyed al fresco as well as in the camps’ indoor dining spaces. For example, it isn’t uncommon for guests of Mwaleshi to group around the campfire for breakfast and for pre-dinner drinks!
Guest accommodation consists of just two chalets that can be a double or a twin, each designed to accommodate two adults.
The chalets offer comfortable interiors that are more rustic than luxurious, similar to those found at sister camp Mwaleshi. The bedrooms open up to views of the river, and the en-suite facilities include an open-air shower.
