Nsefu sector
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
A quieter section of the park, newly accessible via Olimba Camp opening in 2026.
Places in Nsefu sector
- Olimba Camp dining Dining at a new camp overlooking the Luangwa River, opening in 2026 in the quieter Nsefu sector.
Practical notes for South Luangwa National Park
- Best time to visit
- May to October (dry season) for the best game viewing along the Luangwa River, with peak walking-safari conditions from June to October.
- Getting around
- Mfuwe International Airport is about 30 minutes' drive from the Mfuwe Gate, with most lodges providing airport transfers, and game drives and walking safaris departing directly from camp.
- Currency
- Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
- Language
- English (official); Nyanja and Bemba are widely spoken.
- Timezone
- CAT (UTC+2)
- Current trends
- South Luangwa continues to lead as the birthplace of the walking safari, a tradition established by Norman Carr in 1950, with 2026 additions like Olimba Camp opening access to the quieter Nsefu sector, while the park's lodging spectrum spans rustic bush camps like Nkonzi focused purely on walking safaris to affordable options like Wildlife Camp and dorm-style Marula Lodge.
Other neighborhoods in South Luangwa National Park
- Luangwa River corridor — The heart of the park, centered around the river, home to over 60 animal species and 400 bird species.
- Mfuwe Gate area — Near Mfuwe International Airport, about 30 minutes' drive from the gate, where most lodges arrange transfers.
Read the full South Luangwa National Park guide