Our Activities
Our Activities
Nsofu offers a variety of services ranging from Luxury Accommodation , Conference and Team Building Venue, Wedding and Events, River Safaris, Fishing, Experiencing Local Culture, Swimming, Enjoying delectable meals and much more!!!
FISHING (BOAT HIRE)
We have a fleet of boats which can be hired with trained guides for anything from a few hours sightseeing, transfers or a half as well as a full day of fishing.
SUNSET CRUISE
Sunset cruises depart the lodge at 4pm, and will take you up and downstream to view the late afternoon activities of animals that call the Zambezi their home. From bushbuck and waterbuck, to elephants coming down to the water to drink and play, hippos wallowing and crocs cruising in the river – even lions and buffalo sunning themselves on the banks of the river. The Zambezi at sunset is truly an amazing, enchanting experience. You will arrive back at the lodge just after sunset – around 6pm to 6.30pm depending on the time of year.
BIRDING
For those with an interest in birds, all our activities offer the opportunity to spot one of the 378 bird species in the Lower Zambezi Valley – Saddle billed Stork, White-fronted bee-eater, Western-banded Snake eagle, Eastern Nicator and the African Skimmer to name a few. For those avid birders, who are in search of something special, we offer guided birding walks or boat tours at select times of the year. Sought after species during our green season include the African Pitta, Livingstone’s flycatcher and African broadbill. We also welcome back the migratory birds such as the Broad-billed Roller, Collared Pratincole and Southern Carmine Bee-eater.
GAME DRIVES
A full day adventure to the Lower Zambezi National Park. Guests depart from Nsofu at 5:30am and travel the 70km (+- 2 hours) to the park gate. Upon arrival guests spend a few hours sightseeing, game viewing and then get to enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and return to Nsofu early evening.
VILLAGE WALK
Spend a few hours exploring the Nsofu area with one of our guides who will teach you about the local flora and fauna, keep you informed about the tracks in the sand and birdlife. Guests get to have a meet and greet with the community in the nearby Mafungautsi Village as well as exploring a nearby banana plantation.
F.A.Q.
What you need to know about us…
Nsofu is located in Lower Zambezi, Chiawa Mafungautsi, Zambia the game management area of the Zambezi Valley. Common animals sighted all year round from Nsofu are Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, various Antelope, Monkeys and Crocodile. Further down the river within the Lower Zambezi National Park, Lion and Hyena are regularly sighted.
Nsofu is accessible by road all year round, a 4WD is not necessary, but a high clearance vehicle is recommended. From Chirundu there is an 11km gravel road to the bridge across the Kafue River, and thereafter, another 7km of gravel road to Nsofu.
Our wet season is late December to March Our dry season is April to early December. The first rains begin late December and last until mid-March. During this time, rain lasts one to two hours, and falls mainly at night. The winter nights in July and August are cool, with winter days being warm and pleasant. September to December brings hot days and warm nights. October is the warmest month of the year and is hot during the day as well as at night. After the first rains usually between December and March, the weather becomes warm and pleasant. April and June are temperate months.
Nsofu offers game drives into the Lower Zambezi National Park allowing you to see all the wildlife the park has to offer, from the animals that reside by the river to the animals that prefer dry land. Depart from the lodge at first light by 4×4 vehicle down to the LZNP. This is activity is a full day activity. Packed lunch (picnic) is included. Game drives are to be booked well in advance of our guests’ arrival with a minimum of two people per booking.
• Any cancellation of a confirmed booking within 21 days, 25% cancellation fee
• Any cancellation of a confirmed booking within 14 days, 50% cancellation fee
• Any cancellation of a confirmed booking within 7 days, 100% cancellation fee
Kindly note all inwards/outwards charges for refunds will be deducted off funds received.