TAKWELA CAMP

Takwela Camp opened in July 2019 in the North Luangwa. The North Luangwa National Park is a far-flung and well-managed park that enjoys significant support from Frankfurt Zoological Society and a highly motivated complement of staff from Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife and North Luangwa Conservation Project.

Situated on Remote Africa’s private land at the confluence of the Luangwa and Mwaleshi rivers, Takwela has stunning views across a resident hippo pod to pristine bush on all sides.
Takwela offers a rare wilderness experience and the opportunity to visit a beautiful and unexplored area of the North Luangwa. Whilst the floodplain is not as extensive as in the mid-Luangwa, it is still prime wildlife country. Guests share the entire park with just a handful of other people who are never or rarely seen. At Takwela, guests may explore the North Luangwa via walking safaris or day and night game drives.

Takwela accommodates a maximum of eight guests in four en-suite chalets; three with twin double beds and one king. In keeping with the Remote Africa ethos, the camp is solar-powered and built, primarily, from local natural materials and constructed with local skills.

Takwela is just a 30-minute scenic flight from Remote Africa Safaris’ private airstrip in South Luangwa, flying over the dramatic riverine landscape to Mwaleshi airstrip and then a 45-minute game drive and short canoe crossing into camp. From Mwaleshi Camp, it’s a beautiful 10km morning walk down the Mwaleshi river which is a great option for a camp-to-camp activity for strong and experienced walkers.