Jan
ClosedThe camp is closed.
Mwaleshi Camp
North Luangwa, Zambia · National park
Lodge
Mid-range · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Scott Ramsay · Love Wild Africa · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
All meals, Bar drinks including house wine and 2 more
4 rooms
Twin Chalets, Double Chalets · Sleeps up to 6 guests
Children 12 and over
By air
20 min from Mwaleshi airstrip
No Wi-Fi
Solar power
From about A$870
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Mwaleshi Camp
Mwaleshi Camp keeps the focus on walking in North Luangwa National Park. Four thatched chalets sit beside the Mwaleshi River, with open-air en-suite bathrooms and river views. Days centre on guided walks with an armed park scout, followed by meals in camp and time by the water. The camp lies within the rhino sanctuary, with lion, elephant and wild dog among the area's wildlife. There is solar charging but no Wi-Fi. Open from 22 June to 31 October, this is a small, simple base for travellers who want to explore on foot rather than spend each day in a vehicle.
“Four riverside chalets and a walking-first approach make Mwaleshi a strong choice for repeat safari travellers and birders who value time on foot over hotel comforts.”
Best for
Repeat safari-goersBirders
Known for
What you can expect to see
Big FiveLionElephantRhinoWild dogBirdlife
Walking safaris from a small riverside camp within the North Luangwa rhino sanctuary.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: In 2027, save 10% on stays of seven nights or more or bookings of 20 or more bed-nights across Remote Africa camps. Save 15% on stays of ten nights or more or bookings of 30 or more bed-nights. Conservation, park and fixed fees are not discounted.
Included
- All meals
- Bar drinks including house wine
- Laundry
- Guided walking safaris
- Walking safaris
- Sleep-outs (ages 12+)
Not included
- Park fees
- Flights
Conservation, park and fixed fees add USD 115 per person per night to the accommodation rate. Flights, departure taxes and passenger safety charges cost extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Superior wines are available on request at extra cost.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- No Wi-Fi
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 6 guests
- Twin Chalets2 at the property · En-suite flush toilet, Running water, Evening hot water
- Double Chalets2 at the property · En-suite flush toilet, Running water, Evening hot water
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Mwaleshi airstrip
- 20 min transfer
- Mwaleshi Camp
- How you arrive
- By air · 20 min from Mwaleshi airstrip
- Transfers
- Fly to Mwaleshi airstrip, then drive 20 minutes to camp. RASair allows 20 kg of luggage per person in soft bags, including hand luggage.
- Luggage
- 20 kg per person in soft bags
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- Ages 12 and over
- Single travellers
- No single supplement
- Exclusive use
- Available from 4 guests
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Closed
- February: Closed
- March: Closed
- April: Closed
- May: Closed
- June: Good
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Closed
- December: Closed
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
ClosedThe camp is closed.
Mar
ClosedThe camp is closed.
Apr
ClosedThe camp is closed.
May
ClosedThe camp is closed.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Open from 22 June; cool mornings, good game viewing and birdwatching.
Open from 22 June; cool mornings, good game viewing and birdwatching.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: The start of peak game viewing, with cold mornings and increasing wild dog sightings.
The start of peak game viewing, with cold mornings and increasing wild dog sightings.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drying lagoons concentrate wildlife around the river; comfortable temperatures.
Drying lagoons concentrate wildlife around the river; comfortable temperatures.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Peak game viewing as dry conditions concentrate wildlife along the river.
Peak game viewing as dry conditions concentrate wildlife along the river.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Hot late dry-season game viewing, with the first thunderstorms; closes after 31 October.
Hot late dry-season game viewing, with the first thunderstorms; closes after 31 October.
Nov
ClosedThe camp is closed.
Dec
ClosedThe camp is closed.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.