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Park Camp Nsobe Campsite

ID: w147239 View large map

Located in Zambia :: Great North
Category: Camping :: Park Camp

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Located in the Bangweulu Wetlands. Set on the edge of the Chimbwe Plain woodlands, is the perfect base from which to go canoeing on the swamps.

This is a great self-drive camping, situated on the edge the floodplain with a great view over the wetlands.

A building has now been erected here, with a toilet, shower and kitchen facilities (sink). There are private sites with braai/BBQ areas. Water is available for washing and firewood is provided. Local staff will bring water for showers.

Note that no fishing is allowed in Bangweulu Game Reserve. No need to book ahead, as its a campsite, and self-drives are accommodated. The staff is very helpful, they will assist with firewood too. Bring your own drinking water.

Camping fees are payable at the Bangweulu Wetlands Offices.

Contact
Address :  Bangweulu Game Reserve, Zambia
Postal :  P.O. Box 70635, Ndola, Zambia
Cell :  +260(0)97 160 5960
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Nothing

Time Information
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  The park is open from 05h00 to 18h00 for day visitors.
Subject to Seasonal Operation. :  Open 01 May to about 01 November each year. (Dry season only).

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Person
Base Currency :  ZMW
Minimum Rate :  100.00
Maximum Rate :  100.00
Updated for :  2022
Comments :  Kids under 12 pay half price. Credit cards are not accepted on the premises for payment.
Payment Methods Accepted :  Cash, Foreign Currency
Types of Foreign Currency Accepted :  USD, ZAR, GBP
Fee/s :  International day visitors: Adult park fees: US$10 Child park fees (7 to 12 years, inclusive): US$5 Child park fees (6 years and younger): Free. (Oct-2022)

General Information
Languages spoken :  English
Pre-Booking :  Non-Essential

Facilities
Camping Child Friendly Landing Strip
Safe Parking Available

Camping Facilities
Shaded Sites Hot and Cold Showers Flush Toilets NO water available! Water is not drinkable Firewood Available Accept large overland trucks
Number of Sites :    6

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives Guided Walks Canoeing Makoro Trips Bird Watching
Tours and Excursions, Photography
Game to View :  Black Lechwe. Shoebill.
Notes on Activities :  Basic kids fishing only - rod n reel. (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Mpika
Distance to Mpika  :  192km
Travel Time to Mpika  :  5h37min

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  4WD

CELLULAR INFO:
No signal here. No WIFI facilities. (2019).

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“beautiful campsite with a great view over the wetlands, huge area with a lot of privacy. A new building with toilet and shower, even kitchen facilities (sink). The attendant is assisting with fire wood.” - Silvia Bender, 2022/10/02

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