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.