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A boat on the Zambezi at sunset in front of Nsofu Lodge

Chiawa, Lower Zambezi, Zambia · Riverside lodge & fishing retreat

Nsofu Lodge

Where the Kafue meets the Zambezi.

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Lower Zambezi & Chiawa

At the confluence of the Zambezi and Kafue rivers in the Chiawa Game Management Area, about 17 km from Chirundu

Nsofu Lodge stands at the confluence of the Zambezi and Kafue rivers in the Chiawa Game Management Area, about 17 km from Chirundu and roughly two hours by road from Lusaka.

Anglers come for catch-and-release tiger fish, bream and catfish, with the lodge’s boats and guides. Others come for sunset cruises, guided birding (more than 378 species are recorded in the valley), village walks, morning yoga, and full-day excursions into the Lower Zambezi National Park. Families have spacious villas, a pool and a play area.

Accommodation

Ways to stay at Nsofu

A summary of the room types. Full room details, current rates and policies are kept by the property itself.

Cabins at Nsofu Lodge

Chalets · 4 units

Cabins

Cabins with a king bed or twin beds.

Sleeps 2 1 king bed or 2 single beds

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River chalets at Nsofu Lodge

Chalets · 6 units

River chalets

Named chalets (Chessa, Nkupe, Nchenga, Tiger, Ngwena and Vundu) with king, queen or twin beds, sleeping two to four.

Sleeps 4 King, queen or twin beds

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Family villas at Nsofu Lodge

Villas · 3 units

Family villas

Self-catering family villas with several bedrooms, sleeping four to six.

Sleeps 6 King, queen and single beds

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For detailed room descriptions and photographs, visit nsofu.co.zm.

Facilities

Facilities and services

  • Restaurant and bar
  • Swimming pool
  • Children’s play area
  • Wi-Fi: public areas
  • Tea and coffee station in rooms
  • Laundry: on request

Journeys

Journeys that include Nsofu

Location & contact

Getting there

  • About 2 hours by road from Lusaka; airport transfers can be arranged on request. Charter flights on request.
  • Minibuses run from Lusaka to Chirundu; from there, a taxi or lodge transfer.
  • Lusaka → Nsofu Lodge
    By road · about 2 hours · Lodge-arranged transfers on request; charter flights on request.

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Plan your stay at Nsofu

Send your dates and the property’s reservations team will confirm availability and the price personally. Nothing is booked until they confirm.

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