Rooted in conservation, driven by community, and guided by the heartbeat of the South Luangwa Valley.
As the world changes quickly and large corporations take over many historic safari spaces, our intimate, family-run photographic bush camp remains a true independent home in nature. We believe in keeping the wild places wild, which is why we are so proud to operate in the remote Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park. When you stay with us, you are not just a tourist—you are part of our family, sharing in an authentic African bush experience.
Our journey began as tourists who fell completely in love with the African bush. Recognizing that eco-tourism is a cornerstone of wildlife conservation, we founded Zikomo Safari a one of a kind, family operated haven in a breathtaking location. Because we are fully independent, we remain accountable solely to our guests and local authorities, allowing us to stay true to our values.
We built Zikomo Safari from the ground up in the Nsefu Sector, on land granted to us by Senior Chief Nsefu. Because the property sat inside a hunting concession, we had to fight a long, five-year battle just for the right to establish a peaceful photographic safari camp. We truly would not be here today without our son, Damian. His incredible bravery, perseverance, and fierce determination kept our family dream alive and made this sanctuary possible.
We built Zikomo Safari by bringing together everything we loved from our own experiences as tourists, skipping all the things we didn't care for. Our location is easily one of the absolute best in the Nsefu sector, and we'd love for you to come by and see it for yourself!
Passionate individuals dedicated to making your safari an unforgettable journey.
Josephine Phiri stands as a true trailblazer in South Luangwa National Park, breaking vital barriers as one of the region's very first female safari guides. As a top-tier guide and a grade one spotter driven by a profound, lifelong passion for the African bush, she pairs an elite level of field expertise with a friendly, outgoing, and engaging presence.
Lameck Njobvu is the king of tracking at Zikomo Safari, reading the tracks of the bush like an open book—and he literally talks to owls until they answer him back! He is a master at translating the wild, giving guests crystal-clear, fascinating breakdowns of absolutely everything they spot on a drive.
Meet Robert Mbewe—our tallest guide, a highly experienced tracker, and a warm personality who brings the bush to life. He pairs expert wildlife spotting with a wonderful sense of humor and a deep, genuine passion for conservation. As a keen photographer himself, Robert loves helping guests capture unforgettable moments, always spreading joy and signing off his walkie-talkie chats with his signature, "Super Dooper"
