Nkamba Bay Lodge is a stone-built property on the Lake Tanganyika shoreline inside Nsumbu National Park, in Zambia’s far north. It has been refurbished and is marketed primarily as a fishing base.
Best for
Anglers, both lure and fly, and travellers who want Lake Tanganyika from inside a national park rather than from a town.
Location
Nkamba Bay, on the shore of Lake Tanganyika inside Nsumbu National Park, Northern Province. Ndole Bay Lodge operates in the same park and is commonly listed alongside it.
Rooms and style at Nkamba Bay Lodge
No room or chalet count is published, and no grade breakdown, so ask what you are booking. The buildings are stone-built rather than tented.
Facilities at Nkamba Bay Lodge
Fishing is the core offering, with both lure and fly fishing arranged. Target species are Nile perch, emperor cichlid, known locally as nkupe, tigerfish and bream. No itemised facilities list is published.
Trade-offs and what to know
The lodge has had periods of closure and refurbishment. Confirm it is operating on your dates before committing to flights.
No lodge-owned website was found, so unit counts and season are unconfirmed.
Nsumbu is remote. Getting there is a significant undertaking.
Getting there and getting around
Nsumbu National Park lies on the Zambian shore of Lake Tanganyika in Northern Province, reached by a long road journey from Kasama or Mpulungu, or by light aircraft. Plan the journey as carefully as the stay.
Explore the area
Lake Tanganyika is the deepest lake in Africa and Nsumbu protects a stretch of its Zambian shoreline. For the wider region see our Northern Lakes and Waterfalls pages.
Before you book
Confirm the lodge is currently open before booking transport. Ask how many units there are and what is included. And agree the fishing arrangements in advance.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Nkamba Bay Lodge, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Zambia Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.