history
Victoria and David Wallace created Zikomo Safari Camp through a lot of persistence and patience.
In 2014, they launched Nsefu Wildlife Conservation Foundation, Zikomo's sister nonprofit organization under the helm of noted San Diego radio DJ and personality Coe Lewis.
"[After Zikomo Safari Camp, Nsefu was] the logical next step. We needed to have a dedicated non-profit that could work towards the goal of stopping poaching. Being in Africa feels like coming home. Watching a herd of elephants move through the bush, play in the river, help each other, play with each other, you see the wisdom and intelligence that is the elephant. Saving them is like saving the best part of ourselves. We have so much to learn from them. Each animal has an important role in the ecosystem that keeps everything in balance. Our work will be with all endangered animals both predators and prey. I have always loved animals. I was the child that brought home strays and used the first money I ever saved to buy a horse. I have 14 animals at home in California and most of them are rescues. Our 4 domesticated animals In our home in Africa are all rescues too. I have trained in hospitality and am a registered nurse but I am most at home in the role I do for Nsefu, helping to stop the suffering of wildlife and try to restore the systems that can keep nature in balance." - Victoria Wallace
It all began when they Victoria and David traded in a timeshare in Hawaii for one in Cape Town, South Africa. After visiting several Southern African countries, they decided to relocate to Zambia and settled on their current location in South Luangwa in 2005 with their son Demian. The Wallaces purchased a secluded property across the Luangwa River from South Luangwa National Park. Zikomo sits on several acres and includes 9 guest chalets, 2 of which are family style and sleep 4 and 7 doubles. Four of them are raised and made of palm and Mopani and the other 5 are reed chalets that are covered in red soil.
In 2014, they launched Nsefu Wildlife Conservation Foundation, Zikomo's sister nonprofit organization under the helm of noted San Diego radio DJ and personality Coe Lewis.
"[After Zikomo Safari Camp, Nsefu was] the logical next step. We needed to have a dedicated non-profit that could work towards the goal of stopping poaching. Being in Africa feels like coming home. Watching a herd of elephants move through the bush, play in the river, help each other, play with each other, you see the wisdom and intelligence that is the elephant. Saving them is like saving the best part of ourselves. We have so much to learn from them. Each animal has an important role in the ecosystem that keeps everything in balance. Our work will be with all endangered animals both predators and prey. I have always loved animals. I was the child that brought home strays and used the first money I ever saved to buy a horse. I have 14 animals at home in California and most of them are rescues. Our 4 domesticated animals In our home in Africa are all rescues too. I have trained in hospitality and am a registered nurse but I am most at home in the role I do for Nsefu, helping to stop the suffering of wildlife and try to restore the systems that can keep nature in balance." - Victoria Wallace
It all began when they Victoria and David traded in a timeshare in Hawaii for one in Cape Town, South Africa. After visiting several Southern African countries, they decided to relocate to Zambia and settled on their current location in South Luangwa in 2005 with their son Demian. The Wallaces purchased a secluded property across the Luangwa River from South Luangwa National Park. Zikomo sits on several acres and includes 9 guest chalets, 2 of which are family style and sleep 4 and 7 doubles. Four of them are raised and made of palm and Mopani and the other 5 are reed chalets that are covered in red soil.
Courtesy of Zikomo Safari Camp
"Comfortable lodging in South Luangwa National Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the Luangwa River and its wildlife from your own porch."
Courtesy of Zikomo Safari Camp