History and Info
Nsobe traces its origins to the Cape to Cairo railway. In 1908 the Steam Engine track was layed through what would become Nsobe Game Camp and Miengwe Farm. Cottage 200 (the ruins of which are on the farm) was built and a man called George Rankin was based there with the task of keeping the trains supplied with water and fuel. On retirement Mr Rankin was given a farm adjacent to the railway line, cut out of the forest reserve; and this plus surrounding plots now comprises Miengwe Farm and Nsobe Game Camp.
Nsobe Game Camp was started in 2001, and is part of the 1500 hectare commercial farm Miengwe Farm Ltd. Other core businesses on Miengwe Farm are are Fisheries, Beef Herd and Feedlotting, Piggery, Processing and Game Ranching.
Nsobe Game Camp and Miengwe Farm are currently undergoing a Management Buy-out, and as a reward for our people’s commitment 40% of the shares will be held by our employees once the buy-out is completed.
Location: Zambia, on the Copperbelt
60kms from Ndola (which has an International Airport)
62kms from Kapiri Mposhi on the Great North Road
280 kms from Lusaka
Weather:
Nsobe is great to visit year round, each season holds attractions.
Dry Season (from May to end October) the bush may be dry and brown but perfect for game viewing. Perfect clear skies for star gazing. Low Malaria risk.
Wet Season (from November to April) the bush is lushly green and thick, but rich with wild flowers and mushrooms, tree orchids, and spring birds.
Cold Season (from May until end of August) – never so cold that you shouldn’t pack shorts and a hat; but does get cold at night especially seeing that outdoors is where you want to be.
Miombo Woodland
Malaria:
Nsobe is within a malaria area
Local People and greetings:
Nsobe is based in the Masaiti District of Zambia which falls under Senior Chief Mushili of the Lamba People.
Mutende Mwane – greetings my friend (Lamba)
Mulishani Mukwa – How are you (Bemba)
Balishani Mwane – How are you (Lamba)
response: Ndibwino – I am fine
Kafikenipo – Goodbye (Lamba)
Twatota Mwane – Thank you (Lamba)
