Robin Pope Walking Safari

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • South Luangwa National Park wildlife
    • Robin Pope Walking Safaris
    • Expert Zambia safari guide
    • Day and spot-lit night safari drives
    • Remote walking safari camps

What's this trip about?

    The trip price excludes flights. Wild about Africa can arrange flights originating from the UK or within Africa on request; please ask us about these. If you are travelling from somewhere other than the UK, we ask that you arrange your own international flights at least as far as Johannesburg in South Africa. We can assist with flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka on request.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 6 people
Age range21 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityZambia
End CityMfuwe

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Birding
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 6

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 - Mfuwe, South Luangwa National Park
After arriving at Lusaka Airport and passing through immigration, you are directed to a smaller plane for your flight transfer to Mfuwe Airport by South Luangwa National Park. The flight lasts 70 minutes and upon arrival, a guide from Robin Pope Safaris will meet you and...
Day 2 - Luangwa Walking Camp
After an early breakfast, you and your group will head north to start the walking mobile safari. Robin Pope Walking Safaris have become known as the wilderness experience of the South Luangwa. To reach your location, you enjoy an interesting drive along bush tracks cover...
Days 3 to 6 - Luangwa Walking Camps
Each morning you will rise early and head out on a walking safari at sunrise in order to make the most of the cool morning air. The area you explore with your knowledgeable guide is remote and wild, the terrain and habitats varied and the wildlife curious and unused to m...
Day 7 - Tena or Nsefu, Nsefu Sector
After an early breakfast, it's time to hop in a safari vehicle for the four to five-hour transfer drive back through the bush to the Luangwa River and the crossing point into the park's Nsefu sector. In 1949, the Senior Chief Nsefu established a private game reserve on t...
Day 8 - Flight home
After breakfast, you will be transferred through rural Zambia to Mfuwe Airport - a drive lasting about two hours. Arrive in time to meet your flight to Lusaka and check in for your international flight home. Includes breakfast & lunch.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,337
Price per day$417
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

Accommodation

Day 1 of your safari is spent at the lovely Nkwali Lodge which overlooks the Luangwa River and the National Park beyond. The chalets at Nkwali are constructed using bamboo and plaster for the walls and thatch for the roofs. Each room is built under shady trees and has an en suite bathroom.

Whilst on the Robin Pope walking mobile safari (Days 2 to 6) you'll stay in a series of at least three simple mobile camps. These camps are completely mobile and will move ahead in the care of the camp team on transfer days - set up ready at the next location for your arrival on foot. Their location and the moving days are decided by the guide and team and depend on wildlife movements in the area.

You'll sleep in a large walk-in tent with zips that open at either end allowing a cooling breeze to pass through. The tents are usually furnished with twin camp beds and mattresses made up with sheets and blankets. Towels are also provided. The dining table is set up under a shady tree with the 'bar' table and small gas fridge nearby keeping drinks chilled.

An open-air enclosure is set up and rigged with a bucket shower which is filled with water warmed over the fire as required. Two 'bush' toilets, his and hers, are shared by the camp. Each is a canvas enclosure containing a short drop hole covered by a toilet chair and a bucket of sand or ash to 'flush' with.

The last night of your safari (Day 7) will be spent in one of two excellent safari camps owned by Robin Pope Safaris. Speak to us at Wild about Africa to find out exactly which camp is scheduled for your particular safari date if you don't already know. Both camps are situated overlooking the Luangwa River and offer activities including guided morning walks, day and spot-lit night safari drives.

At Nsefu Camp you'd stay in one of six rondavels (circular thatched chalets) built up on wooden platforms. Each has a comfortable double or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom and louvered doors and windows that open out to a view of the river. The camp's thatched lounge and bar overlook a waterhole and meals are taken on the river bank or in the covered dining platform.

In contrast, Tena Camp utilises five large walk-in safari tents. These are specially designed with large windows that can be rolled up for a great view of the bush and a thatched roof which helps keep the interior cool. Each tent opens onto a large open-air, en suite bathroom with shower and flush toilet. As with Nsefu, there is a central lounge and bar tent and a nearby waterhole. Meals are enjoyed at various locations along the river bank or in the covered dining platform.

Guides
Each safari is led by seasoned and passionate guides who are enthusiast and enjoy educating, enlightening and often entertaining guests with tales of the surrounding bush. The mobile walking safari will also be joined by an armed national park game scout.
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Age Requirements
21 years and up
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