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Robin Pope Walking Safari

The definitive, original mobile walking safari; explore the remote north of the South Luangwa on foot while staying in a simple mobile camp that moves with the group.

Robin Pope Walking Safari: Summary

Robin Pope Walking Safari in a nutshell

This appropriately named safari centres around walking in the remote north of South Luangwa National Park, around the Mupamadzi River. The entire trip is run by Robin Pope Safaris, whose team have earned a great reputation for their superb standard of guiding and highly personalised level of care.

The safari begins at the intimate Nkwali camp, a chance to get your bearings within the South Luangwa, and to meet your fellow walkers before you set off the following day. For the next five nights, home for your small group (a maximum of six travellers), will be a private tented camp; when the camp changes location, while you are out walking, a dedicated RPS crew will also move your personal belongings.

This is a rare opportunity to explore a diverse wilderness area with few permanent tracks, well away from the game drives operated further south. Your expert guide will introduce you to many different aspects of the environment, before returning to camp each evening to discuss the day’s adventures over a well-earned dinner around the campfire.

For your final night, you’ll return to the comforts of Nsefu in the remote, and comparatively quiet, Nsefu Sector. Although this safari ends here, many travellers opt to spend extra days at Nkwali at the start, or at Nsefu or Tena Tena at the end.

At a glance

Starts: Lusaka International Airport
1 night Nkwali - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Full Board
5 nights Robin Pope mobile - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Full Board
1 night Nsefu - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Full Board
Ends: Lusaka International Airport

Nkwali

Day 1

Built on the banks of the Luangwa River, Nkwali Camp sits in the shade of tall mahogany, ebony and sausage trees. Owned and run by Robin Pope Safaris it is well-situated a relatively short drive from Mfuwe Airport, overlooking South Luangwa National Park.

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Robin Pope Safaris Mobile Safari Camp

Days 2-7

Robin Pope Safaris offers the only real mobile-camping option in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. Staying in their simple, but comfortable, mobile camps gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the wilderness, connect with nature and discover the essence of this exceptional park entirely on foot, without resorting to a vehicle.

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Nsefu

Day 7

On a wide bend of the Luangwa River, Nsefu Camp lies in the remote and game-rich Nsefu Sector of the South Luangwa. The national park's oldest camp, it was originally built in the 1950s, and retains a reputation as a high-quality camp with a strong focus on guiding. It is run by Robin Pope Safaris, and lies a meandering few hours' game drive from the main RPS base at Nkwali.

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Nkwali

Nkwali

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Robin Pope Safaris Mobile Safari Camp

Robin Pope mobile

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Nsefu

Nsefu

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

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Highlights

Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Robin Pope Walking Safari.

  • Following tracks on foot in search of lions
  • A week’s safari with one of Africa’s top safari guides
  • Being so close to nature, uninterrupted, for so long
  • Paddling across the ankle-deep Mupamadzi River
  • Relaxed evenings eating around the campfire

Activities

Some activities which can be included in the Robin Pope Walking Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.

  • 4WD Safari

  • Birdwatching

  • Boat trip

  • Cultural excursion

  • Fly-camping

  • Guided walking safari

  • Night drive

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Key species to see on the Robin Pope Walking Safari

Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Robin Pope Walking Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.


Lion

100% chance

Buffalo

100% chance

Eland

100% chance

Elephant

100% chance

Giraffe

100% chance

Hippo

100% chance

Roan antelope

100% chance

Wildebeest

100% chance

Zebra

100% chance

Spotted Hyena

92% chance

Leopard

91% chance

Wild dog

73% chance

Sable antelope

36% chance

Aardvark

2% chance

Pangolin

0% chance

Side-trips whilst on this safari

We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Robin Pope Walking Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.


Tribal Textiles Tour

Tribal Textiles Tour

One - two hours

Visit the Tribal Textiles workshop, where hand-painted textiles are produced by more than a hundred local people. The workshop is close to Mfuwe Airport, so is ideally placed for a stop en route to/from the South Luangwa. With products ranging from cushion covers to bags and T-shirts, it's a great place for souvenir shopping while at the same time supporting the local community.

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Kawaza Village Visit

Kawaza Village Visit

Two to three hours

Just outside Zambia's South Luangwa National Park lies a normal, working rural African village which is open and welcoming to visitors to the Luangwa valley. There is nothing artificial or contrived about Kawaza Village, and it offers a rare opportunity to experience and appreciate Kunda culture, and meet local Zambians.

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