Robin Pope Safaris

Founded in 1986, Robin Pope Safaris are based in the unspoilt South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, home to one of the greatest collections of wildlife in the world - including leopard, lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hippo and more than 400 species of birds. In the Luangwa our three intimate camps offer a true luxury wilderness experience with stylish accommodation, attentive service, fine dining and some of the best private guides in Africa. None of our bush camps sleeps more than twelve. Robin Pope Safaris is run by Robin, one of the best known guides in Africa, and his wife Jo. Robin and his team of guides specialise in walking safaris, photographic safaris, night drives and private safaris for families. Robin has lived in Zambia all his life and has immense knowledge of the country.

As pioneers of responsible tourism in Zambia for more than twenty years we have supported many community projects, including a village school. In the 2005 Responsible Tourism Awards Jo won the Best Personal Contribution award. We also win regular praise in the press. One of our camps, Tena Tena, was described by The Times of London as "altogether beyond superlatives… one of the best safari camps in the whole of Africa".

Nkwali

Nsefu

Tena Tena

Luangwa Safari House

Uniquely designed private house for up to eight guests
Four large ensuite bedrooms, massive dining/sitting area
The private chef and house manager will discuss menu planning for the stay
Activities and meals will be designed to suit the individual group requirement

All activities are exclusive to the house guests
Private guide and vehicle
Drives, night drives, walking safaris plus more activities

Open mid March to early January - Seasons & Climate

Combining the Luangwa Safari House with the Chongwe River House in the Lower Zambezi makes a perfect two destination safari for a family or group. Both are 8 bedded unique houses designed by Neil Rocher.

Family Safaris

Equally suitable for families (min age 7) and groups of up to eight
Wide range of hosted activities for children, independent of parents, (with child minder available)

Robin's House

Luxury private house
Two ensuite bedrooms, one double and one triple
Swimming pool nearby (shared with Nkwali)
The private chef and house manager will discuss menu planning for the stay
Activities and meals will be designed to suit the individual group requirement

All activities are exclusive to the house guests
Private guide and vehicle
Drives, walking, night drives plus more activities

Open all year

Family Safaris

Perfect for families (no minimum age)
Children’s bedroom can be a triple or with bunk beds, can take four children.
Wide range of hosted activities for children, independent of parents, (with child minder available)

Mobile Walking Safaris

Walking safari - 5 nights, combined with 2 nights Nkwali, 3 nights Tena Tena or Nsefu

Up to 6 guests per departure

Set and guaranteed departures

No single supplement on the walking days

Walk in tents, camp beds, 60L bucket shower, short drop bush loos

Open air dining

Walking only when on the mobile

Safari Activities - walking safaris, drives, night drives, Kawaza Village visit when at the camps

Mid June - early October

Photographic Workshop

If you are at all interested in photography this is a great safari for you. Imagine - spend a week with like minded people, all interested in both photography and wildlife (big and small); and all wanting to improve their photographic skills. All talents and skill levels are welcome - just bring your own digital camera and laptop. It does not need to be a top-of-the-range model but one good enough to benefit from David's tips.

Since 2006 David Rogers, the well known wildlife photographer, has run photographic workshops at our camps. A group of maximum 6 guests will benefit from David's expertise and improve their digital photography. David will accompany the guests on all drives, give advice, analyse results and also how to best use Lightroom. As well as wildlife, he will look at landscapes, macro work, birds, insects and people. This is a unique opportunity to benefit from the knowledge of a leading wildlife photographer and see the South Luangwa at its most colourful.