The Team

Robin Pope Safaris is a large family that you will be welcomed into. We all love where we live and what we do, and sharing it with our guests. The camps are our homes and you are treated as a house guest when staying with us.

This was our safari and management team for 2007.

Nkwali

Keyala Phiri ~ Kiki ~ the camp manager with the most infectious laugh.
Rebecca Topliss ~ Becky has joined the Nkwali team from Nsefu..
Zebron Chirwa ~ the prodigal son is back !
Paul Ngoma ~ a guide with a keen eye and wealth of knowledge.
Joseph Mfune ~ guide and rising star in the bush world

Robin's House

Obi Mukabiko ~ over 15 years experience in the industry - our family man for Robin’s House.
Terri Edwards ~ from Lusaka, loves to look after the children at the house.

Luangwa Safari House

Jacob Shawa ~ the man with the most amazing talents and guiding.
Ellie Brown ~ perfect for the Luangwa Safari House, with laughter and smiles she is a winner

Tena Tena

Rocky Simachila ~ a knowledgeable, charming and experienced guide.
Katharine Hughes ~ known at Kat, she has slipped into camp life like she was born to it.
Masumba Mwanza ~ Always a smile from Masumba.
Bertrame Njobvu has passed his safari guides licence and is backing up the team.

Nsefu

Daudi Njobvu ~ managing the camp from his presidential height.
Sebastian Kamwendo ~ his many interests in the bush will ensure a well rounded safari experience for all.
Braston Daka ~ with great aplomb Braston has joined the guiding team at Nsefu.
Simon Pitt ~ finally out of the workshop and into the Bush after passing his guides exam this year.

Mobiles

Jennifer ~ a lovely American girl ready to escape the big city and has fallen in love with the bush already.
Jason Alfonsi ~ leading walks with great enthusiasm, skill and laughter.

Bush Camping

Deb Tittle ~ an excellent guide with years of experience in the Luangwa Valley.
Brendan Raisbeck ~ known as Beej, brought up in Malawi, a great photographer and a great guide.

At the head office:

The Management Team

Operations & Logistics ~ Emily Haynes, with plenty of experience; she’ll be making sure everything is ship shape.
Food & Beverage ~ Marko Simic, a very talented and artistic chef, is taking over the kitchens.
Reservations ~ Geno Paringira, very experienced and great to work with, joined by Munyama Mudaala, Terri Edwards, Sandra Susa and Gerald Nyirenda.
Assistant to the Directors and Community Projects Coordinator ~ Fiona Trewby. With a title like that who needs a witty comment!
Accounts ~ Kennedy Chibolya and Ray Mpundu.
Marketing ~ Conor Crowley. Extraordinary enthusiasm and energy (well he is Irish!)

The Directors

Operations Director ~ Rob Clifford, the General Manager with years of experience in the safari industry, will make sure he guides us in the right direction.
Marketing Director ~ Jo Pope, The Boss, the driving force and PR guru.
Managing Director ~ Robin Pope, The Boss and a bush legend.