Its Monday and we are back to the driest Luangwa yet
Well hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend. As I write from the Luangwa, I can…
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Its Monday and swapping lions for fish eagles
I hope you had a lovely weekend and that your week is off to a good start! Here in the Luangwa, it feels like the days…
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Its Monday and the cuckoo is calling
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it is hot and dry but…
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It’s Monday and leopards, leopards everywhere
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa let me tell you it…
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Its Monday and what a week in the Luangwa
Hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a fabulous weekend. In the Luangwa what a week!!! Our Mobile Walking Safaris have closed for the season…
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Its Monday and dry days and big sightings
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa its been quite the week with Monday…
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Its Monday and a bucket list sighting at Mkulumadzi
Hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had another lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa as temperatures gently nudge up to the 40’s Mkulumadzi has…
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Its Monday and a Mobile Walking Safari with Jason
Well hello there. I hope that you are well and are ready and raring for an exciting week ahead. Can you believe that suddenly after a quick blink…
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It’s Monday and lunar magic plus many special sightings
I hope you are doing well and had a lovely weekend! We have certainly been abuzz with activity, but not just on the wildlife front!…
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Its Monday and snippets from the drying Luangwa
Well, hello there. I hope that you are all fabulously well and have had yet another smashing weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it is really heating…
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Its Monday and reflections from Lake Malawi
Well, hello there. I hope you are healthy and happy and have had a lovely weekend. If anyone is feeling a need for some fresh air…
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Its Monday and things warming up in Majete
Hello there, I hope that you are well and have had a smashing weekend. All well and beautiful here in the Luangwa but it is not this…
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Its Monday and what a morning…
I hope that you are fabulously well and have had another wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it simply hasn’t stopped but today I am going…
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Its Monday and a fabulous trip around Malawi
Hello! I hope that you have had a fabulous weekend. Here in the Luangwa the bush is now starting to look a bit dry and whilst the…
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Its Monday and when the Martial patrols to the skies
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa to be honest with you where to start. We…
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Its Monday and all eyes on the skies
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had yet another fabulous weekend. Here in the Luangwa the stories just keep on coming whether…
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Its Monday and special sightings at Kuthengo
Hello. I hope you’re doing wonderfully well and had a great weekend! All is going well here in South Luangwa, and while there’s plenty to write…
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Its Monday and lets take a walk
Well, hello there. I hope that you are all fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa after a very strange chilly and…
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Its Monday and Kangas first trip out of Africa
I hope you’re well and had a great weekend. While the sun continues to shine here in the South Luangwa, the mornings have turned crisp…
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Its Monday and not such a quiet week
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa as we are plunged into winter all…
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Its Monday and Johns Camp starts season on a high
Hello there. I hope you are doing wonderfully well and had a great weekend! Here in the South Luangwa, all our camps are now open and…
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Its Monday and lets head downstream
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa well its been non-stop and…
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Its Monday and magical Lake Malawi
I do hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here it has been a frantic one and there was certainly no…
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Its Monday and a long weekend in the Luangwa
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa as we watch the water levels in…
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Best time to visit Zambia: A comprehensive guide
Zambia, at times referred to as the "Real Africa," offers a rich tapestry of wildlife, diversified geography, and cultural immersion. Choosing when to go to…
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Its Monday and an incredible start for Luangwa River Camp
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we are in full camp building mode…
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Its Monday and a grand season finale for River Journeys
Hello there. I hope that you are super well and have had a fabulous weekend. Here in the Luangwa despite the weather we are determined to get…
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Its Monday and a new season at Kuthengo Camp
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well after yet another wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we are getting ourselves excited and ready…
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Its Monday and what a way to finish River Journeys
I do hope that you are wonderfully well and have had a fantastic weekend. Here in the Luangwa, there have been a few isolated thunderstorms,…
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Discover the Hidden Gem of Africa: Lake Malawi
After a few months of TLC during our annual maintenance shut down, Pumulani Lodge is open again and welcoming guests back to the shores of…
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Its Monday and onto the next challenge
Hello there, trust that you are well. Here in the Luangwa ironically, we haven’t had rain for a few weeks, but the river has finally come up…
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Its Monday and lions, leopards and Luangwa Safari House
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had yet another wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it must be said…
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The best way to explore the wilderness
Walking in the Luangwa Valley is an experience like no other. It lets you slow down and feel the pulse of the wilderness. It also…
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There’s something special about May
There’s something special about May... The rains have passed, but the landscape still holds onto that vibrant emerald glow. Seasonal lagoons are still fairly full,…
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Its Monday and the cuckoo is calling
Well, hello there. I hope you are well and have had a fabulous weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it’s been a hot and sticky week, but…
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Its Monday and ending on a high note
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa time is truly whistling past as we…
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Its Monday and some doors close as others open
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa the storms continue much to our relief…
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Its Monday and a birthday to remember
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had another glorious weekend. Here in the Luangwa as you can imagine we are all…
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Its Monday and Robin’s House safari in the green
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it’s a little on the sticky…
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Is there a best time to go on safari?
Deciding when to go on safari can feel overwhelming, especially with the misconception that the high season is the only worthwhile time to visit. With…
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Its Monday and kicking off 2025 in the Luangwa
Well, hello there! I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a brilliant start to the New Year. Here in the Luangwa, what…
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Its Monday and some emerald season delights
Hello there. I do hope that you are splendidly well after another lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa as the bug life blossoms along with the humidity…
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Celebrating the Stars: The People behind the Magic
At Robin Pope Safaris, there’s more to us than the beautiful locations we operate in, or the thrilling wildlife encounters experienced. Our success is built…
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Its Monday and Carnivore Week safari experience
Hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well. Here in the luscious green Luangwa the animals are looking happy and have a definite spring in their steps…
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Its Monday and stormy skies and muddy roads
Hello there. Guess what... the rains have finally sort of arrived in the Luangwa. We had a couple of decent storms last week which did…
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Our Photo Competition is back!
We're thrilled to relaunch our Photo Competition after a hiatus, and invite you to share the unforgettable moments from your adventures with us. This time,…
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Its Monday and some unbelievable sightings
Hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and are ready and raring for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa, we are really experiencing…
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Its Monday and summer vibes at Pumulani
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, as can be expected this time…
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Its Monday and a special sighting caught on camera
I hope you are keeping well and had a lovely break over the weekend. Here in the Valley, we are enjoying warmer weather again after…
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Its Monday and incredible sightings in Mana Pools
Well, hello there. I hope that you are doing well after a restful and enjoyable weekend. Here in the Luangwa we have been spoilt with great…
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Its Monday and the realities and wonders of the wild
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well. Here in the Luangwa as it heats up and the water levels drop, the game viewing intensifies.…
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Its Monday and summer sets in at Mkulumadzi
I hope that you are well and have had yet another fantastic weekend. This week we are hearing from the team at Mkulumadzi so before I start…
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The safari you didn’t know you needed
When thinking of a safari, most people picture open plains, dusty roads, chugging along in a game vehicle, but there’s another magical safari — one…
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Its Monday and what is in front of Luangwa River Camp…
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a lovely weekend and are ready and raring for the week ahead. Here…
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Its Monday and music in our ears…
Hope you are all well and had a great weekend. Today I am thrilled to hand over to Kascha from Pumulani Lodge who is giving us a lovely update…
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A Wild Christmas Adventure Awaits You
With Christmas just around the corner, what are your festive plans? And have you ever thought about swapping your traditional Christmas for something a little…
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Its Monday and making a really good first impression
Well, hello there. I hope that you are splendidly well and have had a great weekend. Here in the Luangwa the guides just keep on upping their game and Yona certainly…
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Its Monday and Bianca enjoys a few rest days
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well after another fun filled weekend. Here in the Luangwa it's been non-stop with fantastic sightings, including…
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Its Monday and the Nsefu Sector
I hope that you are well and have had a fabulous week with plenty of fun and games. Here in the Luangwa as we are talking…
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Its Monday and Mobile Walking Safari highlights
Hello. I hope that you are splendidly well and have had a lovely weekend and are ready and raring for the week ahead. Here in…
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Its Monday and family time at the Lake
Hello there. Here we are again… hope that you have had a splendid weekend. This week we are once again joining Fern and her family…
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Its Monday and Fern returns to the Valley with family
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend and now all set for the week ahead. This week…
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Its Monday and the Mobile Walking Safaris season starts
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend and now all set for the week ahead. Here…
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Its Monday and another Cousins classic
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are well and have had a splendid weekend. Here in the Luangwa well its been so busy with such…
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Its Monday and location, location, location!
Hello there. I hope that once again the weekend has been spent well and you are ready and raring for the week ahead. So, as…
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Its Monday and Kiki always delivers
Hello there. I do hope that you are splendidly well after another fantastic weekend. Here in the Luangwa as we revel in the lovely cool weather and…
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Its Monday and elephants elephants everywhere
Good morning. I do hope that you are amazingly well and have had another wonderful weekend. Here in the slightly chilly Luangwa, it seems to have…
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Its Monday and the lions keep on interrupting
Hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well after another lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa as the temperatures drop and we prepare for winter we…
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More than just gateway to the extraordinary
Nkwali Camp, located on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park, is often the first safari stop, where our guests…
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Its Monday and cooking up a storm
Well, hello there. I hope you are well and have had yet another fabulous weekend. Here in the Luangwa the season is in full swing, and the…
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Explore the extraordinary with a legend in the making
We are delighted to announce that the Luangwa Bush Camping season has officially started a new season today! Zambia is the home of the walking…
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Its Monday and Zambia’s first conservation K9 unit @ 10
Well, hello there. I hope you are superbly well and have had another lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa a mix of great game viewing and frantic back…
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Gems of Zambia: Lets Explore
In the heart of Zambia, lie two of it's most captivating wildlife sanctuaries: The South Luangwa National Park and Lower Zambezi National Park. These premier…
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Its Monday and a return to the wild for Bianca
Well, hello there. Here in the Luangwa its full steam ahead as we hurtle towards May and the opening of all the camps. Luangwa River Camp is already…
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Mana Pools magic awaits you
"John's Camp in Mana Pools offered more than just a safari; it was an immersion into the wild, where every moment was filled with awe…
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Its Monday and River Camp opens with a bang and roar
Well hello there. I hope that you are splendidly well and have had a fabulous weekend doing all the awesome things that weekends are about. Here…
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Its Monday and a great start to the Pumulani season
Well hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend and are ready and raring for the week ahead.…
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Its Monday and a safari and sand roundup
Well, hello there. I hope that you are smashingly well and had a fabulous weekend and ready and raring for the week ahead. Today we…
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Temporary to Timeless: Tena Tena’s Extraordinary Legacy
"The magic of Tena Tena is undeniable. From the warm hospitality to the mesmerizing views, it's a place that stays with you long after you've…
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Its Monday and a crazy little thing called love continued
Well, hello there. Hope you are splendidly well after a relaxing Easter weekend. I am sure that there have been numerous egg hunts and plenty…
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it’s Monday and and a crazy little thing called love
Well hello there! I do hope that you are well and have had another fabulous weekend. This week Monday as well as next Monday we…
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Its Monday and an incredible first emerald season safari
Hello there. I hope that you are splendidly well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we continue in our same slightly hot and…
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Its Monday and a maiden RPS safari continued
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are super well and have had another fabulous weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we are joining Frauke again…
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Its Monday and a maiden safari with Robin Pope Safaris
Well, hello there. I hope that you are brilliantly well and had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it’s all systems go with getting Luangwa River…
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Robin Pope Safaris nominated for The Safari Awards
We are delighted to share that our properties have been nominated for The Safari Awards 2024 in various categories. We invite you to please support…
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Its Monday and a safari to remember
Hello there! I hope that you are well and have had a fabulous weekend. Here in the Luangwa it’s pretty warm and dry so as we desperately…
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Its Monday and Majete in the green
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had another lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we really are starting to worry about the…
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Its Monday and happy hippos
Hello there. I hope that you are smashingly well and had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa it's wet, watery, green and wonderful. It’s a truly…
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Its Monday and birds, dogs, leopards, and more birds!
I hope that you are all marvellously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa well we are foot pressed down hard…
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Its Monday and the camp is empty or is it…
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are well after a fabulous weekend of fun. Here in the Luangwa as the waters run high and the…
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Zambia at 60!
"Ambition never comes to an end!" - Kenneth Kaunda As Zambia marks its 60th year of Independence, these words by the nations first president echo…
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Its Monday and news from the brightest star on Lake Malawi
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa Valley, things are going swimmingly…
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Its Monday and the rains are here
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a great weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it has been raining on and…
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Make this a year to remember with Robin Pope Safaris
"The new year is a blank canvas; your actions are the colors that will fill it." - Unknown If your goals for 2024 include travel,…
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Its Monday and an emerald season return trip
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely first week of 2024. Here in the Luangwa, we are…
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Its Monday and Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you. Wishing you the very best for the year as we wave off 2023 with a big smile and fond memories…
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It’s Monday and Merry Christmas
Well here we are: Christmas Day and the first thing we want to do is wish you all the most wonderful Christmas and hope that…
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Its Monday and a quick round up from John’s Camp
I hope you are keeping well and have had a fab weekend! Here in the Luangwa, it’s all systems go as we prepare for the…
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Its Monday and wedding bells at Kuthengo Camp!
Well, hello there. Can you believe how we have suddenly reached the last few weeks of the year... I am not entirely sure where time…
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Its Monday and a pursuit of the African wild dog
Hello there. I hope that you are sitting comfortably after another lovely relaxing weekend and are ready for a wonderful story from guests Mary &…
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Its Monday and an incredible afternoon in the Luangwa
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and sitting rested after the weekend ready and raring for the wonderful week ahead. Here in…
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It’s Monday and a dazzling emerald safari
I hope you are all doing wonderfully well. Here in the Luangwa Valley, we have been lucky to have had some respite from the…
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Its Monday and another escape to the Valley
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had another thoroughly enjoyable weekend. Here slowly the various camps are starting to close,…
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Its Monday and we finally cross the pontoon
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are well and sitting ready for the next instalment from Bianca our Luangwa River Camp host as she enjoyed a…
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Its Monday and a long trip to the pontoon
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend wherever you are. Here in the Luangwa, it has been a…
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Its Monday and a walk on the wild side
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well after another relaxing weekend and are sitting ready for the week ahead. So, in…
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Its Monday and a favourable fourth
Well hello there from a hot and steamy Luangwa where the cicadas are out in force and all the animals are basically moving from shade to water…
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A season for everyone
"The beauty of the changing seasons lies in the fact that they are a metaphor for life itself, reminding us that nothing is permanent, and…
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Its Monday and wildlife delights in the Luangwa
Well, hello there. I do hope that you have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa to be honest with you it’s all about taking every…
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Its Monday and John’s Camp season highlights
Well, hello there from a very toasty Luangwa. This week the temperatures have certainly reminded us that we are now definitely into October with regular high…
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Its Monday and cheetah cubs and more in Liwonde
So here we are again, another Monday and another wonderful update from the bush. However, this week we are heading across the border to Malawi…
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Its Monday and some exciting community news
Hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend with plenty of fun and frivolity. Here in the Luangwa one…
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Its Monday and Majete continues to flourish
Well, hello there. So here we are again another Monday and another wonderful update from the bush. However, this week I am handing you over…
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Its Monday and exciting carnivore encounters
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are well and are ready and raring for a pretty exciting and hectic update from the Luangwa.As the…
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Its Monday and a detour to Lake Malawi
Hello there. I hope that the weekend has been a success wherever you are and whatever you have been doing. Here in the Luangwa as the temperatures…
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It’s Monday and Zambia again
I do hope that you are all well and ready for this week’s update from RPS regular guests Jane & Ian as they have given…
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Celebrating 3 of our favourite
August has a trio of special celebrations which serve as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve the incredible diversity of life…
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Its Monday and a chance to enjoy some game drives
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well after another relaxing weekend. Here in the Luangwa winter feels like it might be starting to…
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Its Monday and a world of constant risk assessment
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have enjoyed yet another relaxing weekend. Here in the Luangwa, there is no doubt that we…
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Majete 20 Years on…
Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi stands as a testament to remarkable recovery and restoration. Since African Parks took over its management in 2003, a remarkable…
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Its Monday and incredible breakfast table sightings
Well, hello there. I hope you are super well and had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa the mornings and evenings are still quite chilly, but…
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A glimpse at our magical world
We are delighted to share some new images from our latest collaboration with renounced photographer, Dana Allen, who visited some of our camps last month.…
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Its Monday and another spectacular Luangwa safari
I do hope that you are well and are ready to once again be made green with envy when you hear this week’s update from…
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Its Monday and John’s Camp welcomes a famous visitor
Well, hello there. I hope that you are splendidly well after a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we are certainly going through a cold…
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Its Monday and wildlife documentary filming continued
Well, hello there. So here we are again after another wonderful weekend, another week ready to be attacked with gusto and enthusiasm. As promised, we are…
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Its Monday and scenes of wildlife documentary filming
Well, hello there. I hope you are superbly well after another thoroughly enjoyable weekend. Here in the Luangwa temperatures continue to remain rather nippy and a few…
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Its Monday and some snapshots of magic
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well after yet another satisfying weekend of fun. Here life in the Luangwa is full of twists and…
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Its Monday and its been too long…
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well and are sitting comfortably ready for this week’s news as we hear from David…
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Its Monday and the water levels are finally receding
Well, hello there. I hope that you have had a wonderful weekend with lots of exciting happenings. This week here in the Luangwa it’s all about getting…
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Its Monday and an incredible mixed bag of sightings
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are well after another wonderful weekend and are ready and raring for the week ahead. Here in…
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Its Monday and Mkulumadzi delights and secret spots
Hello there. Here in the Luangwa we are full steam ahead with the camps all having successfully opened and made it through the first week of guests, despite a…
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Its Monday and all doors open
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had another fully successful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we have been non-stop…
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Majete Transformation at 20 Years
"Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will." - Theodore Roosevelt Flashback to the early 2000s, Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi…
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Its Monday and Mana Pools season is in full swing
Hello there. I hope that you are well and excited for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa, it’s the final countdown before Tena Tena and Nsefu open at the…
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Its Monday and a hive of activity in the Luangwa
Well, hello there. I hope you are fabulously well and rested after the weekend. Here in the Luangwa winter has suddenly arrived and within the last 10…
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Its Monday and Pumulani Lodge Springs Back to Life
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are having a lovely May Day. Can you believe that it is already May? This means that…
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Exciting new experience at John’s Camp
A new season and a new adventure at John's Camp! If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable way to experience the African wilderness, then…
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Its Monday and an action-packed Emerald Season safari
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well after another fantastic weekend and have an exciting week ahead planned. Here in the Luangwa, we look…
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Its Monday and I finally found a rhino for Jenn
Hello there. I hope that you have had another fabulous weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we are as always nonstop but today I am going…
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Its Monday and happy Easter
Hello there. I hope that you are suitably contented with the Easter splurges and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa truth be…
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Its Monday and mud, mud, glorious mud!
Hello there. I hope that you are superbly well and have had a lovely weekend and are ready for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa having recently…
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Happiness on the brightest star of Lake Malawi
"Happiness is a day at the beach..." Pumulani Lodge, located on the sun-kissed shores of Lake Malawi epitomizes all this, and is the perfect place…
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Its Monday and a birthing intervention on safari
Well, hello there. I hope that you are marvelously well and ready for another exciting week ahead. Here at Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa we have had everything…
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Its Monday and a long awaited return to the Luangwa Valley
Well, hello there. I hope that you are splendidly well after an enjoyable weekend. To start off on a rather somber note, as you might have…
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Its Monday and a nonstop week
Well, hello there. I hope that you are splendidly well and are sitting comfortably ready for this week’s updates. So, the question this week is…
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Who are you travelling with in 2023
"If happiness is the goal, then adventure should be a top priority." – Richard Branson Whether alone, with family or friends, nothing says ‘adventure’ more…
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Its Monday and every day feels like a Saturday
Well hello there how are you? Here in the Luangwa, having confidently announced that I felt that most of the rain was over, guess what… The…
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Its Monday with a hive of activity in the Luangwa
Well, hello there. I hope that you are splendidly well after another thoroughly enjoyable weekend. This time of year, here in the Luangwa, we find ourselves a…
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Its Monday and how much is it fair for two people to see
I do hope that you are all fabulously well after yet another successful weekend. Here in the Luangwa we are all baffled by the yoyo-ing…
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Sharing the love of Africa with you
February is the month of love and a time to appreciate the people close to your heart. Today we want to share the places that…
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Its Monday and a safari to explore and enjoy the Luangwa
Well, hello there. I hope that you are superbly well and have had a lovely weekend, here in the Luangwa we are thoroughly enjoying the…
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Its Monday and a delightful return to Pumulani
Hello there. I hope that you are well after another fulfilling weekend. Here in the Luangwa the weekend was slightly soggy but fun all the same. Today…
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Its Monday and a memorable first family safari
Well, hello there. I hope that you have had a fabulous weekend with lots of fun and general frivolities. Here in the Luangwa, we are sunny…
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Its Monday and the Van Oordt family safari
Hello there. I hope that you have had a fabulous week and are sitting comfortably ready for this week’s update. Once more I have graciously…
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It’s time to book your dream holiday
What do you feel like in 2023…? January is the month of planning, whether its resolutions or exciting prospects of travelling. We would like to…
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Its Monday and a trip update from the Cousins Clan!
Hello there. I do hope that you are extremely well after another wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa my Its Monday news has been done for me…
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Its Monday and fabulous fungus!
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and having a great start to the year. Here in the Luangwa the water has risen dramatically…
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The Ultimate River Safari
The first week of January usually sets the tone for the rest of the year! A fresh start, with new perspectives, new beginnings, new goals…
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Its Monday and A for Aardvark
Well, hello there. First, the most important thing to say is Happy New Year! The RPS team would like to wish you all the very…
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Its Monday and Fa la la la la
Hello there! I hope that you are suitably full and happy after a wonderful Christmas and sitting comfortably ready to enjoy the last week of…
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Its Monday and festive news from Kuthengo
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well and fully in the Christmas spirit. Here in the Luangwa the choir for the annual Kalawani…
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A round up of 2022 highlights from our team
And just like that, 2022 is nearly at an end, and boy what a year it has been for us! After the 2 year pause…
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Its Monday and lovely lilies
Well, hello there, I hope that you have had a wonderful weekend and that as we hurtle into December that you are all getting into…
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Its Monday and its good to be back
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well after another lovely weekend. Today my job has been made a lot easier as…
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Discover a birders paradise
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again and again… The Emerald Season is the most UNDERRATED time of the year. From November through…
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Its Monday and Johns Camp season highlights
I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend and are now ready for the week ahead. Here in the Valley,…
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Its Monday and a look back on Mobile Walking Safaris season
I do hope that you are splendidly well and have had another lovely weekend. As we hurtle towards the end of another year and one which…
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The uplifting journey of Tawanda at Johns Camp
"A simply stellar safari experience! From the moment Tawanda, the manager, met us at the airstrip we knew we were in good hands." - JSunFla…
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It’s Monday and an incredible weekend in the Luangwa
Well, hello there I hope that you are fabulously well. Here in the Luangwa, we are charging full steam ahead with our game viewing that’s for sure.…
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We are thankful for…
While thanksgiving is celebrated primarily by our friends in North America, we have a lot to be thankful for, this year in particular and…
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‘I ate breakfast next to elephants…’
The knowledge of the guides adds so much to the experience of a Zambian safari. No trip to South Luangwa would be complete without a…
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Its Monday and a long but worthwhile journey
Hello there, I hope you have had a wonderful fun filled weekend. Here it’s ‘all go’ in a rather ‘non-go’ kind of way as we…
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It’s Monday and what a way to end the season
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and are ready and raring for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa the temperatures are certainly…
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NEW: Wildlife Filming Safari
Are you keen to explore the world of wildlife filming or make more of your videos from all your safaris…? Spend a week in the…
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Its Monday and some exciting days around camp
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well. Here in the Luangwa we have finally cracked the 40C mark so we can now really…
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Malawi travel guide: A transformation…
Malawi travel guide: A transformation from slave trade to tourist sensation "Like many other unfamiliar safari destinations, Malawi is no less beguiling than its big…
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Its Monday and a well-earned safari break
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well after a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa as the heat rises and the bush gets thinner by…
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Its Monday and a rewarding trip back to Malawi
Hello there. I do hope that you are marvelously well. Here in the rather toasty Luangwa, we are currently surrounded by elephants as they either drink…
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Its Monday and first time on safari
Hello there. I hope that you are well and are cracking on with another exciting week ahead. So, this week we have had a lovely…
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It’s Monday and birding highlights at Pumulani
Hello there, I do hope that you are fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend and are now ready for the week ahead. Here…
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Its Monday and an action-packed season at Nsefu
Hello there. I hope that you are well and have the most wonderful weekend and ready and set for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa the animals…
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The story of Luangwa River Camp
Flashback to 2001, when a young couple decided to swop their city life and white-collar jobs in the UK for the Luangwa Valley in Zambia,…
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Its Monday and Majete continues to shine
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa the temperatures are rising, the water in the…
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Its Monday and a careless leopard
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are as always fabulously well and are sitting ready for this week’s update to find out what…
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Its Monday and special treats out of Mana Pools
Well hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well and sitting tightly for a wonderful Its Monday from the team at John’s Camp in Mana Pools,…
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Photographic Safaris with David Rogers
“Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same. But how do you begin to…
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Its Monday and special sightings in Liwonde
Hello there, I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a fun weekend and are ready for another week ahead with whatever it…
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It’s Monday and another amazing Simon Cousins Safari
Hope all is well and you have had a great weekend! We are well and thriving with the excitement of guests and game drives and…
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A modern day Noah’s Ark
Last week Malawi reached another conservation milestone as 263 elephants from Liwonde National Park were translocated to Kasungu National Park along with other wildlife including…
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A lion renaissance
Today is World Lion Day and we celebrate the King of the Beasts... Lions are the symbol of wild Africa and synonymous with strength, power,…
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Its Monday and a whistle stop tour of John’s Camps
I do hope that you are all fabulously well and have had another splendid weekend. Here in the Luangwa, well I am going to leave…
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Classic Zimbabwe
Nestled between the mighty Zambezi and the rolling Limpopo River, Zimbabwe has always been considered as one of the best destinations in the safari world. It offers…
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Liwonde at a glance
An extract from Travel Africa's Jul-Sep 2022 issue takes us to Malawi's Liwonde National Park and we gain insight of what makes it so special...…
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Its Monday and babies in the Luangwa Valley
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are super well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa everything is full steam ahead and we…
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Remote, Restful and Retro: A Safari at Nsefu Camp
Earlier in the month we had travel writer @Gillian McLaren stay with us at Nsefu Camp. She has written a delightful piece about her time…
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Its Monday and back to our happy place
Hello there. I hope that you are splendidly well and have had yet another wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa the guests keep on coming and the…
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The allure of Lake Malawi
After operating in the Zambian wilderness for over 2 decades, we decided it was time to expand and include more of Southern Africa. It was…
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The story of Tena Tena
"Tena Tena Camp is altogether beyond superlatives, and must be one of the best safari camps in the whole of Africa!" - The Times, London.…
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A safari with the stars of the silver screen
Over the years an impressive amount of wildlife documentaries have been filmed in and around our properties in the South Luangwa National Park. This comes…
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Its Monday and another wonderful Luangwa Valley visit
Well, hello there. I hope that you are brilliantly well after a lovely relaxing weekend and sitting ready and raring for the exciting week ahead.…
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Its Monday and the long awaited Shoebill Safari
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well and sitting ready for a specialist safari update this week, as we hear from…
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Its Monday and an unusual breakfast date
Well, hello there. I hope that you are incredibly well and have had a lovely weekend and the week ahead is looking exciting and promising.…
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Its Monday and the honey badgers steal the show
Well, hello there! I do hope that you are fabulously well and have had a great weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it has been nonstop with lions…
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Its Monday and the transformation of Liwonde
Hello there! I hope that you are fabulously well and ready for this week’s update from a busy Robin Pope Safaris. We are delighted to have…
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Its Monday and the Stevens return to the wild
Well, hello there! I do hope that you are well and ready and raring for the wonderful week ahead. Here in the Luangwa, we are all…
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Its Monday and Luangwa wildlife flourishes
Hello there! I hope you are well and have had a fabulous weekend and are now sitting tight ready for what the week ahead has…
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Its Monday and a slight chill in the air
Well, hello there! I hope that you are splendidly well after another wonderful weekend and are sitting comfortably ready and raring for the week ahead.…
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Its Monday and the circle of life
Hello! I hope that you are well and have had a far more restful weekend than we have. Crumbs… let me tell you, this has…
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It’s Monday and John’s Camp is open!
I do hope that you are all super well and have had a fantastic weekend. Here in the Luangwa well we have one very busy…
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The 7 best places to see Leopards in Africa
There are many reasons why leopards are at the top of safari request lists. Breathtakingly beautiful, charismatic, powerful, elusive, mysterious, and endlessly unpredictable – no…
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Its Monday and boating the Luangwa in May
I hope that you are fabulously well after the weekend and are ready and raring for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa, shocking as this…
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Its Monday and Mike returns to the fold
Well hello there everyone I do hope that you are all well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here the temperatures are dropping and the…
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Its Monday and all systems go at Mkulumadzi
Hello there, I hope that you are well after a lovely weekend and are sitting comfortably ready for this week's installment. Here in the Luangwa we are…
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Its Monday and a look behind the scenes
Well, hello there! I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend but are sitting tight and ready and raring for…
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Africa’s 30 best swimming pools
Pumulani Lodge (Lake Malawi) and Mkulumadzi Lodge (Majete Wildlife Reserve) have both made Africa Geographic's list of Africa's 30 best swimming pools!They had this to…
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Its Monday and Simon says wildlife galore
Hello there! I do hope that you are fabulously well and have had a marvellous weekend. Here in the Luangwa the epic challenge of getting everything up…
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Its Monday and The Hippo King
Well hello there. I hope that you are very well and have had a lovely weekend. This week we have some rather exciting news… Unbeknown…
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Its Monday and a dazzling few weeks
I hope you are splendidly well after another lovely weekend and are sitting comfortably ready and raring for this week’s update. So, without any further…
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Its Monday and the calm after the storm
I do hope that you are all fabulously well after another splendid weekend. This week we are going to hear from Sarel who is over…
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It’s Monday and all animals big and small
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend and looking forward to an excellent week. Here…
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Its Monday and delights of the wet Luangwa
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a great weekend and are sitting ready and raring for the week…
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It’s Monday and high waters and high spirits
Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a fantastic weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we have had an incredible…
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Its Monday and the puku alarm call
Well, hello there. I hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend and are now ready for the fun filled week ahead.…
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Its Monday and a photographic journey with David Rogers
I trust you have had a lovely and restful weekend and now gearing up for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa, we are enjoying…
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How guides help
Some guides operate in areas of particular specialty which require additional expertise and experience. Travel Africa Magazine asked Keyala Phiri from Robin Pope Safaris to…
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Its Monday and lets head to the skies
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are well and have had a fabulous weekend. Now that its over I hope that the week…
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Its Monday and a watery week in Malawi
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are well and sitting ready for this week’s somewhat chaotic update from the Malawi team, so without…
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Its Monday and the stormy Luangwa skies
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well and sitting comfortably ready and raring for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa…
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Its Monday and the rain has finally fallen
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa we have had a…
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Video Safari: Predator vs Prey
The African bush is a place, where prey and predator alike fight for survival. A leopard mom is as caring and protective of her cub,…
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Its Monday and festive highlights from the Luangwa
Well, hello there. I do hope that you are well and have had a lovely first week of 2022. Here in the Luangwa, we have…
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Its Monday and lions galore in Liwonde
Happy New Year! I hope you stepped into the new year in good health with your loved ones close. Here in the Luangwa, it continues…
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Its Monday and a jolly Christmas in Malawi
Merry Christmas! I hope you had a wonderful one filled with lots of laughter, good food and plenty of presents. Today we will hear from…
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Its Monday and warm greetings from Malawi
Well, hello there. I hope you are well and full of Christmas cheer despite the various restrictions in place and that all Christmas plans are…
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Its Monday and highlights of the season for Kanga
I hope that you are incredibly well and have had another lovely weekend. For us in the Luangwa, the rains have held off, but regardless,…
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It’s Monday and another bonanza of sightings
I do hope that you are all marvellously well and have had another lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa we have yet to experience any…
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Its Monday and carmines & canines
I do hope that you are all fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, the storm clouds build and the…
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Now on Sale: Wild Africa Postcard Collection
Last year, in the midst of the global pandemic we launched our Safari Dreaming E-book & 2021 Safari Dreaming Calendar with the aim of keeping…
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It’s Monday and an update from the warm heart of Africa
I hope that you are all well and have had a lovely weekend with all sorts of fun and games. Here all is good and…
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Its Monday and news from Mana Pools
I do hope you have had a fabulous weekend and are ready for the week ahead! Today we have some news from Sarah & Milo…
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Its Monday and the Nsefu wow factor
I hope that you are all splendidly well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we are plodding along through a very…
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Its Monday and a photographic safari with Ed Selfe
I do hope that you are all super well after a lovely relaxing weekend and are sitting comfortably ready and raring for this week’s exciting…
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Its Monday and news from Nsefu
Well hello there, I do hope that you are well and have had a fabulous weekend. Here in the Luangwa, gosh its certainly getting a…
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Its Monday and caterpillars and other critters
I do hope that you are all well and having a wonderful Monday after what I hope was a fab weekend. Here in the South…
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Its Monday and its raining leaves and great sightings
Well hello there! I hope that you had a smashing weekend and are getting ready for the week ahead, whatever it is that that will…
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Its Monday and tales of the Luangwa wildlife
I hope that you are fabulously well and sitting comfortably ready and raring for another week ahead. Here in the Luangwa we have well and…
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Its Monday and its the small things
Hello there! I do hope that you are well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, it’s been a constant barrage on…
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Its Monday and Mobile Walking Safaris with a twist
Hello there! I hope you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. We start our week with excellent news out of Malawi…borders have…
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Its Monday and a wildlife fiesta in the Luangwa
Well, hello there! I hope that you have had a truly wonderful weekend with all sorts of fun and games. Here in the Luangwa, it…
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Its Monday and wild dogs galore
Hello there! I hope that you have had a lovely weekend and are sitting ready and raring for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa,…
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Video Safari Diaries: Hyenas vs Crocs
Known for their stamina, hyenas can run for miles on end. This clan is on its way to the water. With full bellies from their…
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Video Safari Diaries: Leopard Beach
The hippos have a visitor. This leopard only drinks at the river when the lagoons have dried up. These stealthy spotted cats don’t often venture…
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Its Monday and exciting new arrivals in Majete
I do hope that you are all fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa well nothing changes in terms of…
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Its Monday and the power of lucky beans
Well, hello there! I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa the animals continue to entertain…
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Video Safari Diaries: Baboon Diet
Baboons spend much time in grassland, feeding on grasses and seeds. But they move long distances, in search of all kinds of food. Being omnivorous, baboons also eat meat.
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Video Safari Diaries: Leopard Tree Hunt
Today, the bush seems nervous….for good reason A leopard Below her, unsuspecting prey… slowly walking straight into her trap This is how leopards hunt from…
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Video Safari Diaries: Feathered Fight Club
A juvenile fish eagle is feasting away… But It's not alone… A maribu stork is trying to get a free lunch.. The fish eagle is…
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Its Monday and back to the Majete wilderness…
Hello there everyone, here we are again another Monday and another packed Its Monday for you all so I hope that you have had a…
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Video Safari Diaries: Kings vs Queens
Lions are on the move… But the pride seems uneasy… Male lions are in pursuit… The females hastily lead their cubs away. They don’t seem…
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Video Safari Diaries: Leopard cub stalks mother
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Video Safari Diaries: High Tea with an Eagle
This Martial eagle has just caught a monitor lizard... It might seem like an odd choice for a meal, but for such a large eagle, there is lots on the menu. From small mammals to other birds and even reptiles!
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Video Safari Diaries: Battle for the Bride
This troop is on high alert… Not for a predator, but for a high-ranking female that’s in heat. The most dominant male needs to defend his mating rights, and the pressure is on!
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Video Safari Diaries: Clan vs Clan
This hyena clan has discovered the remains of a lion kill. They sense trouble: …..they’re not alone… the neighbouring clan has also picked up this irresistible scent of food… They act swiftly and assertively.
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Video Safari Diaries: Playful Leopard Cub
A small leopard cub, lies in wait for his mother. He is in a playful mood, and she is happy to oblige as mom moves…
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Its Monday and a rising star within the safari world
Well, hello there! I hope that you are fabulously well and cracking on with the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa the seasons are definitely…
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Video Safari Diaries: Impala Testosterone
These impala rams are “rutting”, a term used when the males actively compete. As winter approaches, fights become a common sight in the bush.
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It’s Monday and safari insights from Mkulumadzi
I do hope that you are sitting soundly and healthily at home and ready for another wonderful week ahead. To start you off on the…
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It’s Monday and a weekend safari with Kiki
It's Monday and a weekend safari with Kiki Well, hello there! I hope that you are fabulously well and are relaxing into the new week.…
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It’s Monday and lets get cooking with Chef Simon
It's Monday and lets get cooking with Chef Simon Well, hello there how are you doing? I hope it has been a lovely weekend and…
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It’s Monday and the guides on conservation patrol
Hello there! I hope you are well and have had a wonderful weekend. Here in the Luangwa, we carry on much the same as usual with…
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Video Safari Diaries: Buffalo vs Lion
The buffalo herd has spotted trouble. Their ultimate enemy is nearby. Making sure she knows they’ve seen her, they approach.
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Video Safari Diaries: Giraffe Casanovas
This bull giraffe seems to be in luck, for he is about to mate with a female. But two other bulls approach and disrupt the…
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Video Safari Diaries: Newborn Puku
This female puku has just given birth… Only a few minutes old, the fawn already tries to stand. But it’s still too weak. Fifteen minutes…
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It’s Monday and what may be a typical day at Pumulani.
Well, hello there! I trust you have had a lovely and restful weekend and now gearing up for the week ahead. Here in the Luangwa,…
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Video Safari Diaries: The African Bush
The African wilderness is abundant with animals. From the smallest to the tallest. Some of them live in social groups while others walk alone. They…
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It’s Monday and the shared meal
Well, hello there. I hope that you are marvellously well and are sitting ready and raring for the new week ahead. Here in the Luangwa, let…
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Video Safari Diaries: Zebra Playfight
While some zebras enjoy a siesta, others are in the mood to play. These young stallions test each other’s strength. Now they are still just…
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Its Monday and the new Leopard Legacy film
Well, hello there! I do hope you have had a fabulous weekend and are sitting comfortably ready for this week’s news, courtesy of Will and…
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Video Safari Diaries: Giraffe Romance
This bull giraffe is approaching a cow to test if she’s ready to mate, and he is followed by a curious youngster,
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Robin Pope Safaris Launches New Malawi Experience
An exciting new safari from Robin Pope Safari... Robin Pope Safaris Launches New Malawi Experience with African Parks
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10 fascinating facts about Malawi
Discover some fascinating facts about a country which remains a (relatively) niche destination for tourists 10 fascinating facts about Malawi, the unheralded African nation with…
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Why Zambia Should Be Your First Safari
South Luangwa’s biodiversity and sheer plenitude of wildlife are its main draws. Read more about it here: Why Zambia Should Be Your First Safari
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Malawi: From safari to shores
Malawi is in the business of revival, be it creating Southern Africa’s newest safari destination. Find out more: Malawi: From safari to shores
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Top 10 most tranquil outdoor showers
Situated on the southern end of Lake Malawi, Pumulani is nestled in the verdant hills among the trees and rugged outcrops. Dutch architect G. Hooft…
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Meet Boswell – the Zimbabwe elephant turned YouTube star
Deep in the heart of Mana Pools National Park, in the shade of a mighty winter thorn tree, an old bull elephant is flapping his…
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Window into Malawi’s Safari Comeback
Robin Pope Safari’s intimate new camp in Liwonde National Park gives guests a front-row seat to the country’s conservation wins: Kuthengo Camp Provides a Bespoke…
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Solo travel in Malawi (Elle Magazine – Quebec)
Solo travel in Malawi (Elle Magazine – Quebec) Read all about Catherine’s solo adventures in Malawi: Mon voyage en solo au Malawi
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Travel Review: Nsefu, Zambia (Sydney Chic)
Some exquisite imagery from Mark rogers recent trip to South Luangwa on his Photo Safari: Travel Review: Nsefu Mark Rogers Sydney Chic
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Travel Review: Nkwali (Sydney Chic)
Read all about Mark Rogers recent photo safari to South Luangwa Travel Review: Nkwali Mark Rogers Sydney Chic
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Robin Pope expands into Zimbabwe (Travelbones)
Robin Pope Safaris (RPS) has formed a strategic partnership with Zambezi Valley safari operator; Milo Harrup and Sarah Stevens of The Mana Pools Travel Company,…