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The Robin Pope Safaris Mobile Walking Safaris have long been known as the best wilderness experience of the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Join us on this 7 or 9 night adventure of a lifetime!

Key facts of The Mobile Walking Safaris

Nkwali 1 nights Mobile Walking Camp 5 nights
Nsefu or Tena Tena 1 night
Ratesfrom US$ 6323 per person
Available dates June - October
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The best wilderness experience

The Robin Pope Safaris’ Mobile Walking Safaris have long been known as the best wilderness experience of the South Luangwa National Park, operating since 1990. They were the first such walking safaris in Africa. They continue to be totally unique. Ditching the confines of the game drive vehicle for a pair of walking boots as you venture out in the wilderness, where so much lies in store. After a night at Nkwali Camp, the party drives to the north of the park where they will walk for five days covering approximately 10km a day, following the Mupamadzi River. A final night at Tena Tena Camp or Nsefu Camp completes the safari.

The South Luangwa National Park, Zambia marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, one of the last remaining unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa. South Luangwa National Park is widely known as the home of the walking safari.  This is one of the most exclusive experiences on offer in the African bush. The park is centered around the Luangwa River. Untapped by man, its natural ebb and flow of flooding makes much of the park inaccessible by road which keeps it a sanctuary for the large concentration of game that live there. A paradise for birders, over 450 species are to be found in the park, and the wildlife includes elephant, buffalo, hippos, giraffe, leopards and lions.

The area we operate our Mobile Walking Safaris is remote and wild, the terrain and habitats varied and the game shy and unused to man. From ants to buffalo, a bird’s nest to tracking a lion, you will learn the many facets of the bush. All walks are led by a highly experienced guide and always accompanied by an armed game scout, thus giving you the utmost safety during this adventure.

 

Itinerary of The Mobile Walking Safaris day by day

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Day 1: Nkwali Camp

Nkwali Camp has a wide view of the Luangwa River. On Robin Pope Safaris’ private land, and overlooking the South Luangwa National Park, Nkwali is ideally situated for the start of your safari. This is a small intimate and authentic camp and is the ideal start off point to any safari with a few more creature comforts than the bush camps to help ease people into the African way of life. While at Nkwali Camp, you have the option of 2 game activities per day, with the choice of a game drive or a walking safari. There is no typical day on safari, you can choose to do as little or as much as you like although we recommend at least one activity per day. Apart from the game activities, there are also some enriching cultural experiences such as visits to the local village and school to see what local Zambian life is about. A trip to one of the wildlife education centres is also encouraged.

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Day 3-8

The Robin Pope Safaris’ Mobile Walking Safaris have long been known as the best wilderness experience of the South Luangwa National Park, operating since 1990. They were the first such walking safaris in Africa. They continue to be totally unique. Ditching the confines of the game drive vehicle for a pair of walking boots as you venture out in the wilderness, where so much lies in store. After a night at Nkwali Camp, the party drives to the north of the park where they will walk for five days covering approximately 10km a day, following the Mupamadzi River. A final night at Tena Tena Camp or Nsefu Camp completes the safari.

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Day 9: Tena Tena Camp

Tena Tena Camp is the last stop on your Mobile Walking Safari. This remote and intimate camp lies within the National Park, in the exclusive Nsefu Sector and enjoys a stunning location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. A grove of mahogany trees shade the large custom-made tents. From the thatched dining room and bar, guests can watch the elephants, hippo and antelope on the riverbank. Tena Tena is synonymous with Robin Pope Safaris as it was the first camp which Robin opened and ran and has become a favourite amongst many safari lovers over the years.In terms of game activities, the flow is similar to that of Luangwa River Camp but bearing in mind you are in a completely new area with lots to see. Depending on the time of year, you will be able to access the hippo hide within the area giving you an opportunity to view game such as hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds within a closer proximity.

It is through the South Luangwa National Park that the great meandering Luangwa River runs, with its ox bow lagoons, tributaries, riverine supported woodlands and large plains, all of which play host to huge concentrations of game including elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, hippo and over 450 species of birds.

*Note there is also the option to spend the the night at Nsefu Camp.

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This walking safari succeeded my expectations in every way. We were in a remote part of the national park, along the Mupamadze River, which offered some beautiful sites under trees by the sandbanks of the river, shallow enough for us to wallow in the water. The loo and shower facilities worked extremely well and there was even hot water for the showers, which we had not been expecting.I learnt so much, saw so much, felt safe at all times - I had the time of my life, thanks to Kanga and all the staff - they were very professional and a real pleasure to be around!
Susan F about The Mobile Walking Safaris
We chose a walking safari to immerse ourselves in Africa and we chose RPS after a friends recommendation, and we are so glad that we did. We were thrilled to see so much game in the South Luangwa, (it was quite literally teeming with animals) and found RPS staff throughout to be extremely helpful and accommodating. One of the best things (and there were many), was that in our five day safari, apart from our group and the team looking after us, we only saw two wildlife policemen one day in a jeep and no other people at all; with the same proviso, we heard only animals and there was no light pollution. We can't recommend RPS highly enough.
William T about The Mobile Walking Safaris

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