Robin Pope Mobile Walking

For more than 25 years, Robin Pope has been living and conducting safaris in the beautiful Luangwa Valley, and there is nothing for which he is more famous than his walking safaris. The classic Robin Pope walking safari is the 10 night Mobile Walking Safari, incorporating Nkwali Camp, three different mobile tented camps, and Tena Tena Camp; the safari accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.

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• Itinerary   
• Dates and Rates 2012 

Days 1-3: Nkwali Camp

Guests arrive at Mfuwe airport, where they are met and transferred to Nkwali Camp (1 hour), overlooking a wide bend in the Luangwa River.

Nkwali accommodates a maximum of twelve guests in six cool and spacious A-frame chalets, constructed of woven bamboo and thatch. Each luxurious chalet has its own enormous open-air en suite bathroom constructed primarily of molded clay. Nkwali has easy access to the game-rich Mfuwe Sector of the National Park, via bridge and pontoon, and activities focus on the abundance of wildlife, with game-drives and night-drives in open safari vehicle being the mainstay. Guests will also have their first taste of walking safaris.

 

 

 

Day 3: Mobile Camp One

After an early breakfast, head north to the very remote northern section of the South Luangwa National Park, from where the walking safari sets out along the course of the Mupamadzi River. The safari covers around 6 miles per day, taking time to observe the animals and birds, and absorb the magic of Africa. Arrive in camp for an early lunch around midday. A short walk in the afternoon around the camp and dinner under the stars!

 

 

 

 

Days 4-6: Mobile Camp Two

Up at sunrise on day 4 for a morning walk. While guests are out walking, the mobile camp will be pack and moved to Camp Two, and lunch will be ready as the guests arrive late morning. Lunch is followed by a mid-day siesta, and afternoon walk. On day 5, guests explore the area on foot, returning to Camp Two.

Days 6-8: Mobile Camp Three

Guests are up at dawn on day 6 to continue walking further down the river. While guests are enjoying their morning walk, the camp will be moved again, to Camp Three. The next two days are spent exploring the area around camp three on foot, returning to the same camp site.

 

Day 8-11: Tena Tena Camp

After an early breakfast on day 9, guests transfer by vehicle (4 to 5 hours) to the magical Tena Tena Camp for three nights - the perfect ending to the safari.

This lovely camp only acommodates 10 guests, and is set into a shady grove of mahogany trees. The spacious tents are custom made, each with a private verandah and en suite open-air bathroom. The interiors are stylish and elegant, reminiscent of Hemingway's Africa. Oriental rugs adorn the floors and linen spreads cover the beds. From the thatched dining room and bar, guests can watch the elephants, hippo and antelope on the river banks. From this haven, guests can enjoy day and night game-drives, guided walks, or they can simply relax.

Day 11: End of safari

Today guests are transferred to Mfuwe airport (2 hours) for their onward arrangements.

The mobile walking safaris are conducted by only the most qualified and experienced of Robin Pope 's guides, and are accompanied by armed game scouts. For the ultimate African walking safari, Robin Pope himself leads a limited number of these mobile walking safaris every year, but guests must book very early as places are taken at least a year in advance.

The fully staffed mobile camp is simple and comfortable with walk-in tents, full bedding, a shared long drop toilet and bucket shower. Camp staff take care of all chores, and move the camps from one camping site to another. Delicious meals of a high standard are served under the African sky.

Big game does not occur along the Mupamadzi in the same concentrations as it does along the Luangwa River, but being on foot in such a remote wilderness area makes contact sightings of animals all the more exciting; moving slowly through the bush on foot also makes for a much deeper appreciation of the holistic nature of this vast African eco-system.

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Dates and Rates 2012

Code	Start Date	End Date	Rate Per Person Sharing	Notes
WMS1	30 Jun	10 Jul	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS2	05 Jul	15 Jul	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS3	10 Jul	19 Jul	US$6,520	Ends at Nsefu
WMS4	14 Jul	24 Jul	US$6,520	Starts at Luangwa House and ends at Tena Tena
WMS5	19 Jul	29 Jul	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS6	24 Jul	03 Aug	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS7	29 Jul	08 Aug	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS8	03 Aug	13 Aug	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS9	09 Aug	18 Aug	US$6,520	Ends at Nsefu
WMS10	13 Aug	23 Aug	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS11	18 Aug	28 Aug	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS12	23 Aug	02 Sept	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS13	28 Aug	07 Sept	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS14	02 Sept	12 Sept	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS15	07 Sept	17 Sept	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS16	13 Sept	22 Sept	US$6,520	Ends at Nsefu
WMS17	17 Sept	27 Sept	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS18	22 Sept	02 Oct	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS19	27 Sept	07 Oct	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena
WMS20	02 Oct	12 Oct	US$6,520	Ends at Tena Tena

 

INCLUDED

All accommodation on a per person sharing permanent tented camp and camping basis; laundry; all drinks excluding premium wines and champagnes and premium spirits and liqueurs; game activities at camps and on the walking safari; transfers to/from Mfuwe Airport; services of guide and staff; park fees; the Zambia Tourism Levy.

NOT INCLUDED

All scheduled flights and their departure taxes; all items of a personal nature; travel insurance;visas; any new Zambia taxes; gratuities to guide and camp staff and any activities and excursions which are not specified.

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