African walking safaris were pioneered in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, and today Robin Pope Safaris still offer some of the very best experiences on the continent. Get a lot closer to Africa by exploring Zambia on foot accompanied by some of the most experienced guides in Africa - a walking safari is an experience to be savoured.
This 10 night trip combines the RPS camps Nkwali and Tena Tena with 5 nights fly camping, walking between the camp locations. Using areas suitable depending on the time of year and weather conditions, you will walk each day with a team setting up camp for you, complete with heated water on the fire for bucket showers.
Bush camping is one of the most exlusive experiences in Africa and involves walking with the best guides, moving deeper into the bush from the fixed camps by camping out with dinner and stories round the camp fire, simple but delicious food. These mobile safaris cover about 10km on foot each day, following the Mupamadzi River trail which is a major tributary of the Luangwa. The area is remote and wild and the terrain and habitats are varied and wildlife is shy and not used to people. From ants to buffalo, birds nests to tracking lion spoor, you learn many things about the bush.
These fully serviced mobile camping trips are extremely comfortable and well equipped with walk in tents and all bedding provided. The shower is under a tree and the toilet is a bush loo with wooden seat.
Maximum group size is 6 guests, minimum age 21 unless a private group then minimum age is 16. The mobiles operate June to September. During the mobile camping days, game viewing is by walking only. Drives and walks are taken at camps either side. Battery charging is possible during the day while you are walking and adaptors are available.
All trips are led by senior walking guides, should you wish to join a departure guided by Robin Pope himself, there is a price supplement on these dates.