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The Luangwa Valley, which
marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, is one of the last unspoilt
wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in
Africa. It covers an area of over 9000 sq. km. through which the
meandering Luangwa River runs.
The ox bow lagoons, woodland and
plains of the valley hosts huge concentrations of game - including
elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, hippo - and over 400
species of birds. Robin has a number of camps
situated through the Luangwa Valley. All his camps are intimate and highly
personalized. Exceptional service has become the hallmark of all Robin's
operations. Flexibility and responsiveness to guests wishes are key.
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Accommodation:
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Tena Tena Bush Camp
" is altogether
beyond superlatives, and must be one of the best safari camps in the whole
of Africa", The Times, London.
Tena Tena, in the local
dialect, means "temporary home". The name is apt indeed as, with a
capacity of only 12 guests, the camp atmosphere is at once intimate
and highly personalized.
This remote camp, located within the Nsefu
section of the South Luangwa National Park, enjoys a stunning
location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. A grove of
mahogany trees shade six large custom-made tents.
From the
thatched dining room and bar guests can watch the elephants, hippo
and antelope on the river banks. |
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and bar overlook a wide bend in the Luangwa River. Game is always in
the vicinity and guests dining on Tena Tena’s superb cuisine are
able to watch antelope, elephant, and other species as they come to
drink at the river.
The hide behind Tena Tena overlooks a waterhole
and guests can spend many hours with their cameras as game pass
through.
Tena Tena accommodates 12 guests in
tented accommodation with en-suite bathrooms and is open June -
October for walking safaris, game drives and night drives |
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Nkwali Camp
is located on Robin's private land,
overlooking the National Park.
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Access to the park is by
boat or our nearby pontoon. The land is superb gameviewing country,
with a beautiful area of ebony woodland and open grass plains.
Made
of woven bamboo, the 6 chalets are airy and very spacious, and all
have a view of the river. The attached bathrooms are partially open
to the sky and to shower in the moonlight is a luxurious
experience.
The magnificent bar, on the
banks of the river, has been built around a massive ebony tree. |
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sunsets are spectacular and are frequently accompanied by a large
herd of elephants crossing the river. The dining room overlooks a
lagoon where many of the resident animals drink during the day.
At
night, some of these animals wander through the camp feeding on the
vegetation. Nkwali is surrounded by thickets and wooded glades which
provide cover for many birds, including some very unusual species.
The area used for morning and night drives is famous for leopards
and they are often seen hunting.
From the top of the nearby
Chindeni Hills, the view across the Valley is exceptional. Nkwali
accommodates 12 guests. Chalets all have en-suite bathrooms. The camp is
open April - December for walking safaris, game drives and night drives. |
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| Nsefu Camp
was
the first game camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The
Nsefu Sector was recognised then as a phenomenal area and it still is.
At the end of the seventies the camp was abandoned. Robin reopened the
camp in 1982 and this is where he made his reputation. He managed Nsefu for five years, during which time he used the Tena Tena site as
a fly camp. In 1986 he left Nsefu and moved to Tena Tena full time.
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The
view of the river is superb and includes a terraced area where game
grazes during the day. The bar, tucked in beside a huge extinct
termite mound, overlooks a waterhole that is very productive for game,
especially leopard at night.
The original rondavels have been
extended, with a spacious bathroom added. Each room has a clear view
of the river, through large gauzed windows and from the new wooden
veranda.
The camp
lies in the heart of the undeveloped Nsefu sector and so offers charm and
total comfort in remoteness and seclusion
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Walking Mobile Safaris
have come to be
known as THE wilderness experience of the South Luangwa!
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After 2 or 3 nights at
Nkwali, the party drives up to the remote north of the park. For 5
days the safari follows the Mupamadzi River, covering approximately
10km a day.
This clear river is a major tributary of the Luangwa.
The area 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. After 2
or 3 nights at Nkwali, the party drives up to the remote north of
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For 5 days the safari follows
the Mupamadzi River, covering approximately 10km a day. This clear river
is a major tributary of the Luangwa. The area 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.
The fully serviced mobile camp is extremely comfortable and well-equipped
with walk-in tents and full bedding. The shower is under a tree and the
loo is a long drop with a wooden throne. Meals of a high standard are
served under the open sky. A final few nights at Tena Tena complete the
safari.
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The Lundu Walking Safari
combines our
Nkwali and Nsefu camps with camping and walking near the Mupamadzi River.
The safaris starts with two
nights at Nkwali. Then there are four nights to experience the remoteness
of a mobile safaris. The safaris ends at Nsefu for a final three nights.
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6 guests
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From June - September
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Mostly walking
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The Mupamadzi Safari
combines Nkwali and Tena Tena camps with the remote Luwi Bush
camp for two nights and the Camp 3 on the Mupamadzi River for three
nights. Transfers between the camps are by road but the bulk of the
time in each camp is spent walking.
At Luwi Bush camp, reed and thatch
huts (all en suite) are set under a grove of Mahogany trees with views
over the grazing lawn where impala, puku, baboon & elephant are often
seen.
Dining under the shade of the trees in the day and under the
African sky at night. Nearby Luwi Lagoon is home to an huge population
of hippo. Camp 3 is a fully serviced mobile camp.
It is extremely
comfortable and well-equipped with walk- in tents and full bedding.
The shower is under a tree and the toilet is a long drop with a wooden
throne. Meals of a high standard are served under the open sky. |
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The
Nsefu
Walking Trail
is
a shorter program that combines two nights at Nkwali Camp with three
days of walking through the Chibembe area and two nights at Nsefu
(Tena Tena in June). The walking safari area is one of the best
riverine areas in the Luangwa.
The river is rapidly changing course here and the resulting channels
and lagoons host spectacular game. The 2 camps are comfortable and
rustic. The grass huts are comfortable and spacious. Luggage is
portered between the camps. |
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The
North Luangwa Walking Trails
- combining Nkwali, Walking Mobile and Tena Tena (7 to 12 nights)
This ten day safari starts
at Nkwali Camp for three nights. Guests will then transfer to Tena
Tena for three nights, and the safari will end with four nights at
Kutandala. The transfer to Kutandala Camp in the North Luangwa is by
light airplane. The park is very remote and wild - a place for real
bush lovers to visit. Made of reed, grass and poles, and taking only
six guests, the camp is intimate and natural.As well as the walking
safaris there is the chance for an all day drive to the confluence of
Mwaleshi and Luangwa rivers. Excursions can also be made to the
Chipopoma Falls where there are clear water pools for a dip.
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Member of
the Classic Safari Camps of Africa
