Robin Pope Safaris

Robin Pope Safaris is one of the most established and successful safari operator in Zambia. Their three camps; Nkwali Lodge , Nsefu Camp and the infamous Tena Tena Camp, offer personalised and unforgettable safaris combining genuine African bush with simple yet stylish luxury. Each camp is individual in atmosphere and location. Robin’s mobile safaris are renowned for being one of the all time BEST SAFARI EXPERIENCES anywhere in Africa !

Nkwali Lodge

Nkwali Lodge is located on Robin’s private land, overlooking the National Park. The land is superb gameviewing country, with a beautiful area of ebony woodland and open grasslands. Elephants regularly cross the Luangwa, seen from the bar, or come to the waterhole near the thatched dining room. The chalets are cool and spacious, overlooking the river. Access to the park is by boat or our nearby pontoon. The area is famous for leopard and giraffe sightings.

Nsefu camp

On a sweeping bend of the Luangwa river, 12 kilometers north of Tena Tena, lies Nsefu Camp. Nsefu was the first photographic safari camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The Nsefu Sector was recognised then as a phenomenal area and it still is. We reopened the camp in 1999, in keeping with the original style, and so operate the only two camps in the Nsefu Sector of the park. 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 windows and from the new wooden verandah. The camp lies in the heart of the undeveloped Nsefu sector and so offers charm and total comfort in remoteness and seclusion.

Tena Tena Camp

This remote and small camp lies within the National Park 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 river banks. Near by there is a spectacular lagoon, where a whole morning can be spent quietly sitting while the game comes down to feed and drink. With the camp being remote and small, we have these scenes to ourselves. “Tena Tena Camp is altogether beyond superlatives, and must be one of the best safari camps in the whole of Africa”
The Times, London.