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CHINDENI BUSH CAMP
Chendeni Camp nestles on the apex of a permanent ox bow lagoon, off set by the magnificent Chendeni Hills. Raised on wooden decking, Chendeni’s 4 en-suite tents provide luxury facilities. Each tent has its own private raised veranda, which make ideal platforms to view the resident big game or to simply enjoy the serenity of the lagoon. Each tent has 2 queen sized beds, hot and cold running water, shower, toilet, double vanities and wooden flooring.

 

CHAMILANDU BUSH CAMP
Nestled in splendid isolation overlooking both the Luangwa River and the rugged Nchindene range of hills bordering the valley, is Chamilandu Bush Camp. Accommodation comprises of three grass and thatch chalets with comfortable beds, mosquito nets and modern en suite toilet facilities. The camp is ideal for small groups seeking a heightened wilderness experience and greater opportunities to explore this magnificent wildlife sanctuary on foot. Walking is emphasized for that intimate encounter with Africa. After a dawn walk, enjoy a hearty brunch, then relax before a late afternoon game drive. A stylish getaway.


KUYENDA BUSH CAMP
Kuyenda is a wonderful bush camp situated in a very remote area of the park on the banks of the Manzi River. Accommodation consists of 3 thatched ringdoves made entirely of local material - reed, thatch and wood. These rondavels are taken down and rebuilt every year. The chalets are rustic but very comfortable and offer a really authentic bush experience. Large specious beds, with mosquito netting and colorful covers, an abundance of storage space and all facilities en-suite (shower, toilet and washbasin). The bathroom is open to the stars and you need to order the hot water for the shower in advance thus epitomizing what a safari is all about. The main dining area, sitting room and bar are in a small open fronted thatched structure in the centre of the small camp and this is the nucleus of all activities.


NKWALI
Nkwali is located on Robin Pope's private land, overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. The land is superb game viewing 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 camp enjoys a lovely setting overlooking a wide bend in the Luangwa River and has easy access to the game-rich Mfuwe Sector of the South Luangwa National Park, via bridge and pontoon. Nkwali accommodates a maximum of twelve guests in six cool and spacious A-frame chalets, constructed of woven bamboo and thatch. Each chalet has its own open-air en-suite bathroom constructed primarily of molded clay.  The common areas are also breezy and capacious. The bar is creatively built around an enormous ebony tree and the separate dining area overlooks a small lagoon which often attracts elephants and bushbuck to drink.


MFUWE LODGE
Overlooking a beautiful oxbow lagoon in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, Mfuwe Lodge provides its guests with a special glimpse of Africa as it once was - untouched, unspoiled and unforgettable. Each of the 18 thatched chalets overlooks one of the lodge's two lagoons, which attract abundant game activity during the daylight and night time hours. As water in the surrounding area dries up, the animals - including hippo, elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion - make their way to the lagoons to drink. Each chalet provides 24-hour electricity and is equipped with a ceiling fan, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, mosquito nets, en-suite facilities with double vanities, separate toilets and a sunken bath with integral shower. One third of each chalet's perimeter can be opened, to allow the guest to enjoy the views, the sounds, the scents and the mood of the African wilderness. Each chalet has a large private deck overlooking one of the lagoons.  The camp also offers a fully stocked bar with an outside terrace and a lovely, full sized swimming pool for relaxation during the midday hours. Meals are served in a variety of settings that are only limited by the imagination. Guests commonly enjoy brunch in the bush following an early morning game drive or a delicious dinner eaten by candlelight under the African stars.


KAPANI LODGE
Kapani Lodge is situated on a large lagoon beside the Luangwa River in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. Accommodation consists of eight standard suites and two new Lagoon Houses, 20 beds all in all. The brick chalets have thatched roofs, spacious living areas, luxurious interiors and walk-in mosquito nets. The Lagoon Houses offer more spacious rooms, private views and elegant furniture. The rooms are designed for the warmer weather with high ceilings, overhead fans and large gauzed windows, all with en-suite facilities. Depending on the season,  dinner will be taken on the terrace and brunch taken on a shady platform overlooking the lagoon. There are also a main chitenge with a bar and lounge area and a secluded swimming pool at the far end of camp.  A thatched building in the centre of camp houses the bar and lounge area and is a pleasant place to relax between game drives.

TENA TENA
Tena Tena - meaning 'temporary home' - is the flagship camp for the highly acclaimed Robin Pope Safaris. The camp is located on a wide sweep of the meandering Luangwa River, in the quiet Nsefu sector of the Park. The camp is located high on the banks of the river, near the spectacular Buca Buca lagoon. 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 the camp there is a spectacular lagoon, Buca Buca, where a whole morning can be spent quietly sitting while the game comes down to drink. With the camp being remote and small, guests have these scenes to themselves. The interiors are stylish and elegant, beautifully furnished in rich colours, and are reminiscent of Hemingway's Africa. The Persian rugs, hand-dyed Indian cotton bed-spreads and Bedouin cushions create a homely and attractive environment. There are also heavy linen bathrobes in each en suite open-air bathroom, along with a complete array of quality toiletries. The bathrooms are made from woven bamboo and join the tents under a large grass archway - Marsh-Arab style. Each tent has been carefully positioned to incorporated a stunning view of the Luangwa River or waterhole, where game is often seen coming down to drink. The front of the tent is designed to roll up completely allowing the guests to watch and admire from the privacy of their own veranda. The camp is open from June through October.


NSEFU CAMP - SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA
Founded by the legendary Norman Carr in the 1950's, Nsefu was the first safari camp in Zambia, and has a very special ambience. Nsefu Camp is situated on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River, 12 miles north of Tena Tena Camp, far in the north of the Park's undeveloped Nsefu Sector. Nsefu Camp offers charm and total comfort in remoteness and seclusion. The perennial Luangwa River is the very life-blood of the Park and, together with its many oxbow lagoons, it ensures a permanent supply of water to support high concentrations of wildlife. Nsefu is a lovely camp with a nostalgic ambience and a wonderful location. As at all Robin Pope camps, the atmosphere is intimate, the camp staff friendly and professional, and the service highly personalized. The camp is open from June through October. Accommodations are in in six beautifully restored rondavels from the 1950s. All are whitewashed with thatched roofs, open-air bathrooms, and decorated with understated elegance. Each of the original rondavels has been extended, with a spacious bathroom added. Each rondavel has its own wooden veranda with comfortable directors chairs. Crisp cotton sheets, thick cotton towels and linen bathrobes, along with the characteristic English toiletries, are a luxurious touch. Every bed in camp has its own private view of the Luangwa River. Lighting is supplied by generator and solar lamps.


BILIMUNGWE CAMP
Bilimungwe trails camp is nestled in riverine forest along the picturesque banks of the Luangwa River. The camp consists of four reed and thatch chalets with en-suite showers, toilet and double vanities. Each chalet has two queen sized double beds with large mosquito nets and an individual rechargable lighting system. The rustic dining area and fully stocked bar offer panoramic views of Bilimungwe's water hole and the abundant resident game that it attracts.The thatched dining canopy provides a cool and comfortable environment in which to enjoy this idyllic setting.