10 and 14 Night Itineraries
Combine: Zambia's Three Premier Parks - South Luagnwa, Lower Zambezi, North Kafue
Gem I – 14 nights
Gem II – 10 nights
Valid mid June - mid November

Zambia's three stunning premier parks are all different. The lagoons and riverine woodland of the Luangwa, the escarpment and water experience of the Zambezi, the miombo woodland and vast open plains of North Kafue are contrasting and all host exceptional game. The camps are small, personal and owner run. This is a spectacular safari through Zambia - through remote areas, with dedicated guides and excellent game.

GEM I ITINERARY– 14 NIGHTS

Day 1 - Lusaka/Mfuwe flight, South Luangwa 5 nights with Robin Pope Safaris (Nkwali, Tena Tena/Nsefu)
Day 6 - Mfuwe/Lusaka/Jeki flight, Lower Zambezi 4 nights with Chiawa Camp
Day 10 - Jeki/Lunga flight, North Kafue 5 nights with Lunga River Lodge and Busanga Plains Bush Camp
Day 15 - Lunga/Lusaka

GEM II ITINERARY– 10 NIGHTS

Day 1 - Lusaka/Mfuwe flight, South Luangwa 4 nights with Robin Pope Safaris (Nkwali, Tena Tena/Nsefu)
Day 5 - Mfuwe/Lusaka/Jeki flight, Lower Zambezi 2 nights with Chiawa Camp
Day 7 - Jeki/Lunga flight, North Kafue 4 nights with Lunga River Lodge and Busanga Plains Bush Camp
Day 11 - Lunga/Lusaka

LUANGWA VALLEY CAMP INFORMATION

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 oxbow lagoons, woodland and plains of the valley host huge concentrations of game - including elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, hippo - and over 400 species of birds. To explore this wilderness, Robin Pope has three camps from which you can drive, walk and night drive. Robin's camps are known world wide for their atmosphere and care for the guest.

ROBIN POPE SAFARIS CAMP INFORMATION

Robin Pope Safaris - Accommodation, meals, drinks, laundry, gameviewing activities, transfers, National Park fees.

Nkwali Camp - 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 grass plains. Elephants often 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 through the main entrance over the bridge, by boat or by our nearby pontoon. The area is famous for leopard and giraffe sightings. 12 guests, en suite bathrooms, open all year, walking, drives, night drives.

Nsefu Camp - On a sweeping bend of the river, 12 kilometers north of Tena Tena, lies Nsefu. Nsefu 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. We reopened the camp in 1999, in keeping with the original style, and so operate the only 2 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. 12 guests, en suite bathrooms, open late May - October, walking, drives, night drives.

Tena Tena Camp - ."..altogether beyond superlatives, and must be one of the best safari camps in the whole of Africa", The Times, London. 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 riverbank. Nearby there is a spectacular lagoon, Buca Buca, 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. 8-10 guests, tents, en suite bathrooms, open late May - October
walking, drives, night drives.

LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK CAMP INFORMATION

Lower Zambezi - With the dramatic backdrop of the Zambezi escarpment and the wide, clear watered Zambezi River this park has spectacular landscapes and views. The gameviewing is excellent and the boating on the river gives a varied safari. The elephants and buffalo regularly cross the river and feed on the grass covered islands.

Chiawa Camp - Set deep inside the park, on the banks of the Zambezi River and in the heart of big game country, Chiawa Camp is owned and operated by the Cummings family. The 8 ensuite tents, each set on it's own elevated wooden platform, over look the river where game is constantly coming down to feed and water. In addition to drives and walks, the camp offers boating and fishing.

NORTHERN KAFUE NATIONAL PARK CAMP INFORMATION

The Northern Kafue is a mix of Miombo forest broken by 'dambos', a local term for open grass areas. It is particularly good habitat for sable, roan and Lichtenstein's hartebeest as well as reedbuck and oribi. The major rivers in the area are the Kafue and the Lunga, which are clear flowing with thick, lush, green riverine vegetation lining the banks, hosting rich birdlife.

LUNGA RIVER LODGE CAMP INFORMATION

Lunga River Lodge is situated on the banks of the beautiful Lunga River where it enters the park in the North Eastern border. The six chalets are large and extremely comfortable. The camp has a swimming pool, platform over the river, and a steam room. Activities include game drives and walks in the pristine bush and boat excursions along the river. Boating on the river is a bird watchers dream, and very peaceful.

BUSANGA PLAINS BUSH CAMP INFORMATION

From Lunga River Lodge a game drive through an exceptionally old Miombo Forest and over the flood plain to Busanga Bush Camp is a great opportunity to see sable and roan. The North Western section of the Kafue park is dominated by the Busanga Plains, a seasonal flood plain fed by the Lufupa river system. In essence a mini Delta during the rains, which dries up in May/June attracting large volumes of game,