OWL Safaris - ZAMBIA - Walking Safari Adventure

The South Luangwa National Park marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, one of the last remaining unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa.

It is through this that the great meandering Luangwa river runs, with its ox bow lagoons, riverine supported woodlands and large plains, all of which play host to huge concentrations of game including elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, hippo and over 450 species of birds.

Luangwa River Camp sits nestled under an ancient ebony grove on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the game rich area known as the Luangwa Wafwa.

This small and intimate camp with just five bush suites, along with its setting and location creates a real “wow” factor and a romantic feeling simply flows through the camp.

The Robin Pope Safaris’ Mobile Walking Safaris have long been known as the best wilderness experience of the South Luangwa. After a night at Nkwali, the party drives to the north of the park where they will walk for five days covering approximately 10km a day, following the Mupamadzi River. 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 toilet is a bush loo with a wooden throne. Meals of a high standard are served under the open sky. A final night at Tena Tena or Nsefu completes the safari.

South Luangwa National Park, at the southern end of Africa's Great Rift Valley, is widely regarded as one of the continent's finest wildlife destinations. Shaped by the meandering Luangwa River, its oxbow lagoons, riverine forests and open plains support remarkable concentrations of wildlife, including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe, hippo and more than 450 bird species.

Nestled beneath a magnificent grove of mahogany trees in the exclusive Nsefu Sector, Tena Tena enjoys a privileged riverside setting where each spacious safari tent offers privacy and uninterrupted views of the Luangwa River.

As the first camp established by Robin Pope, Tena Tena has become an icon of South Luangwa and remains true to its pioneering heritage. Renowned for exceptional guiding, legendary walking safaris and warm, personalised hospitality, the camp offers an intimate safari experience where guests can immerse themselves in one of Africa's last great wilderness areas while enjoying the timeless charm of a classic Zambian safari.