Nkwali Camp - introduction
Nkwali Safari Camp, on the banks of the Luangwa River in the South Luangwa National Park, is both an intimate camp and the private home of Robin and Jo Pope. Open all year round, it embodies much of the thinking that has made Robin and Jo's company, Robin Pope Safaris, among the most respected operators in all Africa.
Styled as a camp rather than a conventional safari lodge, Nkwali is built entirely of natural materials and is designed to be "open" to the surrounding bush. The main structure of the camp is without walls, to avoid blocking the views.
The guides at Nkwali are well trained and extremely knowledgeable, but also share a sense of fun, making the atmosphere of the camp relaxed and friendly. As one journalist wrote of Robin and Jo:
"Their camps take, at most, a dozen pampered visitors, every one of whom is treated as a personal house guest and new best friend. The Popes have set a standard that has become Zambia's benchmark for excellence, and their guides are astonishingly knowledgeable naturalists."
For guests who want an even higher level of privacy, Nkwali Safari Camp also has two luxury houses with their own staff, Robin's House and Luangwa Safari House, both available for private rental to families or groups of friends.
