Robins House offers the perfect exclusive safari, a home away from home experience, ideal for those seeking a more indulgent type of safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. The perfect home away from home for those seeking an indulgent level of luxury and privacy. Boasting its own plunge pool, a spacious sitting and dining area; it has a large double and a triple bedroom, both en-suite.
Open: January – December
Accommodation: Private house with 2 large en-suite bedrooms
Policy Children: All ages are welcome
Airport: Mfuwe Airport
The house is set on the banks of the Luangwa River, perfect for you to relax and watch all the animals which come to drink and bathe.
GPS Way Points: S13 07 33 E 031 44 71
The house Accommodation:
Private safari house
Two en suite bedrooms – one double, one twin/triple.
2nd bedroom could take 3 if children sharing.
Facilities:
En-suite bathrooms with both shower and bathtub.
Plunge pool in front of the house, overlooking the Luangwa River.
Telephone reception and limited WIFI during certain hours.
Activities:
As the house is exclusive use, safari activities are operated on a private basis.
Walking Safaris – led by trained Robin Pope Safaris guide and an armed National Parks scout.
Game drives (day and night) – operated in open game viewing vehicles. Blankets are supplied during chilly periods. Ponchos are supplied also during the wet months.
Cultural/village tour – this can be arranged whilst in camp and a school visit is also possible seasonally.
Visit local market – arranged during stay in camp.
Tribal Textiles – locally made home décor company, giving an opportunity to see how everything is designed and made; plus, opportunity to purchase souvenirs.
Meals & Drink:
Rate is fully inclusive of all meals and drinks.
Nut Allergies: While our kitchen is fully capable of catering for most dietary requests, we regrettably are unable to cater for people with severe nut allergies as we cannot guarantee a completely nut free environment.
Electricity & Water:
The house runs off mains electricity.
Three pin square plugs (adaptors available).
Tap water is from a borehole and is safe for drinking; bottled water is also provided at the house free of charge.
Children’s Policy:
Children all ages are welcome
Payment for extras:
All extras can be paid in cash (local currency, US$, Euro or British Pounds) or by Visa Card.
US dollar bills – we only accept the new notes with large heads as any with small heads are not accepted in Zambia.
Tipping:
Is not expected but always enthusiastically received if you are happy with the service. Please always give tips for the staff to the management to be shared out and please tip your guide individually. (Gratuity envelopes are available in the rooms, kindly make use of them.)
Travel information:
International flights South African Airways, Kenya Airways and Emirates fly into Lusaka, Zambia. South African Airways, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airways fly into Lilongwe, Malawi. Getting to Mfuwe 1 hour 30 minutes flight with Pro-flight from Lusaka, Zambia. From Lilongwe, Malawi it is a 1-hour flight. Getting to the camp From Mfuwe Airport it is a 40-minute road transfer to the house through colourful village life and some game viewing area as well. Getting into the Park Throughout the year we have direct access from the camp to the park by boat or vehicle. During the dry months we operate a pontoon into the more southern part of the area. When the river is at its lowest, we can drive directly across the river from Nkwali. Meet and greet In Lusaka and Mfuwe you will be met by an RPS representative who will assist you.
Visas:
The following countries do not need a visa when entering Zambia: United Kingdom, United States of America, European Union, Canada, Norway, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea & The Gulf States Other nationals can obtain their visa at the point of entry into Zambia. Current charges are $25 for the visa If you are not exempt from a visa then please ask about visas before booking. Please visit the Zambian Immigration website http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/ for full and most current information. Airport Tax Most airlines now include airport taxes in the tickets. But for charter flights these may still be payable, these will be communicated at the time of booking by our reservations team.
Health:
All visitors should be medically insured. We recommend that visitors to Zambia take malaria prophylactics. Tetanus, polio, typhoid and the hepatitis vaccinations are recommended. It is advisable to know your blood group type in case of an emergency. Please do ask for up to date health advice in your home country.
Insurance:
We ask that full insurance is put in place at point of confirmation. We highly recommend that every guest has insurance that covers the following as a minimum: Cancellation and curtailment Medical costs (including full hospital costs should it be needed) Personal accident or death Emergency evacuation from the point of evacuation to the nearest best hospital and then back to the guest’s hometown. Family or travelling partner should also be covered for accompanying an evacuation. We cannot emphasize how important it is to be fully covered. Private hospitals in Africa will not accept a patient until full medical insurance has been established.
Additional information…
Photography:
Please be sensitive when photographing local people and their villages. Ask the guide or the villagers first. Be careful when photographing public buildings and persons in uniform – again, ask first.
What to bring:
You should always travel with soft bags not hard suitcases (not only for the smaller aircraft but also to fit into vehicles).
Important items to bring along:
Sunscreen, hat, good closed walking shoes, natural-coloured, safari-style clothing that can be layered – nothing bright, all charging cables and adaptors, binoculars, camera, medication you may have been prescribed including prophylactics. Depending on which time of the year you visit, a warm jacket and some gloves. Climate Depending on which time of year you visit, you may need waterproofs, a warm jacket or sunscreen. The dry months are from April till October and the wet months November till March. Temperatures range throughout the year from between 11-40 c.
Walking Safaris:
A walking safari is the most authentic way to enjoy an African safari. It leaves the roads behind and takes you on paths less travelled. You often may be lucky to spot some of the wildlife that South Luangwa has to offer, but that’s not the main goal of a walking safari. Being on foot allows you to get up close to nature, immersing yourself in the sights, sounds and smells which are often overlooked when in a vehicle. With South Luangwa being home to the original walking safaris, there is no better place for this experience. In addition to walking as part of daily activities in camp, we offer two specialist walking trails; Luangwa Bush Camping and Mobile Walking Safari.
Our Mobile Walking Safaris have been operating since 1991 and were the first such walking safaris in Africa. We believe they continue to be totally unique. Combining our safari camps with a five day walk which is backed up by a totally mobile camp – a winning combination for those looking to be totally immersed in the bush.
Alternatively guests can enjoy a shorter walking trail, Luangwa Bush Camping – with a night’s deep in the bush within the Nsefu Sector of the Luangwa Valley. This is a back to basics camping experience with several touches of comfort and fully serviced by our team.
There will always be some risks involved when encountering wildlife, whether you are on foot or otherwise but rest assured that our walking safaris are led by an experienced walking guide as well as an armed scout, both of whom have gone through rigorous amounts of training and mentoring before they are allowed to lead a walk.
For those seeking to get closer to nature and some adventure, a walking safari is the way to go. With South Luangwa being home to the walking safaris, there is no better place for this experience. In addition to walking as part of daily activities in camp, we offer two specialist walking trails; Luangwa Bush Camping and Mobile Walking Safari. Some have dubbed these as the best way to explore the wilderness, with all your senses awakened and operated in very remote settings. Whether you are keen on the big game or birding, you will enjoy these walking trails that are led by our most seasoned and passionate safari guides. You can make the dream of truly escaping into the wild a reality when you come with us into the Luangwa wilderness to camp. Walking through the splendid isolation of the Nsefu sector of South Luangwa National Park is a rare delight that only a fortunate few will experience.
