LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
Bird Lovers’ Safari in South Luangwa
South Luangwa National Park is respected by birders and twitchers alike as a year-round birding hotspot in Zambia that offers a wide variety of feathered beauties. A particularly special time for birding in the park is during the Emerald Season when the summer rains that fall from around December to [...]
Why Choose the Emerald Season for Your Photo Safari
The South Luangwa National Park is well-known for its thriving wildlife, remote bush experiences like walking safaris and mobile camping, and photographic safaris. During the Emerald Season, the South Luangwa becomes a dazzling, verdant jewel in Zambia’s wilderness crown. The flooding of the Luangwa River transforms the park into a [...]
An updated ‘Bats about Kasanka’ eguide
BAT SEASON IN FULL SWING IN KASANKA NATIONAL PARK. Do you know that currently, the world’s largest mammal migration is taking place here in Zambia, at Kasanka National Park? Described as “one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles”, millions of African straw-coloured fruit bats have gathered together in a small patch [...]
Victoria Falls: The Ultimate Women Only Holiday
You know that saying “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey”? Well, a holiday at Victoria Falls is one long and beautiful journey filled with adventures, relaxation and the chance to make new friends while you are at it, all within a safe and comfortable setting. It is [...]
Africa’s Swamp King: 5 Interesting Facts About the Shoebill
In light of their upcoming Shoebill Safari in June 2020, Robin Pope Safaris shares with us why they have a safari itinerary dedicated to finding this elusive bird – along with other stunning feathered species – in the Bangweulu Wetlands. […]
What To See During Your Holidays In Zambia
Words by Hassan Khan Have you had enough of snow and White Mountains for your white holidays? If you have had it with winter vacations, snowboarding, and extreme heli-skiing, it is about time you plan a visit to the exotic land of Zambia, in the heart of Africa. Beautiful yet [...]
5 of Zambia’s Scariest Animals
In the spooky spirit of Halloween, Robin Pope Safaris shows us five of Zambia’s most scary animals to be on the look-out for on a safari in the South Luangwa National Park: The bad-tempered hippo © Robin Pope Safaris While they may be depicted in the movies as [...]
What to Expect on a Family Holiday at Victoria Falls
Taking the family to Victoria Falls is a foolproof way to ensuring everyone has an unforgettable holiday experience whilst also creating different opportunities to spend quality time together. […]
An Intimate Wedding near Sindabezi Island
This gorgeous couple tied the knot (again) near Sindabezi Island, the picture-perfect setting for a destination wedding. […]
A Wild 15 Years of Luangwa Bush Camping
For anyone wanting a true bush experience but not quite sure they are willing to commit the whole way, Luangwa Bush Camping is the ideal solution. This year marks the 15th anniversary since Robin Pope Safaris took guests on the first Luangwa Bush Camping trip into the Nsefu Sector in [...]
Zambia’s Award-winning Safari Camps and Lodges
Which luxury safari camps and lodges have been crowned the very best in Zambia? Prestigious international travel and tourism organisation, The Safari Guild recently announced the 2019 winners across 15 categories in the annual Safari Awards. All lodges, camps and operations nominated are found by the judges to be [...]
It’s all in the name – The Fuchs Elephant Charge 2019
Written by Sarah Davies Although arguably not the most vital, practical component of preparation, choosing your Elephant Charge team name often takes up the most imaginative effort. Since 2008 when the 4x4 motorsport event was first conceptualised, teams of up to six men and women have bravely taken up the [...]