Safaris and Wilderness Travel
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Walking in the Luangwa and staying in the small, intimate bushcamps, is one of the best ways to get a taste of wild Africa - comfortable but unencumbered by any unnecessary paraphernalia.
Tramping softly along a path made by the regular movements of elephant and antelope, single file behind your guide, alert to the footfalls of your small group and the sounds of the surrounding bush. A sudden flutter of wings as a dove takes flight, haphazardly seeking a new haven in the low scrub. Soon, the high bank of the sleepy Luangwa River comes into view, and below on the sandy islands bask pods of hippo.
As you sit quietly and observe, a small herds of puku passes close by, unaware of the human audience, since the wind is blowing their musky scent to you. A breeding herd of elephant with youngsters hurry down from the opposite bank to drink and splash in the shallows. Heading back to camp for a late brunch, a tall column of vultures is held aloft on the thermals, signalling the possible location of last night’s lion kill. As you come up to investigate, hyenas scatter from the remains. The lion could still be nearby.
There's something about being in an area where there are no roads and everything around you has got there on foot. Perhaps it's just the idea that there are still those places on our crowded planet where you can escape the hustle and noise of modern life and rejoin the natural environment. Read more?
Bush camping with Robin Pope Safaris is taking walking safaris back to their routes. Debs Tittle, a Brit who fell in love with the bush and Zambia many years ago is a really superb guide. She will plan each bush camping trip with precision and enthusiasm and has some really very special - although sometimes hard to get to - camping areas. The trips are small and private, so you can also indulge your own particular interests and not have to worry about whether the others in the group share them. Read more?
Catherine's long experience of, and enthusiasm for Africa, makes her a mine of travel information. Add to the mix her vivacious character and inscrutable attention to detail and there are few people you'd rather have plan your holiday.
