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Remote Africa Safaris is privately owned by John and Carol Coppinger, consisting of five intimate camps within remote areas of South and North Luangwa National Parks. Their highly skilled guides tailor-make each day in the bush. Tafika Camp is located on the banks of the Luangwa River in the Nsefu sector, just outside South Luangwa National Park. The Chikoko Trails is slightly upstream from Tafika along the west bank of the Luangwa River in the South Luangwa National Park. Mwaleshi and Takwela are of the only camps in North Luangwa National Park.

Location & Access

BY AIR: All international flights arrive into Lusaka. From here guests can charter the RASAIR Cessna 210 directly to either RAS’s private airstrip, Lukuzi (for Tafika and the Chikoko Trails) or Mwaleshi airstrip in the North Luangwa (25 minutes from Lukuzi airstrip or 35 minutes from Mfuwe Airport).

BY ROAD: Tafika Camp and Chikoko Trails are a 2-hour drive from Mfuwe. Lukuzi Airstrip is a short 15-minute drive from Tafika and from there guests can be transported to the Chikoko Trails. Mwaleshi Camp is a 15-minute 4x4 drive from the airstrip, or a 4-hour walking safari. Takwela Camp is a 45-minute 4x4 drive from the airstrip or a 3½-hour walking safari.

Owners & Managers Remote Africa Safaris is owned by John and Carol Coppinger and Bryan Jackson.

Heather Mansfield and Bryan Jackson manage the operations of all four camps, and guests are hosted by their guide when in camp.

Classic Factors

• Coppinger Camps: One of the last remaining privately owned and managed camps.

• Authentic Safari: Under thatch, on the ground in prime locations.

• Active Adventure: Walk. Drive. Bike. Fly. Hide. Teach.

• Sense of Place: This is Zambia.





Giving Back Remote Africa Safaris is actively involved, through the Tafika Fund, in sustainably uplifting the surrounding community. Over the years several long-term initiatives have been successfully implemented and maintained.

The building of an outpatient clinic in Mkasanga, which acts as a first aid center for 1500 residents, has been funded through donations via Remote Africa Safaris. Donations to the Tafika Fund, from generous guests and tour operators are used to assist the government-run Mkasanga School in several ways: from the ongoing payment of teachers’ salaries and periodic building renovations, to the purchase and supply of stationery and work books to each pupil on a termly basis. Textbooks, over 2500 library books, desks, school supplies and additional educational materials have also been donated to the school. The Tafika Fund makes a significant difference to present lives and future aspirations of Mkasanga scholars. Funds are also used to fund full educational scholarships to some of the top Mkasanga graduates each year. Guests wishing to give a little more to the Mkasanga School can add items to their safari luggage in line with the Pack for a Purpose program.

Tafika Camp OPEN 01 MAY – 15 NOV

Tafika camp is the base camp for Remote Africa Safaris, and offers exceptional game viewing combined with mountain bike safaris, bush walks and visits to the Mkasanga village. The camp has four individual chalets, one 2-bedroom family chalet and one honeymoon chalet – all en-suite, made completely of natural materials and rebuilt every year.

CAMP FACILITIES CHALET FACILITIES

Number of chalets 6 Swimming pool û Extra beds û Outdoor shower ü

Maximum guests 14 Electricity 220V solar Fans ü In-room safe main

safe

Children 10 yrs +* Wi-Fi main area Air con û Mini bar main bar

Childminding û Private dinners û Mosquito nets ü Camp communication whistle

Patrolled ü Credit cards ü Private pool û Hairdryer û

Check in N/A Spa facilities û Bath û Laundry included no smalls

Check out N/A Keep fit walking & cycling Indoor shower û Disabled access on

request

*CHILDREN: Children under 10 are accepted at management’s discretion, given separate meals at dinner, and parents are advised to pre-book a private game viewing vehicle for maximum flexibility. Children must be 12 years and older to participate in all walking activities.

Activities Private vehicle – pre-book ü* Day drives ü Mountain bike safaris ü

Open vehicle – shared basis max 4 Night drives ü Day trip to Shiwa Ng’andu ü*

Specialist walking safaris ü Sundowners ü Specialist photo guide ü*

Hand built Carmine bee-eater hide & two hides in the camp ü Mkasanga village & school visit ü Bangweulu Swamps ü

*ACTIVITIES: At an additional charge.





Chikoko Trails Chikoko Tree Camp OPEN 25 MAY – 31 OCT

Crocodile River Camp OPEN 01 JUN – 31 OCT Slightly upstream from the parent camp Tafika and inside the South Luangwa National Park, Chikoko Trails is comprised of two camps: Chikoko Tree Camp and Crocodile River Camp. Both camps are only accessible by foot - a walking wilderness free of roads and cell phones. Chikoko has 3 twin chalets raised on 3m stilts, and Crocodile River Camp has 3 twin chalets all with en-suite bathrooms and views of the seasonal riverbed floodplain.


Number of chalets 3 each Swimming pool û Extra beds û Bathrobes ü

Maximum guests 6 each Electricity limited Fans ü In-room safe main safe

Children 12 yrs + Wi-Fi û Mosquito nets ü Mini bar main bar

Childminding û Private dinners on request Private pool û Telephone û

Patrolled ü Credit cards û Bath û Hairdryer û

Check in N/A Spa facilities û Indoor shower û Laundry included no smalls

Check out N/A Keep fit walking camp Outdoor shower ü Disabled access û

Activities Camp to camp walking ü Specialist walking safaris ü Specialist photo guide ü*

Limited driving at Crocodile Camp ü Access more walking areas ü


Mwaleshi & Takwela Mwaleshi Camp OPEN 15 JUN – 31 OCT Takwela Camp OPEN 22 JUL – 31 OCT

Mwaleshi & Takwela Camps are of the only camps operating in the vast North Luangwa National Park, with an abundance of wildlife best explored on foot. Accessed with Remote Africa Safaris’ private airplane, it combines perfectly with Tafika & Chikoko Trails. Guests enjoy excellent game viewing far from other vehicles and people, in secluded en-suite chalets made completely of natural materials. Mwaleshi’s 4 chalets accommodate 6 guests (with some flexibility for single travellers), or a maximum of 8 guests in a group booking. Takwela has 2 chalets accommodating up to 4 guests.


Number of chalets 4 & 2 Swimming pool river Extra beds û Outdoor shower ü

Maximum guests 8 & 4 Electricity limited Fans ü In-room safe main safe

Children 12 yrs + Wi-Fi û Air con û Mini bar main bar

Childminding û Private dinners û Mosquito nets ü Telephone û

Patrolled ü Credit cards û Private pool û Hairdryer û

Check in N/A Spa facilities û Bath û Laundry included no smalls

Check out N/A Keep fit walking camp Indoor shower û Disabled access û

Activities Specialist walking safaris ü Walking in Mwaleshi River ü Specialist photo guide ü*

Day trip to Mwaleshi Falls ü Camp Out (whole camp) ü Night drives ü






Travel Information SEASON Remote Africa Safaris operates seasonally between May & November, with different opening dates for each camp.

WEATHER Warm and temperate climate all year round. Dry season is from May to October, with little rainfall & low humidity.

RAINFALL November to April are the wettest months, characterized by torrential downpours in the afternoon.

TEMPERATURE

APR - MAY JUN - AUG SEP - OCT NOV

Average day 24°C / 75°F 23°C / 73°F 37°C / 98°F 29°C / 84°F

Average night 12°C / 52°F 10°C / 50°F 20°C / 68°F 18°C / 64°F

GPS COORDINATES

Tafika Chikoko Crocodile Mwaleshi Takwela

Latitude 12.854341°S 12.796532°S 12.820093°S 11.990287°S 12.03888888888889°S

Longitude 31.997425°E 32.023905°E 31.996247°E 32.317154°E 32.353611111111114°E

MALARIA Yes – protection recommended. Please seek advice from your health professional.

CURRENCY Zambian Kwacha & USD (Only notes printed after 2006 will be accepted. Notes must be new with big heads, older notes not accepted by Zambian banks due to high incidence of counterfeit money)

TRAVEL VISA Required for most passports. Single entry visa costs US$50 per person at the point of entry to Zambia.

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