Kuthengo Camp

Basking in light, just metres from the banks of the Shire River are Kuthengo Camp’s three magical safari tents. Each features an en suite, with a bathtub and outdoor shower for your indulgence. These tents marry effortlessly the wilderness on your doorstep with thoughtful, luxurious touches. From your private deck you can soak in the sunshine and watch it all fall beneath the horizon, as it transforms the river into glittering gold. To ensure a peaceful night’s sleep, each tent is fitted with eco-friendly, ‘evening breeze air conditioning’ around the bed and within the mosquito net.

Families can enough the camp’s dedicated family safari tent. With a shared en suite bathroom, bathtub and outdoor shower, and views across the Shire River. Everyone can enjoy relaxing on the deck, spotting wildlife from the seclusion of your own wild home away from home. Each bed is fitted with eco-friendly, ‘evening breeze air conditioning’ around the bed, within the mosquito net to ensure a peaceful night for everyone.

In the wilderness, by candlelight, you can dine on local, delicious meals by the riverside. All meals are included, and those who enjoy a tipple can peruse the comprehensive bar menu for the perfect nightcap by the campfire. The team at Kuthengo Camp provide you with high quality service and wonderful cuisine, yet another way they have coupled luxurious experiences with their wild surroundings.

Whether under the warmth of the sunshine or the enchanting night sky, you can set out from the camp in one of their game drive vehicles (designed so that everyone has perfect viewing opportunities) and spot the wild inhabitants of Liwonde National Park. From elephants making their way through the long grasses, and lions sleeping in the shade under the midday heat, to the gothic flight of the martial eagle soaring high above you:- there is an abundance of flora and fauna to see and savour. Whether a couple, a group, or a family of any age, these game drives are a once in a lifetime experience everyone should have to opportunity to take part in!

Walking through the bush you can get up close to the natural lives that thrive all around Kuthengo Camp. Accompanied by the highly knowledgeable guides, who are ready to impart any and all of their wisdom as you meander the river banks or the ancient trunks of the baobab trees. Only by setting out on foot can you get to know the day to day behaviours of the animals around you, from the tracks they leave behind to the calls that echo way off in the distance.

Yet another vantage point for spotting the magnificent wildlife of Liwonde National Park, making your way down the Shire River you can admire the beauty of the river banks, and the creatures under the surface; inhabitants of the river include the mighty hippo, and stealthy crocodile!

On a relaxing afternoon or for a beautiful end to an exciting game drive, you can take a dip in the Kuthengo swimming pool.

Majete Wildlife Reserve is southern Malawi is a renowned success story in African wildlife conservation. Whilst the victim of high levels of poaching, under control of the African Parks Network and Malawi government, it has been the sight of successful species reintroduction. This has made it Malawi’s only ‘Big 5’ park, but more importantly, provided a precedent for ecological sustainability and biodiversity. Robin Pope Safaris supports the work of the African Parks Network through sponsorship of the costs of restocking the reserve. Robin Pope Safaris funded the reintroduction of four lions from South Africa to Majete.

Educating local communities about the vital need to protect wildlife species is a sure-fire step to helping conserve them. Out of high season, the Kuthengo Camp team escort local school children, school staff and their families around the park in game drive vehicles to education them about conversation and hopefully build their passion for wildlife. Often times, it is the locals’ first time within the park, seeing the majestic animals.

All Robin Pope Safaris purchase as much as possible from their local communities. In Malawi specifically, the vast majority of all rice and fish used is bought from surrounding producers. Not only does this ensure fresh, delicious food, but it means the safaris are supporting the economic stability of surrounding communities.

All Robin Pope Safaris, including Kuthengo Camp provide a healthy, supportive work environment for all staff, most of whom are hired from the local community. All staff are given a fair, competitive wage and the company assists staff in opening a current and savings account. All staff are also provided with a housing allowance or staff housing, receive free meals, and a funeral allowance when there is a death in the family. Staff are also educated about healthcare and sexual health, as HIV/AIDS remains a big issue in Zambia and Malawi. Robin Pope Safaris promote testing, counselling and assist in assessing anti-retroviral drugs. Staff and communities are never discriminated against for any diagnosis.

Across all Robin Pope properties there are training structures and opportunities for promotion and in-house education. Select staff are supported through further education to excel their careers even further.

All waste waster from the Kuthengo Camp kitchen, safari tents and staff houses is run through a sewage system that biologically treats it, and filters it though natural sand filters. Additionally, all outlets are tested on a regular basis so that the team can be sure not to be introducing harmful chemicals into protected environments.

Kuthengo Camp and all Robin Pope Safaris take care to reuse or recycle all waste. They do not provide plastic water bottles to guests, instead giving steel, reusable bottles. In their offices they use recycled paper, and recycle all paper and cardboard to local paper-making plants. Any waste that cannot be recycled is separated and burnt, or transported to Lilongwe where it is responsibly disposed of.