Remote Africa Safaris is one of the last family-run safari operators in South Luangwa. John and Carol Coppinger raised their two children at Tafika Camp and know the park inside out. Their portfolio includes the two Trails Camps, Crocodile Camp and Chikoko Tree Camp, and Mwaleshi Camp in North Luangwa National Park.

The owner-run Tafika camp comprises six beautifully appointed traditional reed houses made entirely of natural materials. The rooms are situated on a large meadow on the banks of the Luangwa River and come with en-suite facilities, open-air shower and a small veranda with sofa. Four of the rooms are standard, a further room intended for honeymooners contains a huge double bed; a family room situated on the river's edge at the very front of the camp sleeps four guests (shared bathroom). Several loungers and hammocks scattered around the garden invite guests to lay back and relax.

The main building houses a bar, lounge, computer/charging station and various tables for lunch, which is served at 12:00. Guests dine under the starry sky and both the food and service are excellent. The day begins with a good hearty breakfast, which is usually served at the fire pit down by the river.

Two dogs, which protect the vegetable garden, and two cats, forever trying to spend a night in the guest rooms, also belong to the camp's fixtures and fittings - your typical family set-up.

Tafika Camp is situated in the northern part of the South Luangwa National Park, right next to the Nsefu Sector, which is only shared with Tena Tena Camp and Robin Pope Safaris' Nsefu Camp. There are very few other vehicles to be seen in this region.

The camp can be reached by air from Mfuwe Airstrip to Lukusi Airstrip (15 minutes flight time followed by a 10-minute vehicle transfer), or by vehicle from Mfuwe Airstrip with a transfer time of approximately two hours.

The camp is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. The water level is very high just after the rainy season and drops again to leave behind large sandbanks.

Mwaleshi Camp is one of Remote Africa Safaris' walking camps. After landing on the airstrip, guests are taken across the river to the four simple reed houses positioned in pairs either side of the main building. As with all bush camps, the interiors are simple yet functional, with running water and a hot shower upon request.

The friendly, comfortable main building houses a bar, seating area and dining area. Several canopied loungers are set out along the sands down by the riverside. This stretch of the river is free from crocodile and hippo so guests can safely cool down in the shallow water - don't forget your swimwear.

Mwaleshi Camp is situated in North Luangwa National Park on the edge of the Mwaleshi River, some 10 km upstream from it's confluence with the Luangwa River. The Mwaleshi flows permanently and is an important source of life in North Luangwa National Park.

The park is accessed by air from Mfuwe Airport or Lukusi Airstrip, which is situated approximately 10 minutes from Tafika Camp. Flight time from Lukusi is 30 mins, and 45 mins from Mfuwe. A 10-minute vehicle transfer takes guests from Mwaleshi Airstrip to the camp.