Please may you take time to read this important message in full.

We would like to thank you for your continued support and partnership. As we celebrate our 40th year of operation, we are especially grateful for the trust and collaboration we have received from you through both prosperous and challenging times over the years.

We recognise that a pricing adjustment was recently implemented following the VAT changes in Zimbabwe and Malawi, and we do not make the decision to introduce a further increase lightly. However, due to significant and unforeseen cost escalations, we are unfortunately required to implement an unscheduled rate adjustment specific to our Malawi operations.

Over the past few months, several external economic pressures have substantially impacted our operating environment within Malawi:

• Fuel Costs: Two fuel price increases within the last four months have resulted in an overall increase of approximately 81%. Fuel priced in Malawi are currently among the highest in Africa, significantly affecting transport, logistics, and overall operational costs.

• Cost of Goods: The cost of store and supply goods has risen by approximately 120% over the past 12 months. These costs are expected to increase further following the most recent fuel adjustment announced on 19 January.

• Staffing Costs: In June 2025, the Government implemented a 40% increase in minimum wages. We have absorbed this increase as part of our commitment to supporting our team, but it has placed additional pressure on operational sustainability.

• Food Inflation: Food-related costs are currently experiencing inflation levels exceeding 30%, directly impacting our service delivery costs.

• Foreign Exchange Challenges: Many supplier prices are now being driven by the parallel market exchange rate (approximately MWK 4,000.00 to USD 1), rather than the official bank rate (approximately MWK 1,734.00 to USD 1). While there are ongoing discussions regarding a potential currency devaluation, no official changes have been implemented, leaving businesses to operate within this challenging disparity.

These cumulative factors have made it increasingly difficult to maintain current rates while continuing to deliver the standards and service levels that you and your clients have come to expect from us as well as supporting our teams with challenges they also face.

We have applied the rate adjustment on all our Malawi properties and related packages, effective from 1 March 2026. Updated rate sheets are available via our Agents' Page - please reach out to us if you have forgotten the password or are unsure about your commission level. All confirmed bookings received prior to the effective date will be honoured at existing contracted rates. Please also remember that:

·    our accommodation rates are open ended, therefore valid for 2026, 2027

and beyond until we reissue.

·  we have incredible long stay discounts in addition to other offers available,

please see our Special Offers document.

·  Our Loyalty Scheme also offers you free bed nights on us - please do utilise

these.

We remain committed to transparency, service excellence, and maintaining our strong working relationships with you. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued partnership during these challenging economic conditions. We remain hopeful for positive economic developments in the near future.

Should you have any questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us

The RPS Team

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Want to learn more about Robin Pope Safaris?

We invite you to contact Andrea Hugo to set up a remote training session or

to answer any questions you may have: africa@andreahugo.com