I’m delighted to announce that next October, I will be leading an exclusive 7-day photographic safari in Zambia’s iconic South Luangwa National Park.
In 2012 I moved to Zambia for a year and much of my time was spent exploring and photographing the wildlife of the Luangwa Valley. It is a corner of Africa that is very close to my heart.
This safari is primarily a photographic safari, so our focus will be on maximising our chances of photographing interesting subjects in good light. However, this trip is going to be a wonderful experience for anyone looking for an immersive African safari. Non-photographer spouses and friends are very welcome.
There are just eight spaces on this trip so there will be plenty of time for one-on-one tuition and advice. I can cover areas such as mastering your camera settings, creative wildlife photography techniques, fieldcraft and post-production in Lightroom.
We will be staying at Mfuwe Lodge (of elephants in reception fame) and the intimate Bilimungwe Bushcamp. Bilimungwe has just four rooms so we will have the entire camp to ourselves.
The Luangwa Valley is well known as one of the best places in Africa to see the elusive leopard. There is also a reasonable chance that we may get to photograph one of the rarest and most charismatic of Africa’s predators – African wild dogs.
Our trip will take place in October which is the culmination of the long dry-season. At this time of year, all of the wildlife is forced to congregate around the river and waterholes. The herbivores are easy pickings for the Valley’s predators and it is even possible to observe lions hunting during the day.
Another highlight at this time of year is the arrival of carmine bee-eaters to nesting sites up and down the Valley. The bee-eaters nest in huge colonies which makes for some spectacular photographic opportunities!
Is air fare included in the cost?
Hi Tammi, sorry for not clarifying. No, international flights are not included. Once you are in Zambia everything is included.
Would live to be on this trip but costs prohibitive for South Africans. If you wish to send me more details IPhoto’s etc and perhaps a SA cost self drive I will post on our news pages with a link to your site.
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Sorry I missed this opp! Any more planned in 2016? Thanks
Your photographs deeply move me…
You are very forturnate to have the oppertunity
To be able to travel to these amazing places.
I love that you give tips and how you create your photographs . iam in awe of your talent thank you for sharing your life . Lynn