June is the beginning of the peak months of safari season in Luangwa. All camps are open, the roads are graded and smooth and the wildlife sightings start to intensify along the waterways. Unexpectedly - even though this is the southern hemisphere winter - it [...]
I recently finished a safari at Kafunta River Lodge (hosts of my Prime Luangwa safari) with German photographer Stephan Tuengler and his group from InAfrica travel. We had 9 nights at Kafunta and enjoyed the steady pace that an extended trip allowed us to take [...]
I was in the Nsefu Sector yesterday and our afternoon safari took us past a large grove of African Ebony trees. High in the branches, but in a perfect view, was a beautiful Pel's Fishing Owl! Perhaps one of Africa's most sought-after species, we have [...]
Peter Ismert joined me on safari in May for a special early-dry season Luangwa experience. Peter wrote up his trip for my blog and I hope you enjoy reading! South Luangwa In May: A Unique Photographic Experience My friend Steve and I chose to go [...]
May is the start of the traditional winter safari season; the park's roads dry up, the grass starts to die back and the light begins to develop its magical golden tones. The clean, crisp quality of the light in the early dry season is a [...]
I first knew about Mana Pools in 2004 when friends told me about a stunning, mature forest on the banks of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. Even then, before it had enjoyed the fame that it is enjoying these days, it was revered as a [...]
For years, beanbags were the best method of supporting a camera in a safari vehicle; in fact, they work well and are still widely used today. However, they are only as good as support that they are rested on. Beanbags are great when the vehicle [...]
I had been looking forward to this safari for months. Steve – a many times return guest of mine – was bringing a friend of his, Peter, who he had met on a previous safari. But there was a different perspective this time around; Steve [...]
The light levels were low in the very early morning as we waited for a large male lion to rouse from his sleep. We moved off to photograph elsewhere, planning to return a few minutes later and check on our lion! A line of zebra [...]
I am mid-way through a long safari with Steve and Peter. After 5 nights in the central Mfuwe area, we are now at our second camp, exploring the sights around Chichele Lodge. A full trip report will follow, but here's a summary of what we've [...]
