We have had an unusually dry couple of months in the Luangwa, with not much serious rainfall since December. This will have its problems later in the year but, for now, it allows us to drive much more widely in the park that we normally [...]
By the time we reach February, the nature of Zambia's rainy season is beginning to change: we see a shift from the gradual build-up and impressive thunderstorms, to a more steady, persistent frontal rainfall. Skies are overcast, often giving cool days with intermittent rain throughout. [...]
Photographers often use black and white conversions to add dramatic impact to scenes where the colours are either poor or not important. Monochrome conversions - when used appropriately - generate some of the most impressive wildlife images of all. Given that Nature is full of [...]
It’s hard to identify what it is that so attracts safari goers to leopards; some say it’s their secretive nature and apparent scarcity, and yet in many of the best safari areas, sightings are readily available to guides who know how to find them; some [...]
Jacqueline has travelled to Africa many times, on holiday and doing reportage photography for various projects. You can see a great selection of her work on her website. Having been to Africa so many times, and to Luangwa once before, she wanted to see something [...]
A couple of days ago, I took up a day out at a falconry centre which was given to me as a birthday present by some friends. It was a great idea since I love big raptors and, despite working in the bush, we rarely [...]
Eric only took up photography a few years ago but has fast acquired a good range of skills, and a good grasp of his camera. He made the best use of the trip and I'm hoping that some of his best shots (which he is [...]
January is about half-way through Zambia's rainy season; large amounts of rain have usually fallen, carpeting the country in green grass, and stimulating extraordinary plant growth. The lagoons are filling, and the river has risen dramatically from the annual low in October and November. A [...]
Nick & Caroline travelled with me in September 2017, in the prime photo safari period. During the booking stage, we discussed which camps we should stay at and I encouraged them to choose camps that were deep in the heart of the best safari areas. [...]
Hippos spend most of their daylight hours in the shallow water of rivers and lagoons. They venture out at night to find food, when the cooler temperatures and cover of darkness protect them from the enemies of overheating and predation. However, at night they are [...]
