Carmine bee-eaters are found right across Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. The Northern species extends from Senegal to Somalia and down through Kenya; the Southern species - which visit us in the Luangwa - are found from southern DRC across to western Tanzania and down [...]
During the enquiry and booking process, I talk to hundreds of guests about what's involved in a photo safari in the South Luangwa. One of the most common questions that comes up is whether the guests are "ready for a photo safari". The short answer [...]
I am regularly asked what is the best time of year to visit the Luangwa Valley. My answer is that there is actually something special to see at any time of the year in this National Park. However, each season has its special attractions, so [...]
Giraffes are a truly African mammal. While elephants', leopards' and even lions' ranges extend into Asia, these unique mammals are special to sub-Saharan Africa. These mammals are best known for their long legs and long necks, evolutionary modifications that give them access to forage beyond [...]
Equally important as choosing your safari destination is choosing the guide who will lead your trip. I hold both of Luangwa's coveted guiding qualifications and have thousands of hours experience and knowledge of the Luangwa as a guide and photographer - I don't believe there [...]
"Oh, they're just impala" is a phrase that we've all said - whether intentionally or accidentally - when the movement of ever-present impalas has drawn our eye. But on closer inspection, impalas reveal themselves to be beautiful, resourceful and abundant. And we should not mistake [...]
In this post, I'm going to look at the technique of motion/panning blur. This is a principle which is simple in concept, but tricky to master in practice....but the best part is that it opens up a world of opportunities! The principle of motion blur [...]
The African Fish Eagle is known to all who have travelled to sub-Saharan Africa as a visible, vocal and charismatic bird. Visitors returning to Luangwa often smile in recognition as a nearby Fish Eagle screams its unmistakable territorial call. Large eagles often pair for life, [...]
It's quite unusual to hear protracted calls from lion in the middle of the afternoon. But it had been raining heavily and we suspected that the - normally - sleeping lions had been roused by the downpour and were calling to find each other. These [...]
