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Know Your African Wildlife: Lions
Lions; they are synonymous with safari, representatives of companies and evocative of the romance of the bush. Their ability to conjure emotions in us that range from abject fear, through weighty respect, to love and adoration is matched perhaps only by elephants. And yet, these are creatures that often sleep for 20 hours per day; how can they have generated such iconic status? It’s those last 4 hours that count. A male lion stands possessively over [...]
Wildlife: Flashback to Safari Season
I was working through some images for an article I am writing for a magazine and I found the image below which brought a big smile to my face! I remember - like it was yesterday - the lead up to it and I think it nicely illustrates the way in which I work with my guests on safari. We had enjoyed an incredible 14 day safari and there seemed little left that could wow us! [...]
Guest Report: Justin Mason | Bespoke Luangwa | 18 – 26 September 2018
I knew that I would have a great trip with Justin from the moment we met at Mfuwe airport. As he says below, his excitement levels were high and this infectious enthusiasm continued right through the trip. We all enjoyed travelling with him, and I'm very grateful to him for writing an in-depth report of his safari for me to share with you here. As well as excellent photos, I hope his report gives an idea [...]
Photo Safari Skills: Question from Steve Webb
It's great to hear from readers of my blog at any time, but particularly when they're having trouble with their cameras or need some advice. This gives a chance to explore their problem and everyone can learn from it, including me. Steve recently wrote to me about problems he was having with getting sharp photos using his new Tamron lens. This is what he wrote: "I use aperture priority and with a Nikon 18-300mm lens all [...]
Wildlife: Luangwa’s Green Season
One of the many joys of the summery rainy season is the long days; it's possible to do a day's work and still have time to spend a couple of hours in the bush before dark! I have been taking full advantage of this opportunity over the last few weeks, especially since I will be in the UK and SA for 5 weeks in Jan and Feb where elephant sightings will be more limited....! As always, [...]
Guest Report: Wil Vermeesch | Mfuwe & Nsefu Sector | 8 – 20 August 2018
Wil and Marlies joined me for a great safari in August earlier this year. It was their third trip with me and despite some amazing sightings in the past, probably their best! Wil is very skilled with both stills and video cameras and also with the editing software required to blend them together into a classy montage. Take a look at his photos from Track & Trail and Zikomo Safaris below. Thank you for sharing this [...]
Wildlife: Elephants Celebrate the Floods
The Luangwa has been inundated with wonderful rains over the last few weeks and the river has come up dramatically. This has back-filled into all the lagoons and the dry, desert-like floodplains have been transformed into deep lakes and flooded channels. It's magical to see areas that we have walked and driven across turned into playgrounds for elephants. I made the following images and videos just 200m from our house over the Christmas holiday!
Guest Report: Fiona MacKay & Raj Hunjan | Legendary Luangwa | 18 – 26 September 2018
Fiona & Raj worked with me to run a photographic tour in September 2018. They have considerable experience running group photographic trips all over Africa via their company Travel & Photography UK. We enjoyed a phenomenal 10 days and I am very grateful to them both for writing a detailed and in-depth review of their experiences. For anyone who's sitting on the fence about coming on safari in South Luangwa, take some time to read about [...]
Press Release from the Zambian Carnivore Programme: Luangwa’s Wild Dogs
The Luangwa Valley is now home to Zambia’s largest African Wild Dog population. Read on for the full press release from the Zambia Carnivore Programme. In an exciting win for conservation, the Luangwa Valley is now estimated to have the largest population of wild dogs in the whole of Zambia. Despite being one of Africa’s most endangered carnivores, wild dogs in and around the South Luangwa National Park have enjoyed several years of increasing numbers, and [...]
Through the Lens: 2018 in Review
As I have done for several years, I've taken a look back at my season and tried to single out some of the best moments. Since my safaris are as much wildlife experiences as photographic ones, the following images represent the best memories, encounters and experiences with fantastic groups of guests, rather than necessarily the best images! I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed reliving them! I remember this day like it was [...]
Happy Holidays…
It has been a wonderful year for Edward Selfe Photo Safaris. And I am thrilled with the prospects for 2019 and beyond. Thank you for following the journey. And to all of you who travelled with me, sincerest thanks for making the year what it was. I wish you all a very peaceful and joyful Christmas with your families. As we go into the Festive period, I would like to spare a thought for scouts, patrols, [...]
December in the South Luangwa
December, the month that hosts Christmas, reindeer and visions of robins on snow-capped fence-posts in some parts of the world, is one of the richest and most vibrant times in Luangwa. The rains have almost certainly arrived and the regeneration of the bush is in full swing. As the grass grows back, the scrub pushes out new leaves and the bush suddenly becomes "opaque". Where before it was possible to see long distances through the wiry, [...]
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