Guest Report: John Erik Ellingsen | Kafunta & Lion Camp | 4 – 14 August 2019

The sightings at this time of the year, alongside the wonderful light, make for wonderful photo opportunities! John Erik was a skilled photographer before arrival but it was really gratifying to see him reacting, composing, tweaking and critiquing more quickly and more naturally by the [...]

Guest Report: Don Marianos | Robin Pope Safaris, Shenton Safaris & Bushcamp Co | Sep & Oct 2019

Don Marianos has travelled to Luangwa with me 3 times in the last 3 years. It's been such a pleasure to get to know him and Kathy and also to watch his development as a photographer. The images he is sharing here, from our 2019 [...]

Guest Report: Kathy Phipps & Gordon Fox | Robin Pope Safaris, Shenton Safaris & Bushcamp Co. | 2019

Kathy & Gordon (Phox Images) travelled with me again this year in South Luangwa, but first, they took a self-drive tour in Namibia. Check out their brilliant video of the whole 5-week trip here. The South Luangwa part begins at about 6:00 minutes. Thanks for [...]

Guest Report: Michael Jeffords | Extended Luangwa | 1 – 12 October 2018

I had been talking at length with Michael and Sue before they travelled with me in October 2018. I knew I was going to enjoy the company of two very experienced naturalists who have, among many other things, edited the conservation magazine for the University [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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