This was a magical trip for several reasons: I was welcoming back a repeat guest; but also she was bringing 4 friends from her camera club circuit in Australia, and they were new to Africa - it's always a thrill to share guests' first [...]
The Lower Zambezi is a phenomenally scenic National Park sitting on the northern bank of the mighty Zambezi River. Just across the water is the world-famous Mana Pools NP and in many ways, the Lower Zambezi matches and exceeds the experience offered there. For [...]
Jeremy Richards has joined me on several trips and always produces a great portfolio. During our safaris, he always has the camera in his hand and is ready to shoot at a second's notice; in this way, he captures many brief and special moments [...]
There's nothing quite like the light in the forests at the eastern end of the safari area of Lower Zambezi National Park. I love it at any time of year, but the best light of all comes early in the dry season (May-Jul) when [...]
This is the first in a series that will discuss different techniques to add impact to wildlife images. The world is flooded with images of animals and it's increasingly hard to make yours stand out. But whether you are hoping to sell your images, [...]
Botswana is a year-round safari destination. There are extraordinary sightings to be had in any season and the unique hydrology of the area ensures that it will always be beautiful. We chose to visit at the end of the rainy season, when the habitat [...]
I had already been in the Serengeti ecosystem for 4 weeks when I began this trip, and I was very excited to get started again. The previous trip followed a similar itinerary and we had experienced extraordinary events -- true, we had been patient, [...]
There's not too many destinations where my guests decide to revisit before we have even completed the previous trip. But the thrill of the Serengeti ecosystem (when experienced in the right way) is very strong and it lures us back. So I was excited [...]
The first episode of BBC's KINGDOM series, filmed over 5 years in the South Luangwa, aired in the USA on 24th January. In the UK, we were able to enjoy this series back in October as it released earlier this side of the pond. [...]
October in Zambia is hot. Really hot! Night time temperatures hover around the 28'C mark, and thermometers reach 42'C and above during the heat of the day. Why on Earth would anyone travel at this time? The answer is that these hot conditions coincide [...]
