Setting the correct pace for a photo safari is a tricky business. On the one hand, moving slowly, listening frequently and reading the bush is the surest way to find great sightings. Furthermore, when you find a subject in nice light, it’s perhaps a good [...]
Over the last 2 weeks, I have been guiding the longest single trip that I’ve ever put together in South Luangwa. During 17 days, we stayed at 4 lodges in some of the Luangwa’s best wildlife areas. From Kafunta River Lodge, Lion Camp, Tena Tena [...]
The following images were made during a photo safari in South Luangwa in July 2018. Don Marianos was behind the camera and he captured the action as a leopard emerged from a gully and caught an impala. To read the whole story, follow the links [...]
I had such a great trip with Don, Kathy, Mark & Lynne in July, and it's a pleasure to host Don and Kathy's write up (with Don's photos) of the events here on my website. Thank you Don for taking the time to write it [...]
Once August arrives in the Luangwa, the dry season is really in full swing. There is very little water anywhere except in the river, and the ground vegetation is thinning dramatically thanks to very active termites and grazers. These conditions lead to excellent game viewing. [...]
Wil & Marlies returned for a 3rd time and write below about their trip in August 2018. It's always great to host guests' images and I'm really proud to share the ones from Wil & Marlies below. Dear Ed - for the third time we [...]
People travel from across the world to enjoy Africa’s finest wildlife reserves. These wild areas are as diverse as they are numerous, supporting an extraordinary wealth of life from mega-mammals to colourful birds and incredible insects. But perhaps nothing inspires more excitement than the joy [...]
It was a pleasure to welcome back Wil and Marlies Vermeesch. This is their third trip, this time travelling privately with me. They are both keen and accomplished photographers, and Wil also makes great videos of their safari. They chose to travel as a couple, [...]
It's always a pleasure to host guests' images and reports from safaris with me in the Luangwa. Mike has been on safari with me 3 times; each year the sightings have been better, and his improved skill and technique has ensured he's made the best [...]
I knew that my mid-July safari with Don & Kathy Marianos and Mark & Lynne Siegal would be a wonderful wildlife experience. And having guided Don & Kathy in 2017, I knew that we would have a lot of fun. I hadn’t anticipated quite how [...]
