This was the second back-to-back Two Valleys photo safari that I had led in September 2026. The first had been very productive and I wondered what tone the second would take. In theory, I had up-to-date knowledge of the landscape, the wildlife and the [...]
Long ago, I planned two back-to-back trips to Zambia on my Two Valleys itinerary for September 2026. I filled the first one in late 2024 and then the second soon after. I chose this time of year because it is probably the best combination [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It was great to welcome the Singh Family back to Zambia for safari with me. We had enjoyed a great trip in 2023 and we'd also travelled together in the Serengeti in March 2024 and I had visited them in India in October 2024 [...]
The South Luangwa has been my home for the last 16 years and I have increasingly enjoyed the shoulder season months for the rich light, cooler days and vivid colours. May is especially a beautiful month which always gives great wildlife sightings as well [...]
In the peak-season month of August, I ran one of my Two Valleys photo safaris which incorporates the South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi National Parks. In the South Luangwa, we stay at Lion Camp (one of my all-time favourites) and in the Lower Zambezi, [...]
I met Faith and Suzanne some years ago at Zikomo Camp and shared some time on photo safari. Faith always said she would come back again some day. This time, she did so, and even better, she brought a group of her friends many [...]
Gavin has spent a lot of time travelling in South Africa, and more widely, for work and pleasure. He worked in Zambia some years ago and was visible thrilled to be visiting and spending time in Zambia's wild places once again. It was a [...]
The South Luangwa looks spectacular in the rainy season; green, rich and so beautiful. There is new life everywhere and everyone is recharging energy and fat supplies after the long dry season. The only problem from our point of view is access; the park [...]
