South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi & Kafue National Parks
Zambia Off The Beaten Track 2027
Everyone has a favourite safari destination, and if you spend time in Zambia I bet it will rocket to the top of your list! This is a place to fall in love with: stunning scenery, astounding amounts of wildlife and authentic safari experiences - complemented by contemporary additions - all make for a beguiling destination that will beckon you back, time after time.
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From shimmering rainbows of bee eaters to the rib-shuddering roar of lions in the darkness, your senses will come alive in one of Africa's truly great wildlife destinations.
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The biggest surprise is how relatively few visitors Zambia receives each year. Pristine wilderness, perfect peace and no crowds are some of its greatest attractions... for those in the know.
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Zambia: safari as it should be:
Unrivalled wildlife viewing
Remote, uncrowded and pristine locations
Leopard, Lion, Wild Dog, Hyena, Carmine Bee-eater, Thorneycroft giraffe & other iconic African wildlife
Access to exclusive-use hides
Options for exploring on foot, boat, canoe and vehicle
Outstanding guiding teams
Safari Overview
14 day specialist photography safari spanning South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi & Kafue National Parks, Zambia
Dates: 24 September - 07 October 2027
Rates: ?????
Single Supplement: ?????
Fitness level: Easy. Vehicle safari, boat safari & hides. (walking/canoe safaris optional)
Tour leader: Trai Anfield - award winning wildlife photographer, film maker, travel writer and broadcaster​​
YOUR ZAMBIA 2027 HIGHLIGHTS
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Three superb wildlife locations
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Very high predator density with relaxed big cats, especially several resident leopards and lion prides
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Good chance of African painted dog (wild dog)
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Specialist hide for carmine bee eaters
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Several hides available for large mammals, including elephant, buffalo, hippo, zebra, lion
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Renowned locations for walking safaris - option to photograph large mammals on foot
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Night drives available in some locations
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Astro photography sessions available on request
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Small group size - min 4 / max 6 guests
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Two exclusive-use game vehicles - everyone has a full row of seats
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Three small, intimate camps
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Camps focussed on photographers and flexible to allow us to stay on sightings
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Camps sited in the most peaceful areas of each park - no crowds at sightings
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Safari scheduled to ensure optimum photographic conditions and access to species
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Ideal for intermediate/experienced safari connoisseurs
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1-2-1 technical tuition, post production sessions and creative inspiration with award-winning tour leader
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Knowledgeable and experienced local guides throughout your stay
" Zambia: Where Safari Tradition Inspires Safari Future
Remote photographic safari locations without crowds
Specialist mammal & bird photography hides
Option to approach large mammals on foot, as well as boat and vehicle
An essential combination for any wildlife photographer! "
Trai Anfield, Tour Director
YOUR ZAMBIA 2027 PHOTOGRAPHY SAFARI ITINERARY​​
24 September
As our flight to Kafue National Park will depart bright and early on 25th September we advise that your international flight arrives in Lusaka on 24th September and you take advantage of the included night of hotel accommodation near the airport (B&B)
25 September
This morning we head to the airport to board a small aircraft for the flight to our first destination: Kafue, the largest National Park in Zambia. We have a very intimate safari ahead of us, at owner-operated Musekese Camp.
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Our transfer to camp is a game drive in its own right, so have your cameras at the ready right from the airstrip. ​
We will check in and have lunch at camp, then we're straight out on afternoon game activities to begin exploring the magnificent habitats
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Owners Phil and Tyrone are very active in conservation in Kafue and also ensure guiding here is top notch.
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26, 27, 28 September
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"As the dry season starts to bite so the drama heightens and the photographic opportunities multiply."
Trai Anfield, Tour Director
29 September
Today it's time to transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park and our next base, Chula Island Camp.
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Chula Island Camp is located on little Chula Island, on the Zambezi, and definitely gives authentic island vibes in an especially intense and intimate safari experience, to an extent you may not have experienced before.
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Accommodation here is brilliantly simple yet very comfortable, helping us remember that less can be so much more, and allowing us to really feel at one with our magnificent natural surroundings.
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​In Lower Zambezi we experience the sublime light that this region is famed for at this time of year, head for large mammals on foot on walking safaris, including elephant, lion and buffalo, and of course search out all of the iconic species which call this magical place home, drawn irresistibly to the life-giving Zambezi. This means that, as well as classic game drives, it is rewarding to take to the water in canoes and larger boats for photographic outings with a difference.
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Day 10 (B)
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After our last early morning activity and brunch we say goodbye to Chula Island and the mighty Zambezi
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Fly to. XXX airstrip and transfer to Tena Tena camp.
Our transfer is a game drive in its own right, so have your cameras at the ready right from the minute we land! Along the way you'll start to appreciate the beauty of South Luangwa, as well as the sheer volume of wildlife living here along the River Luangwa and the surrounding mopane, ebony and baobab forests, ox-bow lagoons and the open Lion Plain close to camp.
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We will check in and have lunch at camp, then we're straight out on afternoon game activities to begin exploring the magnificent habitats of this northern sector of the park. Here both prey species and predators are abundant in extraordinary densities, with 10 resident leopards and substantial prides of lion. Elephant are found in large numbers too, alongside hippo, buffalo, giraffe all drawn to the last of the dry season water in oxbow lagoons and small waterholes.
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We have the luxury of spending each day at Chula Island utterly immersed in the wilderness, in search of close encounters with the local wildlife and unique photographic opportunities. We may set out either by vehicle, on foot depending on sightings - every day is different!
07 October
After breakfast it is time to take our leave of Tena Tena, carrying wonderful memories, fantastic images and new friendships with us. Our transfer to the airstrip will take the form of a final game drive, so keep your cameras at the ready! A short flight from Lufupa to Lusaka / Livingstone will connect us with our international flights home, or onward to Livingstone to explore the country's most famous natural wonder - Mosi-oa-Tunya or The Smoke That Thunders, otherwise known as Victoria Falls.
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BOOK YOUR ZAMBIA 2027 PHOTOGRAPHY SAFARI
​Cost includes:
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1 night Lusaka hotel accommodation (B&B)
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4 nights Musekese Camp, Kafue (all inclusive full board)
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4 nights Chula Island Camp, Lower Zambezi (all inclusive full board)
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4 nights Tena Tena Camp, South Luangwa (all inclusive full board)
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Small aircraft flights between all locations
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All airport and lodge road transfers
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All reserve entry fees, game drive, walking and hide activities
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Expert wildlife photography / videography tuition
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Outstanding local guides
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International flights, visas, personal travel insurance, meals not stated, premium drinks, gratuities.
During our stay at Tena Tena camp we will also have access to the following hides.
Carmine Bee Eater Hide
Operational only during the carmine nesting season - it should be in operation at the time we visit.
Walking Safaris In Zambia
Encountering large, charismatic animals on foot and at close range is the most thrilling of safari experiences, especially for photographers: it's a revelation to be able to shoot from ground level perspectives, often leading to even more powerful and dynamic shots than are possible from a vehicle.
South Luangwa is the premium place for African walking safaris and was the first place to offer them. As a consequence the animals here are relaxed about being approached on foot, and the guides are immensely experienced in this type of activity.
​Please note: we will be staying in small camps where management understands photography, so arrangements can be flexible. For example, we may stay out of camp on sightings and have brunch brought out into the bush rather than having to leave the action.
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We have the privilege of spending each day in the wilderness in search of the finest photographic opportunities, either by vehicle, on foot or taking advantage of one or more of the the hides.