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Join David Rogers for a 6-night wildlife and photographic safari in South Luangwa Valley

October is the peak of the dry season. The river is virtually a trickle and as buffalo and other herbivores start to show signs of stress, predators get the upper hand. Hippos choke the rivers in massive pods.  Thousands of carmine bee-eaters nest in the banks and elephants move back and forth over the river creating a constant and amazing spectacle. You can expect amazing photographic opportunities.

This trip has been designed specifically for photographers — there is no single supplement. With David Rogers and local guides you will enjoy excellent photographic experiences.

Day 1: Depart from Lusaka and fly to Mfuwe the gateway to South Luangwa National Park.  On arrival transfer to Nkwali Camp,  set within a private concession overlooking the Luangwa River. It’s location offers direct access into the national park.

Day 1 to 4

Spend three nights at Nkwali, enjoying a mix of game drives and night drives. The riverfront setting attracts a wide variety of animals. offering excellent opportunities to spot elephants, hippos and diverse birdlife right from camp.

Day 4

We drive north through the national park, crossing by boat into to the Nsefu Sector, where we transfer to Nsefu Lodge.

Day 4 to 7

We spend 3 nights at Nsefu Lodge — a  historical lodge on a glorious bend of the river where elephants frequently cross — a place with a timeless atmosphere that recalls the spirit of early safaris. The lodge blends old with the new and solar powered evening breeze air conditioners will help keep away the heat ensuring you have a good night rest. The river frontage, salt pans, stork colony is in an area known for its  leopards, lions and incredible wilderness much prized by film makers and photographers for its authentic wilderness experience

Day 7. We drive from Nsefu to Mfuwe for your return flight to Lusaka.

Optional extras

Not ready to go home? We can extend your stay in Lower Zambezi National Park where you can enjoy a unique combination of water and land based safaris, dramatic landscapes and outstanding game viewing. October is the very best time for photographers to photograph elephants in the magic albida forests — you may even photograph them standing on their back legs to reach the nutritious pods.