Join a photographic tour with David Rogers to Zambia, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Cape Town, Kruger Park and other great safari destinations in Southern and East Africa. Or if you have a group of 2 or more, let us plan your ultimate safari together.
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south Luangwa, Zambia
Dates 15 – 23 March 2023 | 7 nights (Green season)
Price: $ 5931 | no single supplement
Location Nsefu and Nkwali and Luangwa House
Numbers up to 5 people in one vehicle
Highlights leopards, elephants, wild dogs, flooded rivers
Expect: excellent birding and river scenery, newborn impala5931
The time of year
February is at the end of the rainy season in Zambia. It is an extraordinary time with big cloud build ups, lush vegetation and the river looking its best.
Activities
We will combine game drives, boating and a little walking too. A highlight is the 30 kilometre trip by aluminium boat that takes us to Nsefu.
What we can expect
I have run these trips more than 15 times and every one is extraordinary and exciting. The herds of animals are abundant and we have always seen lions and leopards and wild dogs are often encountered. The birding is outstanding with many migrant birds and birds in their breeding plumage.
What about rain?
Be prepared for some showers, possibly even a thunderstorm or two, but these are usually very short-lived and they are so dramatic providing amazing opportunities. We seldom miss an activity and the opportunities for flowers, insects, butterflies are everywhere.
The itinerary
The trip starts and ends in Lusaka and we fly for an hour in a pressurised aircraft to the small town of Mfuwe where we meet our guide. We spend our first two nights at Nkwali, which is a charming camp overlooking the river, in a very good game viewing area. In this area we explore by boat and on all weather roads.
We then go by boat into the Nsefu Sector and spend 3 nights at Nsefu which is a legendary camp famed for its remote location, outstanding game viewing. This area is usually for walking and for boating. We will explore flood ed lagoons and forests visit the amazing stork colony.
Our trip ends with 2 nights at the recently refurbished Luangwa River Camp which is well located to explore the central areas of the park.
Flights are included
15 March Lusaka to Mfuwe – ETD 10h30 and ETA 11h40.
22 March Mfuwe to Lusaka ETD 12h20/ETA 13h30.
There is a meet and greet service in Lusaka and we can arrange overnight stays at Latitude 15 and other recommended hotels should you require an overnight.
Why South Luangwa with David Rogers?
David has been writing about safaris and leading trips to South Luangwa since 2005. He knows the country and its people very well. All of the guides have been trained by him in photography and vehicle positioning. David offers a warm and friendly hosting style allowing you to develop your photography and enjoy your experience at your own pace.
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Serengeti, Tanzania
Date 1 – 10 April 2023
Price $6757 per person | no single supplement
Location Ngorongoro | Ndutu
Guides David Rogers and local experts
Group size 4 people
Highlights high numbers of wildebeest, cheetah, lion
This trip begins in Arusha where we overnight at Rivertrees Country Lodge. We will drive to Ngorongoro Crater for two nights where we stay in a tented camp which offers a wonderful Masai experience. We will then transfer to Ndutu Lodge which is superbly positioned in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we can witness the staggering diversity of the migration. The trip is planned for the start of the rains which we believe is an excellent time to visit with not too many people. After the end of our safari we transfer back by air to Arusha for international flights.
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Masai mara & Amboseli
Dates 6 – 14 June 2023 – 8 nights
Price $6787 per person sharing
Location Masai Mara, Amboseli Kenya
Guide David Rogers and expert local guides
Numbers up to 5 people.
Expect See the big cats of the Mara and tuskers of Amboseli
Includes 4 nights at Elephant Garden Camp in Amboseli where we go in search of big tuskers, then 4 nights at Kicheche Mara Camp in Mara North. Kicheche is an excellent destination for photographers. Includes all activities, meals and drinks.
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South Luangwa, Zambia
Dates October 2023 | 6 nights | (high season)
Price TBC | No single supplement
Location Nsefu and Nkwali (Robin Pope Safaris)
Group size 5 people in one vehicle
Highlights intense predator activity, carmine bee-eaters
Expect Hot temperatures
TIME OF YEAR
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 are on the move. Its not a time for the faint-hearted: clouds are building and temperatures exceed 40 degrees. Expect early starts to beat the heat and amazing photography.
ITINERARY
After flying into Mfuwe from Lusaka, we spend 3 nights at Nkwali in a private concession in the game rich central area. Its a great lodge overlooking the river with a staff who have been delivering the same special service to us for many years.
We drive north to Nsefu and spend 3 nights at Nsefu Lodge exploring this amazing area famed for its leopards, lions and incredible wilderness. Expect great scenery, leopards and some of the best game viewing in Africa. Walking safaris and night drives are on offer.
WHY SOUTH LUANGWA WITH DAVID ROGERS?
This is one of the Great Game Parks of Africa with wonderful wildlife, amazing river vistas and outstanding guiding. It’s a classic safari recipe that will bring you back.
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okavango Delta, Botswana
David Rogers travel is proud to offer a travel tour to Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
The Okavango is the largest inland Delta in the world covering 15 000 square kilometres.
Dates 8 – 14 November 2023 | 6 nights (shoulder season)
Price $6342 pp sharing | $7575 pp single
Location Gomoti & Machaba
Guides Shaun Malan
Group size: 4 people in one vehicle
Highlights lions, leopards, elephants, dramatic skies
Expect Hot temperatures and chance of showers
Time of year
The period from November and into December is usually very productive even though it is the shoulder season. The temperature can be hot, clouds building and it is possible that we will have the first summer showers.
What to expect
We can expect newborn impalas, plenty of predator action and lions, wild dogs, leopards, buffalo, kudu, hippo and spectacular birds.
Itinerary
The itinerary starts in Maun and we fly from there into camp by light aircraft. We spend 3 nights in the Khwai Area at Machaba Camp — an area which Shaun has called home for the past 10 years — and he knows it like the back of his hand. The area is bisected by the Khwai River and its excellent for lion, wild dog and leopard. We then fly Gomoti area which is near Chitabe and explore the game rich islands which are known for excellent lion and elephant. With Shaun Malan as our guide, its hugely exciting. He has an infectious guiding ability and is also a very good photographer. He understands angles and the very real benefits of getting low angles.
Activities
Both of the camps offer game drives, as well as night drives, walking and (water level dependent) also peaceful mokoro rides through the Delta giving you a wonderful perspective of flowers, small frogs and birds.
Why the Okavango Delta with David Rogers?
The wilderness experience in Botswana is hard to beat. Here it is possible to drive all day and not see another vehicle. It is a remarkable destination. Going on a workshop with David Rogers and Shaun Malan will allow you to focus your attention on creating unique and interesting photographs while still enjoying the wonders of exploring this World Heritage Site
Workshop or safari.
We believe it’s best to spend your time on safari taking photographs and enjoying nature. David will offer a workshop before and after the trip to all guests booking on this safari.
Pre trip workshop will give useful tips and advice about what to take and how to sharpen up your skills.
The post trip workshop will focus on analysing images, helping with post production and selection.
MADAGASCAR 2024
Date 3 – 8 June 2024
Guides David Rogers and local guides
Group size 4 people
Highlights Lemurs, baobabs, cultural
Join David Rogers and a group of photographers on an adventure exploring the natural diversity on the Island of Madagascar.
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Cape FLOWERS & KRUGER PARK
Dates Annually August and September
Price Contact us for a quote
Guides David Rogers / Charlie Ratcliffe
Location Steenberg Hotel and Mala Mala
Numbers Up to 4 or 5 people
Expect Big five, spring flowers, Cape Town
Timing
This trip is timed for early September — an exceptional time for photography in Kruger National Park and perfect for the Cape where we look forward to the amazing annual floral displays which appear at this time.
Mala Mala
You will fly into Mala Mala from OR Tambo International Airport and spend 3 nights at Mala Mala on the border of the Kruger National Park. With 27 kilometres of river frontage there is no better place to enjoy this wonderful reserve. Leopard, lions, rhino, buffalo, elephant are daily sightings here in what is probably the best wildlife viewing in Africa.
Cape Town
There is a direct flight from Mala Mala to Cape Town where you will spend four nights at the Steenberg Hotel. Flower photography is entirely weather dependent and we will plan day trips accordingly.
Where will we go
We will follow the flowers within two hours of Cape Town. Top destinations will include West Coast National Park, Darling and the Berg River. If there are reports of amazing flowering spectacles further afield we may plan a trip to Niewoudtville which is 4 hours from Cape Town. So will need to expect long days in the field and potentially quite a lot of driving.
What to expect
We will focus our attention on macro photography, landscapes and creative flower photography techniques. There is also opportunity for seascape photography and long exposures.
“Our workshop with David was incredible – we worked hard, we laughed hard, we grew as photographers and loved every minute of South Luangwa”
June Shaw
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