You know that saying “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey”? Well, a holiday at Victoria Falls is one long and beautiful journey filled with adventures, relaxation and the chance to make new friends while you are at [...]
Words by Hassan Khan Have you had enough of snow and White Mountains for your white holidays? If you have had it with winter vacations, snowboarding, and extreme heli-skiing, it is about time you plan a visit to the exotic [...]
In the spooky spirit of Halloween, Robin Pope Safaris shows us five of Zambia’s most scary animals to be on the look-out for on a safari in the South Luangwa National Park: The bad-tempered hippo © Robin Pope Safaris [...]
Taking the family to Victoria Falls is a foolproof way to ensuring everyone has an unforgettable holiday experience whilst also creating different opportunities to spend quality time together. […]
For anyone wanting a true bush experience but not quite sure they are willing to commit the whole way, Luangwa Bush Camping is the ideal solution. This year marks the 15th anniversary since Robin Pope Safaris took guests on the [...]
Which luxury safari camps and lodges have been crowned the very best in Zambia? Prestigious international travel and tourism organisation, The Safari Guild recently announced the 2019 winners across 15 categories in the annual Safari Awards. All lodges, camps [...]
Victoria Falls is the only location in Africa and just one of a handful of places on earth where the impressive natural phenomenon of the ‘moonbow’ or lunar rainbow can be witnessed. ©Martin Visser / Tongabezi Despite this, [...]
© Tongabezi Lodge “Scenes so lovely they must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” – David Livingstone A visit to Zambia is incomplete without witnessing this member of the Seven Wonders of the World. Having [...]
Ditch the confines of a four-wheel drive for the freedom of traversing the wild South Luangwa on foot. Zambia’s raw natural beauty and remote wilderness is exemplified in the South Luangwa National Park and the meandering Luangwa River running through [...]
A guest blog by Mary-Jane Lee Despite being one of the world's lesser-known travel destinations, almost one million tourists from every corner of the globe enjoy a holiday in Zambia every year. With so many wonderful attractions – including 19 diverse and [...]
The KAZA Univisa KAZA refers to the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area that comprises Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe and is centred on the Caprivi Strip-Chobe River-Victoria Falls region specifically. What does the KAZA Univisa cover? [...]
Backlit photography, photography against the light, why not…? Backlighting goes against many “standard” photography rules, which often recommend to “Keep the sun behind you”. When you're backlighting you do the complete opposite and shoot towards the sun. The question is, [...]
Once in a lifetime. No matter what time of year you visit the Victoria Falls, it will be a once in a lifetime experience. After all, it is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO [...]
After a brief hiatus, the fourth installment in our blog series on wildlife photography tips from Edward Selfe takes a look at camera settings. Read the other entries in this series here. Whether you use an iPhone, a point-and-shoot, a film [...]
In part two of our five part blog series on wildlife photography tips, Edward Selfe takes a look at the concept of getting low, which offers a beautiful perspective for photographs of wildlife. Read part one here. It's one of [...]
The African Shoebill rightfully claims its name as Africa’s swamp king. Shoebills are the ultimate fans of large, rich, dense marshes, wetlands, and swamps. This makes the Bangweulu swamps in Zambia the best place to witness a special sighting of [...]
The best time to visit the Bangweulu Wetlands (April – August) is fast approaching! With healthy rains of late, the Bangweulu promises to be the very best in birding experiences. Have a look at the Shoebill Typical Day outlining what’s on offers [...]
Traditionally October is one of the busiest if not the busiest month for safari camps here in Zambia. For a long time I have wondered about the reasons, and why not November? October… Yes the game is there. Everything is [...]
A Bird's- Eye View Why is it that most safaris focus on the big game – those that bite? One of the real wonders of a safari is the bird life, look up to the skies and you will undoubtedly [...]
Small enough to put in your pocket, this new guide is your ideal safari companion to Kafue National Park! Known as one of Zambia’s best kept secrets, the huge Kafue National Park can be daunting for the first time visitor. [...]
