Flights inclusive package ex London = from £3350 

2012      7 nights     *First two single guests on each safari avoid single supplements

22nd Sept     Single supplement *£300            3 spaces remain - book now
29th Sept      Single supplement *£300            No availabilty

A wildlife photographic safari to Zambia's beautiful Luangwa Valley, home to varied and interesting wildlife and spectacular birds. Staying in a combination of luxury safari lodge and rustic bush camps with a small group of people with similar interests in wildlife and photography.  What could be better?  

Your guide Drew Burnett who is an accomplished professional wildlife photographer (www.wildeyephotos.co.uk), is delighted to be able to introduce a small number of guests to his favourite African wildlife destination. Drew will be leading just two safaris during Sept/Oct 2012, suitable for photographers of all experience levels. These are small group safaris with just a maximum of 6 guests to ensure clients have the time and space to get the most from their experience. Drew will help build your photographic knowledge and assist in getting those perfect wildlife shots.
You will be able to enjoy full days enjoying your photography and wonderful surroundings in the bush and back in camp, with relaxed evenings reviewing the days photography or simply enjoying the amazing African night sky and sounds of the bush.
Sept & Oct are the height of the dry season in Zambia when the drama of the dry season takes hold and the struggle to survive intensifies. Hippo fight for space and the time that the strikingly beautiful Carmine Bee eaters return to breed in colonies on the sandy river banks.
The combination of two contrasting camps used on these safaris allow guests to experience a mix of both vehicle based game drives and walking safaris.  Both offer completely different game viewing experiences and wonderful photographic opportunities.  

The vehicle based activities are based at the spectacular Kafunta River Lodge which offers luxury safari accommodation, staying in safari chalets overlooking a drying flood plain which has a waterhole fed by a natural hot spring which constantly draws wildlife in to view from the camp. Kafunta is perfectly placed to explore the incredibly game rich Mfuwe sector of the South Luangwa, where amongst the myriad of antelope species and Elephant are some of the best chances of Leopard sightings anywhere in Africa.

Kafunta’s “Island Bush Camp” is a small and very remote rustic safari camp where guest stay in open thatched stilted chalets overlooking the Luangwa river heaving with Hippo. This is our base for our walking safaris. This is our chance to take photos from a different perspective, with the chance of big game sighting but also the smaller species and flora. 

Drew is a firm believer in learning in the field and ensures that his groups make the most of their days seeing as much as possible.  He is always available to assist with technical matters and compositional tips.
Drews understanding of animal behavior ensures that you will get the best out of each wildlife encounter. Drew is assisted throughout by the very best local guides with an encyclopedic knowledge of the bush and also an armed ranger (on walking safaris).  

Days begin before sunrise to ensure guests get the best of the morning light and wildlife activity.  Typically we return to the camp for brunch followed by some free time during the hottest part of the day where guests can review the mornings work or enjoy the relaxed surroundings of the camp.

Later in the afternoon and it is back out into the bush for an evening game drive or walking safari as the sun sinks staying out into the evening with the chance to encounter nocturnal species, once again making the most of peak wildlife activity times and light before returning back to camp for aperitifs by the campfire and dinner under the stars.  

Notes:
Game drives are taken in custom built open 4x4 safari vehicles with ample room and no visual restrictions.

Power to charge batteries is available at both camps.
Maximum group size 6 (min 3) plus Professional Photographer Drew Burnett & Local Guide.

Price includes: Meet and greet in Lusaka, domestic flights from Lusaka - Mfuwe return, transfers, accommodation at Kafunta Bush Camp, Island River Lodge & Pioneer Camp Lusaka, activities, all meals and snacks, tea & coffee, water, park fees, conservation contribution and bed tax.

Excludes: International airfares, we can arrange these for you (Busanga Safaris are ATOL bonded) bar drinks, tips and items of a personal nature.

Provisional Itinerary:

Day 1:  Depart UK with overnight flight to Lusaka Zambia.  Flight costs are not included in the quoted price but we can arrange flights for you, please ask when booking.

Day 2:  Morning arrival at Lusaka and transfer via local flight to the South Luangwa National Park and subsequent transfer to the Kafunta River Lodge.  Afternoon/evening game drive followed by dinner.

Day 3:  Early morning game drive followed by brunch and afternoon/evening game drive returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 4: After breakfast we will transfer by open vehicle to Island Bush Camp taking c. 5 hours depending on what wildlife highlights we encounter on the way.  Evening game walk upon arrival followed by dinner.

Day 5: Morning game walk returning to camp for brunch followed by afternoon game walk and dinner back at the camp.

Day 6:  After breakfast we will return to Kafunta River Lodge again in an open vehicle to maximize our wildlife viewing.  Evening game drive once we get back to the lodge followed by dinner.

Day 7:  Morning game drive followed by brunch and afternoon game drive returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 8:  Morning game drive followed by breakfast.  We will then depart for the local airstrip for our return to Lusaka and overnight stay at Pioneer Camp.

Day 9:  Morning departure for the UK.

The above itinerary will be used as a broad guideline but is of course subject to change depending on what wildlife we encounter.  Our aim is to provide you with the best wildlife viewing available whilst you are there and maximize your wildlife viewing time.