Yesterday morning we were treated to a testosterone-driven display. Hearing lions calling at night is a regular sound heard from most of our camps in the Luangwa Valley. But last night was particularly noisy. At sunrise around the breakfast we continued listening to the roars. I looked across the river, and saw a male lion […]
Read Further >
We recently got a camera to send around with our guides to afford them the opportunity to dabble in photography, as well as to get regular images from our camps. These are a few of the images from Takwela Camp in North Luangwa, run by guide Alex Phiri. Takwela is Remote Africa’s newest addition to […]
Read Further >
Virtute et Opera – Courage and Toil My school in South Africa was know as the home of the leopard, with pupils being called sons of the leopard. It is then only quite fitting that I have uprooted myself and made my new home in the Luangwa Valley – the valley of the leopard. The […]
Read Further >
We are incredibly fortunate to have a lovely natural depression in front of Tafika Camp which holds water until reasonably late in the season. This water, along with the rising temperatures and the ripening of seed pods and fruits in a number of trees bring regular family groups of elephants to the camp. Tafika Camp […]
Read Further >
The Luangwa Valley has a great number of birds available for twitchers to see. A recent count by BirdWatch Zambia (www.hbw.org / HBW Alive & BirdLife International) concluded that South Luangwa National Park is home to 469 species, while North Luangwa National Park boasts 416 species of bird. Below are some snapshots of what is […]
Read Further >
Yesterday’s afternoon drive held something new for me and guide, Mukupa Ben Zulu. After tea we headed out along the Tafika driveway. Mukupa had reported a dead baboon the previous afternoon which appeared to have fallen from a tree during a fight with a rival male, lying on the ground with bad wounds on its […]
Read Further >
July brings with it the birthday month for Christine Coppinger, John and Carol’s older daughter. This year, Christine was surprised with a trip up to Luangwa to spend some time with the family. While all together in the valley, it is customary to spend a night or two out at the Chikoko Trails together. This […]
Read Further >
Patrick and Allison Crawford enjoyed a 5-day walking safari at Chikoko Tree Camp from the 17 – 21st of September. Both are extremely experienced walkers having visited us 14 times before. Patrick has shared a game viewing diary of their time in Crocodile River Camp along with some of his great photos – thank you […]
Read Further >
Patrick and Allison Crawford enjoyed a 5-day walking safari at Chikoko Trails Camp from the 9 – 13th of September. Both are extremely experienced walkers having visited us 14 times before. Patrick gave an account of what they saw during this period of their safari and shared some of his great photos – thank you […]
Read Further >
Get more travel inspiration, tips and exclusive offers sent straight to your inbox
