The August winds have heralded the first wave of heat to the Luangwa. Chilly sunrises kick off morning activities but within a few hours the warmth of the dry season sets in for the rest of the… …

Football is the most popular sport in local villages around Zambia. If schools or families can’t afford to buy footballs, then they are made by binding together plastic bags till a roundish, ball-like thing has… …

We wish you a Merry Christmas, happy holidays and all the best for the New Year. We thank you for your support in 2017. Best wishes, John, Carol, Bryan & all of us at Remote Africa Safaris  Please click… …

On average, every year our repeat business sits between 25% & 30%.  Of these, a large percentage of guests have been five times or more.  This year four groups returned after as much as a ten-year… …

An early evening spent watching mother and baby hippo from our new hide at Tafika (erected at the base of the river bank over-looking the river) turned into much more than anticipated! No matter where… …

As we ease into the second month of our season the nights are getting cooler, the river is dropping and the out-lying lagoons are starting to dry up.  The beautiful crisp, clear days and stunning… …

The seasons in the Luangwa Valley are ever-changing and before you settle in to one season it’s time for things to change again. It is during these periods that the landscape undergoes an often dramatic… …

It’s hard to believe 2017 is already well underway! The festive season is a distant memory and camp building, in preparation of the new season, is only a month away. To read our full newsletter… …

The season of falling leaves and greening sausage trees is upon us. The gardeners are kept constantly busy sweeping leaves with the gusting wind determined to undo all of their hard work. To read our… …

The start of September brings with it the height of the dry season. Early mornings continue to be refreshingly cool but most animals now seek refuge during the midday heat. To read our full newsletter… …