Three male African wild dogs from Kafue National Park have completed the longest recorded mammal movement on the African continent, travelling 4 126 kilometres / 2 564 miles over nine months in search of new territory and mates. The litter mates, known as the Mayukuyuku males, departed their [...]
A leopardess named Kuvina has been spotted with not one but two cubs by guides at Sungani in one of the most remote areas of South Luangwa National Park. Kuvina has been photographed since 2023 and recently surprised staff when [...]
With more of the bush thinning out, the action has been hotting up around Track and Trail River Camp in South Luangwa National Park. JACKALS A relaxed side-striped jackal contemplates its next move. WILD DOGS A seemingly [...]
Early high season has started with a bang at Track and Trail River Camp in South Luangwa, with plenty of big hitters coming out and strutting their stuff! LEOPARDS A young leopard uses a termite mound to keep an [...]
On 16 June 2016, the first guests arrived at Ila Safari Lodge. At the time, it was a single lodge on the banks of the Kafue River, built on a bold belief: that luxury tourism could be a force for [...]
Time + Tide Kakuli in South Luangwa National Park has been given a thoughtful makeover with each of the four tents getting redesigned. The new tents are a comfortable combination of classic thatch, timber and grass with expansive decks made [...]
Following the success and popularity of the Numbu star bed at Mwamba Bush Camp, Shenton Safaris decided to build a dedicated sleepout at sister camp, Kaingo in South Luangwa National Park. Named ‘River Song’ for its enviable position on the [...]
The 2025 impact report shows that the Green Safaris Conservation Foundation (GSCF) has put USD410 000 towards education, community upliftment and wildlife preservation in Zambia and Malawi, where the company has renowned safari lodges. Highlights in Zambia include: Nearly 300 [...]
Capturing stunning wildlife photographs requires far more than technical skill alone; it demands a deep understanding of animal behavior. By learning how animals move, react, and interact with their environment, photographers can anticipate decisive moments rather than rely on chance. [...]
Guests arriving for the 2027 season at Kaingo Camp will experience completely new rooms. Shenton Safaris' flagship lodge – built in 1992 – is getting a major overhaul during the annual shutdown between November 2026 and May 2027. All the [...]
The sought-after Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park will soon have a comfortable camp for serious safari enthusiasts, wildlife photographers and birders. Once the base camp for the team that filmed the BBC’s incredible documentary Kingdom, about the lives [...]
Named after legendary guide Jacob Shawa, Shawa Luangwa is a small eco camp in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park, where the BBC One documentary Kingdom was filmed over five years. The camp had opened two new tents [...]
From September 2026, visitors to South Luangwa National Park will be able to claim back peace, quiet and time at an expansive villa that promises privacy and superb game viewing. Chikunto Safaris will be opening Nthawi House, a 2-bedroom exclusive [...]
Supper under the stars at Croc's Nest Green season’s camp closures are traditionally a time for maintenance and refurbishments to be done. This year is no different at Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa National Park where the team [...]
Green Safaris, who have lodges in Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi, have been rewarded for their regenerative tourism model fostered by founder Vincent Kouwenhoven. His belief is that, with the right approach and partners, ‘Tourism can restore [...]
Some of the top lodges and camps in North and South Luangwa are making it even easier for you to visit in 2026 with discounts, deals and specials for groups, families, solos and honeymooners. In addition, the government has dropped [...]
Kingdom, the BBC’s new nature documentary, was filmed entirely in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park and follows the fortunes of the same leopards, wild dogs, lions and hyenas over five years as they give birth, hunt, fall [...]
Green Safaris, operators of several top lodges in Zambia, have released their 2024 annual report with a breakdown of spending and support for conservation projects. Some of the highlights include: Eight check dams were built in Kafue National Park to [...]
Visitors to Mwamba Camp in South Luangwa National Park have yet another reason to enjoy their stay: a new sleepout platform that puts you in the heart of the savannah with only the moon, stars and night sounds as company. [...]
The Zambezi Basin, which encompasses almost the whole country except for the northern half of the northern region, has received a major funding boost from Climate Investment Funds (CIF), which is co-ordinated by the African Development Bank and World Bank. [...]
