Zambia Photo Safari: Leopards of South Luangwa

2027

August 22 - 28, 2027 | 7 Days, 6 Nights

August 30 - September 05, 2027 | 7 Days, 6 Nights

2028

August 22 - 28, 2028 | 7 Days, 6 Nights

August 30 - September 05, 2028 | 7 Days, 6 Nights

Master Wildlife Photography in One of Africa’s Most Exceptional Safari Destinations Zambia

Master Landscape Photography in One of America’s Most Otherworldly National Parks

Join a professional photography workshop in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park for an immersive seven-night safari experience in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich and visually compelling landscapes.

South Luangwa is renowned for its exceptional walking safaris, abundant wildlife, dramatic river scenery, ancient ebony forests, golden grasslands, and extraordinary opportunities to photograph animals in their natural environment. During this six-day photography program, you’ll pursue elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs, colorful birdlife, and other iconic African species under the guidance of an experienced professional photographer and safari leader.

This field-based photography tour is designed for photographers who want to improve their wildlife and environmental storytelling, create stronger compositions, work confidently in changing light, and develop a more refined editing workflow.

From misty morning drives and golden savannah light to dramatic skies, dust, reflections, and intimate wildlife encounters, South Luangwa offers endless opportunities to create compelling images while learning how to photograph responsibly and respectfully.

Workshop Highlights & Logistics:

Chasing the Light and Wildlife Activity
Our daily schedule is designed around the most productive photography conditions, including early-morning game drives, late-afternoon drives, golden-hour light, night photography opportunities, and wildlife activity.

Small-Group Experience
Travel in a limited-size group with personal instruction and comfortable opportunities to photograph from appropriate distances without overcrowding subjects or locations.

Wildlife Photography Instruction
Learn how to anticipate animal behavior, create stronger compositions, use appropriate shutter speeds, manage challenging lighting, photograph from safari vehicles, and tell a more complete visual story.

Leopard, Elephant, Lion, and Big-Game Opportunities
South Luangwa is known for its diverse wildlife and excellent predator viewing. While sightings can never be guaranteed, the park offers opportunities to photograph elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, wild dogs, buffalo, antelope, monkeys, and a remarkable variety of birds.

Bird and Smaller Wildlife Photography
Develop techniques for photographing colorful birds, reptiles, insects, primates, and other smaller subjects often overlooked during traditional game drives.

Post-Processing and Image Critique
Midday sessions focus on Lightroom and Photoshop techniques, including organizing and selecting images, preserving natural color, improving tonal detail, managing high-contrast scenes, reducing distractions, and developing a cohesive safari portfolio.

Who This Landscape Photography Workshop Is Perfect For

• Beginner to pro photographers

• DSLR, mirrorless, compact, or iPhone shooters

• Travelers who want a safe, guided way to experience Zambia

• Photographers interested in wildlife, nature, and environmental storytelling

Suggested Experience Level

No professional photography experience is required. Participants should be comfortable spending extended periods in safari vehicles, waking early for morning activities, and working in warm outdoor conditions.

A camera with a telephoto lens is recommended for wildlife photography, although participants may use whatever equipment they have available. A full equipment list will be provided before departure.

Trip Format

This is a six-day photography workshop with seven nights of accommodation in and around South Luangwa National Park.

A typical day may include:

• Early-morning coffee and sunrise game drive

• Breakfast at camp or lodge

• Midday rest, image review, or post-processing instruction

• Afternoon photography discussion or free time

• Late-afternoon and sunset game drive

• Dinner and evening image review

The exact itinerary may change based on wildlife conditions, weather, road conditions, park regulations, lodge operations, and the best available photographic opportunities.

What’s Included

• Airport transfers from the designated arrival airport

• Seven nights of accommodation

• Shared accommodation based on double occupancy

• Private or dedicated safari transportation for the group, where specified

• Professional photographer and workshop leader

• Local safari guide or guides

• Wildlife photography instruction

• Daily game drives and photography outings

• Post-processing instruction in Lightroom

• Image review and group critique sessions

• Meals specified in the final itinerary

• Drinking water during scheduled activities

• Park entry and conservation fees, if specified in the final itinerary

• Ground transportation included in the published itinerary

What’s Not Included

Unless specifically stated in the final itinerary, the following are not included:

• International airfare

• Domestic flights not listed in the itinerary

• Visa or entry fees

• Travel insurance

• Medical, evacuation, or rescue coverage

• Alcoholic beverages

• Personal purchases and laundry

• Camera equipment or equipment insurance

• Additional hotel nights before or after the workshop

• Gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and workshop personnel

• Costs resulting from flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, or itinerary changes outside the operator’s control

2027 Dates & Availability

August 22 - 28, 2027 | 6 Days, 7 Nights

August 30 - September 05, 2027 | 6 Days, 7 Nights

2028 Dates & Availability

August 22 - 28, 2028 | 7 Days, 6 Nights

August 30 - September 05, 2028 | 7 Days, 6 Nights

Pricing

$8,500 USD per person (shared room)
+ $1200 single supplement

Remainder due 3 months before the tour.

A deposit of $2800 USD is required to reserve a place. The remaining balance is due 90 days before departure.

Because this is a limited-capacity international photography tour, reservations are confirmed only after the required deposit has been received and acknowledged in writing.

Cancellation Policy

A 30% deposit is required to reserve your place on the tour.

The deposit is refundable until the minimum number of participants required for the tour has been reached. You will be notified once the minimum group size has been confirmed. After that point, we will begin confirming and paying for accommodation, 4×4 safari vehicles, guides, park fees, and other services. Once these arrangements have been made, the 30% deposit becomes nonrefundable.

If you cancel your booking more than three months before the tour start date, we can refund 50% of the deposit.

For cancellations made three months or less before the tour start date, no refund can be provided, unless a replacement is found, then your deposit minus $200 will be returned.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. The applicable cancellation date is the date we receive your written request.

Because international safari arrangements involve advance, nonrefundable commitments, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel-cancellation insurance as soon as your booking is confirmed. Your policy should ideally cover trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, emergency evacuation, travel delays, and baggage loss.

Wildlife sightings, weather, road conditions, and specific itinerary activities cannot be guaranteed. Any changes required because of local conditions, park regulations, safety concerns, transportation issues, or circumstances beyond our control will not automatically qualify for a refund.