The Luangwa River valley is perhaps one of the finest places for sightings of the vulnerable African Leopard (Panthera pardus). South Luangwa, Zambia with Chamalandu Camp.
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Lion Man Love
It was a crisp winter’s morning. Francolins were calling, announcing the unavoidable dawn that was breaking. The Land Rover engine was chugging along as we slowly crawled out of the lodge grounds of Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand (South Africa). Then the roaring of lions brought us on high alert. We […]
The leopard photo that was 7 years in the making
Leopards and I have a funny relationship. I’ve had to exert quite some patience to obtain photos of them. But this post is not about a Kruger leopard. Ever since visiting the Kalahari for the first time in 14 years back in 2009, I had a strong desire to see and photograph the elusive leopards […]
One Small Leap
A young Leopard (Panthera pardus) shows off his newly honed stalking skills. Okavango Delta, Botswana. With Tubu Tree Camp. Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm – ISO 800 f5.6 @ 1/1000 sec – Lexar Media – © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
All in the eyes
The eyes have it, they say. A picture is worth a thousand words, they say. Whoever they are, they said it. On our recent short visit to Singita in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa, we were fortunate to spend some quality time with an old male leopard called the “Camp Pan Male”. […]
Returning to the Sabi Sands
It’s been a while. Three years to be exact. Three years since I was able to last spend time in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, a jewel in the lowveld and one of the best places to view and photograph leopards in all of Africa. Three years ago, I didn’t have much luck. I was […]
Madikwe: May 2010 (Part 2)
If you missed out on the previous episode of this trip report, click HERE.Day 2We headed straight for the sighting of African Wild Dogs that was called in on the radio. When we found them they had moved from the side of the road and were staring intent…
The Leopard Hunts in Darkness
Stealth coupled with great night vision give the Leopard (Panthera pardus) the edge in this very unique habitat of the Luangwa River Valley. South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. with Luangwa River Camp and Robin Pope Safaris. Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm. ISO 6400 f4 @ 1/125 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari