Anabezi Camp

🔊 Sound On: He’s a 10 but don’t mess with his snacks! Just a reminder while celebrating this #WorldElephantDay that if you encroach on an elephant’s personal space, he or she will let you know - it doesn’t matter who you are. This elephant bull was not in the mood and made it very clear to all he wanted to feed in peace. Respecting this powerful keystone species is of the utmost importance, for humans and animals alike. The Lower Zambezi ecosystem, which includes both Lower Zambezi National Park and Mana Pools National Park, is home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. We are proud and honored to be part of an ongoing effort to protect elephants and their habitats. #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ {#wildlifephotography #elephant #africanelephant #wildlifeconservation #coexist #elephantlover #lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #perfectclick #photosafari #safari #luxurytravel #traveldeeper #africageophoto #TLPicks #africanwildlife #africatravel #bigfive #animallovers}

Épuré is a French word that we feel embodies the design and decor at Anabezi. Roughly translating to "paired down" or "clean," we like to let natural materials and local artwork speak for themselves, allowing key pieces and our love for Zambia to shine through. #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ {#passionpassport #boutiquehotels #tlppicks #bbctravel #mytinyatlas #designhotels #interiordesign #culturetrip #hoteldesign #archdigest #luxurysafari #luxurytravel #voyageursdumonde #suitcasetravels #slowliving #interiorstyle #interiorism #designinspo #interiorgoals #elledecor}

POV Anabezi Camp, Tent #5, 2:30pm: You're ready for a dip in your private plunge pool and this is your view. #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ {#passionpassport #boutiquehotels #tlppicks #bbctravel #mytinyatlas #designhotels #interiordesign #hoteldesign #archdigest #luxurysafari #luxurytravel #voyageursdumonde #suitcasetravel #interiorstyle #interiorgoals #elledecor #lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #zambiasafari #elephantlovers #wildlifeplanet #africageophoto #wildlifeonearth #onlyinafrica #onsafari #traveldeeper}

Sound On 🔊 Take a few seconds out of your day to enjoy a peaceful moment in nature. Observing elephant behavior in the Winterthorn forest is an experience unique to Lower Zambezi and its landscape. Even during the heat of the day many elephants can be found wandering through the shady patches in between the trees, reaching up to snack on tasty pods. #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ {#lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #zambiasafari #elephantlovers #wildlifeplanet #africageophoto #wildlifeonearth #forestcore #naturereels #onlyinafrica #onsafari #luxurytravel #getlost #traveldeeper #travelnow #motherearth #peaceful #mindfulness}

The interior design that safari dreams are made of! We've taken inspiration from old world Africa, classic minimalism and Danish midcentury modern design to create a space that remains both elegant and inviting. Relax, take a seat and meet the new Anabezi 💫 #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ {#passionpassport #boutiquehotels #tlppicks #bbctravel #mytinyatlas #designhotels #interiordesign #culturetrip #hoteldesign #archdigest #luxurysafari #luxurytravel #voyageursdumonde #suitcasetravels #slowliving #interiorstyle #interiorism #designinspo #interiorgoals #elledecor}

This leopard and her two two sub-adult cubs were feeding on an impala carcass stashed high in a winterthorn tree. After some time resting on the ground, the female climbed the tree and was met by one of her energetic cubs. Clearly not in the mood for play, she snarled her displeasure and then jumped gracefully over the cub and began to feed! Photo tip: this photo is taken long after sunset when the light is fading fast. Rest your camera to reduce shake, use a high ISO and a wide aperture to gather light…..and then take lots of photos. You’ll be surprised how many will be sharp even at a slow shutter speed….and the soft light and rich colours are beautiful. Photo & Caption by @edward_selfe_photo-safaris #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ {#wildlifephotography #phototip #leopard #wildlifeonearth #felidae #whiskers #lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #bigcat #perfectclick #photosafari #safari #luxurytravel #travelbucketlist #africageophoto #TLPicks #africanwildlife #africatravel #bigfive #wildlifephotographer}

These lions were taking a break from feeding on their buffalo kill to get a drink at a nearby channel. While the cubs drank, their mother kept watch for approaching crocodiles which might try to snatch a youngster! Photo tip: when we saw these lions heading towards the channel, we knew that photos taken from across the water would be far better than those taken looking down on the lions from behind. We took a chance and crossed the channel, hoping to get there before they moved on. Giving up the current opportunity in favour of the chance of something better is a key ingredient in creating the best wildlife photos. Photo & Caption by @edward_selfe_photo_safaris #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ {#wildlifephotography #phototip #lion #lioncub #felidae #whiskers #lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #perfectclick #photosafari #safari #luxurytravel #traveldeeper #africageophoto #TLPicks #africanwildlife #africatravel #bigfive #animallovers}

We watched this bull elephant use his trunk to search for the small nutritious Winterthorn pods from the forest floor. These curly dry food morsels form a significant part of elephants’ diets in the late dry season. Photo tip: the Lower Zambezi NP is blessed with extraordinary habitats. Before approaching a subject, try using a long telephoto lens to create a landscape image in which the subject is a small, but crucial feature. These ‘animalscapes’ add diversity to your portfolio and showcase wildlife in its natural environment. Photo & Caption by @edward_selfe_photo_safaris #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ Edward Selfe runs photo safaris from Anabezi where he helps guests to create shots such as this and shares his experience as a safari photographer. {#wildlifephotography #phototip #forestcore #elephant #lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #elephant #perfectclick #photosafari #safari #luxurytravel #traveldeeper #africageophoto #TLPicks #africanwildlife #africatravel #bigfive #landscape_lovers}

Elephants have little to fear from a pack of wild dogs, but their anti-predator tactics kick in anyway. By bunching together, they present a wall of tusks and powerful trunks, and the calves are protected in the middle. Adding an aggressive charge, and a blast of their trumpeting call, deters all but the most dedicated predators! Photo tip — predicting the action makes all the difference in wildlife photography; in this case, placing ourselves behind the wild dogs so that we could see their reaction to the elephants was crucial in getting this image where both species are visible. Photo & Caption by @edward_selfe_photo_safaris #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ {#wildlifephotography #phototip #elephants #painteddog #lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #babyelephant #perfectclick #photosafari #safari #luxurytravel #traveldeeper #africageophoto #TLPicks #africanwildlife #africatravel #bigfive}

The late afternoon light bathes the Lower Zambezi in gold for 30 minutes each day, and illuminated this elephant mother and calf as they foraged for food. Over many years, the elephants in this national park have become entirely used to visitors, allowing a natural view into their lives. Photo tip: shooting into the light can create “flare” in your lens which reduces contrast and prevents accurate focus. But placing a thin screen of branches between your camera and the sun, or placing the sun just out of shot, reduces this problem and allows you to create stunning hazy sunsets such as this. Photo & Caption by @edward_selfe_photo_safaris #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ Join Edward Selfe on a photo safari at Anabezi and learn the art of safari photography from a resident photographer with 15 years of experience in Zambia. {#wildlifephotography #phototip #sunset #skyporn #lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #elephant #perfectclick #photosafari #safari #luxurytravel #traveldeeper #africageophoto #TLPicks #africanwildlife #africatravel #bigfive #babyelephant #goldenhour #thatglow}

Leopards are phenomenal athletes, being both agile and incredibly strong. They think nothing of climbing a vertical tree trunk, and sometimes do so with a heavy carcass in their mouth. This youngster was sharing a meal with her mother, so she climbed up and down this trunk as she alternated between feeding and going for water. Photo tip: a leopard scaling a tree is one of the most prized photo opportunities, but getting it right is challenging. Positioning yourself correctly is key, making sure you are side-on to the leopard’s predicted ascent. Once in position, turn your camera vertical and frame the base of the tree, up to about 2.5m from the ground. The best shots are when the leopard first leaps from the ground and starts to climb, so shoot a burst of shots as it jumps, taking care to keep the frame camera still to avoid cutting off body parts! Photo & Caption by @edward_selfe_photo_safaris #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ Edward Selfe runs photo safaris from Anabezi where he helps guests get memorable images such as this one and shares his experience as a safari photographer. {#wildlifephotography #phototip #lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #luxurytravel #traveldeeper #africageophoto #TLPicks #africanwildlife #africatravel #bigfive #wildlife_on_earth #leopard #bigcat #whiskers #felidae #safarilife #photosafari}

Reaching into the branches of a Winterthorn tree, this elephant brought down a cascade of dust from the leaves above. Against the setting sun, the dust registered the shadow of the elephant, creating a double-image effect. Photo tip: if something looks beautiful, try to capture it on camera!! In this instance, the beauty of the image is in the dark silhouette against the golden sunset. When shooting sunsets and silhouettes, try underexposing your image to keep the shadow areas dark and intensify the rich colours of sunset — usually minus 1 on the exposure scale will do it, but you can try -2 as well. Photo & Caption by @edward_selfe_photo_safaris #TheMagicOfAnabezi ⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁⤁ {#wildlifephotography #phototip #sunset #goldenhour #lowerzambezi #discoverzambia #elephant #perfectclick #photosafari #safari #luxurytravel #traveldeeper #africageophoto #TLPicks #africanwildlife #africatravel #bigfive #wildlife_on_earth}