Welcome to Shenton Safaris

In the words of Mike Unwin - BBC Wildlife's travel writer of the year and author of The Bradt guide to Southern African Wildlife:

“One week with Shenton Safaris was a thorough immersion in the very best of South Luangwa . Expert guiding from Derek Shenton and his team brought us memorable encounters with the valley's most impressive wild life, both on foot and on wheels, whilst the laid back ambiance of the two gloriously situated camps makes them hard places to leave. The photographic hides were a revelation, a rare opportunity to sit tight and let unsuspecting wildlife come to you – plus the thrill of meeting a hundred hippos eyeball to eyeball. And all this without another camp or vehicle in sight. Magical!”

In the words of world-famous wildlife photographer Andy Rouse (star of Animal Planet's The Wildlife Photographer) and his partner animal behaviourist Dr Tracey Rich:

"An African safari - how it really should be experienced. One-on-one encounters with truly wild animals and a team that go that extra mile for you both at camp and in the
bush, you couldn't ask for more when you are busy working on a photo-assignment. We've spent a great deal of time in the bush and Shenton Safaris delivered everything in a relaxed and efficient manner truly turning a working trip into a pleasure. From the privacy of the hides to being party to hunting sequences by the Mwamba lion pride, (not to mention the Zorilla) it was just the ticket. The Shenton Safaris' fan-club has just gained a couple more excited fans"

Shenton Safaris is the South Luangwa safari operation of choice for wild life lovers and professionals alike. BBC, National Geographic, Discovery channel and world famous wild life photographers Frans Lanting and Andy Rouse have all stayed at our camps and filmed or photographed from our unique hides. Our guests love their safari experience with us so much that 60% return - and in many cases again and again. This has certainly been the case with Frans Lanting and the National Geographic team!

In the words of world-famous wildlife photographer Frans Lanting, National Geographic:

"One of the wonderful features of Derek Shenton's camps is the network of blinds he sets up each year to allow close-up views of hippos, elephants, and the other wildlife. From his hippo hide, hidden in a corner of the Luangwa River you are close enough to feel as if you are part of the pod - a truly unique perspective that is both a tribute to Derek's ingenuity and to his superb knowledge of the Luangwa Valley"

In the words of Christine Eckstrom, National Geographic Traveller Magazine:

"In the moonlit blackness, all lights off, we hold still and listen. I hear only the blood beat in my ears, but Derek Shenton hears the leopard. Derek is uniquely qualified to guide me through the Luangwa night from his camp "Kaingo" (which means "leopard"), perched above the river in an area exceptionally rich in wildlife, including big cats"

Deep within the South Luangwa National Park , and far from the busy Mfuwe area,

our two camps are situated in the richest game viewing area of the park. The areas directly around our camps are incredibly wildlife rich; with 8 or 9 leopards in the areas directly around our two camps - 95% of our guests see leopard!

Let Shenton Safaris guide you through an African safari holiday experience of a lifetime.

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