In the African country of Chad,
lies one of nature’s best kept natural secrets, Zakouma National Park (ZNP).
Over 350 000ha of untamed, untraveled, unfenced and untouched wilderness
is what makes Zakouma the perfect destination for the adventure photographer. Here
birds exist in flocks of thousands, buffalo, antelope and elephant move in
herds of hundreds and lion’s continue to roam the open plains just as they have
since the beginning of time.
Tourism in Chad has been virtually
nonexistent up until recent times, which is why ZNP as a travel destination has
remained off the radar. This unique attribute is what enticed C4 photo guide
and naturalist, Kyle de Nobrega to explore the destination in search of a wild
untouched piece of Africa. Kyle was blown away by the abundance of all things
wild ZNP had to offer and more so as a photographer, he was challenged by
unfamiliar scenario’s that pushed the distinctive moulds African wildlife
photography is so often associated with. The result was excellent photography
and an abundance of creative opportunities.
We have specifically scheduled this
safari to run at the end of ZNP’s dry season, when huge flocks and herds gravitate
towards to the remaining pockets of water situated in the marshes and rivers. Along these water courses waterfowl gather
on mass, with herds of Tiang, Lelwels Hartebeest, Defassa Waterbuck, Olive
Baboon, buffalo and Kordofan Giraffe coming to the water almost all the time.
Lion are very common and hunt the buffalo and other antelope as they come to
the pools of water. One of the highlights has to be the enormous flocks of
quelea that cloud the sky by day, as they dodge the hundreds of predating kites
– a scene to behold.
On this Safari, you will be treated
to the unique opportunity to explore the reserve and photograph by foot as well
as by vehicle. Back at Camp Nomade, which is set up in the most productive
areas of the season, one is treated to a North African style tented camp
including all the essentials needed to relax and take refuge from the heat of
the day.
2016 will mark the first year of
tourism for Camp Nomade and Zakouma National Park. C4 Photo Safari’s cannot
wait to share one of Africa’s wildest destinations with our fellow wildlife photographers.
Make sure you do not miss this
opportunity to see one of Africa’s untouched Gems.
You can view everything you need to
know about this safari on our website here:
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| A large herd of Central African Buffalo |
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| Camp Nomade from the air |
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| Lion's on a buffalo kill |
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| Dinning under the stars |
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| Post dinner camp fire |
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| The Riguek flood plain in front of the camp |
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| The freedom of photographing on foot |
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| Our first sighting of the waterfowl congregations, viewed 5 minutes after arriving in ZNP |
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| One of SNP's greatest marvels, flocks of quelea and predating raptors |
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| Deffasa Waterbuck |
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| An afternoon spent photographing quelea's at the colony |
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A bull elephant photographed on foot near the airstrip
Text By: Ruth Nussbaum
Photographs By: Kyle de Nobrega |
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