Hi James, Just a quick note to say thank you for the fabulous time we had with you. To walk within 15 feet of a totally relaxed leopard and to follow it for 5 minutes or so is something that will be indelibly printed in my mind. Then to catch a tigerfish of 5/6 kg just by the camp, things just got better and better. What a nice crew you have and they all do you proud, even in 40plus degrees of heat. We had a great time at Mwambashi. We saw 3 Leopards, 3 Lions, numerous plainsgame, caught 40 tigerfish approx and 2 Vundu weighing 55lbs and 60lbs. It was sad to leave, but Zambia has produced the best game viewing that I have ever seen and I have seen quite alot.
Hugh and Lara Hellyer   UK - September 2007

James and Tim:
We want to thank you for the fabulous time we had with you.  It was truly an unbelievable experience, probably one of the strongest in our lives.
We lived four days inside real Africa getting in touch with nature and animals like never before. In that situation we experienced the magic of feeling the strength of nature and how weak we can be in front of it. At the same time we had all the comfort and the protection we desired. The best memory we have, and we'll always carry with us, is about an afternoon tour inside the camp of a young elephant: he came so close to us, and it was so exciting that now we can't explain it with some words.
Moreover we were the lucky actors of the “movie” you produced with “mythical” Geoff, the director, that added something special to our adventure.
Thanks a lot, we will never forget the time spent with you and we suggest everyone who wants to try a real safari not to miss this one.
Laura and Stefano - Italy - August 2007

James:
Lois and I want to thank you for an extraordinary time.  It was truly an incredible experience to be on the ground with you tracking herds of elephants and Cape Buffalo and being able to get so close to them.

We will never forget you stopping when we were walking through the bush and quietly telling us to listen and then we heard a very subtle - whoosh, whoosh sound the sound of elephant ears fanning to cool themselves off.  Amazing.  And, I do not think I will forget you leading me literally crawling from thicket to thicket - to try to get closer to a Cape Buffalo herd to get a better picture.  Actually, Lois got a good picture of us on our hands and knees trying to stay out of sight of the herd.  Thanks for that.

The whole experience with you gave Africa an impressive reality that we would not have had otherwise.  Your walking safaris are something not to be missed.  As we were leaving and we told you that we needed more time, we could not have been more sincere.  It was the highlight of our month in southern Africa. Thanks and best wishes.

Charles and Lois Smith
Charlie and Lois Smith - September 2006

This is one of several pictures of the elephant that came out of the bush by the Zambezi river

This is the picture of the elephant that came down the ravine while we were looking at the group of elephants feeding by the Zambezi river.  This is just when he caught our scent and was sensing that something was amiss

This is the picture Lois took of me taking a picture of the Cape Buffalo herd

Stalking Cape Buffalo

Sunset

Sunrise - Thanks to the Smith's for all their pictures!

Walking up close to Buffalo with the care and safety required is a thrilling experience

Lois and I, for some unknowable reason, think warthogs are sort of cute - don't ask - I don't understand it either

Hey James,
We can't stop thinking of Africa. What an amazing adventure!....We're back in the swing of things, new CD, concerts, travel, but mentally, we are still on the banks of the Zambezi. We will return. Your part of our trip was as authentic and awe inspiring as anything I have seen. Some of our favorite memories will always be the hike up in the hills, and the elephant in our tent with 5 people hiding behind it whispering "Jaaammmeeesss"....We had a great visit with Steve at Mwambashi. Hope to return as soon as we can.
Honeymoon, anyone?
Rachel and Mack Bailey - Fall 2006

"Sunset on the Zambezi, leopard tracks behind our tent and elephants, elephants, elephants. Our trip with Vintage Safari's was more than we ever imagined. The thrill of walking through an African National Park with James our guide and consummate teacher is an experience we will cherish forever."
Simpson's July 2005 - Canada

"On reflection, the hi-lights of my Zambezi experience were countless,
however the nocturnal sounds are very special memories, the echoing Hyena
call, the very vocal Hippo, the occasional Lion and Leopard.

A truly wonderful safari; excitement, great food, fine wine, fun company, a
fine team of guys and a slice of Africa"
Andrew Brooke - UK

 

"You were responsible for the quality of my once-in-a-lifetime 60th birthday treat holiday. Learning and relearning the wild places and birds and animals and insects. Being called to a cold beer or gin-and-tonic by the sounds of the accordion or the gramophone. Making string from the baobab bark. Trying to make fire. Top quality. I - we all - enjoyed it enormously."
Nick Lear - UK

 

"A million thanks for a wonderful few days - fantastic to finally get over and see your operation at work, and I loved every minute."
Adrian Dangar - Wild and Exotic Adventures

 

"We will highly recommend it!"
Marcus and Amber Armytage - UK

 

 

This Leopard delighted me by coming out of the bush in full daylight (Photo Credit: Timothy Jackson)

Larry Simpson enjoys the fight of a Tiger Fish while staying at Mwambashi Lodge (Photo Credit: Simpson's)

Experiencing Victoria falls from a Microlight is a wonderful way to understand what Livingstone was so excited about - and he saw it from the ground!

Leopard feeding in a tree - Walking safari May 2006

Funnel Web Spider

Sunrise

Through the Mosquito Net - Super!

Watching a Buffalo Herd

 

 

 

 

 

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Watching Buffalo about 150 yards away... Laura - Italy - August 2007

Walking in the hills gives great views of the Zambezi - Laura and Stefano - Italy - August 2007

Laura and Stefano - Italy - August 2007

The good old days...

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