Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/04/11/zimanga-photography-safari/ # 11 Stunning Images from Alan’s Zimanga Photography Safari Published on April 11, 2019 [![A Colourful Portrait Of A Three Banded Plover As Captured During The Natureslens Zimanga Photography Safari](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-colourful-portrait-of-a-three-banded-plover-as-captured-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-colourful-portrait-of-a-three-banded-plover-as-captured-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg) In May 2018, Alan joined me on our **Zimanga photography safari holiday**. His primary objective was to photograph the notable birdlife that Zimanga has to offer, but as it turns out, he also enjoyed a spot of [mammal](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/mammal/) photography too! He sent in so many beautiful images that I have decided to dedicate a series of blog posts to showcase his images. [![A Giraffe Silhouette At Sunset Taken During The Zimanga Photography Safari Led By Natureslens](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-giraffe-silhouette-at-sunset-taken-during-the-zimanga-photography-safari-led-by-natureslens.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-giraffe-silhouette-at-sunset-taken-during-the-zimanga-photography-safari-led-by-natureslens.jpg) [![A Colourful Silhouette Of Two Guinea Fowl Captured During The Natureslens Zimanga Photography Safari](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-colourful-silhouette-of-two-guinea-fowl-captured-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-colourful-silhouette-of-two-guinea-fowl-captured-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg) The birds in Zimanga can be photographed from the hides & while you are out & about on a game drive. All the hide sessions are timed to take advantage of the gorgeous light at dawn & dusk. Alan’s first photography session was an afternoon in the **Lagoon hide**. In order to access this hide, you have to walk along a screened walkway that leads to a 30m long & pipe with a 1.5m diameter which you have to walk through. The internal concrete wall of the pipe is decorated with the signatures of every photographer who has ever visited **Lagoon hide**. How cool is that? The hide is placed off-centre in the Lagoon which means that there is a long & a shorter distance available for photography. For the afternoon session, the longer distance was better for the light & Alan found that his Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM was the perfect lens to use in this hide. I think it would be safe to say that Alan really enjoyed his time in this hide. Just look at these strong images of the three-ringed plover, wagtail & Egyptian geese! The lighting was just perfect for producing such colourful photos. [![A Three Banded Plover Taking A Bath During The Zimanga Photography Safari Led By Natureslens](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-three-banded-plover-taking-a-bath-during-the-zimanga-photography-safari-led-by-natureslens.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-three-banded-plover-taking-a-bath-during-the-zimanga-photography-safari-led-by-natureslens.jpg) [![A Pair Of Egyptian Geese Standing On The Edge Of The Lagoon As Captured During The Natureslens Zimanga Photography Safari](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-pair-of-egyptian-geese-standing-on-the-edge-of-the-lagoon-as-captured-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-pair-of-egyptian-geese-standing-on-the-edge-of-the-lagoon-as-captured-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg) [![An African Pied Wagtail Having A Bath As Captured During The Zimanga Photography Safari Led By Natureslens](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/an-african-pied-wagtail-having-a-bath-as-captured-during-the-zimanga-photography-safari-led-by-natureslens.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/an-african-pied-wagtail-having-a-bath-as-captured-during-the-zimanga-photography-safari-led-by-natureslens.jpg) This green backed heron was a source of much amusement for everyone who was in the hide with Alan. He was forever present & determined to make sure that we photographed him on every possible perch. [![A Green Backed Heron Looking For Fish In A Lagoon As Captured During The Natureslens Zimanga Photography Safari](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-green-backed-heron-looking-for-fish-in-a-lagoon-as-captured-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-green-backed-heron-looking-for-fish-in-a-lagoon-as-captured-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg) [![Portrait Of A Green Backed Heron Taken During The Natureslens Zimanga Photography Safari](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/portrait-of-a-green-backed-heron-taken-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/portrait-of-a-green-backed-heron-taken-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg) On his final day at Zimanga, Alan returned to the Lagoon hide for a morning session where he captured this lovely image of a pied [kingfisher](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/common-kingfisher/) in flight. The rising sun cast a gorgeous pink glow on this egret as it searched for food. [![A Pied Kingfisher Takes Flight During The Zimanga Photography Safari Led By Natureslens](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-pied-kingfisher-takes-flight-during-the-zimanga-photography-safari-led-by-natureslens.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-pied-kingfisher-takes-flight-during-the-zimanga-photography-safari-led-by-natureslens.jpg) [![Pied Kingfisher Perched On A Log As Photographed During The Natureslens Zimanga Photography Safari](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pied-kingfisher-perched-on-a-log-as-photographed-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pied-kingfisher-perched-on-a-log-as-photographed-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg) [![Little Egret Kissed By The Rosy Glow Of Dawn Photographed During The Natureslens Zimanga Photography Safari](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/little-egret-kissed-by-the-rosy-glow-of-dawn-photographed-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/little-egret-kissed-by-the-rosy-glow-of-dawn-photographed-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg) To read [part 2](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=14790&action=edit) of Alan’s **Zimanga photography safari holiday** & see more of his gorgeous images, please click [here](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=14790&action=edit). - NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays are structured around photographic opportunity — every schedule decision is made around light, behaviour, & access. - Small groups of 4–8 photographers ensure unhurried positions & individual guidance. - Single occupancy accommodation is included as standard across the majority of our trips. ## Share this post - - - - [![An Inquisitive Stallion Walks Up The Beach As Photographed During The Natureslens White Horses Of The Camargue Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/an-inquisitive-stallion-walks-up-the-beach-as-photographed-during-the-natureslens-white-horses-of-the-camargue-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/04/18/inspiring-white-horses-of-the-camargue/) ### [10 inspiring images of the White Horses of the Camargue](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/04/18/inspiring-white-horses-of-the-camargue/) April 18, 2019 I wanted to share more images from our White Horses of the Camargue photography trip in September 2018 to give… - [![A Crouched Hoopoe Photographed During The Spanish Birdlife Of Toledo Photography Holiday 1](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a-crouched-hoopoe-photographed-during-the-spanish-birdlife-of-toledo-photography-holiday-1.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/08/18/spanish-birdlife/) ### [12 images of the fabulous Spanish Birdlife & other Wildlife of El Taray](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/08/18/spanish-birdlife/) August 18, 2019 John's images of the Spanish birdlife & wildlife demonstrate that with the widespread of hides across the estate of El Taray,… - [![A Beautiful Trio Of Dalmatian Pelicans Photographed During One Of The Natureslens Dalmatian Pelican Photography Tours](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/a-beautiful-trio-of-dalmatian-pelicans-photographed-during-one-of-the-natureslens-dalmatian-pelican-photography-tours.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/04/15/dalmatian-pelican-photography-tours/) ### [10 beautiful images showing what can be captured during our Dalmatian Pelican Photography Tours](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/04/15/dalmatian-pelican-photography-tours/) April 15, 2019 Our guide Annette shares 10 beautiful images captured during our Dalmatian Pelican photography tours at Lake Kerkini in Greece. 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