Participants join elite guides, passionate conservationists and world-class photographers on safari. Promote conservation by photographing Zimbabwe’s greatest natural wonders. During the full moon, see a moon bow --best photographed from the Zambian side from March-July. ELEPHANT DAZE / LIGHT PRODUCTIONS 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 589 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Telephone 310-229-5365 THE AMALINDA COLLECTION 23 Old Gwanda Road, Granite Site, Hillside Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Telephone 263 9 243954 have lived around Victoria Falls for at least 2 million years. Two national parks, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Victoria Falls National Park, protect the area. Both extend into the rain forest surrounding the falls, providing refuge for elephants, zebra, antelope, giraffe, rhinoceros, water buffalo and gazelle. Victoria Falls drops from a plateau, measuring 262 feet high on the Falls’ western edge and stretching to 360 feet on the eastern edge. Two islands – Livingstone Island and Boaruka Island – cleave the falls at the base and separate it into individual streams. Victoria Falls lies along the Zambezi River, straddling the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Michael Poliza Photographer & Teacher Michael grew up in Germany and has been a leading wildlife photographer and teacher. Courtesy of your creative and experienced photography host, Michael Poliza, you will not just learn wildlife photography tips. Michael’s goal is to help you surpass creative limits to capture wildlife imagery which rivals photos from seasoned professionals. Sharing his generous expertise, this world-renown wildlife photographer will guide you to expand your photographic techniques and vision using his inventive, calm and patient approach. Birds of Zimbabwe Excellent Birding Destination Zimbabwe enjoys 650 bird species . Migratory birds visit from November to April in very large numbers. Matobo National Park. UNESCO World Heritage site There are places in the world where the vastness of time is actually palpable. Steeped in history and ancient mystery Zimbabwe's Matobo National Park is a small and beautiful nature reserve crammed with birdlife, wildlife and spiritual power. Matobo Hills is of great historical and spiritual significance to Zimbabwe, as they house artifacts dating back thousands of years. The local Ndebele claim this land as a sacred shrine and still pray to Mwali to petition for rain. Best known for its black and white rhino population Motobo Hills is an Intensive Preservation Zone . Large concentrations of birdlife bring bird lovers to see many of the world’s most fascinating species. Humans have occupied Motobo Hills since the early Stone Age and left behind a large collection of rock paintings. Ancient granite formations balance boulders. Motobo Hills features a profusion of distinctive rock landforms rising above the granite shield that covers much of Zimbabwe. The large shady rock areas attract copious wildlife. SAFARI HOSTS Sharon Stead, Nick Lynch & Phyllis Stuart Vast wildlife knowledge, extensive community relationships, and ongoing wildlife conservation projects lead by engaging experts who will make your trip a one-of-a-kind photography and conservation safari. Courtesy of your safari and conservation hosts, Sharon Stead, Phyllis Stuart & Nick Lynch, you will immerse yourself in Zimbabwe’s most sacred spaces and experience its magical places. You will engage your passion to help preserve wild places after visiting secret spots known to only locals and indigenous natives. You will leave Zimbabwe with rich memories having had meaningful experiences and making lifelong friendships. “It is not difficult to love Zimbabwe which boasts friendly and literate, Englishspeaking citizens, endless wildlife exploration destinations and low-cost, high value adventures”. Sharon Stead, The Amalinda Collection Welcome to The Amalinda Collection Three intriguing luxury safari camps owned and operated for 23 years by conservation-centric Zimbabwean family that is dedicated to creating world-class safaris in some of Zimbabwe’s premium wildlife and cultural destinations. Tour Operator / Host Sharon Stead ELEPHANT DAZE / LIGHT PRODUCTIONS 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 589 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 USA Telephone 310-229-5365 THE AMALINDA COLLECTION 23 Old Gwanda Road, Granite Site, Hillside Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Telephone 263 9 243954 Itinerary Itinerary Itinerary