You don’t need an expensive camera to bring home photos you’ll love. You need patience, good light, and a few habits. Shoot at the golden hours. Early morning and late afternoon give soft, warm light and also happen to be when animals are most active. Midday light is harsh, so use that time to rest at camp. Get the eye in focus. A sharp eye makes a portrait feel alive. If you’re using a phone, tap the animal’s face to set focus and exposure. Think about the background. Wait a

Most travellers have never heard of Katavi, and that’s exactly the point. In Tanzania’s far west, close to Lake Tanganyika, Katavi National Park is among the most remote and least visited in the country. It’s reached by light aircraft, and once you land, you step into a landscape that feels untouched: floodplains, palm groves and the Katuma River winding through it. What Katavi is famous for is its hippos. In the dry season, as water retreats, pods gather in huge numbers in t