South Luangwa is often called the birthplace of the walking safari, a wild valley where the Luangwa River carves through ancient forests and oxbow lagoons. Here, leopards slip silently through ebony groves, lions patrol the floodplains and large herds of elephants and buffalo gather at the water’s edge. My South Luangwa images highlight this intimate, untamed character — nighttime encounters, golden light over the river and close moments on foot — capturing a wilderness that feels raw, authentic and deeply alive.