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Carmine Bee-eater Hide (Shenton Safaris)
Run by Shenton Safaris · Up to 6 photographers · Sep–Oct
About
A seasonal hide set up each year at a southern carmine bee-eater nesting colony on the Luangwa River, sometimes on a moored boat and sometimes on a sandbank, reached by wading with an armed scout. It seats six, works best at dawn, and is guaranteed only in September and October; guests from Kaingo and Mwamba rotate through it.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 September
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:36 | Night |
| 05:36 | 05:52 | Blue hour |
| 05:52 | 06:17 | Golden hour |
| 06:17 | 07:15 | Soft |
| 07:15 | 09:00 | Medium |
| 09:00 | 14:39 | Harsh |
| 14:39 | 16:24 | Medium |
| 16:24 | 17:22 | Soft |
| 17:22 | 17:47 | Golden hour |
| 17:47 | 18:03 | Blue hour |
| 18:03 | 24:00 | Night |
2.7 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.2 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.2 h | 4.3 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 3.7 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.3 h | 4.0 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 4.9 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.6 h |
| Oct (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h |
The hide
- Hide
- Boat
- Session
- Day sessions
- Places
- Up to 6 photographers
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Lusaka time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 05:43– | 17:57– | 12h 48m12 h 48 min | 82° |
| Feb | 05:56– | 17:55– | 12h 31m12 h 31 min | 90° |
| Mar | 06:01– | 17:40– | 12h 10m12 h 10 min | 79° |
| Apr | 06:03– | 17:20– | 11h 48m11 h 48 min | 67° |
| May | 06:08– | 17:06– | 11h 31m11 h 31 min | 58° |
| Jun | 06:17– | 17:05– | 11h 22m11 h 22 min | 54° |
| Jul | 06:21– | 17:12– | 11h 26m11 h 26 min | 56° |
| Aug | 06:12– | 17:20– | 11h 41m11 h 41 min | 63° |
| SepIn season | 05:52– | 17:22– | 12h 1m12 h 1 min | 74° |
| OctIn season | 05:32– | 17:23– | 12h 23m12 h 23 min | 86° |
| Nov | 05:21– | 17:30– | 12h 43m12 h 43 min | 85° |
| Dec | 05:26– | 17:45– | 12h 53m12 h 53 min | 80° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026