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Last Waterhole Hide (Mwamba)

Run by Shenton Safaris · Aug–Oct

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About

A hide on an active waterhole a short walk from Mwamba's chalets, free for guests to use between activities. From late August, when other water dries up, it draws a steady stream of game and more than 25 bird species a day, including Lilian's lovebirds; lions and buffalo are regular.

Open months

Last Waterhole Hide (Mwamba) by month
MonthPresence
JanOutside the window
FebOutside the window
MarOutside the window
AprOutside the window
MayOutside the window
JunOutside the window
JulOutside the window
AugIn season
SepIn season
OctIn season
NovOutside the window
DecOutside the window

Light on 15 August

Clear sky

Light through the day, 15 August, local time, Africa/Lusaka
FromToLight
00:0005:55Night
05:5506:12Blue hour
06:1206:37Golden hour
06:3707:38Soft
07:3809:33Medium
09:3314:24Harsh
14:2416:19Medium
16:1917:20Soft
17:2017:45Golden hour
17:4518:02Blue hour
18:0224:00Night

2.9 hours of golden and soft light.

Light by month

Hours a day

Light mix by month, hours a day, under a clear sky
MonthGolden hourSoftMediumHarsh
Jan0.9 h2.0 h3.6 h6.2 h
Feb0.8 h1.9 h3.5 h6.2 h
Mar0.8 h1.9 h3.5 h5.8 h
Apr0.8 h2.0 h3.7 h5.2 h
May0.9 h2.1 h4.2 h4.3 h
Jun0.9 h2.2 h4.5 h3.7 h
Jul0.9 h2.1 h4.3 h4.0 h
Aug (window)0.8 h2.0 h3.8 h4.9 h
Sep (window)0.8 h1.9 h3.5 h5.6 h
Oct (window)0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h6.1 h
Nov0.9 h2.0 h3.5 h6.2 h
Dec0.9 h2.1 h3.6 h6.2 h

The hide

Hide
Ground level
Session
Day sessions
Places
Not stated
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.

Light by month at Last Waterhole Hide (Mwamba), in Lusaka time
MonthGolden hourDaylightSun at noon
Morning golden hourEvening golden hour
Jan05:43–06:0917:57–18:2412h 48m82°
Feb05:56–06:2117:55–18:2012h 31m90°
Mar06:01–06:2617:40–18:0512h 10m79°
Apr06:03–06:2817:20–17:4511h 48m67°
May06:08–06:3517:06–17:3211h 31m58°
Jun06:17–06:4417:05–17:3211h 22m54°
Jul06:21–06:4817:12–17:3911h 26m56°
AugIn season06:12–06:3717:20–17:4511h 41m63°
SepIn season05:52–06:1717:22–17:4712h 1m74°
OctIn season05:32–05:5717:23–17:4812h 23m86°
Nov05:21–05:4717:30–17:5612h 43m85°
Dec05:26–05:5317:45–18:1212h 53m80°

Getting there

Nearest airport
Unknown

Sources

Sources not statedConfidence unknownChecked Oct 2026

Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026