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Adam Parker

At age 7, Adam tracked Africa’s Big Five on foot with his father in Zimbabwe—an experience that sparked a lifelong passion for the natural world. His early years were spent camping in the uKhahlamba Mountains of South Africa and exploring the wild coastline south of Mozambique.

Adam earned his professional safari guide qualification in 2012, allowing him to live full time in the wilderness. He has guided in the Sabi Sands in South Africa, Odzala in the Congo and South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi in Zambia. Adam remains active in conservation across Africa, assisting with aerial surveys, wildlife monitoring and field research. A career highlight was spending eight months rehabilitating and releasing the first Temminck’s ground pangolins into Zululand after 70 years of local extinction.

Adam went on to become a specialist walking, canoeing and photography guide in Zambia, where he lived for four years inside national parks. As a Nat Hab Photo Expedition Leader, he blends his conservation background and guiding expertise with a love of photography that helps guests connect deeply to wild spaces.

Adam has guided film crews from BBC, Silverback, Plimsoll, Netflix and National Geographic, bringing a cinematic perspective to his photo expeditions. His fun, adventurous and caring nature is felt around the campfire—whether he’s sharing stories from years in the wild or creating new memories with those who travel alongside him.

What's in My Camera Bag

My Packing Philosophy

Pack versatile gear first and specialist gear later. Pack your best equipment—secondary bodies and lenses can be added if the weight limits allow. A zoom lens in the range of 70-200 or 100-500 will make up the vast majority of your wildlife images. Bring a wider lens for scenic, cultural, landscape and astro photography. A monopod can be great too. Cleaning kits, filters and extras in a neat bag for bonus points!

Cameras
OM System OM-1 Mark II Camera Body
iPhone Mini

Lenses
M.Zuiko 50-200 f/2.8 PRO
Lumix GX Vario II 12-35 f/2.8 ASPH
M.Zuiko MC-20 2x Digital Teleconverter

Other
58mm & 77mm Variable Magnetic ND/UV Filters
Sirui AT-25 Carbon Tripod
DJI Mic Mini
Lens Cleaning Kit
Led Lenser Headlamp
Samsung Shield T7 Portable Hard Drive
Apple MacBook Pro

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