The sounds of the African savanna

It's a calm morning by the river Kapamba in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. A few cicadas are winding down their night calls, making room for the daytime sounds of the savanna. Long version at: https://youtu.be/xnGuW1RLgBk

A river in the savanna

As night falls in the African savanna, the sounds of the bush become louder and more ominous. Everything changes as soon as you light the campfire. Long version at https://youtu.be/sHMq4jkKht4

A campfire in the African savanna

The sound of the African bush on a hot afternoon is pretty relaxed. Gone is the lush dawn chorus as most animals are avoiding the scorching midday sun. Long version at https://youtu.be/FdGyXE47HzQ

Lazy Afternoon In The Savanna

Hippos and an obnoxiously loud cicada call at dusk in the savanna. Recorded with Sony PCM A10 and Lom mikroUsi microphones. Listen to more recordings from the African savanna at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdGyXE47HzQ&list=PLCRlYmmK1sqpnPimVGFNUhmt1WtYhnsZc

Loud Cicada At South Luangwa

An unidentified creature calls at dawn in the savanna. More soundscapes from the African savanna at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRlYmmK1sqpnPimVGFNUhmt1WtYhnsZc

Unidentified Call At Kapamba Bushcamp

Listen to the call of the African scops owl, recorded in the wild expanse that is the South Luangwa savanna woodland. Also available at https://youtu.be/NE8ImZ4T_S8

African Scops Owl In The Savanna

What do vervet monkeys sound like? Also available at: https://youtu.be/Bu_vCwEqHL4

Vervet monkey sounds

African savanna ambience with birds singing and insects calling at various distances - a beautiful and calm soundscape full of exquisite little detail. Long version at https://youtu.be/5NyIPnT1Wpw

The sound of the African savanna on a calm day

Award winning sound recordist, audio director and expedition leader - Dune: Part Two | Mufasa: The Lion King | Horizon Forbidden West | Wordscapes

The sounds of the African savanna

George Vlad