Short safari to the Caprivi Strip

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September 18th 2010

ShebeenShebeen
Shebeen

Many shebeens everywhere!!
After visiting Alex in Windhoek, we wended our way to Otavi - more exactly to Alex's geo camp at Kombat where there is an old mine. Alex is exploring for various minerals in the area, so we went along to check things out. After that, we prepared for our camping trip. We set out Monday morning buying provisions at Grootfontein and continuing north to Rundu, then Divundu, Katima Mulilo then a large loop to Kongola and back through Divundu etc. The trip was 660 km long altogether. We came back dirty and pleased with some aspects, and not so thrilled with others. There were 6 of us, so 2 vehicles (4xd) and all we needed. at this time of the year if you don't book, all accommodation is taken except for the camping.... But lovely campsites and lots of sundowners to keep the place humming.

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Amashare LodgeAmashare Lodge
Amashare Lodge

We stopped at Rundu for lunch at this beautiful lodge and gardens which contained many peacocks and various fowls.
The View of the Kovango RiverThe View of the Kovango River
The View of the Kovango River

from the edge of Amashare lodge
Killer PodsKiller Pods
Killer Pods

These way about 1 - 3 kg each and if you camp beneath - beware!!
San WarriorSan Warrior
San Warrior

This San man was selling this bow and arrow set for $100 - about AUD15 - he got lucky - both Alex and Johhny bought one each!
Johhny and San manJohhny and San man
Johhny and San man

Demonstrations were provided
VillagesVillages
Villages

Many villages along the way made their huts from sticks and some actually made mud and added that tooo for strength
Kovango River Kovango River
Kovango River

We camped just here - with Hipos grunting and blowing - we were never sure whether we could expect them ashore!!
Kovango RiverKovango River
Kovango River

morning sunrise
Carmine bee eatersCarmine bee eaters
Carmine bee eaters

Beautiful birds!!
JohnnyJohnny
Johnny

Johnny is Ovambo and knows everyone and everything
BraiBrai
Brai

Cooking steaks on the brai
Roman and RobynRoman and Robyn
Roman and Robyn

Sharing brekkie while watching the scenery
Water queueWater queue
Water queue

Leaving Mohungu Lodge, we saw many people lined up to get their water for the day.
All who waitAll who wait
All who wait

A bit of a social event!!
BuffaloBuffalo
Buffalo

the river breaks up into delta and many animals abound
Lilac-breasted rollerLilac-breasted roller
Lilac-breasted roller

Stunning colours
BuffaloBuffalo
Buffalo

getting a little close
the dirt roadthe dirt road
the dirt road

in the game park
BuffaloBuffalo
Buffalo

deciding to go away
Young HippoYoung Hippo
Young Hippo

telling us to get the .... out!!






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