Initial View of the Delta

We were flying at about 1000 feet and the views were remarkable. It was an amazing experience to be seated behind the pilot and to see all the instruments. I didn't realise that you couldn't actually see out of the front window except at take-off and landing. Didn't spot too much wildlife down below, except a solitary elephant, some zebra, a crocodile and a man and his mokoro.

Day 5: Journey to the Okavango Delta

April 1st 2008
I’m sure I slept last night, but no sooner had I turned off the light and got under the mosquito net than it was morning. The little alarm clock was screaming at me to get up, its volume disproportionately large for its size. After a (very) hot shower, I made my way down the sandy paths to breakfast. Both Brian and Jill were there before me and were waiting patiently for their cooked meal. I to ... read more

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