Blogs from Central, Botswana, Africa

So day 2 started the same as day 1, at 4am. Found a great coffee stop en route (or so we thought). A brand new gas station with an OK Supermarket, sadly though they don't sell coffee on a Sunday, the lord must be detoxing or something. On the road heding north through the Northern Cape and into the NW Provice got us to the Botswana border for 8am. I have to be honest the process was a little daunting at first as noone really tells you what you have to do. There's a few things involved and yep at one stage you have to part with cash surprise surprise (vehicle permit and insurance aparently). It's the first time I've been in a proper no-mans-land and it was qute an experience. All in all the guys ... read more

After a number of hours driving, we cross the border into Botswana. At the border we crossed Limpopo River, where we were greeted by a monkey on the other side of the fence. As an American I did not need a visa. I don't think any of the people on the group did. So it was pretty easy and quick. It was my second stamp in my passport. :-) At the end of the long drive, we arrived at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary located in Serowe. The Sanctuary helps protect the wildlife, especially Rhinos from poaching. There are many Poaching lookout platforms throughout the Sanctuary. It was established in 1992 and lays on the Kalarahi. We arrived when it was pouring rain but still managed to go on the game drive. I am still not confident ... read more

Baines boababs to Kubu Island. After we realized what a long drive it was to get to Baines Boababs we decided that and early start to the day was needed. We were up at around 5 am and watched a spectacular sunrise. There was toilet facities and a shower. All outdoors and open. Nothing like getting in touch with mother nature. Once all was done and we had breakfast made by Adrian we hit the road. But first off to see these boababs that are so famous. What a spectacle they are. Their sheer size was unbelievable. I mean HOLY CRAP!!! It was breath taking and nothing like I have ever seen before. So after a few photo's we were off on our epic trip down to Kubu island but we soon had a problem- limited ... read more

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Hi everyone, Well, are back from the bush and will be leaving for Ethiopia today. We had an exciting and frustrating time on our 12 day safari but all in all it was an amazing experience. Here are some of the highlights of the 12 day safari we took from Maun to Victoria Falls, Zambia. 1. First night at Maun at the River lodge backpackers watching the sun go down over the river and listening to the bell frogs (sound like wooden wind chimes) as they came into full chorus as the sun went down. 2. Flight over the Okavango in a Cessna 172 4 seater plane. 3. Seeing our first giraffes and zebras at Nxai National Park and hearing elephants at night and visiting 1,000 year old Baobab trees. 4. Seeing Deception Valley for the ... read more