Short safari to the Caprivi Strip

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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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Photos

Shebeen
Many shebeens everywhere!!

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 River
from the edge of Amashare lodge

Killer Pods
These way about 1 - 3 kg each and if you camp beneath - beware!!

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 man
Demonstrations were provided

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

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

Kovango River
morning sunrise

Carmine bee eaters
Beautiful birds!!

Johnny
Johnny is Ovambo and knows everyone and everything

Brai
Cooking steaks on the brai

Roman and Robyn
Sharing brekkie while watching the scenery

Water queue
Leaving Mohungu Lodge, we saw many people lined up to get their water for the day.

All who wait
A bit of a social event!!

Buffalo
the river breaks up into delta and many animals abound

Lilac-breasted roller
Stunning colours

Buffalo
getting a little close

the dirt road
in the game park

Buffalo
deciding to go away

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