Hippo as we saw them so many times in the water

Botswana - Self Drive Part 1

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May 6th 2023
It was an amazing trip!! So many sights and a couple of stories, too!! Self driving allowed us to see so much of the parks. The campsites were remote with most of them 8 or 9 very large sites. We had heard stories of elephants or lions coming into the campsites, but to actually experience a couple of elephants actually walk thru was surreal, and slightly terrifying at times. And the park roads wer ... read more

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Moremi Game Reserve

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Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the mos... ... read more