Amazing what you can find on the side of the road in Africa

Day 206 - African Wilderness

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January 24th 2007
Today's journey began early and was one of the quietest yet on the truck. The destination was Chobe National Park. Time and again we would have to slow down for elephants either in or next to the road, and this wasn't even in a national park or protected area, just the genuine 'wild'. It's great to see so many and makes you wonder why people still think they're almost extinct. One time the driver ... read more

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Maun

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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