Destination: Botswana

Moremi Madness

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 | By murray_wilson | Views [956] | Comments [1]

After our time in a Mokoro in the Okavango Delta we had 1 day off before heading there again, this time on a vehicle based 2 day, 1 night trip. We were in a party of 7, good to chat with people as well as our guide Baker and Kasanga the cook (who ensured ... Read more >

Okavango time

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 | By murray_wilson | Views [1011] | Comments [2]

We have returned from a 3 day, 2 night trip to teh okavango delta.  We travelled by mokoro, or dugout canoe, and camped using our own tent and cooking over an open fire - very romantic.  There was just the 2 of us plus Edwin our guide / poler (they pole ... Read more >

Gallery: Okavango

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 | By murray_wilson | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Kury Dance Festival

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 | By harryjonas | Photo Gallery

Spitskoppe, Etosha, Okavango and now Chobe

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 | By nick_earl | Views [1101] | Comments [2]

Bec and I are in Kasane, Botswana.  We have been busy since I last wrote.  From Swakopmund we tavelled to Cape Cross to see a seal colony, then Spitskoppe, Etosha National Park, then into Botswana for the Okavango Delta and now Chobe National Park.  ... Read more >

Gallery: Contiki - European Whirl

Wed, 28 May 2008 | By nicole_abbott | Photo Gallery

Gallery: J'berg, Bots, Sits

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By afrikaz | Photo Gallery

Leaving Oz and getting there

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By afrikaz | Views [373]

19 April 2008   Going away drinks at Clancy’s was a great affair, a few champagnes with those I love. My heart sad knowing that it may be a while before we will be together again.   I lost everyone towards the end of the night, I dislike ... Read more >

Botswana

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 | By annekebroadbent | Views [1174]

In Botswana it rained. We knew we'd be following the back of the wet season all the way down Africa, and it seems in Botswana it caught up with us. It was only an hour or two drive across from Vic Falls in Zimbabwe to the Chobe National Park in Botswana ... Read more >

Gallery: Botswana

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 | By bkhk4fun | Photo Gallery

Okavango Delta

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 | By bkhk4fun | Views [6645]

Amy: It is Dec. 15 th as I type this update and I can’t believe how fast the time is going by on our Safari.   We arrived in Maun (gateway to the Okavango Delta) on the 13 th and went on a scenic flight of the Delta in the afternoon.   It was beautiful ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

dedi-CAT-ion

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [1327]

We'd left the waters of the Okavango Delta and made our way to Chobe River National Park where we'd be spending the last of our Botswana days and nights. We began with another incredibly early morning rise (it was still pitch black when we awoke) ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

THANK YOU Uncle Doug & Aunt Leona

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [2170]

Before going into today's adventure (FLYING) I'd like to give a quick thanks to my incredible, supportive family.  Not only have they been there for me emotionally but also financially !  Their contributions have been extremely helpful and unforgotten ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

OK DELTA

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [4171]

The Okavango Delta is one of the world's largest inland water systems.  It can expand to over 16,000 square kilometres and plays a major role in supporting the area's wildlife and we had the opportunity to explore it on mokoro canoes.  This little, ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Botswana

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By whereintheworld | Photo Gallery