Chill out in Chobe

After an early start to get out of Savuti - the way out being even more “fun” sand roads - we eventually thrashed our way back onto tar roads and civilisation.

Andrew had done snooping and found Mwandi View - a perfect oasis! Our hosts were ex-Aussie residents and we were extremely spoiled while we downed the anchor and had 3 nights at Mwandi to recharge.

So close to the border, P&J did a day trip to Victoria Falls and it sounded like the Zim border crossing efficiency was unchanged from our own experiences 8 years previously. We stayed put at Mwandi and were treated to some fantastic sightings at a nearby watering hole - including leopard sightings on two of these nights! Incredible!

While we were so close we also drove up to Chobe River and did a river cruise and then returned in time for a fantastic bush walk with a local guide, Lucky, learning about animal tracks and bush plants. Really the photos speak to our sense of Northern Botswana, and we were a little sad to head towards the Namibian border…Read more