Namushasha

With a relatively short two and a bit hour drive ahead of us, we decided to have a look at the Mahango section of the Bwabwata National Park. This is the other side of the Okavango River to the Buffalo section. Self drive this time, no safari drive.
Did not expect much given our good day yesterday but saw a lot we did not see before. Zebra, giraffe, Savannah, and full sized elephants. No, Gnu. I know we have seen them before, but it's hard to get tired of.
The 'full sized' elephants were at a waterhole away from the river. There were about 30, drinking, splashing about in the mud, and having dust baths. BTW, this park is quite narrow, about 40km, but it's about 200km wide. There is plenty of space for the animals.
Then, into the car for the drive to Namushasha, which is near Kongola. Could not work out the speed limit on the nice road. Seemed to be 80kmh, but signs said to slow to 90kmh for the bigger settlements. So I did 100kmh. Some people were doing 140+. No, there are speed traps here.
Anyway, finally arrived. Have to go a few km down a dirt road. Very civilised, almost a shame we are staying only one night. Our chalet is right on the water. There is a 'beware of elephants crossing' sign on the road in, we were told to keep our windows closed when not in the room because of monkeys, and we can hear Hippos from our nice shady deck. I think we are in Africa 😀
I'll try to get Angela to upload pix of our chalet. It's very nice, but I would not want this at every location.
PS the place is all solar power, but we have AC. Looxury.
Off back to Botswana tomoz. I think the border crossing will be busy. We shall see.Read more