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December 25, 2017
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- Day 1
- Monday, December 25, 2017 at 7:00 AM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 1,557 m
- South Africa Glen Austin -25.96533, 28.1628225°57’55” S 28°9’46” E
Day 1 : Packing
December 25, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Packing and getting all excited about the trip
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 1:01 AM
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Altitude: 1,129 m
- Botswana Ghanzi -21.63531, 21.8177621°38’7” S 21°49’4” E
Day 2 – Kalahari Gateway to Dqae
December 26, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
After breakfast we ventured deeper into the Central Kalahari and our camp in the Ghanzi district, here we spend time getting to know the San people. After lunch we joined our San guides for a guided walk and in the evening the San culture, well known for its rich traditions of song, dance and story-telling.

Accommodation Dqae Qare San Lodge www.dqae.orgRead more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 7:15 AM
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Altitude: 1,136 m
- Botswana Kang -23.6815, 22.7672923°40’53” S 22°46’2” E
Day 1 – Johannesburg to Kalahari Gateway
December 26, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
A long long day of driving. Leaving behind the city of Johannesburg at 0730, we travel through the North-West Province to the Botswana border. After completing border formalities we continue on the Trans-Kalahari highway to our overnight Kang Ultra, arriving at 20:22....13 hours. A truck stop in front and a pleasant overnight at the back.
Lunch consisted of sandwiches next to road.

Two cold beer when we got here was the highlight😒

Accommodation Kang Ultra Stophttp://www.kangultralodge.comRead more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Altitude: 1,126 m
- Botswana Kkhoutsiri -21.45046, 22.063521°27’2” S 22°3’49” E
Day 2 : Champagne and Nougat
December 26, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Between lunch and the afternoon walk Marcia shared her Xmas present..... a champagne and nougat pairing / tasting.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 5:00 PM
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Altitude: 946 m
- Botswana North-West -19.95256, 23.4772819°57’9” S 23°28’38” E
Day 2 : Pub Quiz & San Walk
December 26, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Late afternoon we did the San walk which was followed with a Pub Quiz. The Pub Quiz was the 1st half of Andrew and Christine's present.
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- Day 4
- Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 2:00 AM
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 999 m
- Botswana Lefatsis -18.64587, 22.059718°38’45” S 22°3’35” E
Day 4 - Okavango Delta
December 28, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
This morning we embarked on our exploration of the Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s great wilderness areas. This unique and unusual ecosystem sees the annual flood waters of the Okavango River fan out into the sands of the Kalahari Basin. The seasonality of the flood waters lends the Delta its ever changing character. While water levels may fluctuate the tranquillity of this wilderness area remains constant.

We started with a 4 hour drive to a "tree" to find the truck for Nguma Island lodge.
Great tented camp under a huge tree with a wonderful swimming pool.

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- Day 4
- Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 6:53 AM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 946 m
- Botswana North-West -19.95257, 23.4772619°57’9” S 23°28’38” E
Day 3 – Kalahari to Maun
December 28, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This morning we bid farewell to the San and make our way to Maun, gateway to the Okavango Delta..
The drive was only 275km but felt like 500km.

Also met up with a crew from GAdventures.

Accommodation Sedia Riverside Hotelhttp://www.sedia-hotel.com/Read more
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- Day 4
- Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 6:56 AM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 946 m
- Botswana North-West -19.9526, 23.477319°57’9” S 23°28’38” E
Day 3 : Red bull gives you wings
December 28, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The highlight of the day was Andrew's present to us.

A scenic flight over the delta.
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- Day 4
- Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 5:00 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 1,020 m
- Botswana North-West -18.53108, 21.9490818°31’52” S 21°56’57” E
Day 4: Okavanga boat trips
December 28, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Highlight of the two days were the three boat trips. Lots of crocodiles but we were unlucky with the hippos and elephants.
Other team saw elephants and the one group was stormed by a hippo.
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- Day 5
- Friday, December 29, 2017 at 5:00 PM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 1,008 m
- Botswana Xhauga -18.4573, 21.8992318°27’26” S 21°53’57” E
Day 5 : Okavanga Sunsets
December 29, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Very difficult to choose the 6 best photos
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- Day 6
- Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 9:26 AM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 999 m
- Botswana Lefatsis -18.63537, 22.0464618°38’7” S 22°2’47” E
Day 5 – Okavango Delta
December 30, 2017 in Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A full day was set aside to enjoy the activities on offer in the Delta.
We did the traditional mokoro ride, a natures walk, swimming and ice cold beer.

Andrew had to try his hand at being the captain of his soul....
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- Day 6
- Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 3:00 PM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 934 m
- Namibia Lusikili -17.55373, 24.4139517°33’13” S 24°24’50” E
Day 6 : Zambezi Mubala lodge
December 30, 2017 in Namibia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We left Nguma Island lodge early morning for a 100km drive to the Namibian border. Saw some elephants, sable and impala. Also dozens of yellow bill kite.

Once in Caprivi we followed the route to Katima Malilu and then the lodge. 0800 till 1800 ....... 10 hour drive.Read more
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- Day 6
- Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 7:00 PM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 929 m
- Namibia Mumboni -17.55216, 24.3910417°33’8” S 24°23’28” E
Day 6 : Whiskey tasting
December 30, 2017 in Namibia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Dave surprised us with a whiskey tasting and some magic fire
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- Day 7
- Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 4:00 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 977 m
- Zimbabwe Hwange District -17.8519, 25.2648617°51’7” S 25°15’53” E
Day 7 : Chobe Sunset Cruise
December 31, 2017 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
At 1500 we joined the group on a 3 hour cruise down the Chobe river.

Unbelievable experience as the boat allows you to get extremely close.
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- Day 7
- Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 4:00 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 938 m
- Zimbabwe Hwange District -17.81426, 25.2646317°48’51” S 25°15’53” E
Day 7 : Chobe 4x4 drive
December 31, 2017 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
The morning was spend from Zambezi river across the border into Chobe. At 1200 we started our exploration of the Chobe National Park on 4x4 vehicles. Plenty of close encounters with elephants, hippo and buffalo. More than a 100 elephants herded at the river in the afternoon.

Accommodation : Thebe River Safarishttp://www.theberiversafaris.comRead more
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- Day 7
- Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 11:00 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 926 m
- Namibia Nankomba -17.83585, 24.8439617°50’9” S 24°50’38” E
Day 7 : Goodbye 2017 - Hello 2018
December 31, 2017 in Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Ended the year on a high.

We prepared a South African braai for the group in Sue's theme night - come dine with me.

African outfits and a photo booth.
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- Day 8
- Monday, January 1, 2018 at 10:04 AM
- ⛅ 8 °C
- Altitude: 900 m
- Zimbabwe Princess Elizabeth Island -17.89955, 25.8250917°53’58” S 25°49’30” E
Day 8 – Kasane to Victoria Falls
January 1, 2018 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
With the memories of our wildlife encounters firmly etched in our minds, we crossed the border to Zimbabwe - a painfull experience. After a quick visit to the hotel we crossed to the spectacular Victoria Falls, also known by the local name of “Mosi-oa Tunya” (the smoke that thunders).

Accommodation : Victoria Rainbow HotelRead more
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- Day 9
- Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 12:00 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 897 m
- Zimbabwe Victoria Falls -17.89691, 25.8247917°53’49” S 25°49’29” E
Day 8 : White Water Rafting
January 2, 2018 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
This morning we spend 7 hours on the Zambezi. 28 km with 23 Rapids 5 of which is grade 5
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- Day 9
- Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 9:00 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 903 m
- Zimbabwe Chinotimba -17.90531, 25.8087817°54’19” S 25°48’32” E
Day 9 : Last day
January 2, 2018 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
What an unbelievable trip....
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Trip end
January 2, 2018