Day 1 : Packing
25. december 2017, Sydafrika ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Packing and getting all excited about the trip
Day 2 – Kalahari Gateway to Dqae
26. december 2017, 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 guidedLæs mere
Day 1 – Johannesburg to Kalahari Gateway
26. december 2017, 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 theLæs mere
Day 2 : Champagne and Nougat
26. december 2017, Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Between lunch and the afternoon walk Marcia shared her Xmas present..... a champagne and nougat pairing / tasting.
Day 2 : Pub Quiz & San Walk
26. december 2017, 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.
Day 4 - Okavango Delta
28. december 2017, 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 fanLæs mere
Day 3 – Kalahari to Maun
28. december 2017, 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 fromLæs mere
Day 3 : Red bull gives you wings
28. december 2017, Botswana ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The highlight of the day was Andrew's present to us.
A scenic flight over the delta.
Day 4: Okavanga boat trips
28. december 2017, 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.
Day 5 : Okavanga Sunsets
29. december 2017, Botswana ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Very difficult to choose the 6 best photos
Day 5 – Okavango Delta
30. december 2017, 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 theLæs mere
Day 6 : Zambezi Mubala lodge
30. december 2017, 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 toLæs mere
Day 6 : Whiskey tasting
30. december 2017, Namibia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Dave surprised us with a whiskey tasting and some magic fire
Day 7 : Chobe Sunset Cruise
31. december 2017, 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.
Day 7 : Chobe 4x4 drive
31. december 2017, 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, hippoLæs mere
Day 7 : Goodbye 2017 - Hello 2018
31. december 2017, 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.
Day 8 – Kasane to Victoria Falls
1. januar 2018, 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 spectacularLæs mere
Day 8 : White Water Rafting
2. januar 2018, Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
This morning we spend 7 hours on the Zambezi. 28 km with 23 Rapids 5 of which is grade 5
Day 9 : Last day
2. januar 2018, Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
What an unbelievable trip....
RejsendeLet the fun begin xx