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Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
A spider bite, which conventional medicine can only treat with antibiotics for secondary infection, almost ruined the long awaited trip, but herbs came to the rescue. See viewtopic.php?f=146&t=23354" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This was a tour in 3 parts:
(1) With tour group led by Kalbas Nell, in Botswana, camping - Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Lekhubu Island (Magadigadi Pans), Okanvango Delta, Moremi National Park.
(2) Planned, on our own, in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana, lodges - Ngepi Camp (Western Caprivi, Namibia), Mazambala Island (Central Caprivi), Kasane (Botswana) visiting Chobe National Park and Waterfront, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe).
(3) Unplanned, our route back on our own, lodges - From Kasane through the Chobe north to south to Ganzi (Botswana), via Gobabis (Namibia) and gravel roads to Sossusvlei, via gravel roads to Fish river canyon and home.
We (SWAMBO and I) crossed no less than 7 borders, without any hassles at all. Picture of the route below. Other pictures to follow.
This was a tour in 3 parts:
(1) With tour group led by Kalbas Nell, in Botswana, camping - Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Lekhubu Island (Magadigadi Pans), Okanvango Delta, Moremi National Park.
(2) Planned, on our own, in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana, lodges - Ngepi Camp (Western Caprivi, Namibia), Mazambala Island (Central Caprivi), Kasane (Botswana) visiting Chobe National Park and Waterfront, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe).
(3) Unplanned, our route back on our own, lodges - From Kasane through the Chobe north to south to Ganzi (Botswana), via Gobabis (Namibia) and gravel roads to Sossusvlei, via gravel roads to Fish river canyon and home.
We (SWAMBO and I) crossed no less than 7 borders, without any hassles at all. Picture of the route below. Other pictures to follow.
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We left Koringberg one afternoon and progressed to Loeriesfontein. Had a great time with the locals in the pub of our accomodation, but regretted it in the morning. Then on to Upington (Dessert Palace Hotel) via gravel to Brandvlei. Next morning to Mafikeng (Protea Hotel had a great special on). Next day we crossed the Botswana border at Ramatlabana and slept in Serowe in the Serowe Hotel. Great little place, but try to miss it on a Friday night - they have a braai for all and sundry with very loud music till early morning.
View from Van Rhyns pass Quiver trees on the way to Loeriesfontein To rember the headache Golf course view
View from Van Rhyns pass Quiver trees on the way to Loeriesfontein To rember the headache Golf course view
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Botswana in December, but that's hot and wet!!! - said many a person. True, but during the day one is travelling in an airconditioned Hilux, then in the late afternoon the rain cools everything down, making for a comfortable sleep in a tent. But, yes, in the parks the roads can become troublesome, we had just enough rain for the roads to be fun. They call it the "secret season": All the insects, birds and animals have little ones, everything is green, green with a veritable carpet of grass and the camp sites and lodges are not overrun. From what I have heard the winter time is dry, bleak, dusty and busy, but you do see more game as they are concentrated at the water holes.
So off to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary from Serowe. Meet the tour group and crew. What a lovely place. Good camp sites and ablutions. Shop and toilet at entrance gate. Also some super looking luxury accomodation. We only stayed one night and did some game viewing the next morning. Lots of game we saw, from rhinos to giraffes to zebras. Would have liked at least 2 nights here.
Meeting the crew Camp ready Feeding time, all the time Rhino family
So off to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary from Serowe. Meet the tour group and crew. What a lovely place. Good camp sites and ablutions. Shop and toilet at entrance gate. Also some super looking luxury accomodation. We only stayed one night and did some game viewing the next morning. Lots of game we saw, from rhinos to giraffes to zebras. Would have liked at least 2 nights here.
Meeting the crew Camp ready Feeding time, all the time Rhino family
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Very nice, specially the rhino family
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Then off to Lekhubu island on the Magadigadi pans. This time of year the normal entrance route is not always do-able. If not (consult the guy at the gate), there is a long way around. We were able to do the normal route. Had great fun on this slippery slide, one or two 360 degree turns, but no damage other than very dirty vehicles and wipers working really overtime. Lekhubu island itself is amazing. Nothing but an unsavoury long drop though.
Approaching the slippery slide Approaching Lekhubu island Weather games on the pans After the night's rain The road out Right next to the road between the pans and Maun
Approaching the slippery slide Approaching Lekhubu island Weather games on the pans After the night's rain The road out Right next to the road between the pans and Maun
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Dit lyk lekker, wens ek kon ook daar wees
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Nice Andre!
Who's cruiser was that?
Who's cruiser was that?
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te, mooooooiiii.................!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Baie mooi. Dankie vir die lekker deel.
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Mark - That's Kalbas Nell's cruiser.
From Lekhubu island to Deltarain Sitatunga Camp, just outside Maun for an overnight stop, some lovely showers, Hilux wash and re-stocking.
The Hilux getting some tlc at the best equipped facility in Maun. Then off to Sepopa Swamp Stop, Sepupa, on the banks of a channel of the Okavango Delta. Ablutions in a sorry state. Electricity not working, but my solar panel did the trick. Mokoro ride, embedded/propagandised in my mind as thé experience in Botswana not to miss, but it takes a 3 hour boat drive to an island, transfer to mokoros, half an hour mokoro ride, then some game viewing, half an hour mokoro ride back, finishing with another 3 hour boat drive back to camp. Very tiring, very expensive. There must be a better way?
The group on a sunset cruise On the channel Croc hiding spot
From Lekhubu island to Deltarain Sitatunga Camp, just outside Maun for an overnight stop, some lovely showers, Hilux wash and re-stocking.
The Hilux getting some tlc at the best equipped facility in Maun. Then off to Sepopa Swamp Stop, Sepupa, on the banks of a channel of the Okavango Delta. Ablutions in a sorry state. Electricity not working, but my solar panel did the trick. Mokoro ride, embedded/propagandised in my mind as thé experience in Botswana not to miss, but it takes a 3 hour boat drive to an island, transfer to mokoros, half an hour mokoro ride, then some game viewing, half an hour mokoro ride back, finishing with another 3 hour boat drive back to camp. Very tiring, very expensive. There must be a better way?
The group on a sunset cruise On the channel Croc hiding spot
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Some more Okavango delta pics.
Breakfast in progress... Bird Another bird Multitasking with book, camera and binoculars!!
Breakfast in progress... Bird Another bird Multitasking with book, camera and binoculars!!
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Nice Keep 'em coming :wink2:
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Next we camped for two nights just outside of the south gate of Moremi National Park. The camp site is called Kaziikini and Shandereka. Great camp, with neat, clean and working ablution facilities. We also had the use of a lapa there. Moremi was certainly a highlight for us. Lots of water to negotiate, especially back to the south gate from fourth bridge. SWAMBO had great fun driving this part and was rewarded by many a handshake from the men drivers. We lost our front number plate in one of the pools of water, but fortunately one of the following passengers in the convey noticed it floating and picked it up for us. Thanks to Herman Engelbrecht's bushmechanic course our toolkit include a battery powered drill, drill bits, a pop rivet gun and rivets, making repair a breeze.
Moremi sunset Ant hill Dark gifaffe Frog's eggs in a white foam nest, with the pool nature has provided, waiting to receive the tadpoles. Flame lily Lechwe
Moremi sunset Ant hill Dark gifaffe Frog's eggs in a white foam nest, with the pool nature has provided, waiting to receive the tadpoles. Flame lily Lechwe
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Some more pictures from Moremi National Park
Spreading wings Well striped Dangerous dance Fourth bridge Concentration Road of water pools
Spreading wings Well striped Dangerous dance Fourth bridge Concentration Road of water pools
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BOTSWANA ROADS:
The most interesting, people built bus stops - picture of the best one we encountered, below.
Lots of cattle, donkeys, goats, people beside and on the road and potholes in the roads. We had one very close encounter with two calves.
From Moremi we went a little bit south to Sehithwa, then north into the western Caprivi to Ngepi Camp via the Muhembo border post.
The most interesting, people built bus stops - picture of the best one we encountered, below.
Lots of cattle, donkeys, goats, people beside and on the road and potholes in the roads. We had one very close encounter with two calves.
From Moremi we went a little bit south to Sehithwa, then north into the western Caprivi to Ngepi Camp via the Muhembo border post.
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Magties, ongelooflike nice fotos
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Lekker, waantoe van hier af?
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VEHICLE TROUBLES:
Glad to be able do say the Hilux gave no mechanical troubles during our 8 000 km trip. Apart from the number plate which we had to re-attach, the front window pane of the African Outback canopy fell to the inside of the canopy on the Namibian gravel roads. Again using our battery powered drill, rivet gun and rivets that could be fixed in a jiffy.
Most satisfying story came on our way to Botswana, between Olifantshoek and Sishen. Here we encountered a Uno standing beside the road with a shredded tyre and the driver making frantic pump gestures. Turned out the spare tyre was not only flat, but had the offending nail still embedded. So we removed the nail, put in a plug and inflated. What a good feeling to be able to help your fellow man and receive his gratitude.
After Moremi PART 2 (planned, on our own) of our trip commenced. First stop - two nights at Ngepi Camp, Caprivi, Namibia. We stayed in one of their tree houses, overlooking the river - stunning. Much to do here: Swimming in the croc proof pool, fishing, river rafting, mokoro rides, boat rides, etcetera. Super camp sites.
Tree house no 12 Croc proof pool Commons Waking up view Breakfast at the bar
Glad to be able do say the Hilux gave no mechanical troubles during our 8 000 km trip. Apart from the number plate which we had to re-attach, the front window pane of the African Outback canopy fell to the inside of the canopy on the Namibian gravel roads. Again using our battery powered drill, rivet gun and rivets that could be fixed in a jiffy.
Most satisfying story came on our way to Botswana, between Olifantshoek and Sishen. Here we encountered a Uno standing beside the road with a shredded tyre and the driver making frantic pump gestures. Turned out the spare tyre was not only flat, but had the offending nail still embedded. So we removed the nail, put in a plug and inflated. What a good feeling to be able to help your fellow man and receive his gratitude.
After Moremi PART 2 (planned, on our own) of our trip commenced. First stop - two nights at Ngepi Camp, Caprivi, Namibia. We stayed in one of their tree houses, overlooking the river - stunning. Much to do here: Swimming in the croc proof pool, fishing, river rafting, mokoro rides, boat rides, etcetera. Super camp sites.
Tree house no 12 Croc proof pool Commons Waking up view Breakfast at the bar
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baie pragtig dis seker nie al photies nie
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Thanks for all the encouraging and positive comments, much appreciated.
From Ngepi Camp we travelled to Mazambala island, just past Kongola, about in the middle of the Caprivi strip. Noticeable in the Caprivi, as opposed to Botswana, are the crops cultivated on small pieces of land by families. Wonder how they cope with all the elephants?
Hilux was parked in a guarded parking space and we and luggage had to travel to Mazambala island by boat.
The road (Kwando river) to Mazambala island. Bungalows, well equipped, stunning central bar/dining room area, great food View from the deck Caprivi elephant, alarmingly close
From Ngepi Camp we travelled to Mazambala island, just past Kongola, about in the middle of the Caprivi strip. Noticeable in the Caprivi, as opposed to Botswana, are the crops cultivated on small pieces of land by families. Wonder how they cope with all the elephants?
Hilux was parked in a guarded parking space and we and luggage had to travel to Mazambala island by boat.
The road (Kwando river) to Mazambala island. Bungalows, well equipped, stunning central bar/dining room area, great food View from the deck Caprivi elephant, alarmingly close
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Baie Mooi
Keep it comming
Keep it comming
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From Mazambala island back into Botswana via Katima Mulilo. We based in The Old House in Kasane for 4 nights. The Old House is in town, right on the river.
The Old House lapa Playing in the Old House garden Sunset from The Old House Obligatory game drive in the Chobe National Park one morning:
Game drive in the Chobe 1 Game drive in the Chobe 2 - hippos peeking Game drive in the Chobe 3 - traffic
The Old House lapa Playing in the Old House garden Sunset from The Old House Obligatory game drive in the Chobe National Park one morning:
Game drive in the Chobe 1 Game drive in the Chobe 2 - hippos peeking Game drive in the Chobe 3 - traffic
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Glad that was the only 'traffic' was animals...
Could you perhaps add some co-ords to the places you stayed at? Makes life a bit easier should someone venture out that way Will be great if you could
Could you perhaps add some co-ords to the places you stayed at? Makes life a bit easier should someone venture out that way Will be great if you could
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Shall give available co-ordinates at the end, Mark.
On with the game drive in the Chobe National Park.
Chobe game drive 4 Chobe game drive 5 - old grumpy Chobe game drive 6 - baby on board Chobe game drive 7 - pampers Chobe game drive 8 - view Chobe game drive 9 - National bird of Botswana
On with the game drive in the Chobe National Park.
Chobe game drive 4 Chobe game drive 5 - old grumpy Chobe game drive 6 - baby on board Chobe game drive 7 - pampers Chobe game drive 8 - view Chobe game drive 9 - National bird of Botswana
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That will be greatly appreciated, tx!
Love Pampers....
Love Pampers....
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Fantastic pics and report. Looking forward to the rest.
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
I spent more time along the Zambezi than I care to remember in my military days. At one time the old police fort at Kongola close to the Kwando 'river' was home for about 6 weeks ...... wonder if it's still there? At the time the Kwando wasn't infested with crocs, but they were there and we had to be vigilant .... often ran into ellies and hippos on our patrols. The locals often had little 'kraals' that were 'fenced' with branches and sticks and used for cultivating crops.From Ngepi Camp we travelled to Mazambala island, just past Kongola, about in the middle of the Caprivi strip. Noticeable in the Caprivi, as opposed to Botswana, are the crops cultivated on small pieces of land by families. Wonder how they cope with all the elephants?
Would like to go back and visit all those areas to see how they've changed.
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Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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In Kasane the stop streets ain't for humans only.
Chobe river cruise 1 - lightweight Chobe river cruise 2 - checking you out Chobe river cruise 3 - fish eagle Chobe river cruise 4 - water monitor Chobe river cruise 5 - near enough?
The Chobe Park extends into the river, so one has to go on a river game cruise as well. One of the anti-poaching units is situated on the banks of the river. No pictures allowed. Apparently they are deadly (!) serious about poaching in Botswana. Chobe river cruise 1 - lightweight Chobe river cruise 2 - checking you out Chobe river cruise 3 - fish eagle Chobe river cruise 4 - water monitor Chobe river cruise 5 - near enough?
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Back, went camping at the river. Here's a photo, just to wet your appetite. Then on with the trip.
Tourist trap Romantic 5 course dinner on the Chobe
From Kasane in Botswana we took the short trip to the Victoria falls in Zimbabwe.Tourist trap Romantic 5 course dinner on the Chobe
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And that was the end of PART 2 (on our own, planned) of our trip. PART 3 (on our own, unplanned), our trip back to Koringberg was about to commence. Initially we thought to go back on tar through Botswana via Nata, Francistown and Gaberone, but were informed that this road was well potholed, under construction before Nata, even more populated by animals, had many slowing down villages, and, the final straw, had many speed traps! Then we considered going back via the Caprivi and then down south in Namibia. After 3 rainless days in Kasane, we decided to rather go through the Chobe National Park, from north to south, and sleep over in Ganzi.
Through the Chobe Through the Chobe - Waking up Through the Chobe - highway Through the Chobe We used the Kalahari Arms Hotel in Ganzi (got the last available rondavel). Neat establishment. Next morning we crossed the Nam/Bot border at Mmamuno/Buitepos. From Gobabis we travelled gravel (Leonardville, Stampriet) to Marienthal. Looked at the map and decided Sossusvlei was not too far off our route.
Near Gobabis - Namibian highway Sossusvlei lodge - a bargain out of season
Through the Chobe Through the Chobe - Waking up Through the Chobe - highway Through the Chobe We used the Kalahari Arms Hotel in Ganzi (got the last available rondavel). Neat establishment. Next morning we crossed the Nam/Bot border at Mmamuno/Buitepos. From Gobabis we travelled gravel (Leonardville, Stampriet) to Marienthal. Looked at the map and decided Sossusvlei was not too far off our route.
Near Gobabis - Namibian highway Sossusvlei lodge - a bargain out of season
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
what a trip, awesome pictures, makes one smile sat at their desk - mmmn like today :alvarin: , some GPS co-ords would be great !!!
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Awesome trip & pics! Makes me want to get in my Hilux right now and head out!
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Sossusvlei accommodation
Sossusvlei lodge menu
Bad moon rising
And setting
Sossusvlei oryx
Sossusvlei highway
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From Sossusvlei we decided a visit to the Fish River Canyon was a must. Then, sadly, we had to return home.
Our accomodation at the Canyon Lodge Sun setting, moon rising from lodge View of the Fish River Canyon Home in Koringberg
Our accomodation at the Canyon Lodge Sun setting, moon rising from lodge View of the Fish River Canyon Home in Koringberg
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Daie dankie, die einde het so bietjie vinnag gekom..... Toemaar ek weet hoe dit voel.... :wink2:
Daie dankie, die einde het so bietjie vinnag gekom..... Toemaar ek weet hoe dit voel.... :wink2:
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
sommer lus en pak die bakkie en ry
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Ek sit ook nou hier en somme maak om te gaan. Nice
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Stunning rit verslag Andre.....jou foto's vertel van n wonderlike vakansie :-)
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Baie nice!!
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Excellent report, Andre, many thanks!
I love the pic of your home too, reminds me of my Gran's house in Standerton!!
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I love the pic of your home too, reminds me of my Gran's house in Standerton!!
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Sounds about right Eric - Victorian house, more than 100 years old, built with local slate and clay. Oregon pine floors, windows and shutters.
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Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
I seem to remember the walls very very thick as well and the ceilings may have been metal with patterns. I think there was wood-panelling along the walls up to waist height, but not sure about this.
Gone are those days, houses built nowadays just have not got character like the older homes.
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