After breakfast we headed out on an all day game drive. Pride of lions three females five cubs Two Jackals laying under a Bush. We chased A pack of dogs. 8-12 went on a chase to get an impala. I’m glad they didn’t get it! Lots of sunning crocodiles of various sizes We have spent hours looking for the leopard with no luck. We stopped … Continue reading 8/11 All day drive in Chobe

After breakfast we’re off to another Morning drive in Chobe Park. Right away we saw the Elephants. We see a ton of birds today. I am beginning to recognize them. My favorite all time bird. Reminded me of our cute quails but bigger. Black wing stilt,Yellow build stork,2 Hammerkop building the nest, Blacksmith plover, Egyptian geese, Red billed hornbill- zazoo on lion king, Pied kingfisher-Black … Continue reading 8/10 Chobe National Park

Up and out at 5:30. Breakfast, pay our bill say goodbye then into the jeeps to the landing strip. A very cold bumpy road. I’m currently sitting in the cockpit of a twin engine King Air E90 jet. The flight is 1.5 hours The Pilot is a woman. She is French and not very friendly. I do admire the way she is handling this small … Continue reading 8/9 Travel to Botswana

Early morning game drive. The guides are in quest for the illusive cougar. They are bound and determined to find him. We see fresh tracks…. We really did not see as many Animals in this area as previous. But there are certainly allot of hippos Crocodiles and birds. Over 2900 species of birds in Africa. Baobab tree- filled with water the oldest tree in Africa. … Continue reading 8/8 Another day in Zambia

Eyes wide open at 5:15 so I decided to take a shower. The bathroom in these tents zips up separate because they are outside. The shower toilet and sink opens to the sky full of stars. It was dark and cold at 5:15 but the showing experience was unforgettable. Troy opted to take his in the warmth of the afternoon. I haven’t had a blow … Continue reading 8/7 Kafue National Park in Zambia

Today is a travel day. We got up and out at 5:30 am. It was still dark so we were collected from our tents. We drove two hours in the freezing cold Jeep. I was so bundled I cold only see from a Tiny slit Between my hat and scarf. We arrived in a small town to purchase groceries for the village we are visiting. … Continue reading 8/6Travel to Zambia today

Last night I woke to the loud sound of cracking wood. The elephants were eating the trees right outside our tent. Early breakfast then all day game drive. First off was the heard of Buffalo Then a hot pursuit to chase a hyena. He was to fast for photos but great treat. Then another one. The birds are simply incredible here in the Bush To … Continue reading 8/5 Another day in the Bush

National Park in Zimbabwe Finally to see our home for the next three days in the daylight totally cool Glamping. Tented camp. We heard lots of Animals in the night. I heard a very close low growl at one point. When we walked out of our tent we discovered Fresh leopard prints right outside our door. After tea this morning we head d out on … Continue reading 8/4 Makalolo Tented Camp in Hawange

This morning our last game drive in this reserve. It will be very hard to top this pre-trip experience. It was amazing. It was cold but as soon as the pride of lions came out all the cold was forgotten. What amazing creatures After the Lions more Elephants and then a heard of Impala and warthogs by a watering hole. The lavender breathed Roller. Tory’s … Continue reading 8/3 Goodbye Karongwe River Lodge!

Another early morning game drive. Right from the start we drive upon a heard of giraffes. So playful and beautiful. You simply don’t want to leave them. The two males were Fighting yet in a playful way. Like Cade and Miles. Then the sunrise… Just a moment later we’re gazing upon the rings. At this reserve they take their horns off to protect them from … Continue reading 8/2 Awesome Game drives.