Elephants in Chobe Botswana

Safari in Chobe National Park, Botswana

Having done walking safari, boat safari, I was ready for the jeep safari at Chobe.  As with the other mornings, I was dressed in layers, slathered in sunscreen and bug repellent with my backpack full of supplies, excited and ready to go.  I quickly consumed a power bar for breakfast and met […]

Chobe National Park safari cruise

Chobe National Park, Botswana (boat cruise)

Within five minutes on the safari cruise on the Chobe River, I saw the elephants on the river bank. Having walked in the Okavanago for three days prior in search of elephants, I had been happy seeing one up close.  Here in Chobe, they were everywhere – on the banks of the river, […]

Okavango Delta Botswana

Bush Plane Flights in Botswana

The small bush plane in the Okavango Delta is the only way in/out of camp for guests and villagers.  When I arrived with the other two couples, I thought the small plane was enough of a thrill for the short flight and I was happy to be on the ground.  […]