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Fallen leaf 18 Oct 2012 | 02:15 am
The characteristic butterfly-shape of a Mopane leaf. Mopanes are either tall trees that form beautiful woodlands, or scrubby bushes, well grazed by elephants. At this time of year they look rather aut...
Waterlilies and crocodiles 16 Oct 2012 | 09:20 pm
A visit to the Okavango Swamps would not be complete without a boat ride on the permanent swamp. The water is cold and clear and there were lots of beautiful waterlilies. as well as a few floating c...
Sunset in Moremi 12 Oct 2012 | 01:22 pm
Campsite number 9, Third Bridge, on the edge of the permanent swamp. Sundowners and millions of tinkling frogs.
Gateway to the Okavango 11 Oct 2012 | 01:02 pm
This is the entrance to the fabulous and famous Moremi Game Reserve: Magwe or South Gate. After passing through South Gate the veld is dry and sandy - and the palms on the horizon are the only hint ...
A community thing 10 Oct 2012 | 03:00 pm
We drove through Maun and carried on northwards to our overnight stop, the community campsite of Kaziikini, our last stop before entering Moremi Game Reserve and the "real" swamps. En route we bought ...
Shopping in Ghanzi 9 Oct 2012 | 02:20 pm
Stocking up in Ghanzi for a week's camping supplies - surprisingly good shops. We preferred them to the shops in Maun.
The Rampant Aardvark 7 Oct 2012 | 05:13 pm
From Askham we crossed the border into Botswana at Bokspits and headed up a wonderful new tarred road (complete with wandering goats, cows, sheep and donkeys) all the way to to our next destination - ...
The road to Askham 6 Oct 2012 | 03:33 pm
We left Cape Town in the pouring rain and four or so hours later hit the R27 from Calvinia to Upington which we remembered as a fantastic, truck-free road to the north. Sadly, it was being renovated a...
Blue Moon 5 Oct 2012 | 12:43 pm
I am back! After an extensive trip through Botswana and some hectic catch-up with work once we were home, I am now able to play on my blog with a clear conscience. Also I am taking time to work out th...
Fields of daisies 1 Sep 2012 | 01:25 am
As soon as the rain stops, I would recommend a trip out to Postberg - which is part of the West Coast National Park near Langebaan. It is just under two hours from the city centre and the flowers are ...
