We left Sango today and traveled further north to
the Chobe park. We had time for an early morning game drive before leaving and
saw more wonderful animals and birds. A leopard and her cub was definitely one of the major highlights!
Then, at noon, we were taken to the airstrip for our MackAir transfer to Savute in the Chobe National Park. We soon found out there was no business class or air miles to be collected on this ride, but I did get to be co-pilot!
We landed 30 minutes later after an impressive flight over the national park. It really gave us a good impression of how devastatingly destructive elephants can be as they chomp away on grass and trees. Did you know they eat about 300 kg a day and only digest one third of that amount?
At the airstrip, our new guide Gee, was waiting for us in… another open-air safari jeep. And ahead was… another sandy, bumpy and hot (but thankfully short) drive to our new lodge, the Savute Safari Lodge.
Gee, our expert guide, a.k.a., superman!
Our game drive was amazing once again, and our new lodge beyond compare. Huge rooms (more like individual houses) with an enormous bathroom and deck overlooking the waterholes where the elephants hang out to drink and wash.
After freshening up a little, we set off on yet another drive observing the local wildlife and Gee really showed off his expertise.
Our only hyena!!
A herd of elephants, including a couple young ones (the tiny one is only a week old or so!)
Lions and cubs! One of a coalition of 5 male lions
Another of the fabulous 5... doing pilates for lions... (some suggested a ballerina career is in the works)
The day ended with a delicious dinner on the deck
overlooking the park, dozens of elephants in the background. We soon found out
that not all elephants stick to their designated area, as just before going back
to my room for the night, the guides informed us that one elephant had broken
through the camp fences and had decided to stay over!
On that bright note, I will leave you for now!
Goodnight from the Botswana Bunch
