09/04/2024
Botswana Untamed (part1)
Famous Loop
As we like to call it ,we recently did the pans trips,where we cover most of Botswana central area which includes the National parks(Nxaai and Makgadikgadi and some part of the amazing salt pans which is the one of the largest if not in africa arguably the world.
Like most Overlanders do it,we started ours as well with spending our first night in Khama Rhino Sanctuary,on the convoy I was joined by a good mate all the way from Jhb with his lovely wife .
We met in Palapye and head out to Khama Rhino.
We arrived in time to set up camp and braai,we catched up over few cold ones,
There was so much to talk about since it was their first time coming to Botswana.
The following morning we did game drive but unfortunately ddnt see a thing,we quickly packed up and compass pointed us further up to Khumaga,made a quick stop in Letlhakane to refill and had lunch.we then hit the road,we couldn’t wait with what lies ahead of us,we couldn’t contain the excitement,all we were looking forward to was the migration that was still ongoing and cups were full of hopes and prayers.
We arrived in Makgadikgadi NP right on time,even tho Boteti river was dry that ddnt shut us down,we were welcomed with good sightings just after the gate,passed by SKLCAMPS to check in after warm welcome from Department of Wildlife personnel at the main gate.
We were given Khumaga 10 very nice campsite,clean and lil bit isolated.
We enjoyed our first night under the clear sky with super great weather and moonlight.
Woke up early morning to drive to Hippo pools where we were blown away with amazing sightings,we have never seen so many zebras and wildebeest like that.the migration was still ongoing,elephants sightings.
Went back to camp to start preparing something to eat,there again we had a visitor looks like we were on his spot🐘, jus before another good mates joined the convoy for more remaining adventures.
The place became more and more fun and enjoyable.
Next to our campsite camped who later joined us by the fire and you know what that means sharing stories ⛺️🏕️❤️