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Mokoro trip

by Acirfa

Mboma island is situated in the north west corner of Moremi, as we had stayed the night before in Xakanaxa, it took us about 3 hours, including a bit of game viewing time, to drive there the next day, which was a bit hurried.The ride in the mokoro was a peaceful one, it was pleasant but we were a little disappointed at it's tameness. Having built it up in our minds to be watching elephants on the bank (we did see the tops of their heads on one ocassion) and hippo, who are not in the vacinity due to motor boats that use the area and crocs too are not to be seen. Having said that, it was an enjoyable trip, the polers delivered little bits of information and found us the tiniest of frogs. You even get a chance to swim in the canal and you do see the hippo channels too which are generally used at night apparently.So tame but enjoyable, if you have not built up an idea of what it will be like...

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THE OSTRICH

by DAO

The Ostrich is a huge, ungraceful and flightless bird which is common in Botswana. They seem to thrive in arid (dry) areas like the Kalahari Desert. They are usually seen in groups, so be careful when you drive! During the breeding season they go off in pairs or maybe even 2 females with 1 male. When they see you, they usually run off – very fast. They can obtain speeds of more than 40 km/h (24.8 mph). Females lay 10-20 eggs at a time making sure there are plenty of Ostriches out there!

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Mekoro Trips

by John195123

We entered the delta area near Maun, on a trip organized by Audi Camp.The Mekoro, a dugout canoe made from the sausage tree, (maybe known as "Muzungula", Kigelia africana) is a long-standing local means of conveyance in the delta. A silent method of travel, it allows closer proximity to many animals that would be scared away by other boats. The narrow channels squirming under water lilies and between vast stands of papyrus, glide by. An egret, spooked by our sudden appearance, takes flight. But the bright, almost neon green of a snake goes almost unnoticed, though he's just a few feet from our boat... from us. You sit back against the bedding pads, arranged for your comfort, while the mekoro slowly fills with water. So slowly that you don't notice under the padding of straw. It feels almost wrong that someone is poling you along, sweating and straining away, and that you can't help. But...

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Walking the Okavango

by John195123

Once you step out of the mekoro, you lose the protection from some animals. The crocs can climb on shore, the hippos will wander your camp at night. Part of the experience of nature is being out in it, being exposed and vulnerable to its wrath and its reality. In our daily lives, we may face the large fronts of nature, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods, but seldom do we put ourselves into the position of being prey. Obviously humans weren't designed with the broad expanse of muscle lions have, the speed of gazelles or the hearing or sense of smell of any animals... we've come to rely only on brains to get us through, establishing fences and buildings to defend against forces with which we can't compete. All that changes in predatory nature. Many people don't know how to react when they come across a predator. We're used to nature shows in which there's the safety of thousands of miles...

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Moremi Game Reserve

by John195123

You don't need to go to Moremi to see animals, but it can help. If you come to Africa, especially these parts, animals are typically on the top of your list. We never actually made it much farther inside Moremi than the gate area as we ran out of time, but I hear it's worth a visit. We saw many animals in the real wild outside the park, so I imagine that there'd be more inside. It'd be best to have an SUV or something with four-wheel drive, as the road to Moremi isn't paved and becomes deepish sand at some points. Driving yourself allows you the freedom to go where you please, stop when you want and I recommend it, for those up to it. See the Transportation Tips here and on my South Africa page for more on driving.Four images.

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CASH IN A FLASH – THE BOB ATM

by DAO

BOB’s your uncle! OK, maybe he is not. The saying “Bob’s your uncle” is an English expression meaning life is great. The First National Bank (Bank Of Botswana) has an extensive network of ATM’s across Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Their helpful website, listed below, has a Branch and/or ATM finder so you can get your money for your adventures. They have a huge network and they often have ATM’s at petrol garages near border areas and in shopping areas. Just where you need your cash to be. So don’t worry about carrying large amounts of cash in Southern Africa. BOB’s your uncle!

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Keep up to Date

by kenHuocj

Daniel and Joseph visit Botswana%Lhttp://www.survival-international.org/blog/2007/12/07/meeting-the-bushmen[latest news on San]Ever since my own fortuitous visit to CKGR evictees with Prof Nonaka, Sid and Ansie, having been up to Tsodilo; my bonding with the Plight of the San, and the role of the puppets of the super capitalists who with their righteousness tread on others without any qualms is the disturbing trends that continue into the 21st CMet up with Sid in Pretoria a few months backhe reports his last visit to Tsodilo was a fascinating as ever

Game watching

by kiberenge

October in Botswana is very hot temperatures goes upto 40 degrees, the air is still and the heat seems to have a physical force. Take a game drive in Chobe national park. , the great thing about october is animals feel the heat too- so like like school kids they are in abundance at the river. In chobe alone there are 45000 elephants- said to be the highest concentration in the world, Along the river there will be elephants abound , the younger ones often playful, there will be hippos grazing with th cattle and buffalo on sedudu. deep in the bush there will be girrafes.dont afford to miss this crucial month.

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Okavango Delta

by punkpin

Take a flight from Maun to the Delta. You will likely fly aboard a tiny plane, which is an experience in and of itself. You may see some wild animals during the flights. The Okavango Delta is known for its serenity, not for an abundance of animals. It is a really nice way to begin a safari. I would have been disappointed had my safari ended here, as it was anticlimatic for me.

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Bungy Jumping at Victoria Falls

by karen.dorfling

Afternoon Activity - My youngest son was so eager to go bungy jumping he jumped on the count down.... 5 4 3 2... there goes Jason....My daughter, surprised us all and put her name down to bungy, I must say she did it with such style.Morning Activity - The Victoria Falls were in full floud and put on a spectacular display, this was my second visit the first in 2000, both occassion did not disappoint. do take along a raincoat or hire one there.

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Q:  Hi, want to do this trip last week in March/1st week April, should we get good weather or is it a bit too early for the Okavanga... 

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A: Hi Chanes are that you'll see far fewer animals if it has flooded, as when the water is scarce, the animals congregate around the little water that's around. Once the... 

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