Zambia was left behind. We crossed the bridge over the gorge above the Zambezi River and headed towards the border with Botswana. Within an hour, we reached the familiar border crossing.
By 3 PM, we were already at the hotel, and ahead of us awaited an unforgettable river cruise on the Kwando River.
Three hours on the boat: with a breeze under a canopy protecting us from the heat, metal sides guarding us from hippos and crocodiles, champagne lifting our spirits, and red wine warding off various infections! After a brief safety briefing on the water, we embarked on a new adventure on the Chobe River, which flows into the Zambezi River 10 kilometers away.
Crocodiles lazily drifted by us, buffalos chewed juicy grass on the islands, antelopes grazed peacefully nearby, and monitor lizards hunted for birds. One of the Nile crocodiles even showed off its teeth, hanging with its mouth open. Above us flew fish eagles, and graceful impalas leapt in droves. Hippos with swiveling ears revealed their magnificent bodies.
We encountered stunning scenes: waterbuck and elephants with calves tearing up the ground, a female crocodile guarding her eggs, vivid jacana birds, and a family of kudu munching on branches just two meters away from us, a flock of marabou storks on the shore.
However, the most enchanting was the hippo on the meadow. Weighing about two tons, it adorned itself with birds pecking at its skin and gently nibbled on the grass.
As we concluded our journey along the Chobe River at sunset, we felt how wonderfully the nature of Botswana immerses you into its magical world. This day will remain in our hearts as a reminder of the harmony of life in the wild, where every detail—from majestic elephants to graceful birds—is woven into a single tapestry of beauty and strength of nature.
Then we turn south and begin our journey through Botswana.
After traveling 90 km west from the town of Nata, we found ourselves on the “Planet of Baobabs.” These giant trees are everywhere, towering over the landscape at every step.
At four o’clock, part of the team set out to meet the meerkats. Although the encounter didn’t happen, they returned tired but content.
By the end of the day, we covered another 421 kilometers.
By 3 PM, we were already at the hotel, and ahead of us awaited an unforgettable river cruise on the Kwando River.
Three hours on the boat: with a breeze under a canopy protecting us from the heat, metal sides guarding us from hippos and crocodiles, champagne lifting our spirits, and red wine warding off various infections! After a brief safety briefing on the water, we embarked on a new adventure on the Chobe River, which flows into the Zambezi River 10 kilometers away.
Crocodiles lazily drifted by us, buffalos chewed juicy grass on the islands, antelopes grazed peacefully nearby, and monitor lizards hunted for birds. One of the Nile crocodiles even showed off its teeth, hanging with its mouth open. Above us flew fish eagles, and graceful impalas leapt in droves. Hippos with swiveling ears revealed their magnificent bodies.
We encountered stunning scenes: waterbuck and elephants with calves tearing up the ground, a female crocodile guarding her eggs, vivid jacana birds, and a family of kudu munching on branches just two meters away from us, a flock of marabou storks on the shore.
However, the most enchanting was the hippo on the meadow. Weighing about two tons, it adorned itself with birds pecking at its skin and gently nibbled on the grass.
As we concluded our journey along the Chobe River at sunset, we felt how wonderfully the nature of Botswana immerses you into its magical world. This day will remain in our hearts as a reminder of the harmony of life in the wild, where every detail—from majestic elephants to graceful birds—is woven into a single tapestry of beauty and strength of nature.
Then we turn south and begin our journey through Botswana.
After traveling 90 km west from the town of Nata, we found ourselves on the “Planet of Baobabs.” These giant trees are everywhere, towering over the landscape at every step.
At four o’clock, part of the team set out to meet the meerkats. Although the encounter didn’t happen, they returned tired but content.
By the end of the day, we covered another 421 kilometers.