Safari still on track and going well. After Francistown we had another long day in the saddle and arrived at Hwange Main camp at about 5:00 pm. The border posts were fine and had no issues. Went through many police blocks but we were waved through. Did some shopping in Bulawayo which was very busy with everyone very friendly. Had a nice quiet night at main camp then travelled through the park for about 150 km to Deteema
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| They have a sort of shower area - you provide the rest |
It has a brilliant situation with the camp and hide overlooking the dam. We setup camp and before we could shower had a leopard walk the full length of the dam and herds of elephants, zebra , buck and giraffe come down to drink. We have identified over 50 birds. The dam has crocodiles, hippo, fish a good variety of water birds duck and terrapin. Really a wonderful spot if ever you come to Hwange.
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| Many herds came down to drink in the evenings |
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| Friendly warbler |
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| Camp from the weir |
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| Dime a dozen here |
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| Leopard strolling around at 3PM |
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| View from the camps hide |
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| Camp fire |
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| Camp - all to ourselves |
Have a wonderful night with hippo, lion and hyena calls very close all round the camp to everyone's delight.
We have a game guard and camp man who come in the morning and evening to clean up, wash etc. Really friendly and helpful. The camp is our own has water and flush toilets. We had to rig our own showers. Today we relaxed around the camp spotting birds, washing clothes, charging batteries with sola panels and chatting and exchanging camping ideas.
Just baked a loaf of bread and preparing a braai. Animals have started their journey down to drink again.
Leave early in the morning and hope to get to our next camp in Matusadona late tomorrow afternoon.
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| Impala lilies |
Love from Garth, Gail, Gavin, Rita, Basil & Helen.
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