Category Archives: Botswana

Kasane Heat

Posted on January 11, 2018 by kcbernick

Wednesday, January 3, 2018 There was a beautiful full moon over the channel at Xakanaxa this morning. After breakfast, we were taken to the airport for transport to Maun where we will reconnect with the DC-3 South Africa airplane and … Continue reading →

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Xakanaxa Camp

Posted on January 8, 2018 by kcbernick

Happy New Year! January 1, 2018 No game drive this morning as we had a long journey to our next camp, Xakanaxa, in the Moremi Game Reserve. Rains arrived at Mashatu during the night, accompanied by lots of thunder and … Continue reading →

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Evening in Xakanaxa

Posted on January 5, 2018 by kcbernick

January 2, 2018, evening This evening’s event was a boat ride on the channels of the Khwai River, lined with pampas grasses, papyrus, and waterlilies. The animals don’t eat the pampas grass so it can grow quite tall. Among the … Continue reading →

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Morning in Xakanaxa

Posted on January 5, 2018 by kcbernick

Tuesday morning, January 2, 2018 Every night I think we couldn’t possible top the experiences of the day, and the next day I am continually proved wrong. We were told to be careful this morning as a bull elephant had … Continue reading →

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Pawprints, Poop and Plants

Posted on January 5, 2018 by kcbernick

Sunday morning, New Year’s Eve 2017 We signed up for a walking game drive to get a different perspective. Also, we’re ready for some physical activity. Riding in the safari vehicles is great for getting around and seeing many animals, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve at Mashatu

Posted on January 5, 2018 by kcbernick

Sunday, December 31, 2017, evening. This afternoon, we relaxed at the camp and enjoyed the wildlife just outside our windows. On this evening’s game drive, we spotted a troop of baboons, feeding on and along the road. It was delightful … Continue reading →

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