Category Archives: Elephants

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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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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First Morning at Mashatu

Posted on January 3, 2018 by kcbernick

Saturday, December 30, 2017 To beat the heat, we started this morning’s game drive really, really early – 5:15am. We were rewarded with a beautiful sunrise. The terrain is very different from the game preserve at MalaMala. There is a … Continue reading →

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MalaMala Game Reserve

Posted on December 30, 2017 by kcbernick

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 Another long day – up at 5am to catch our ride back to the airport in Johannesburg. We met up with the rest of the group (9 other couples plus two National Geographic reps.) We then … Continue reading →

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Morning at MalaMala

Posted on December 28, 2017 by kcbernick

Thursday, December 28, 2017 Up at 5:30am for a 6:00 game drive. I could only say that it had better be worth it. It was! There were several herds of impala up and moving. We saw many young ones who … Continue reading →

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