Gosh, it’s all going too fast. Jackalberry is great. But we have to say goodbye, it’s been fab. A bumpy/slippy/ muddy 20Km drive out through the national park and the 4×4 was put to good use, again. A ‘quick’ 250km on tarmac to Chobe River Camp. Only 4km off road this time but greeted by our guide so we could folow him – just as well as the route went all over the place.

Chobe river camp in on the, er, Chobe River. Or rather it is, but the river is a bit low at present, despite the ‘wet season’. What they really mean is ‘wet’ is before the ‘high river’ by about 3 months.And the ele’s leave before it is wet. So, only a few ele’s, minimal water, but still awsome other stuff. The birds are in full ‘I look gorgeous’ breeding display, and the river still has a few hippos and crocks. But at present the birds win.

Hastings, our guide, is fab and we met Ruth, a young lady here by herself. It was a privelige to chat with her, interesting, full of life, and opinions. Inspirational in her choice of life, working hard and high ambitions. We also encountered a much less fun chap, drunk, loud and obnoxious. Glad he was banished, but it took too long.

But still lots of 4 legged animals. And a few 2 legged ones.

Thanks Hastings, it was fab.

More bright birds to follow….