We have been here a day now, and are getting used to it used to the heat, the humidity and ‘the way of things’. Because it is just us, we have the whole team asking what we would like to do, and when. Meals are our anchor. The choice is limited, generally ‘would you like… or not?”! Dinner has a choice of 2 main courses but nothing else. The last day was down to one choice. BUT, we are miles and miles away from anywhere, the camp runs on solar, and there is minimal power, no aircon, minimal wifi etc etc. DEspite this the team produce lovely food very well presented and everyone has a cheerful smile. A ‘thank you’ from us always produces a genuine ‘ You are welcome’ from all the staff.

A special shout ot to Justin. Great guide, always friendly and managed to find just what we had asked for, with respect to the animals. Such as using a red light for night spotting, so much kinder on the animals.

Our river “cruise” was amazing. Laden up with bug spray we saw so much. Kingfishers. Hippo’s and er, more hippos. A bubble in the water hid a huge hippo! And they are loud. In the water they ‘own’ it. Out of water, less so. Underneath the serene view is real hard life.

A few hippo photos. But to get the real feel I suggest seeing them. Awsome. Huge. And maybe 30 in agroup. And 10 groups. A lot of hippos. And a lot of bad tempered animals all sharing a small space. I mean hippo’s , not humans.

And loads of bee eaters. Glorious little birds. So colourful.

Our river cruise was awsome. And a final fling was the sunset. Not a sunset, the sunset. No words…except ‘yes please’ to ‘Would you like a chilled beer?’

Not sure what to expect next…but it will be glorious. We just know…