A trip to Botswana in the sense of a self drive is not one for the faint hearted. Where as in Kruger Park the amenities, Rangers and other park goers are there to assist you should anything go wrong, in Moremi, Savuti and Chobe there are no such real conveniences or luxuries. There are no shops and apart from a few circumstances, the amenities are at best rudimentary. So before deciding on doing such a trip, discuss it with people that have been there before. If you are a 3, 4 or 5 Star traveler, then the adventure of sleeping on a wonky rooftop bed for two weeks, surrounded by hostile predators, elephants and things that sting, bite and harass, will probably make the decision easier.
This trip is no camping expedition into known territory. There are no guides to help us out. The flat tires get were fixed there and then, with the girls as lookouts and the fixers breaking formula one records to get the tires changed over.
A key to a successful trip is in the planning. I was lucky enough to travel with my friend Ollie and his wife Mrs. Attenborough (Mrs. A is an amazing birder, game spotter and fount of information about Africa. of course, she’s African). Ollie is a genius with the details and with some input from yours truly a plan, day by day was made. On this sort of trip you have to plan it down to the liters of diesel carried, water, food and bathing needs and essentials. Spreadsheets make the job a lot easier.
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ollie - Dude, good summary of the trip…. it should carry a health warning: Should only be attempted by the adventurous types. Planning is critical, since you will not always find good drinking water, and fuel. Hmm having said this, I think it’s time for another adventure. I think the Caprivi and Northern Namibia…….
ollie - Dude, good summary of the trip….should carry a health warning: Should only be attempted by the adventurous types. Planning is critical, since you will not always find good drinking water, and fuel. Hmm having said this, I think it’s time for another adventure. I think the Caprivi and Northern Namibia…….