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The flight from Maun to Nxabega was interesting because we saw a lot of game from the plane. Therefore, it was just a scenic flight. After landing, the wind was blowing very slowly and the aromatic smell of the wild sage enveloped us. There is a lot of wild sage plants in Nxabega. For two nights we did safari drives, mokoros and a boat to explore the...
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Keiditsemang Jeremiah Gabogolelwe, Date: 4 June 2013
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Serondela which is well known as the last eden of the African Savanna elephants is living up to its expectations. Large herds of elephants could be seen in the afternoons heading towards the Chobe river to drink some water. However, Serondela part of Chobe national park boosts an abundance of other animal species like common hippos, buffalos, giraffes,...
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Keiditsemang Jeremiah Gabogolelwe, Date: 30 May 2013
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We are already starting to experience a transition from autumn to winter. As a result, the mornings and the evenings are cooler as compared to the afternoons. We started our expedition trip at Nxabega where we did game drives and water activities. Normally after sunset, we use the spotlight to try and pick up nocturnal animals and birds. In one of...
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Keiditsemang Jeremiah Gabogolelwe, Date: 25 April 2013
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After a short flight from Maun airport, we landed at Nxabega airstrip where we enjoyed a lot of entertainment which kick started its official use. It was more of a cultural show as there was a lot of traditional dancing and singing by the Nxabega staff and management. The previous airstrip wasn't used for a long time as it's always inundated with...
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Keiditsemang Jeremiah Gabogolelwe, Date: 7 April 2013
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 A leopard killed an impala.
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Dave Waddington, Date: 19 February 2013
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Its a camping safari as usual.The best and the original way of exploring the wilderness.At our first camp in the Okavango Delta,Nxabega,we explored the watercourses using dug out canoes and boats.We also went to check a spotted hyaena den where we only saw an adult only.We were also astonished to see a pels fishing owl in the marshes.This owl is...
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Keiditsemang Jeremiah Gabogolelwe, Date: 29 October 2012
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We spent two nights in the heart of the Okavango Delta at Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp . There is actually a noticeable change in the water level because it is dropping.We did manage to go out on game drives, mokoro rides and a boating trip. On the boat we saw some hippos, red lechwes, impalas and a bull elephant crossing the river. There was also an...
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Keiditsemang Jeremiah Gabogolelwe, Date: 30 September 2012
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Shortly after landing at Pom Pom airstrip we saw a female leopard lying down at the base of a leadwood tree. On top of the leadwood tree, the leopard had safely secured its kill which was a common grey duiker. After watching the sighting for some time we went for a sunset stop. Thereafter, we did a night drive using the spotlight. On the night drive...
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Keiditsemang Jeremiah Gabogolelwe, Date: 16 September 2012
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After a short flight to Pom Pom airstrip from Maun, we set out on the transfer drive to Nxabega trails. On the way we saw different sightings of birds and animals. This includes elephants, steenbok, warthogs, red lechwes, impalas, chacma baboons, vervet monkeys etc. While watching the vervet monkeys, they ignited an alarm call which prompted us to...
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Keiditsemang Jeremiah Gabogolelwe, Date: 29 August 2012
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After a short flight from Maun, we landed at pom pom airstrip and found a very good spot next to the lagoon and had lunch. We saw some hippos sleeping outside while some of them were swimming in the lagoon. Thereafter, we continued with the drive and saw lots of birds, elephants, impalas, giraffes etc. We were also very lucky to see a female leopard up...
Posted: Botswana Expedition by Keiditsemang Jeremiah Gabogolelwe, Date: 14 August 2012
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